A/N: Okay. I'm nervous to post this one, because I wrote it in a different style then the others. You'll understand when you read it. -.- Also, because, yeah, Tod's talking about Kaylee being a virgin, though it't not said outright. (Go on, Val. Get the giggles out.)
HEY! OVER HERE! ADDITIONAL INFO! -) This is set at the beginning/middle of If I Die, when everyone knows that time is running out, and Tod knows that Kaylee is considering some not great choices.
DISCLAIMER: It's not mine!
25) I is for Innocent.
POV: Tod Hudson.
WORDS: 162.
Kaylee, at first glance, you look innocent.
No offense, but you're short-ish, small, and cute, with these big, expressive blue eyes that make you look young, naïve, and, well, innocent.
But I know you past that first glance. I know everything that you've been through, from losing your mom, to your hurt over her dad's absence, to your stint in a mental hospital, to all of the hardships you've faced since discovering your heritage.
Every person is only granted a certain amount of innocent in certain areas. Kaylee, the things that you have seen, the things that you have faced… These things have stolen your innocence. At least, the innocence of your mind. Of your thoughts. Of your nature.
It only gets harder to keep that last bit of pureness, of innocence, Kaylee. Especially now that you don't have much time left. Hold on to it tightly. Don't you dare let it go.
Don't let my brother steal it away from you.
Tell me if you like this style, with Tod directing his thoughts straight towards Kaylee!