The Host (a the host fan-fic)

Chapter 2

Jared has been with us for two months now and he fits in like he has always been part of the family. Jamie looks up to him, like the older brother that he always wanted. And me? I honestly don't know. He hasn't kissed me since we first met and it's killing me! Every time I look at him I can't help but imagine how his lips felt against mine, how my tummy flippes every time he touches me, or the butterflies that never go away. Except I also feel pain as I fear that he does not feel the same way. How can I go on for the rest of my life feeling the way I do?! I will end up going crazy!

I had just put Jamie to bed and was walking back through to Jared who was laid on the sofa reading a book, using a small flash light to illuminate the pages. Although we didn't have much, we had taken a few things from the house that Jared and I first met in. Things that people wouldn't miss or even notice. I made my way over to him standing next to the sofa.

"Make sure you don't use all the battery up, that's gotta last us." I joked, trying to get his attention as I was sure he hadn't noticed me.

He jumps slightly and drops the flash light, proving that he was oblivious to my presence. I don't make any attempt to pick it up as it is light enough to see him. I stood awkwardly above him not sure if I should squeeze on to the edge of the sofa or sit on the chair.

He seemed to notice to, as he moved back, although still laying down. The sofa was wide and once he had moved so his back was totally pushed against the back of the sofa I could easily lay down. I wasn't sure if I should though I mean isn't the position sort of... Intimate? I mean we would be very close. I only thought for a matter of a second as I wasn't going to argue. I loved to be close to Jared. He made me feel as if all this, the aliens, the hiding, everything just wasn't happening. I would rather die than be in a world where he wasn't.

I laid down onto the sofa next to him and faced him.

"Thank you, Melanie." Jared whispered.

I looked up to his face confused. What had I done?

He saw the confusion on my face and carried on.

"For letting me stay with you and Jamie. I know we are the last humans and all, but that didn't mean you had to invite me into your home."

I shook my head,"Jared even if the world was still ran by humans I would have let you in if you showed up at my door and asked if you could stay. I trust you."

"You trust me huh? Well what if I told you I used to be a mass murderer?" he joked, raising his left eyebrow.

"The key word in that is used. All I care is that you used to be." I smiled.

Everything was silent for a minute. All I could hear was Jared's faint breathing. This is the perfect oppertunity to ask the question that had been bugging me for weeks. Jamie normally fell asleep, his head in my lap, whilst listening to Jared's stories but he had eventually gone to sleep in the bed.

I take in a breath and try to make the words come out my mouth.

"Jared...?"

"Mmmhhmmm"

"Why-why haven't you... kissed me since the first time we met?"

He seemed to hold his breath for a couple of seconds before realsing it.

"Do you want me to?" he asked.

"Yes-I mean if you want-"

I didn't have time to even answer before his lips came crashing down on to mine. A flow of electricity went rushing down my body as he deepened the kiss, wrapping his arm around me,pulling me closer to him. I moved foward so our bodies were pushed up against eachother, our bodies tangled up.

He moved to my neck, placing a trail of kisses from my jaw to my sholder. I put one hand around his neck, the other I used to lift the bottom of his shirt up and place my hand on his perfect chest. A moan escaped my lips, as I ran my hands over his chest. He brought his lips back to my mouth, making me pull him closer, if that was possible.

I pulled away, needing air and smiled. Wow. This was my first proper kiss, and damn was it worth the wait!

Jared smiled down at me, his hand cupping my face whilst his thumb stroked my cheek. No words needed to be said, so I just snuggled into him, burying my head under his neck.

We went silent although I knew he wasn't asleep as his hand strokes my hair. It must have been atleast half an hour before he spoke.

"You don't know how long I have wanted to do that." He laughed.

"Then why havent you done it before?" I asked.

"Becuase I was scared of loosing you" he admitted.

I moved my head so our faces were level.

"You will never loose me." I stared straight into his eyes, although by now it was dark and I couldn't really see. "If the human race still ruled the earth then, by now I would have introduced you to my parents, gone on romantic dates, gone to the fair together." He laughed at my words starring straight back at me.

"I love you." he blurted. he looked shocked himself that he had said it but waited to see my reaction.

I had never told someone I loved them apart from my mom and dad. But it looked like that was about to change.

"I love you too." I couldn't see his facial features properly, just the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes that appeared when ever he smiled. He placed a soft kiss on my lips and then my forehead.

Just then a massive yawn escaped my lips and Jared chuckled.

"I think it's time for some one to go to sleep."

I nodded, shuffling around, cuddling into Jared until I was comfy.

Jared embraced me, never stopping stroking my hair. Before unconsiouness took me I whispered.

"You don't know how long I have wanted to tell you that."

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authors note: so what did you think? I have the next chapter basically written up so I may or may not upload again this week. But that depends if you like this chapter.

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