Taken

Chapter 36

I sipped my wine, and sat back, leaning against the back of the chair, listening to Kevin and Ford's conversation. It felt like a few hours since Nico had left and I was beginning to feel tired and slightly tipsy.

I yawned. Kevin and Ford looked to me and watched me.
"Sorry." I whispered, covering my mouth.
"I didn't realise I was this tired." I said pulling my legs up onto my chair. I closed my eyes and rested my head against the back of the chair. I felt like I was dozing off but having an outer body experience of still being semi conscious, yet unable to really move.

"It's getting late." Ford said standing up. Kevin moved as well. I could feel Kevin next to me. Without saying anything I felt him pull the chair back and move so he was standing in front of me. He reached down and moved my arms over his shoulders, his face was by my head and he moved so he had his hands under my thighs. I felt him lift me into the air and hold me closely against him. I felt like a koala hugging him.

I could feel him walk me back inside then into the lift. His hands cupped together by my ass and my face against his neck. Kevin and Ford whispered briefly before another door opened. I was placed on a bed and heard the door close again. I opened my eyes and sat up. Confused.
"How did I get here? Where am I?" I asked looking to Kevin who stepped away from the door. I felt like a child again, who had fallen asleep in the car and had been magically teleported to my room.
"You fell asleep, and you're in my room." Kevin said walking over to me. My face must have looked confused.
"Nico asked that you stay with me tonight." Kevin said walking and sitting on the bed opposite me. The pang in my chest hurt.
"Oh." Was all I could say, as I turned and looked at the floor.

Kevin didn't respond, only stood up and walked around the side of the bed to stand by me.
"There's some clothes in the bathroom for you to change into if you like. I can't imagine sleeping in a long ass dress and a swimsuit would be comfortable." He joked offering me his hand.
I stood up and brushed his hand away. Walking to the bathroom and closing the door.

I numbly walked to the mirror and looked into it. What was wrong with me?
I quickly got undressed and pulled on the panties. Rolling my eyes when I saw the bra.
"Your definition of comfortable clothes is very different to mine." I called out, walking back to the door and leaning against it.
"Can I please borrow a shirt?" I asked through the door. I could hear movement, then a small knock at the door. I opened it, holding the sun dress to my chest. Kevin passed me a shirt and briefly looked at the mirror. I turned and looked, realising that he could see my half naked reflection. I quickly shut the door.
"Thanks." I whispered, dropping the dress and pulling the black shirt over my head. I opened the door again and grabbed the swimsuit and the dress before walking out into the bedroom and putting them on the chair.

"Toothbrush?" Kevin said walking out the walk-in robe. He'd changed into a black shirt and a pair of black shorts. I nodded and took it from him before walking into the bathroom and brushing my teeth. Kevin joined me.
I spat into the sink and rinsed the brush. Turning so I was leaning against the sink with my back to the mirror.
"I feel like Nico is angry with me." I said looking to the ground. Kevin looked at me then spat into the sink.
"He's not. He's just frustrated with himself." Kevin responded mirroring me. I looked to the side at him.
"He barely acknowledged me at dinner, then he asks that I stay with you?"
"Nico has a lot going on. A lot has changed for him in the last few years. His mind is occupied by a lot at the moment, and I think he's worried about what will happen with the Murdock's and now with your father. And, if I'm being honest, I think it also really scared him, ya know, seeing you have a gun pointed at you. I know it scared me." I nodded and walked out into the bedroom. I could feel Kevin closely behind me.

"You can have this side if you'd like?" Kevin said pulling back the covers. I nodded and stepped forward, sitting on the bed. I watched as Kevin walked to the chair and sat down.

"You're not going to bed?" I asked confused.
Kevin looked to me and shook his head.
"I'll let you sleep." Was all he said. I shook my head at his response and stood up, marching over to him.
"I'd like it if you could come to bed. I don't want to steal your bed when I could easily sleep on the sofa." I said gently taking his hand in mine and stepping back. Kevin stood and allowed me to pull him to the bed. He gently pushed me back so I fell onto the bed looking up to him. Wordlessly he pulled off his shirt and threw it to the ground before walking over to the bed.

My heart was racing. Kevin crawled onto the bed and hovered over me. He looked down at me, his eyes quickly moving from my eyes to my lips. Without hesitating, he lent forward and kissed my lips, I kissed him back. Stopping briefly to move my head to the side as he moved to my neck. His left hand grabbed at my waist and held it tightly. I felt breathless. I turned my head back to him and he kissed me again. Kevin lowered his body so he was half over me.

I broke the kiss, by turning my head to the side and gently pressing my hands against his chest. We were both panting slightly.
"Sorry. I can't." I whispered breathlessly.
Kevin nodded and stood up, he ran his hand through his hair and turned to look out the window.
"Sorry Anna." He whispered, taking deep breaths. I stood up and walked to him, wrapping my arms around his neck and hugging him. Kevin's hands went around my waist and he pulled me into him tighter.

"I wanted it too. I just, can't do that. Come on, we've got to get some sleep." I whispered to him pulling back from the hug. I could feel his hesitance so I began walking to the bed with him still in my arms, clearly he was allowing me to move him.
When we were close enough, I pushed him back and let go. Kevin fell backwards to the bed and looked back at me. I nodded for him to get into the sheets, which he complied with. I climbed in and pulled the blankets over me and moved closer to him. Kevin raised his arm and put it behind my neck and held my shoulder. We both moved in closer to each other and I put my head on his chest.

"Goodnight Giant." I said sleepily. Kevin laughed and rolled to his side, pulling me deeper into his arms.

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When I woke up I stretched. I was half over Kevin, with my leg sprawled out over him. I looked at him quickly, he looked so peaceful.
I quickly got up and went to the bathroom, grabbing my clothes on the way. I went to the toilet and brushed my teeth. I pulled on the swim suit and then Kevin's shirt. I bundled the dress up and carried it with me as I walked back out into the room.

Kevin was still sleeping soundly. I quietly walked to the door and opened it slowly. Hoping it wouldn't make any noise. When it was opened just enough for me to squeeze through, I did.
The sitting room was filled with bright light, and empty. I briefly looked up the hallway to Nico's area. The hallway door was closed. I gingerly reached to my chest and rubbed it, attempting to get rid of the small pang of rejection.

I walked to the lift, then chose the stairs, not wanting to make any noise. I quickly walked up the stairs to the level we had been eating on. I walked out the sliding door. The area was empty. I dropped the dress onto my seat and walked out into the sun light. Breathing deeply I felt somewhat refreshed. The yacht was still moving and I could just see land.

I turned around and walked to the stairs, walking up them to the sun deck. I stood and lent against the railing. The wind in my hair, and the slight sting of the bright sun was warming. I breathed deeply and enjoyed the feeling of peace. Is this what peace felt like?