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Alek POV
In the car Chloe got a text, and like usual I could see out of the corner of my eye that it was Brian. Her eyes scanned the screen and she giggled, then tried to hide it as she always does around me. I want to tell how not jealous I am and that she can flirt all she wants, I don't care...but she'd see right through it.
Besides, actions speak louder than words, right?
Mimi's hot. As backups go, she's one hell of a Plan B. It won't be hard to get over Chloe with-I mean...start liking...wait, what do I mean? I don't like Chloe. Liking Chloe is not only a major distraction, but she's clearly expressed that she doesn't like me back. At least not in the way she loves her human. I don't like her. I can't.
We make light conversation, but she's mostly focused on texting Brian. She writes something, deletes, sends, cancels, writes and rewrites until she's finally pleased. Does she give that much thought when she texts me? Probably not. It's usually things like, "where r we meeting 2day?" and "my mom can hear u. B quiet." Not exactly romantic, if you get my drift.
I watch her smile grow as she gets another message. I don't get it. Is Brian there for her in the morning when she's just had a nightmare? Does Brian save her life every time it gets put on the line? Where was Brian when she got shot? Oh yeah, busy almost dying himself. I protect her, twenty four seven. I watch out for her when no one else does. I'd give up my life for her. What would Brian do?
Bad Alek, I reprimand myself. Such thoughts aren't going to help you get over her. My mind doesn't know what to do with itself. Never have I had to convince myself not to like someone before-to be actually careful about it. I like her a girl and she considers herself lucky. I've had girls give up their Mai mates for me. What is the deal with Chloe?
When we get to school I walk her to her locker and wait for her to get the books she needs for homeroom. I drop her off by the door telling her that she's meeting for training tonight with Jasmine on the roof of the old library. She nods and I turn to leave, but before I do she calls my name.
"Alek?" her voice is hesitant.
I'm back in a second. "Yes?" I ask.
"...Thanks. For this morning. I really appreciate it." She gives me a sweet smile and then heads inside. I wonder to myself if she even knows what her gratitude does to people. How it makes them feel amazing about themselves, tingly all over...
Or is that just me?