Hey guys, yet again it took me forever and two days to update and I'm very sorry. But it's finally here and I'll hopefully have the next installment out again. and just to state my opinion, I'M SO EXCITED DAVID HAYWARD IS ON HIS WAY BACK!! CAN I GET A WOOT WOOT! review please?
Kendall pov.
Greenlee and I are sitting in my living room. She doesn't want to be too far away from Nic. Not that I blame her. He's hurting badly and she's stepping into the big sister role perfectly. We're relaxing against the back of the couch. Well, I'm leaning back and she's turned me into a personal pillow. It's not the first time though. Every time she's needed that back bone, that best friend through thick and thin, I've been there. And I will continue to be here and have her back.
"Kendall?" I look down at the little woman in my arms. This hurts because I know I'm just her best friend. Not more. Never more.
"Yeah?" I reply. She sighs and shifts so that her head is on my shoulder instead of my chest.
"Thank you." she whispers after a few minutes. I just squeeze her quickly.
"No need to thank me. I'm here. Always." I say kissing the side of her head. She sighs holds onto me tightly.
"Kendall?" she calls me again after a few minutes.
"Hmm?" I answer distracted playing with a few strands of hair.
"You don't think...Nic isn't just a kid to you, is he?" she asks. I hesitate slightly before answering but when I do answer I'm sure of my words. I feel them with everything I have.
"No he isn't just a kid. He's my kid. He's a Kane." I say softly. She nods against my shoulder.
"He reminds me of one. With how strong he is." she says. I just nod and sigh slightly.
"C'mon, lets go to bed." I say getting up. She looks up at me for a second.
"I'll just uh...check on Nic and go..." she trails off. I roll my eyes.
"No, we'll check on him and then we'll go to bed." I say. She's about to protest when I sigh. "Look, I know you don't want to be too far away from him, so how about you take my room and I'll take the couch. My room is right next to his." I say. She shakes her head.
"No Kendall. We can just share the bed." uh, no we can't.
"Alright." I almost squeak. She gives me a strange look before we make our way to Nic's room. We both peak in and he's fast asleep. Finally. When we brought him home, he sat in his room for about four hours without moving. He won't eat, barely speaks to us, and he just stares. So yes, I'm relieved that he's asleep. I can tell what Greenlee wants to do just by watching her body language.
"Go ahead. I'll go get you something to wear." I whisper. She closes her eyes and nods and I make my way to my room. Now, how will I get through the night sharing a bed with her?
Greenlee pov.
The way she just whispered in my ear was the way that drives me insane. It took everything in my willpower to actually not shiver and let her have any indication of what I was thinking. And what was up with her earlier? She never squeaks unless she's up to something and well, right now I don't think she's up to anything. Except worrying about Nic. I creep into his room and she'll probably kill me for this but I wake him up. He looks startled and flinches away at first. I don't approach him, just sit where I am. Finally his eyes focus on mine and he relaxes.
"You leavin?" he asks. I shake my head.
"No, just wanted to come say goodnight. Ask if you needed anything?" I question. He shakes his head.
"Nah, I'm good." he says. I nod and lean to him slightly and he leans the rest of the way so I can kiss his forehead.
"Alright. I'll be in Kendall's room tonight, sleep tight kiddo." I say. He nods and lays back down. I walk out of his room quietly and shut the door. Leaving it cracked open just a bit. I walk next door over to Kendall's room and ease inside. She's sitting on the side of her bed in a black tank top and black pajama bottoms. She looks like she's trying to pop a few kinks out of her neck.
"You alright?" I ask suddenly. She almost jumps off the bed.
"Y-Yeah. Just a little...tense." she says rolling her shoulders. I nod and move to the bed nudging her.
"Sit on the floor." I say. She looks at me questioningly before doing what she's told and flopping down. As soon as she settled between my legs; boy I wish it was how it sounded; I start to massage her shoulders and neck. She relaxes letting out a relaxed sigh and barely audible moan. I gulp because that was one of the sexiest sounds I've ever heard. I continue to massage her gently working a few areas where you can feel the tightness of her muscles. "This good?" I ask licking my lips slightly when her head droops to the side.
"...Yeah..." she sighs out. I have to bite my lip to keep from saying anything inappropriate as I continue my task. Obviously she's had enough because she starts to move away. I quickly mask my disappointment with concern. Although ya know, at the moment I'm more concerned as to why she moved. I was perfectly content with her being right where she was. She stands up rolling her shoulders smiling.
"Thanks Greenlee. I needed that. You my small friend, have magical hands." she says with a slight grin. Come here and strip and I'll show you just how magical they really are. I just return the grin and reach out.
"Yeah yeah, don't get used to it. Where are my clothes?" I ask. She nods to her bathroom climbing into the bed. I change into a white tank top and black pajama pants that she left out then use the extra toothbrush and wash cloth she left for me to clean up a little. I make my way back out to the room and wonder just how in the hell I'm going to survive tonight. I sigh and get in bed anyway. I lay on my side facing away from her back but I feel the bed dip slightly. She seems to take a deep breath before wrapping her arm around my midsection. I sigh contently and pull her arm tighter around me without realizing it. Maybe I was wrong, maybe I can handle sleeping in a bed with her.
Kendall pov.
"STOP!" is what wakes me up at 2am. I hop over Greenlee without a second thought and rush into Nic's room. He's sitting up in his bed rocking back and forth knees drawn to his chest.
"NIC!" I try but nothin. He just keeps on rocking until I reach out and grab for him. He elbows me in the ribs and sends a right hook to my face. I stumble back slightly then go for him again. This time pinning his arms down.
"STOP! QUIT! DON'T!" he yells but I just hold on to him. He continues to jerk and scream until Greenlee runs into the room.
"Go call Binks!" I tell her. She looks stunned for a minute but does so anyway. I continue to hold him, not wanting him to hurt himself, and rock. He keeps yelling for about twenty or thirty minutes until help arrives.
"NIC! CALM DOWN!" she yells running into the room. I don't let him go when she gets close but she keeps talking to him. He starts to calm slightly, only left with the occasional jerk of his body.
"See, it's just us...we're not gonna hurt you." she says reaching out to touch his face. He flinches away from her touch but allows her to eventually. "You're alright." she says as if talking to a frightened animal. Which right now, he reminds me of. He starts to calm a little more, breathing heavily looking around the room. Greenlee looks horrified, Maggie looks in shock, and Bianca just looks worried. I gently let him go, moving back and he turns to look at me. His eyes water slightly and he shrinks away.
"I...I'm sorry... I didn't mean too... I...shit!" he exclaims. He shakes his head looking at me closely before sighing. "I'm sorry Kendall." he finally says. I nod and touch my nose. Holding back a wince.
"Don't worry...about it." I say blinking my eyes. He looks at me before looking away.
"Can I... would you mind if..." he trails off with a sigh. I stop him.
"We'll be...somewhere." I say pointing to the door. Maggie, Greenlee, and I make our way out.
"Come on, I'll clean you up." Greenlee says. I nod and look at Maggie.
"He di-" she cuts me off.
"I know Kendall. He's a good kid, he didn't mean it." she says with a sad smile. I nod. Greenlee make our way to my bathroom. She pulls out the first aid kit from my cabinet.
"Sit up here." she motions for me to sit up on the counter. I do as told then frown.
"Wait...it's just a bloody nose..." I trail off.
"The reason it's a bloody nose, is because you have a cut on your nose." she says. I nod and wince when she starts to clean the cut. "Sorry..." she trails off. She gets it cleaned up and we stare at each other for a moment before a knock on the door startles us. She moves back and I hop down opening the door. I see Nic standing there nervously. He suddenly reaches out, hugging me tightly.
"I'm sorry." he whispers. I nod and kiss his head.
"It was an accident." I say. He nods.
"It won't happen again. Never." he says.
"I know Nic. I know." I whisper. He doesn't loosen his hold and I feel his body shaking. "What's wrong?" I ask. He doesn't say anything, seeming to only cry harder.
"I don't wanna have to go back." he whispers.
"Back where? What are you talking about?" I ask pulling myself away slightly.
"To Michael. He came to see me. He's gonna take me away." he says. I feel my blood boil and my jaw clinch.
"No he is not." I say firmly. He crys silently, smiling through his tears sadly.
"But you can't stop him." he says shaking his head and walking from the room. I watch him and stand up straight staring at the door he just walked through. Had it been part of my personality, I would have growled.
"Kendall..." Greenlee tries putting a hand on my shoulder. I shake my head feeling tears well up.
"That man has taken enough from my family!" I bellow moving to grab a pair of pants.
"Where are you going?" she asks.
"To have a little talk with Michael." I tell her in a low steady voice. She steps in front of me.
"No." she says.
"Greenlee how can you jus-"
"No." she tries again, cutting me off.
"I'm not going to just let hi-"
"Kendall no!" she halts my movements to get dressed. "No." she says softer holding my hands in her own. "Not now." she says. I look at her like she's crazy.
"But if I wait it might be too late." I say. She shakes her head pushing me to sit on the bed kneeling in front of me.
"It wont be." she says gently.
"Greenlee it's already too late! He's hurt him... and now he's going to take him. He's going to take my son!" I cry. She just leans up hugging me.
"No he wont." she says.
"He's not you're son, and yes I will be taking my son." I hear. I look at the door and see the smirking bastard.
"Michael." I guess I can growl.