Chapter 5: The American Dragon?
"Yo, G!" Jake said, walking casually into the backroom, Rose and her parents in tow. The old man was sitting at a table with Fu Dog, his back facing them.
"Ah, young one, we have to-" Lao Shi stopped mid-sentence when he saw the three people behind Jake. The three people with Huntsmarks. He cast a look at Jake that clearly said 'why in the world did you bring three Huntsmembers into the shop!'
"Uh, Gramps, you know Rose, and these are her 'rents." Jake introduced. Carl and Lily just stood there, each deep in their thoughts.
So, this is Rosie's boyfriend, Carl thought, sizing Jake up. And the American Dragon. The Dragon that caused poor Rose so much trouble, and gave her bruises. He steamed.
'What is going on Jake?" Grampa asked calmly.
"Uh…honestly, I have no idea." Jake admitted.
All eyes (there were ten of them) turned to Rose.
"After I let Jake go, the Huntsmaster found out. I dunno how. He came to our house and tried to kill me. We ran away, and we didn't know where to go. I-I was just…hoping you would help us." Rose looked down at the floor. Lao stared at her for a moment before coming to a decision.
"Do not worry young one, we will find you somewhere to stay." Lao stated. "For now you can use the two spare rooms. I will show your parents to their rooms, and Jake can show you your room." Carl looked as if he was going to object, but Lily pulled him after her.
"Follow me," Jake told Rose. He showed her the bedroom and bathroom she would occupy.
"Hey Jake?" Rose said after a moment. Jake looked over at her.
"Yeah?" He asked. She averted her gaze to the carpet.
"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry." She whispered. Jake frowned, not liking seeing her so upset.
He walked over to her and lifted her chin, looking her straight in the eyes. "Rose, you have no reason to be sorry, and don't hold it against yourself."
They both leaned in a bit, the peaceful quiet of the room surrounding them. Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the door, and they pulled apart quickly. Carl stepped in, surveying the room. His gaze turned stern when he saw Jake in such close proximity to his daughter.
"It's time for breakfast," Carl said threateningly, his eyes faceted on Jake. Jake looked nervous as he and Rose walked past the older man.
That night, after Jake had gone home and Rose was asleep, Carl and Lily laid awake in their room.
"Why didn't you tell me that Rose had a boyfriend?" Carl asked finally. Lily rolled her eyes in the darkness.
"Because of how you're reacting right now," she muttered.
"What do you think of this kid?" he inquired huffily. Lily didn't answer. She wasn't really sure. Honestly, she was a bit disgusted by the thought of her daughter dating a dragon, but she also knew Rose needed to make her own decisions.
Carl lay in silence, gazing up at the ceiling, revolted at his current situation. Here I am, living with a dragon, my daughter, who is beautiful and intelligent, and could have anyone, is dating a dragon. A dragon that only caused her trouble, pain, and heartache. She even injured her leg once because of him! Well, they won't have anything to do with each other if I have anything to do with it. Besides, dragons are sneaky creatures; they can strike at any moment. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He finally fell asleep, a decisive feeling deep in his stomach.
A/N: Yeah, it isn't extremely long, but some people wanted long chaps, others wanted short chaps, so, thoughtful me, decided to make no one happy and create medium length chapters, but update sooner! PLZ REVIEW! I must be feeling romantic today, since I put J/R stuff in Our Wicked Lies, and now I put a bit in here. But I had them almost kiss in here; it was just too early, though. It might happen, but it'll be later on. REVIEW!
