Chapter 9
"When I was in high school…..well as I have said I didn't have any friends. But what was worse is that I was taken advantage of. In every way." I said.
She said nothing. He waited for me to go on.
"No one was there for me. I never told my sisters because they would have killed him. And my parents were dead and I knew not who my birth parents were, so I kept it to myself. But now I am unable to trust anyone. You are the first friend I have ever had."I explained.
He smiled a bit and nodded.
"I don't really see what this has to do with Daryl." He said.
I took a deep breath.
"Daryl…..I have feelings for him. Feelings I have not had for someone in many years. And when we were alone everything came back. Everything that man did to me. I couldn't take it. I ran away like a child. A 5 year old child." I said.
Shane was silent before taking my hand and looking at me.
"I don't know you very well….but I know you're strong. I also know you bring the best out in people despite what they say or who they are. Like how you stood up for Daryl that day. You're special. You're different from others. You understand him." Shane said.
I thought for a minute. I smiled and nodded.
"You're right Shane."
He smiled.
"If you ever need anything. You know where to find me." He said.
"On your back?"
He glared at me and I laughed. Then I stood up and walked to Daryl's room. I knocked on the door and he answered.
"Um…..hi." I said.
He raised his eyebrow. I bit my bottom lip nervously.
"Look I just wanted to say I am really sorry about before. I er….had a bad experience with someone several years ago and well I never really got over it. And I…really like you." I said.
He looked at me. Just looked at me.
"You're still hung-over." I said.
He shrugged and I shook my head.
"Promise you won't hurt me."
He nodded and I rushed forward, placed my hands on either side of his face and kissed him. He kicked the door shut and pulled me inside. I pushed him back onto the bed and fell down on top of him. I pulled away and looked at him.
"Just so you know….I am very hard to get." I whispered.
He smirked.
"Not when I get through with ya." He said.
I smiled and stood up. He jumped up and followed me.
"Ye can't come in here kiss me like that and then leave." He said.
I turned and pulled his lips to mine and then back out of the room and shut the door. I turned around and smirked.
"And so the games begin." I whispered.