The Unfortunate Truth

Back to Normal - 35

I groan slightly as I come to, seeing that it was morning. And by how bright it was in our room I'd say we sort of slept in a little late.

I moved slightly just to get some hair out of my face, but as I move I feel a body part draped over me. I can't help but smile and lightly turn my head. Yep, it was Brody. And he looked as adorable as ever while he was sleeping.

One of his arms was draped under my head so that I could sleep comfortably. Something that he always did when we were sleeping. His other one was draped over my waist and curved into me so that he could keep me laying against his chest.

After we finished last night's activities, Brody got our undergarments for us so we could sleep a little more comfortably. So that's how we woke up.

I tried my best to lightly turn myself around so that I was facing him, just so I could admire his sleeping face a little bit. Which now that I think of it, kind of sounds a little creepy. But he doesn't even give me the chance because as soon as I started moving he did as well.

I hear him groan a little bit as I turn around completely, making me smile as I gently cup his cheek with one of my hands. His eyes twitch a little bit before they start slowly blinking open. Which, paired with his gorgeous looks and sexy bed head, made him unbelievably hot.

"Hi baby," I whisper softly.

Brody lets out a big yawn and shifts a little bit, more than likely waking himself up. I couldn't help but giggle a little for how much he looked like a cat just trying to stretch or something like that.

"Hey," Brody whispers huskily after he finishes yawning. He gives me a tired smile and digs his head into my neck, lightly planting a few kisses there.

I giggle a little bit and lightly run my hands by his neck. Brody hums softly and plants one by my jawline before he pulls back to look at my face. His eyes search over mine, the sincerest of looks being shown in them.

"How're you feeling darling?" Brody asks, one of his thumbs lightly stroking my cheek.

"I feel fine," I answer honestly. And I did, when I was turning around it felt a little bit sore, but for the most part I felt alright. Which I think is pretty lucky considering that it was my first time.

I could see that he gave me a pointed look, indicating that he didn't want me to lie. "Baby," I giggle out. "I'm not lying, I promise. I haven't even gotten up yet so that might be a different story."

Brody's eyes sadden a little bit, and I quickly try to ease his worries. "Brody, relax. It's fine, it's bound to happen. But I'm fine, it was worth it to be with you."

Brody smiles softly and tucks his face back into my neck, placing one soft kiss there before he sinks down into the bed more, just relaxing while he lays sort of on me. "I love you so much, darling. I don't know what I'd do without you."

A pang of guilt hits me, as I don't know what the future is going to hold. There are so many things that could happen between now and at some point in the future. I have no idea what could be in store for me with all of this stuff going on.

But I want to be safe. I want to live with Brody. I want to live here, with him, with his pack. I want to live by his side and be happy. Because I am very very happy here with him. I just hope that this can last a long time.

"I love you too," I whisper as I gently play with the hair on the back of his neck, hearing him hum in response.

He digs his head more into my neck, his arms tightening around me as he lets out a deep breath.

God, please Moon Goddess, help me make all of this go away so that I can live a happy life with Brody. Please.

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A few days after the gala, things were still pretty normal around here. Which meant that someone was going to happen soon. I can never have a lot of normal in my life. It's just the way it works with me.

So I'll be on high alert trying to watch out for things. I definitely need to be prepared. I'm not letting anything sneak up on me.

I've been going down to the training center to help out the trainees like I promised I would do. And it's been fun. I spent a lot of time with Natalie, and found out she has a younger sister who was still in high school. I've gotten close with a few others as well, but she was like my project, so I was closer with her.

Brody got ahead with a lot of his work so we spent more time together the last three days than normal when we were here. Along with Madeline. Depending on when Brody had to work and stuff like that, we would both meet up to either just hang out with her and Titus or go out to eat with them.