I slowly opened my eyes and pushed the hair out of my face. Mornings, fuck 'em. I pulled the blankets back up to my neck and tried to roll over. Didn't work. I sat up and glanced beside me.
Matt's dog Lucas was curled up next to me.
"Good Morning, Lucas. Where's your uncle?" I asked him, he just looked up at me with big brown eyes.
I laughed then patted his head. I threw the blankets back and stood up.
I wandered down the stairs, Jeff was laying on the couch asleep. He let me have his bed last night and he took the couch.
I tip-toed to the couch and put my hand on his chest. He sighed in his sleep but didn't wake up. I smiled and kissed the tip of his nose.
"Ugh, leave me alone." He groaned then rolled onto his stomach.
I laughed, "Wake up."
"No." He said, his voice muffled by the couch.
"Yes."
"Make me some food."
"What kind?"
"Uhhh…the kinds you eat."
I laughed, "Okay."
I went into the kitchen, I opened the freezer and found a box of Eggo's. So I made waffles. I can't cook…a lot.
I took the waffles to him, he was sitting Indian style with a blanket wrapped around him.
"Thank you." He said then reached for the waffles.
"Your welcome." I handed the plate to him. He took the plate from me and picked a waffle up with his bare hands and took a bite.
I sat down next to Jeff and he wrapped his spare arm around my shoulders. I sighed and leaned against his side.
The front door flew open and Matt came stumbling in. I went to leave but Jeff stopped me.
Adam stepped through the doorway, his blonde hair wet with sweat.
"What the fuck were you doing with my wife?" Adam growled angrily as he towered over Matt.
Matt just grinned.
Adam reached down and wrapped his hand around Matt's throat. Matt's eyes grew big and he tried to pry Adam's hands from his throat.
"Adam you should let go." Jeff spoke up, he removed his arm from my shoulder and clenched his fists.
"Like fuck I should."
"Please," I chimed in.
Adam looked over at me and released Matt, he pointed his finger at me. Never, before in my life had I felt more intimidated than at this moment.
"You, you're a whore just like your sister." He said, his voice low and angry.
Adam stormed out of the house, Matt stood up from the floor holding his throat.
"Where's Steph?" I asked worriedly.
Matt shook his head, "She left when Adam came."
"Was she okay?" I stood up, Jeff stood up too.
"She's fine. I think she went home. You know how Shannon is over you girls, nothing will happen to her…By the way, what the hell are you doing in my house?" He asked, his hair was sticking out in every direction.
"Uh…"
Jeff patted my back, "She came over to check on me. I was feeling a sick last night."
Matt rolled his eyes, "You guys sicken me."
I smiled.
"You know I should go check on her." I whispered, so Matt couldn't hear.
"Come on." Jeff said then grabbed my hand and led me upstairs.
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I began piling my clothes and things into my bag.
"Here," Jeff said, he handed me one of his shirts.
I smiled, "What's that for?"
"Well…I don't know. I just wanted you to have something of mine. And I'll take something of yours."
"That's cute Mr. Hardy. But what of mine could you want?"
He reached in my duffel bag and pulled out the shirt I had on last night.
"This."
I laughed, "Why? It's not like you can wear it."
He smiled, "I know that smarty, but it smells like you."
I blushed.
I put the last CD in my bag and zipped it up. Jeff wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his forehead against mine.
"I was thinking this morning, how much I needed someone like you. You're sweet and you make me happy when no one else can." He whispered.
I faked shock, "Are you asking me out?!"
"Yeah." He replied timidly.
"I'd like that." I whispered before I tangled my fingers in his hair and pulled him down to me.
"I'm glad." He said whispered before he kissed me. I wrapped my arms around his neck.
There was a loud knock at the door and Matt burst through, "Who made waffles…ohh…uh, wow this is awkward." He said then backed out and closed the door.
I let go of Jeff and laughed.
"Sorry, he's like a little kid." Jeff apologized. I should know by now.