Meet Me Past the Stars

Chapter 10

James

I hear her get into the shower. Seeing her nipples peek out of her wet shirt made me look directly at her face. I was taught by Jinx that it was disrespectful to look at a woman's chest when they do not have a romantic interest.

I'm not sure, but when looking at her, it does something in me. Her dark chocolate eyes are usually filled with joy, her long hair reminds me of the trees swaying on a windy night, and her luscious lips seem to only smile for me.

I wished she would kiss me as she did on the porch. Her hair was so soft, and I wanted to pull her in even more, to make sure there was no gap between us.

I snap myself out of my own trance. I was starting to breathe raggedly.

I must still be shivering from being caught in the rain, even though it's hot. I leaned over to the pot to get dry since it was the only quickest way to feel the heat without getting anything wet or soggy in the house.

I should buy raincoats, and clothes for her to stay over in case something like this happens again. Speaking of things for the house, I should buy more blankets.

I look over my shoulder at the book. It was still drying. I blew out a low sigh and combed my hair with my fingers. I didn't even know I could read the words in the book. It was almost like second nature for some reason.

I try to think back to my childhood, but it's always a blur. Like a white fog is blocking me from remembering anything. Maybe it is this curse that's the cost of it.

Speaking of curses, is that book 100 percent sure that I'm worthy of someone like Sade? Because I'm cursed to be a giant, I can never truly live with Sade all the time. I already saw how she reacted to even the thought of us being together.

We need to know more about this 'Spark of the Giant' curse. I'm sure that it will calm both of our nerves when we learn more about it.

I look over at my stomach. It still has the black tatted moon and star but the star is fading just a little bit. Something isn't right. Something doesn't feel right.

What's going on with my body?

Maybe I don't know much more about myself than I thought I did.

*

Sade

I needed to take a shower anyways because things were getting too heated for each other. His bathroom is surprisingly clean.

He has a few rubber duckies lying around the sink and shelves near the tub. It was still on theme with the other rooms and had a small ocean at the bottom of the walls.

My thoughts turn back to the book, and The Spark of the Giant. Things like being soul mates were still considered magic in a way. I mean, I have a feeling that whatever James is, or whatever curse he has, has something to do with magic.

Even if it's true... I'm not sure if James would want to go out with me, or even have feelings for me in that way. I mean, we just met.

Sure, he soothes me, and he's easy to get along with... and he's pretty hot... but other than that that doesn't mean we're soul mates. It shouldn't mean we're destined to be together.

I finished showering, put my towel on, and went into his room -where he said he laid clothes out on the bed.

His room was unlike all the other rooms in the house. It was white, with plants scattered all over the place. Dirt lay on the ground in so many places with the exception of the bed. Vines grew against the walls and the bottom of his closet and vanity. It looked almost like he used this room only for his plants and to keep clothes in.