Chapter 7: New Beginnings
pA/N: Ok, it's almost 2 am here. I've been reformatting these chapters for you very nice people. They are much prettier and easier to read now. So, enjoy.
So there I was, holding the door shut to my room as he pounded on the outside of it. I was finding the whole situation rather funny.
"Karen, open this door right now!" Kai screamed, furiously trying to open the door.
I didn't reply, I just laughed harder.
"Fine, I don't care. Don't tell me." He replied.
I could hear him walk away from the door. Predictable. I knew what he was planning.
So, I stepped clear of the door as I heard him charging up the hallway. He flew right into my bed. I was laughing so hard tears were running down my cheeks.
He thrashed around for a few minutes, fighting his way out of the covers. I wiped my eyes, trying to compose myself.
"Are you quite finished?" I asked as he tumbled out of the sheets.
"Quite." He replied, lifting himself up.
"So what's all the commotion about?" I said, acting as if I had no clue. He glared, his dark eyes narrowing to mere slits.
"Ok ok…sit down." I walked over to the bed as I spoke.
There we were, facing each other, my bed in disarray.
"Well?" Kai asked. I could feel the blood rushing to my face.
Maybe I shouldn't tell him. His eyes were burning right through me.
"Look, Karen. You know how I feel about you. It's pretty obvious." He commented, hoping for some reply.
"Kai, the truth is…I feel the same way about you. I'm just so scared of being hurt. My wounded heart can only take so much." I replied. Tears were building in the corners of my eyes, but I blinked them away.
He grinned, the expression lighting up his whole face. I managed a weak smile. Kai shifted slightly, throwing his arms around my body. Now I started laughing. Maybe things were starting to look up.
"Karen, have you seen Kai?" My mother's voice questioned. We smiled at each other for a moment.
"I'll be right down Mistress. I was just saying goodnight to Miss Karen." Kai replied, letting me out of his embrace.
"Goodnight, Karen." He whispered as he slid off the bed. I watched as he left my room.
"Goodnight, Kai." I said to the open air. I would sleep well tonight.
