Kim
Giving up on sleep, I sat up in my bed. The early sunlight reflected off my mirror.
I didn't get a chance to see Jared yesterday and today was going to be our first day back at school . . . as a couple. My heart skipped a beat. That was something I never thought I'd be able to say to myself.
"You look . . . nice," Reid mumbled through a mouth of cereal, spitting milk onto the table.
I grimaced, "I'm allowed to dress for school aren't I?"
"Not like that." He continued to shovel cereal into his milk, "Guys will look at you."
I raised my eyebrows. Protective wasn't a word I would've used to describe my brothers.
Jared
"There isn't a need to glare at every guy I know, Reid."
He situated his bat bag on his shoulder, his eyes narrowed. Kim's eyes met mine.
"Besides," Kim placed a comforting hand on her brother's shoulder, "I've got better things to worry about."
I could tell from Reid's face that he wasn't buying it, but he left anyways, heading towards the gym.
"You might want to give my brothers some space for the time being," Kim walked up, her eyes pointed at her brother's figure, "Don't come around just yet."
I grabbed her waist pulling her to me, "I could always use the window."
My mouth met hers, urging a response.
"Mmm, I'm serious Jared," She pulled away, "I don't want them hurting you. And/ or finding out you snuck into my room last night. I would be in for a verbal beating.
Her smiling face made me not be able to believe what she said.
"Don't think for a moment that you can just stop by anytime you want," She clasped her hands against my back.
I raised my eyebrows, "Don't go setting rules, Kim," I grinned, "It's not as fun. You have to live a little."
Kim
Jared skipped from lunch until the end of the day, making the day much more difficult to go through. Him not explaining much except for the fact that it was an order from his Alpha.
My heart pounded in my chest as I sat in the living room. It was silent. No noise. No radio. No TV. Nothing.
My leg bounced nervously on the table. Was this how it was going to be? Was I constantly going to have to worry about my own boyfriend 24/7?
I shook my head. Before Jared left he promised he would come by and let me know he was okay.
On shaky legs, I stood up and went to answer the door. Jared stood with his hands shoved in his pockets, "I told you I'm invincible."
I let out a relieved sigh, wrapping my arms around his torso. He was completely at ease.
"Maybe you are."
We were quiet for a moment.
"Is this how it's going to be?" I asked, "Am I always going to have to worry about you?"
Jared brushed strands of hair away from my face, "It's just going to take time to adjust."
I had a nagging feeling that the rest of my life would be one long adjusting period.
So we drew to a close! What did you think of it overall? Love it? Hate it?
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