Nate Jacobs - Falling down

Chapter Five - Moving In

As Nate drives us to his house, i think about his father, Cal, and if he might kick me out because of his affair with my Mom, or because i might just be a pain in the ass if he talks to me. This car ride is awkwardly silent. I don't know how i went from hating Nate to not hating him in just a few hours. Well- it's not like im a fan of him, but i don't despise him. Could you blame me? He's letting me stay at his house, he comforted me and took me to the hospital. My own mother wouldn't do that for me. Finally he broke the silence.

"Are you okay? You're being really quiet." He speaks just over a whisper while keeping his eyes on the road.

"Yeah, i'm just tired." I smile.

"Yeah me too. I'll get you set up as soon as we get home."

"What about your father? I still don't understand how this will work."

"I'll take care of him."

"What does that even mean, Nate?"

"It means i'll take care of it." He says in a dismissive tone.

"And your Mother is okay with me staying over, correct?"

"Fuck, stop asking so many damn questions. I'm going to take care of it, stop worrying." He says with a bit of a tone.

I get it, i was being annoying but i have my worries and how could I trust Nate? We've barley spoken before and i'm moving into his fucking house.

"Sorry.."

He doesn't reply, he just clenches his jaw and focuses on the road. When he acts like this it scares me. He was being all sweet not over a minute ago and now he's ignoring me. I'm kind of embarrassed for myself- i just hate when people ignore me. It's embarrassing.

"No, i'm sorry. I'm being an asshole."

That was a delayed answer but it also shocked me. He didn't really do anything wrong it wasn't a big deal..why was he making it sound like he called me a bitch or something.

"Nate it's fine..you didn't do anything."

"Right. Sorry."

What the fuck? Is he okay? He keeps on apologizing for things that nobody gives two shits about.

"Are you okay Nate?"

"Yeah, i'm fine. Just tired."

How the fuck did this conversation start with the way it ended. Sorry i'm a bad narrator and i'm really confusing so you may not understand what i'm talking about, but if you do understand, you're quick minded.

We rode home in silence. So fucking awkward. The only thing breaking the silence was this rattling noise which i think was coming from the center console.

We finally pulled onto his driveway and i was scared as fuck. I'm praying i turn invisible whenever his parents come within 5 meters in my distance. I sound so fucking dumb, my apologies. Anyways..

Nate quickly jumped out of the car and came to my side to open my door for me. What a gentleman. He offers his hand to help me out. He's being too nice..although it was a tall ass truck.

"Thanks" I smile and he nods. This is cute but fucking awkward at the same time.

"Follow me, i'll take you to your guest room. Just stay quiet just in case my parents are home."

"Nate i thought you already told them"

"Shhh stay quiet when we go inside." He says as he opens the door.

He takes my hand and leads me to the guest room which was a decent size, although it was a single bed. Forget that, i should be thankful for what he's doing for me.