Alice had not stirred until we rumbled over the railroad tracks nearest her dorm. I had stared at her incredulously the entirety of the ride home. Being able to focus on her while driving was a blessing I was without words for.
She groggily delivered a kiss to my cheek and staggered to her door. I had guided her with a hand on the small of her back, but she was too tired to notice. She had passed out in the hallway two meters from her destination. I scooped her into my arms effortlessly and reveled in the feeling of her pressed against me yet again.
I knocked on her door and was greeted by the largest male of her friend group. He was built very similar to Emmett but was no more intimidating than a mouse. He postured as he demanded an explanation for her state of being, a respectable response I would suppose.
"She's fine, just got too tired is all." I disclosed.
"You're lucky she's got a smile on her face and a reputation for doing so." He joked, all facades falling away. No more than a mouse.
"Would you mind if I took her to bed?" I enquired only out of pleasantries. This mortal was not to tell me what I could and could not do with my mate.
"Sure thing. Down the hall and to the right." He guided.
I ducked my head in appreciation and entered the apartment. As I made my way down the hall, I could sense her room before I could even see it. It smelled incredulously like her. I turned the corner and was greeted with a silver and lavender motif paired with an overabundance of pillows.
I smirked, for who else would live in such a dwelling aside from my perfect Alice. I placed her gently among the masses of overstuffed fabrics. She was peaceful. The boy was correct, she did have a smile on her face.
"Oh my gosh! Is she alright? What the hell did you do?" A shrill voice came from the door behind me.
I turned to correct her as I had to the boy, but he was already there guiding her away.
They were significantly down the hall before he issued in confidence of my not hearing him, "Don't ruin this for her. She'd kill you if you scared this one away Nicole."
I simply shook my head and turned back to my slumbering princess.
"Sleep tight my Darlin'. Let the only nightmare of your dreams be me." I kissed her on the forehead and tucked the comforter to her chin.
I replayed the events of the day as I made my way back to the family house. I was certain a conversation was in order.