Chapter 14 Nightingale

Kook's mum and dad seemed like really nice people, I felt sorry for Kook though, I know what it's like for your mum to embarrass you, and my mum does it all the time. I was worried about introducing Kook to my mum and dad, especially my dad, some girls might say that their dads are a bit protective of them, but my dad's more like a body guard. My mum and dad were both stood talking when we walked over.

"Mum, dad, I'd like you to meet Kookaburra." I said.

"Oh hello Kookaburra, Nightingale's told us all about you. " said mum.

"It's nice to meet you too Mrs. Nightingale."

My dad was stood there saying nothing, it was almost like he was judging Kook before he'd even said a word to him.

"Dad, aren't you going to say anything?" I asked him.

"Alright Kook?" He said in his strong broad Yorkshire accent.

When you look at my mum and dad you can definitely see a difference looks wise, my mum has feathers of many different shades of brown, whereas my dad, his feathers are jet black, and also, my mum has a wonderful singing voice, like me, but again my dad is the complete opposite, I was rather worried about what my dad would do to Kook if he doesn't like him, this is why I don't normally do so well with boyfriends.

"Dad please be nice."

"Yeah I'll be nice, as long as there's no funny business alright?"

"Oh by the way, your sister said that she won't be able to make it here for Christmas, she's a bit busy with a few job interviews." my mum interrupted.

"How many this time?"

"Four. Come over here and I'll tell you all about it."

Me and mum went to one side so she could tell me about my sisters search for a job, leaving my dad and Kookaburra on their own, that would be the perfect time for dad to get to know Kook a bit better.

"So, you're dating my daughter then?" he asked.

"Yes sir." Kook replied.

"Just answer me this, do you think that you'll be able t'look after 'er?"

"Yeah."

"Well just bare this in mind, she's been out with a couple o' lads before, and I know about fellas, so I don't want you to go breaking 'er 'eart."

"You don't really know us sir, we both really love each other."

"I'm sure you do, but what abou' a year from now? Do you really think that you love my daughter that much that you'd stay with 'er all that time? She's 'ad 'er 'eart broken before, and I don't want summat like that coming from you, else you'll 'ave me to answer to, is that clear?"

"Err...y-yes sir."

I had no concept of this little conversation that was going on between Kook and my dad, but I had a feeling that something was up with the way that Kook was acting around my dad, he seemed to be rather frightened.

That evening to get away from everyone else, me and Kook went somewhere quiet so we could have some time to ourselves, we were on the corridor that leads to Kook's room.

"I'm really sorry about my dad." I said.

"It's alright, we all have a parent who can be slightly protective."

"Protective? He's more like a body guard. This is why all the relationships that I've had haven't lasted more than 3 months."

"Well I have a feeling that you've found the perfect relationship."

Kookaburra placed his right hand on my left cheek, leaned forward and kissed me gently on the lips, I reached up and started running my hand through his hair, I could feel my back against the wall as he pressed his body against mine, I soon heard the sound of someone walking up the corridor, it's most likely a soldier.

"Quick, in here," said Kook opening his bedroom door.

We dashed inside and were silent until we were sure that they'd walked past.

"That was close." said Kook sighing with relief.

"Too close."

Kook took my hand and walked me over to his nest, my heart started pounding and my hands started shaking as he sat me down and sat down beside me.

"I love you Nightingale."

"I love you too."

He kissed me again and I could feel myself starting to lean backwards, I put my right hand further behind me to steady myself, this wasn't going to lead to anything, but it was almost like it was going on, we forgot about the world around us and focused on each other as we got lost in the heat of the moment, that moment was soon interrupted by a knock on the door, followed by it opening instantly, surely we were going to get busted, but we were safe, it was only my dad.

"What the 'eck is going on 'ere?" he said a look of fury on his face.

Me and Kook looked at each other quickly before turning back to my dad, I shuffled back, away from Kook before standing upright.

"Dad, just let me explain, it's not what you thought it was."

"Don't give me all that rubbish, I know exactly what was going on, I warned you Kookaburra, and I was coming here to apologize for being so hard on you, but i find this." he was walking over to us as he spoke, but he was focusing on Kook, Kook was backing up trying to get away from my dad, he'd backed away around 3 feet when he backed into the dresser.

"I said no funny business." my dad continued. " I gave you a chance and you just threw it back in my face."

"Dad please, nothing was going on, you've got to believe me."

Dad wouldn't listen to me, his anger was just fixed on Kook, I was about to attempt getting my dads attention again when my dads fist went flying hitting Kook in the face with a strong right hook.

"DAD! Stop it and listen to me!" I shouted.

Dad hit Kook once more before I jumped in and got between them.

"Dad, you listen to me when I'm talking to you! There was nothing going on, it was just a kiss."

"It didn't look like that to me."

"That's most probably because you're an over-protective father who doesn't care about how happy his daughter is, and thinks that just because he's a guy that you don't like, he doesn't make him right for me."

"How dare you speak to me like that."

"But it's true. Dad, have you ever wondered why all the relationships that I've had haven't lasted more than 3 months, it's not because those guys don't care about me, it's because you scared them off, if you want me to be happy you should just back off!"

"I'm sorry love."

"It's too late for that now dad, and I would very much appreciate it, if you left the room."

"But..."

"Get out!"

With a look of shock and apology my dad turned around and left the room.

"I'm really sorry Kook." I said turning back to Kook.

"It's alright."

Kook had blood pouring from his nose, a cut lip and a gash on his eyebrow, as well as a black eye, I reached into my pouch on my belt, pulled out my handkerchief and handed it to him.

"Thanks."

"Are you going to be alright?

"Yeah, don't worry about me, I'll be fine.

Making sure that Kook really was alright, I went back to my own room, I'm never going to forgive my dad for what he's done.