Taming River

Chapter Eighteen

RIVER POV

I laid on my side, gazing at my sleeping girlfriend. My girlfriend. It sounded good to me. Her curly hair was tossed all over her pillow, her lips slightly parted and she looked ethereal. She couldn't be human, I was convinced she was some sort of higher being placed on earth. I was just the lucky bastard who was fortunate enough to meet her.

I took my fingertips and gently traced the outline of her face. Over her brows, her cute nose, her lips. She stirred slightly but didn't wake. I moved closer and pressed feathery kisses on her face.

"Riv, stop." Her sleepy voice came.

I kept kissing on her jaw. "I'm hungry, and you banned me from the kitchen."

Eyes peeked open, and I smiled when I got to see those amber eyes that lured me in. "Fine."

She moved to get up and I slowly followed her. "Can I have a bubble bath?"

"No, not until your stitches come off." She said as she walked into the bathroom.

I already did my morning routine so I just watched her. "I like the almond and coconut scented one."

She looked at me with a raised brow. "Okay?"

"You only have lavender, I like almond and coconut. You need to get me them, for my bath." I told her.

She finished brushing and rinsing before turning to me. Walking closer, she gave me a sweet kiss before walking out. I naturally followed.

"You can get your bath when the stitches come off." She walked down the stairs.

"But that's in two weeks, I want a bath now." I whined. "Slow down, I'm hurt here."

"Stick to showers. Where's Cam?" She waited for me, head looking over her shoulder.

"She already left, Brianna picked her up." I grunted and smiled when I reached her. "Hi." Kailee only smiled back.

We reached the kitchen and she started to make me breakfast. I wanted to watch so I tried sitting on the stool. Placing my ass on the stool, I attempted to put my weight on my right ass cheek. I slipped off but caught myself from falling.

"Stupid fucking stool." I mumbled under my breath.

Watching over at Kailee, she didn't notice me so I tried again. After three failed attempts, I gave up. I eyed the counter top and decided that it was my seat. Making sure her back was still turned to me, I carefully climbed up. I laid flat on my stomach and pressed my cheek against the cold surface.

"Do you want eg-" she turned around. "River, what are you doing?" She laughed out.

"Just chilling." I grinned. "Keep going, I like watching you."

"You just like perving on my ass." She said as she went back to cooking.

"You're not wrong, babe." I replied, with my eyes glued to her very delectable ass. I licked my lips.

Kailee sat on the couch with my head on her lap. I was watching Criminal minds while she read a book. I felt content as she massaged my scalp with her free hand.

"Hey, did my dad say anything about Wesley?" She referred to my earlier phone call.

"He's not talking but he's being charged for the drugs. He mentioned something about a 'him'. My guess is it's the guy bringing in the drugs but until we know more," I shrugged. "We're stuck again."

"Hmm, I told my dad about us." She told me nonchalantly.

I shot up but immediately regretted it. "Owww, my butt." I exaggerated the pain I felt, I liked when she babied me.

Kailee's hand rubbed near my wound after I laid back down. "Stop moving so much." She gently scolded.

"Why would you tell him, he's gonna kill me." I mumbled with my face buried in her stomach. "He already shot me."

Kailee chuckled, her hand still soothing my lower back. "He didn't shoot you, he aimed for Wesley's leg and your ass," she pinched my right butt cheek, making me flinch. "Got in the way."

I gazed up at her. "No, I'm pretty sure he did it on purpose and now he's gonna finish the job."

"Don't be ridiculous." She hit my shoulder lightly.

"You'll see." I mumbled and snuggled back into her. "If I go missing, you know who did it." I faced her again. "Then again he's ex military, he probably know how to cover his tracks." I thought out loud.

"Quit being dramatic." Kailee rolled her eyes.

"My butt!" I exclaimed. "My sweet, innocent, very nice butt." I pointed to my rear. "That's proof right there."

She bit her lip and I followed the action. "Are you done?" I nodded. "Lay back down and watch your show."

She picked up her book again, dismissing me. I sighed and turned to the t.v. again.

For every time he wanted to kill me in the past, he now has a good reason.

KAILEE POV

"Is she always like that?" I asked Cam as I walked back into the kitchen.

She sat at the kitchen counter doing her homework. It had been four days since they've been here and I did love having them. Cameron was sweet and easy going. It was weird at first with me being her teacher, but we moved past it. Now River, oh River. I can barely leave her without her calling my name. She wanted constant attention in some way or the other. She never falls asleep without me rubbing her back and refused to sleep alone. Ryan was right when he said, she was a big baby when sick or hurt. I will admit though, I loved taking care of her.

"Yes, but it's worse with you." She laughed.

I took out a water from the fridge and turned to her. "Oh, yeah?" She nodded. "Why?"

She shrugged and started writing. "Maybe because you're together, I don't know."

"Kailee! Baby, come on." River called out.

I literally just left her.

I groaned as Cameron laughed. "She's insufferable." I playfully rolled my eyes.

I walked to the whiny blonde. She looked up once she heard me and pouted.

"Where'd you go? I thought you were going to read to me."

"I needed water." I sat down. "Why are you such a baby?"

She came closer and put her head in my lap. "I'm bored, you took time off for me. So take care of me." She took my hand and placed it in her hair.

Knowing what she wanted, I threaded my hand through her hair. "You're adorable."

"I know." She mumbled.

"Cocky much?" I laughed softly.

She turned her head to face me. "You're the one who said it. I'm just agreeing with you."

I didn't say anything, just kept playing with her hair. She closed her eyes, sighing at the feeling.

"How's your ass?"

She peeked an eye open. "It's a lot better but it might help if you kiss it again." She grinned a goofy grin.

"Yeah, that's not happening again." I smirked.

"Why not?" I silently stared at her. "Fine, gimme kissy then." She lifted her head and puckered up her lips.

I smiled at her cuteness and bent my head to meet her lips.

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