Teach Me How to Love

Chapter 9: Killian and the Little Man

Killian P.O.V

She was something else.

Strong, sassy, and easy on the eyes.

I felt so comfortable around her. I felt like I didn't need to pretend to be some Prince Charming around her to lure her into my bed.

Not that I would anyway.

Even I have some boundaries and lines that I wouldn't dare cross.

And my best friend's mate was one of them.

Raine sat there eating her 5th muffin, commenting on some of the fights going on in the yard. She was a good fighter, I'll give her that. I think that was the first time I had ever lost to a fight, with the exception of Alec.

We sat there on the porch, eating our way through the muffins, and teasing each other.

I could get used to this.

"Okay. How about...Do you have a mirror in your pocket?"

Raine's eyebrows scrunched together to show her confusion on what I would say next. I've been trying a bunch of different pickup lines on her for the past 10 minutes.

"No..."

I smiled mischievously and leaned a little closer to her curious face.

"Well I can see myself in your pants."

Her eyes widened as she gasped, but then she broke into a laugh and I couldn't help but join her. I enjoyed watching her reactions to my words.

"Impressive blondie, but you're gonna have to do better than that to sweep me off my feet."

Oh how I wanted to.

But I couldn't.

I shook my head, ridding myself of these ridiculous thoughts. I should really control where my mind drifts off to.

"Maybe I'm not trying to sweep you off your feet. Maybe I'm trying to knock you over with a broom."

I sent her a wink and she chuckled at my teasing words. She had a beautiful laugh, not too high and not too low. Just...perfect.

Ugh, stop Killian! You're treading dangerous waters.

"How come I've never seen you around before sweet cheeks?"

Raine shrugged. "Maybe the fates were trying to make sure I wasn't tainted by your reputation?"

I fake gasped and placed my hand against my chest. "My reputation? Taint you? Never!"

We laughed and I felt relaxed like never before. Was this what it's like to have a girl who is a friend? Odd.

"Seriously though...how come I have never seen you before?" I was genuinely curious. I knew everybody in the pack and yet this girl comes out of nowhere and blinds me with her strong aura.

She shrugs and gazes off into the distance, as if thinking about another moment.

"I guess it's because I try not to go out that much. I prefer solitude. It's...easier that way."

I tilted my head at her, wondering what she was thinking about. "Easier? Than what?"

Raine turned her beautiful eyes toward me with a questioning look, as if trying to decide whether to trust me or not.

"It's easier being alone instead of getting attached to people. At least you won't be brokenhearted all the time when you lose that person. Being alone takes away that pain."