Thankfully I was put down before we walked into the kitchen as it seemed it was the place to hang out in the house, my body freezing where it was as Victor bumped into me, his hands grabbing my hips to stop me from tumbling onto the floor.
"Mr and Mrs Benedict…"
I say in a strained tone, my silver eyes moving toward the ground as I looked at the thick socks that covered my feet. I was grateful for one thing though, because of the size difference between Victor and I, the plaid shirt I was wearing was long enough to keep my modesty and his boxers were like shorts. Still, not exactly how I wished to look when meeting my soul finders parents for the first time. After finding out that their son was my soul finders that is.
"How are you feeling Amy?"
His mother Karla spoke as she walked toward me, my mind starting to panic. What would they think of me now, after they'd seen me at my worst? Would they be understanding or would they be shocked and disappointed at the person who was made for their son? Someone so unhinged and destructive? I swallowed the lump on my throat as Victor squeezed my hips.
"I'm still tired and a little sore but I'm doing much better. Thank you Mrs Benedict."
Her face softened as she gently brushed her thumb against my cheek, her eyes glazing over slightly as she looks at me.
"You've had a lot of hardship in your life…"
"Mom."
Victors voice spoke firmly from behind me, my heart pounding as I knew she'd just got a glimpse of my past. Out of sheer instinct I stepped my body back into him as I watched Saul walk up behind his wife, his hand pressing on the small of her back. His eyes watching me closely as if he was expecting me to explode any second now.
"No he isn't, stop being dramatic."
I heard Victors voice in my head again and I glanced up at him before looking back toward his parents again. My teeth nibbling my lip anxiously as I try to gather the words to explain myself. My hands shaking slightly as I took in a deep breath.
"I know that I've hardly made the best impression. I nearly lost control, I hurt your son, I could've destroyed the entire neighborhood which would've included Sky's parents and I'm sure you would rather have anyone else for your son and trust me when I say that I agree, I'm not good enough for him, I'm a -…"
"Amy."
Saul cut me off, which I was thankful for because I was just spewing out words and with my Scottish accent I'm not entirely sure they even understood me. I took in a deep breath of air before my eyes widening slightly, as he steps closer. Towering over me like his son does before he raised his hands, my body flinching before I felt him press them against my arms softly.
"We do not judge a person from their past and when it comes to what happened? You did everything you possibly could to ensure the safety of those around you. Risking your own life in the process. The method may have been a little unconventional but if you'd allow us, we would love to help you with your control."
I was so confused right now, I had expected them to be more cautious and wary of my presence, given everything that had transpired between me and Victor. I wasn't expecting them to want to help me, I don't even remember the last time I had help. I lifted my hand to rub the back of my neck, suddenly feeling the stiffness as I felt my soul finder start to massage my shoulders. That feeling of calmness washing over me again. That was something I'd have to get used to.
"I appreciate your understanding and I'd like that, very much…"
I say softly, I should have been more positive and optimistic about this interaction. Here his parents were, welcoming me into their home and treating me like a part of their family without hesitation. I didn't know what else to say, I just looked at them as I felt an overwhelming sense of belonging, my eyes filling with tears as I stood silently. My teeth nibbling the inside of my lip.
"Oh sweetheart, come here."
Karla stepped forward and pulled me into an embrace, her hands rubbing my back as I let out a sob - my arms wrapping around her as Victor watched was a soft expression. My hands wiping my tears away as she took a step back, Saul standing beside me with his hand on my shoulder.
"You're part of this family now Amy. We have your back, you don't have to be alone anymore."
Damn that giant man and tiny woman, making me all emotional with their kindness and shit. I sniffed, giving them a small smile as Victor stepped forward, his arms wrapping around my shoulders as he rests his chin on the top of my head. A buzz of energy filling my ears as I realize the three of them are communicating.
"Well let you have some food, I'll try and keep the boys away but you know how your brothers are."
Karla said as she smiled, my gaze following his parents as they leave.
"You have really wonderful parents Victor."
"And now, so do you."
He says confidently as he kisses my forehead before walking to the freezer to grab a pizza. My heart warming again as I feel this peace I haven't felt in a really, really long time. It's like my mind is finally quiet, I'm not fighting for space to breathe in there anymore.
"Now your hot chocolate, do you want cream and marshmallows?"
He stood by the fridge, his eyes looking over at me as my heart fluttered. A smile tugging at the corners of my lips.
"Does a bear shit in the woods?"
"Why yes, I believe it does."
He said teasingly before he grabbed the milk and cream from the fridge to start making the hot cocoa. My body moving to step toward him before I felt arms around my waist and I was lifted up off my feet, a rather embarrassing squeal escaping me as I heard a male laugh from behind me.
"How you landed this one Vick is beyond me, she's was too pretty for your grumpy mug."
Xavier spun me around and I let out a chuckle before he put me back on my feet, his arms pulling me into an unexpected hug as he whispered in my ear.
"Got any sisters?"
I scoff and shake my head as he pulls away, Victor immediately throwing a marshmallow at his head and it hit its target.
"Hey!!"
"Even if she did have sisters, as if they'd want to go out with you."
My soul finder was continuing this battle and they started to wrestle in the kitchen as I stepped back, bumping into Sky and Zed as I quickly apologized. My guilt quickly returning as I looked at her.
"Amy, it's okay. If anyone understands you, it's me."
I give her a small smile before I felt a marshmallow hit my cheek, my silver eyes narrowing as I look back at Xav and Victor who have just frozen on the spot.
"Which one of you…"
They both quickly pointed at each other, my eyebrows raising as I rolled my eyes. My hand grabbing the marshmallows of the floor as Victor pushed his younger brother away and grabbed me, his hands on my waist as he smiled. And my god did I love it when he smiled.
"Don't blow the house up Red."
Xav said playfully from behind Victor, my lips pulling into a smirk as I lean to look at him better, my eyes narrowing.
"Oh you're gonna get it now."
The marshmallows in my hand started to rise as I started to launch them toward him, a gasp of surprise as he ducks for cover. Laughter immediately filling the room as soon as he holds up a white napkin in surrender.
"I think you're going to fit in perfectly."
My soul finder said to me in my mind, my eyes lifting to meet his as I smile.
"I think so too."
