Protected

.18.

I knock on the door standing at the front porch at Christophers house. It has been three weeks since I moved out. I still haven't found my own place because everything is so expensive but Blaine doesn't mind and likes the company. We are great friends. We talk a lot about different things but we never cross the friendship border and Blaine respects that. The door open revealing Christopher's handsome face. He is still shaving because his face is clean. He opens the door wider so I can walk in after taking my shoes off along with my coat. The place is still the same.

"Miles! If you don't put me down I will burn all of your socks!" I hear from the living room. I sigh in relief. Hector got out of the hospital a few days ago but he still needs time to heal. He has to walk with a cane for the first few months before he can stand on his own. I walk towards the living room chuckling when I see Miles carrying Hector bridal style. When Hector sees me he smiles softly and waves. "Hey Tris! Miles put me down and get me my cane!" Hector yells making Miles chuckle. I walk over as Miles sets Hector down. Hector leans on me making it seem like it's a hug. "How are you?" I ask grabbing the cane from Miles and handing it to Hector who leans heavily on it. "I'm doing okay. Hurts like hell but I'll be good in no time" He giggles then pats Miles on the cheek.

I look him over the guilt seeping in again. It always comes when I see him in pain or having to take medication for the pain. "Hey, stop giving me that look. I told you many times, I don't blame you for anything that happened" He says cupping my cheek. I pull him in for another hug but gently so I don't hurt him. "I miss you here Tristin" Hector whispers in my ear. I let him go and take a step back. I smile but it's tight and forced. "I miss you too Hector" I glance behind me to see Christopher leaning against the wall arms crossed over his chest looking handsome as ever. I thought being away from him would make my feelings go away but it didn't work. Every time I see him my heart flutters and I just want to hug him.

"It's time for medicine baby" I look back at Hector who gives me a smile before hobbling off to follow Miles. I turn to Christopher and walk towards the front door to leave. Blaine wants to take me to lunch to discuss a job opening in his company. Something about working as an assistant for someone. I grab my coat and slip on my shoes then turn to Christopher. "Tell Hector I said bye. Blaine is taking me to lunch to discuss some job so I have to-" I get pushed against the door and Christopher presses his lips to mine. My eyes widen as he kisses me. He pulls away staring into my eyes searching for something. He cups my cheek leaning down again to connect our lips. This time I kiss back missing him. I miss him as much as I miss Hector.

"Blaine" He growls against my lips before kissing me again but rougher. His hand moves to my neck squeezing lightly as he pushes his tongue into my mouth.

"Tristin! Where did you-" I push Christopher away as Hector stares at us with wide eyes. Christopher steps back removing his hands from my body. I wipe my lips to get rid of the saliva from the kiss. "Hector I have to go. I will come back in a few days to see you" I say fixing my coat. "Uh huh" He winks at me before limping off again.

"You can't just kiss me out if no where Chris-" Christopher kisses me again catching me off guard. I push him off my face on fire. "Christopher! Stop!" I run my hand through my hair and let out a sigh. "We will talk about this later. I really need to go meet Blaine" I say then open the door and walk out.

I walk into the dim restaurant walking to the table Blaine sits at with a glass of wine in his hand. I take the seat across from him picking up the glass of water that was waiting. I still can drink from wine or champagne glasses. Blaine found that out one night when he made dinner for us one night. He didn't know about the drugging and poured us both champagne. I freaked when I got a flash back and knock the glass out of his hand making it shatter to the floor.

"So how is he?" Blaine asked setting his own glass down. "Strong. Being his normal bossy self" I chuckle looking at the menu. The waiter walks up to our table and we order then we talk about the job offer. We eat and talk about different things until Blaine has to go back to work. We split the bill then head our separate ways.

I still can't believe Christopher kissed me...twice! Ugh, he is so confusing. Once moment he doesn't like me and pushes me away. But then he loves on me with kisses and flirty comments. I just don't understand him at all but my feelings aren't going away and I want him more then ever. I don't know what to do. I guess we can talk about it the next time I go over to see Hector. Hopefully we can clear some things up.