Breaking Resistance

Chapter 8

I was eventually able to get Kain to leave and get back to his own shit, leaving me to finish my classes the rest of the day.

My lab ran long so I didn't end up making it back home till around 7.
I was starving. Didn't have a chance to eat lunch earlier.

Part of me wished I would come home to Kain making dinner, it seemed to be a luxury I was getting all too used to.
But he wasn't.

He wasn't even home.
I decided that was a good thing, I didn't need his arrogant ass running around here.
I started making some food for myself, playing some music as I cooked.

Grabbing my food, I sat down at the kitchen table by myself and noticed how quiet it seemed. Too quiet.
I wished I could enjoy it. I really did.
But it felt wrong.

I need to fucking check myself before I go around thinking I'm missing Kain. I'm not. That's fucking insane.

I finish up my dinner and clean the dishes, putting everything away.
The sky was growing dark outside as I looked out the window, making a strange feeling of unease grow in my stomach.

I head upstairs to take a long shower, getting dressed in my new silk pajamas I bought.
They feel so soft against my skin...

I work on some projects for a few hours, trying to make the most of the peace and quiet here.

It's nearly 11 by the time I finish and I still have yet to hear Kain come back...

I don't know why that seems to make my chest tighten.
Maybe I just didn't hear him?
I go around the house, the kitchen, his office, everywhere. I make my way to his bedroom, opening the door slightly and peeking inside.

It's dark and expensive. I can see the soft sheen of his black silk sheets laid perfectly over the bed.
But no sign of him...

It's not a big deal... he's fine.
He's probably just out finishing some shit.
Relax Drea.

I head back downstairs and turn on a movie, not able to fall asleep just yet.
The movie goes on and the night grows later, the pit in my stomach only grows.
And I hate that it does.

As I settle in on the couch, every little sound makes me turn to the door, thinking it's him getting home finally.
I should be asleep.
Not fucking worrying about this asshole.

Once the movie ends and I don't have any more distractions, my nerves start to grow.
It's after 2am at this point.
He's never been gone this long...

I almost think about calling him, just to see if he's okay...
But I don't. I can't.
He's probably out doing something for work.
Or with a girl.
I don't need to be bothering him. It's not my problem.

My phone lights up, showing it's just past 3.
My god.
At this point, my body is growing so exhausted I might just fall asleep here on the couch...
It's actually quite comfy

Then I hear the door.
I perk up, sitting up on the couch as Kain walks in quietly.
He looks over, seeing me and his brows furrow together in confusion.
"What are you still doing awake?" He asks, walking towards me.

I stand up, walking around the couch,
"I just uh- couldn't sleep" I explain, hoping he'll buy it.
Then a smirk comes onto his face,
Oh fuck.
"You were waiting up for me weren't you? Aw- were you worried about me princess?" He taunts.
"No I-"

"You wanted to make sure I was okay..." he grins
Fucking ass.
"I was hoping you finally made it to hell where you belong" I smirk, hoping that shuts him up.
He takes a few steps towards me and I find my heart racing.

"So cruel sweetheart. And what's so bad about me princess? Afraid I'll corrupt that pretty mind of yours?" His eyes lock on mine as he steps even closer.

"I'm not scared of you." I reason, my back suddenly hitting the wall behind me.
"Then why are you backing away Drea" he smirks widely, closing in on me.
"Because I can't stand you."

He hums in reply as he comes chest to chest with me, leaving me nowhere else to go.
"I don't think so princess. I think you stayed up because you needed to make sure I was safe... because you care about me more than you'll ever admit."
"Stop it." I grit out, trying to find the confidence in my voice.

He tilts my chin up softly, making me look into his eyes for a moment before he steps aside, letting me walk away.
"Try and get some sleep now princess." He speaks, turning around as he walks off.

'Try and get some sleep now princess'
Fucking ass

•••

Kain has been enjoying this way too much.
Anytime I'm home he loves to tease me about waiting up for him.
Even in class today he sent me a fucking text,

Kain: Doing just fine baby. No need to worry about me.

I swear I'm going to hit him with a baseball bat if he doesn't shut up soon.

Later that night when I get home I find him making dinner. I try and skate by unnoticed but he catches me before I can go.

"Come on princess, I'm only teasing. Stop avoiding me." He grins, pulling me back into the kitchen.
"Let me go." I try and shove him away but he only holds me closer.
"I'll shut up if you just come eat with me, please" he fakes some puppy dog eyes at me, making me roll my eyes.

"I don't believe you" I tell him, elbowing him in the stomach so he lets go.
"That's why you're the smart one." He smirks

"Fine. One meal. Then don't bother me for the rest of the night." I sigh, sitting down.
"No promises princess"
He sets down a plate for me, taking the seat beside me.

"I thought I'd stay home tonight so you can get to sleep without worrying about me." He smirks

I set down my fork, glaring at him.
"I wasn't fucking worried about you- god I can't stand you" I groan
"You can always sit then princess... on my lap, my face-"
Oh my god I'll kill him.
I pick up my knife, placing the blade to his neck.

"I swear, shut the fuck up or I'll stab you." I tell him, trying to sound threatening.
He smirks,
"Wow, kinky are we?"