Kind Regards

16. Rumour Has It

I woke up from my sleep, feeling Ryder jump onto the bed. The muffled sound of the shower running caught my attention.

"Is your dad home?" I whispered, sitting up.

Ryder looked at the open bathroom door, whining quietly. That'll be a yes.

7:12am.

I got out of bed, walking toward the bathroom. It was quiet. Nico's legs laid across the shower as I made my way over.

He sat under the shower in his clothes, blood running down his cheek. His hair was wet, almost covering his face.

"Nico? What happened?" I asked, hugging my body.

He leant against the wall, looking at me. The white shirt became transparent, sticking to his chest.

"I never asked if this is the life you want" His voice was rough.

I tugged on the hem of his shirt, falling halfway down my thighs.

"To constantly have to look over your shoulder. I was being selfish, bringing you into this. I never asked you"

His eyes met mine, face full of remorse and disappointment. Does he really think that I was not okay with this life, after what I went through? That I would still be here after that night?

I stepped into the shower, feeling warm water against my feet.

"First of all, you would shoot whoever or whatever before I could turn my head."

He chuckled lightly, running a hand through his wet hair as I walked toward him.

"Where is this coming from?" I asked, kneeling down.

His jaw clenched, looking down at his hands. Bruised knuckles.

"I carried Seb to the guest bedroom. He thought I was you" He revealed.

My brows furrowed. Did Sebastian tell him what he told me? Does he think that I'd want Sebastian instead?

"I didn't hurt him. But he loves you, Alex. He's safe"

I scoffed, shaking my head. He turned to look at me, reaching for the knob before I stopped him.

"I don't want safe. I don't want him" I breathed out, placing myself onto his lap. "I don't want anyone who isn't you, Dominico Reign"

His breath was shaky, confusion in his eyes.

"I'm yours" I smiled as the warm water bounced against my thighs, forming a puddle between us.

But it didn't matter. All that mattered right now was that he knew I only wanted him.

He placed his hands on my hips, smiling. "Say that again"

I laughed, holding onto his torso. "I'm yours"

Feeling his hands squeeze my hips before pulling me closer, soaking my whole body with water.

"Nico" I breathed out, squirming.

He tensed against me, shutting his eyes. I covered my mouth, realising it sounded like a moan.

"Fuck, I'm sorry" I chuckled, shaking my head.

He hummed, fluttering his eyes open as they lingered into mine.

I broke eye contact, feeling him throb against me. My cheeks heated up, shocked that one word caused this.

"I really respect you, love. But uh it's hard to make it go away, you're so fucking beautiful" he spoke softly, releasing my hips.