The Boy Next Door *On Hold*

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Brooklyn POV

Maks explained everything that happened to me when I woke up. I was unconscious for two days and Mr. Adams almost killed me. Then, Maks made Val leave the room because Val wasn't looking too stable.

Maks handed me a change of clothes and left the room to get me something to eat. I went into his bathroom. It was really nice. His whole apartment was nice, from what I've seen.

I turned the water on and waited for it to heat up. When the water was warm enough I stripped from my bloody clothes and got in.

Maks didn't have any lady soap so I used his shower gel. I didn't wash my hair with his shampoo though I just rinsed it. I can wash it when I get back home.

Shit. Home! Grandma!

My house is probably a mess. My grandma probably came back to my house thinking I had a party she's gonna kill me.

I turned the water off and grabbed a towel. I dried myself off and put on the clothes Maks gave me. I decided to just let my hair dry and leave it in its natural curls.

I walked out of Maks' room and found the kitchen.

"Hey um.. thanks for picking me up."

"Anytime."

I gave Maks a small smile as he placed a bowl of spaghetti in front of me.

"Thanks." I mumbled. There was a short period of silence before I spoke up again. "Where did Val go?"

"Oh uh.. he went to.. Get something to eat."

I cringed at the thought of Val sucking the life out of someone. Ouch.

"Don't worry.." Maks said resting his hand on my shoulder. "He's not killing anyone. He doesn't have the guts to do it."

I laughed a little. "Yeah I know.. He's like a soft little teddy bear."

"I heard that." Val's voice echoed from behind the door.

"Eaves dropping is wrong Valentín. This was a Brooklyn and Maksim moment." Maks said smirking. Val ran into the back room.

"So..?"

"So what?"

"Let's finish this Brooklyn and Maksim moment." I suggested.

Maks shrugged and took my hand leading me into the living area. We sat down on the couch.

"If you want I can take you home so you can get some of... your clothes and your homework."

"Won't um... John be there? You know waiting for me?"

"I can stay with you.. until your dad gets back if you want. He won't bother you with me around. I'm not one to mess with when I get angry."

"Ok."

This actually made me feel almost a thousand times safer. Maks was pretty buff. I knew he could protect me. Or at least attempt to keep me safe. Not that Val couldn't do it either. He would just need some help, because like I said. Val is a soft little teddy bear.