The Missing Siren (On Hold)

Chapter 16

My alarm woke me up to 'When I was Your Man'. I shot out of bed like a rocket. For some reason, I was extremely hyper, which wasn't a common occasion with me. I pulled on my pants and threw on my shirt, dancing around to my music. I swiped on some mascara and eyeliner and put my hair into a messy bun.

I danced out to my kitchen and tossed some bread into my toaster. As the bread was toasting, I checked outside for Nicholas. His car was blocking my view of his window, but I assumed he was just getting up. Like a ton of bricks, the events of the night came back to mind.

He had kissed my cheek.

It couldn't have been a dream, I remembered it too clearly. I dunno, maybe I was over thinking it. Do friends kiss each others cheeks often? And hold their waists? I've never had very many guy friends, so I wouldn't know. Maybe it was his Siren abilities making me think he liked me when he was really only messing with me. Whatever, I'll ask Marissa when she gets back.

MARISSA!

Oh my god. She would be coming back tomorrow. How did the time pass so quickly? It looks like a pig sty in here, I have to clean the house! Holy crap, what was she gonna say about Nick? I had a mini freak out until I heard my toaster pop. The sound seemed to bring me back to my senses. Marissa was a good person, she would understand about Nick. Wouldn't she? Would I be able to tell her about his secret? I would have to ask Nick.

I quickly spread my chocolate cream cheese over my toast and took a huge, thoughtful bite. I needed to talk to Nick. I looked at the clock; I still had around half an hour before I had to head out to work.

I trotted out the door and over to Nick's cabin. I hadn't been in there since he has moved in. I knocked on the door and waited for him to answer.

"Hey." He said sleepily as the door opened. His hair was messed up, but in a sexy way. He was wearing a black v-neck short and plaid pants. The sun shone through the door perfectly, lighting up his oceans of eyes and making his features all the more enticing. I quickly gathered my senses before he noticed my staring, which he probably already had.

"Uh, h-hey Nick! Morning! How are you?" I asked lamely. He probably thought I was a psycho, going over to his door so early in the morning.

"Great. Sleepy, but great. What about you, love?" His sleepy voice was probably the sexiest thing I had ever heard. It melted my ears it was so sexy.

"Pretty good. Look, Nick, we gotta talk. I know I bother you all the time-"

"No! I enjoy talking to you! Even early in the morning." He winked at me as his eyes travelled down my body. Did he just check me out? No, that's just my eyes playing tricks. Right..?

"Oh, yeah, haha. Um well would you mind letting me in?" I asked shyly. I barely glanced up, my cheeks tomato red.

"Right! Sure!" He stepped back and motioned for me to come inside. I 'gracefully' stumbled in the doorway.

I glanced around. The place looked just like it always did, the walls blue, the small bed, everything. There was a big luggage case in the corner overturned, spilling all Nick's clothes onto the ground.

I stepped inside the large room and sat on the couch. Nick plopped himself next to me, siting so our shoulders were brushing. Did he mean to sit that close? The couch wasn't that small, there was room. He ran his hand through his hair.

"So... Did I tell you I had a roommate?" I questioned him nervously. Being so close to him messed with my nerves.

"No, I believe you left that small detail out. I thought you might've though. I saw pictures of another girl in your house." Nick explained. "Their obviously not with you right now. Where are they?"

"Yeah, she's in vacation in Switzerland. The thing is, she's coming back tomorrow and I don't know how she's gonna react about you. She's gonna think its awfully weird, especially of she doesn't know about... You know.." I had trouble talking about Nick's abilities. It was still really weird to me.

"Yeah, very true. I don't know, would I be able to trust her if I told her?" He bit his lip, causing my heart to flutter inside of me. Why was he so goddamn gorgeous?

"Yeah, she's super trustworthy. She's like a safe!" I exclaimed excitedly. Maybe I could persuade him to tell her. That would make this whole situation so much easier.

"Yeah... I dunno Katie. It's risky. If the cops find out, I'm done for. They would take me back and put me through so much suffering..." He trailed off. I could tell there was an underlying story, but I didn't push him.

"True. If its easier, you could leave..." As I hesitantly said these words, my heart screamed at me to take them back. He couldn't leave. "If Marissa didnt know about you, she might call the cops. That would ruin this all."

He looked into my eyes for a few seconds. He seemed to be searching for something deep within them. His gaze made me uncomfortable, even self conscious.

"No. I'm not leaving. We've gone through too much." Nick moved his hand onto my thigh softly, his eyes not leaving mine. My heart turned violently inside my chest. Had I really fallen for him this much? That every little thing he does makes me wanna sing out loud?

"You know, I'm a sucker for green eyes." He whispered. Oh my god. I had green eyes. Oh my god.

Nick slowly leaned towards me until our faces were only an inch apart. His breath tickled my face as I stared Ito his deep eyes. God, he had long eyelashes. I was jealous.

A smile curved on his lips as I blushed. "Do I make you uncomfortable?" He breathed. I looked down at his hand, escaping his captivating gaze. His hands were so large. His other hand cupped my chin gently and brought my face back to his.

I opened my mouth, trying to respond, but I couldn't find the words. I got lost in his pools of eyes. Is this actually him, or just his Siren charm? Before I could analyze what was happening, he closed the gap and our lips met.

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CLIFFHANGER ALERT!!

Hahaha I love leaving you guys in suspense. It's that evil streak in me shining.

Hey look! its a normal sized chapter! hahah I'm jut making up for all those short chapters i write.

Anyways, OHMAFRIKKENGERD!!! WHAT JUST HAPPENED! Is Nick just being a Siren, or does he actually have feelings for Katie? Is he just using her for the safety of her home? I DUNNO!!! GEEZ STOP BEING SO CONFISING NICK! Hahah comment what you think is going on.

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-Tiana Banana