Just Be Patient (Urban Story)

Chapter 6:Comfort Zone

I was sitting at my desk going through papers and organizing my files. It was only 1 in the afternoon and I was tired. Last night and the past 3 nights I stayed up all talking to Jason till the crack of dawn. We could talk for hours and never run out of stuff to talk about.
"Miss H. You have a delivery" me assistant said to me as I saw her bring in a bouquet of white and red roses. My eyes got big because I never had someone send me anything and better yet who the hell was sending me roses. I figured it might be a happy customer but was curious to find out.
"Thanks Jackie. You can just sit them right on my desk." She placed the roses on my desk and shut my door. I quickly looked for a card and snatched it off to read. I flipped the card open and read what was hand written on the inside.

(I know these flowers don't look as half as beautiful you do but I thought it would bring a smile to your face. Hope you have a good day
Love, Jason)

I couldn't help but blush and HARD! That was the sweetest thing someone ever did for me in a long time. I grabbed my phone and sent him a text.

Me: Thanks for the roses, I really appreciate it but last time I checked friends don't send friends roses lol
Almost a minute after I sent the message my phone vibrated.

Jason: No problem beautiful and you ain't been my friend before.
I laughed and went back to my work.
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5 months later....
"Ok truth or dare" I said to Jason as we sat on my living floor with board games and junk food. Ever since we decided to be friends we have been inseparable. We still were just friends and talked all day everyday. He always kept me company and was a good listener when I needed one.
"Let me pick wisely. Truth" he said as he ate an Oreo.
"Ok. I got a good one. Have you ever cheated on any of your ex girlfriends"
"Nah. I'm a loyal nigga. Plus if I gotta venture out to another female then I'm with the wrong person to begin with" he said seriously
"Ok I see you. Your turn and I pick truth"I said grabbing a blanket from off my couch warming myself up
"Not even goin let me ask lol. But ok. Do you have feelings for me beyond a friend" I almost choked on my water but tried to act unbothered.
"No I don't. Next question"I said quickly trying not to make eye contact with him. Truth was I did. Even though we were just friends Jason was everything I wanted in a man. He made me laugh, he listened to me when I needed him too, he made me feel important and he was about his business just like me. But I didn't wanna cross that line because I feared rejection and getting hurt again.
"Why you looking at me like that" I said to him. He just gave me seductive look and shook his head smiling.
"No reason beautiful" as he got up and got his self together ready to go. I looked at the clock and it read 12:30am.
"I didn't even know it was this late" I said getting up and cleaning up
"Yeah me either. Gotta take my ass home" a part of me wanted him to stay and was sad he was actually going home. I enjoyed his company and never wanted it to end. As he walked to the door and opened it I looked outside to see it raining and thundering terribly.
"It's pretty bad out there J. I don't think you should be driving" I said concerned still looking out the door
"Look at you worried about me but no bullshit you right" he said as he stood by the front door
"Stay here for the night. I mean atleast until it clear up out there" I offered
"I appreciate that. Plus I get to sleep next to you so I'm cool" he said laughing thinking I didn't hear his last comment.
"Umm no. Nice try but my couch is very comfortable. Get acquainted" I laughed as I gave him a blanket and pillows. "It's a bathroom to the left of the stairs and whatever you need just ask" I told him
"Thanks beautiful" he said calling me the name I got so use to him calling me. I cleaned up the kitchen as he went to the bathroom. After I got everything straight downstairs I went upstairs to get ready for bed. I brushed my teeth washed my face and looses my hair out my bun. I took off my pants and shirt leaving me in my Victoria secret see thru shirt and panties. Jason was set downstairs and I was comfortable in bed dosing off to sleep...........................
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"NO NO NO" was all I could get out as I jumped up out my sleep. I was sweating and I had a nightmare. These nightmares came at random times and always the same exact one. I hated it cause after it woke me up I was too scared to go back to sleep. I got up and went to the bathroom to wash my face and calm myself down. When I stepped back into my bedroom I saw Jason in the middle of my floor in nothing but his sweatpants. No shirt! I nearly fainted. His body looked so good.
"Do you need something" I said to him reaching for my robe
"No I just was checking on you. I heard you screaming in my sleep. You ok? He said with a lost look on his face
"Yeah I'm fine. Didn't mean to wake you. Just a bad dream" I said in a low voice getting back in bed
"Oh ok. You wanna talk about it" he said rubbing his eyes leaning on the wall. As tired as he was he was willing to talk. I loved how caring he was with me.
"No it's nothing. Go back to sleep" I said trying to convince him I was ok
"Aight. Just shout if you need me" he said closing my door and going downstairs. I had laid back down but was scared that if I closed my eyes I would have another bad dream. I sat in my bed listening to the rain drops hit my window and the thunder didn't help my paranoia. I sat there for a good 20 minutes and reached over to my nightstand to get my phone.

Me: I'm scared and can't sleep I think my nightmares are going to come back.
"I hope he still up" I said as I sent my text.
Jason: Don't be scared beautiful
Me: I can't help it.
Jason: What can I do to help?
Me: Come and lay with me please
Jason: You sure about that
Me: Yes please. I need you.
I didn't even care about what I just said. I wanted to feel safe and protected. I was tired of feeling scared in my own house and I wanted Jason. I heard my door open as he walked into my room. I didn't say anything I just looked at him to let him know I didn't change my mind. He got under the covers and moved next to me. I didn't feel nervous or awkward at all. I faced him as he got comfortable laying on his back.
"Come here beautiful" he said pulling me to lay on his chest. I laid my head on his chest and instantly felt a way I never felt before. Safe. It felt so good to just lay there and relax.
"Thank you" I said softly as I felt him rub my back up and down calming me. I wrapped my arms around his perfectly toned body and held on to him. It just felt so right.
"Shhh just sleep" he said to me as he continued to rub my back. I listened to his heart beat and smiled because it matched mines. I closed my eyes and for the first time in a long time slept peacefully.