Opposites That Aren't So Opposite

Chapter 19

I sulked next to the front door as my Aunt saw Chase off. He was coming back in a week for another check up. Just my luck. I sighed and turned to go upstairs.

"Kayson, can you wait a bit? I need to talk to you." My Auntie called.

I frowned but, went back down and sat on the couch. "Yeah? What is it?" I asked.

He twisted her fingers. "Chase called yesterday and told me I really need to take you guys to my home and-"

"Not happening. I will not leave this house even if it kills me." I said shortly and stood up to leave.

My Aunt stepped in my way. "Kayson, I know how you feel but, I can't support you the way that I could if you lived with me and Chase said-"

I cut her off again. "Well, he can say all he wants. I've never give two shits what he says and I'm not about to start now. He can go suck a dick for all I care."

My Aunt's anger flared. "Kayson, you will not use that kind of language."

I rolled my eyes and headed for my room, ignoring her calls for me to wait and listen. I opened my door and slammd it closed. Like hell I'd move in with her.

I walked to my bed without turning the lights on and plopped down, rolling over and closing my eyes. I lay there for a minute or two before I felt breathing on my face and opened one eye.

A sleeping face looked right back. "What the hell?!" I gasped as I sat up, my hand coming down in a slap to the sleeping face. 

They jolted awake and I fell off the side of my bed. I got tangled in my blankets and kicked my legs in defense as I tried to stand. The room was still dark and the person quickly leaned over to turn on my lamp.

Their face now visible, I saw it was just Kyle. He was rubbjng his cheek with a frown. "What was that for?"

"Don't fall alseep in someone else's bed with the lights off! I thought you were a creep!" I scolded.

He huffed. "Why didn't you turn any lights on?"

"Because I was planning to go to sleep! Why else?"

He rolled his eyes and glanced in my mirror. "Well, now I have a nice red hand print on my face." He muttered.

"Good." I said defiantly. "Don't fall asleep in my bed and you won't get another."

He stared at ke before he chuckled. "You were like this the first time I met you too."

I frowned. "So what? It's how I am."

I crawled past him and layed down. "I'm going to bed. Turn the light off andfeel free to help yourself to the front door."

He bit his lip then leaned over and turn the lught off. A moment later warm arms wrapped around me. I tensed and said stifly, "What are you doing?"

"Spending the night." He said into my shoulder.

"I said to leave." I said.

"You said feel free to leave. That's not the same."

I gave an exasperated sigh and asked, "What about your sister? You can't leave her alone."

"She's at a friend's. I wasn't sure how late I'd be out tonight if you accepted my invitation so I arranged ahead of time." He pulled me closer. "So, I figured being in a house alone is lonely. I'd rather stay here."

"I'd rather you leave." I said shortly. My heart was beating way faster than it should have and I was afraid for my health.

He sighed into my shoulder. "Too bad."

"Kyle-" I began to say something but, Kyle sat up and, on reflex, I turned to look at him. He pressed his lips to mine and my mind shorted out.

My hands went up to his shoulders and pushed, my natural repulsion to sexual contact kicking in. He took both my hands and pushed them to the bed on either side of my head as he kept kissing me.

"Kmph...!" I desperately tried to tell him to stop but, he ignored me and slipped his tongue into my mouth.

I felt the rush of memory as flashbacks came zipping past my eyes. I trembled and rested my arms back on the bed, sobs escaping my mouth.

Kyle froze and pulled away to look at me. I could see the regret in his eyes as he stared at me, my sobbing slowly growing quieter.

Suddenly, Kyle slipped his arms around me and hugged me tight. "I'm so sorry... I didn't... I lose it when it comes to you. I couldn't stop myself... I swear to God I never meant to make you cry."

My vision was blurry from my tears and I reached up to wipe my eyes. "You should go..."

His frame went rigid but, he released me and sat at the end of my bed. "I'm sorry..."

He stood up to leave and I was content to watch him go until my mind stopped me. I clenched my teeth and said, "Wait."

He stopped but, didn't turn around. I licked my lips. "You didn't make me cry." I said. "I made myself cry by being a stupid kid and getting myself into trouble that still haunts me now. It's... not your fault."

He didn't move and I stood up, walking to his back and resting my forehead on it. "I have always been like this. I don't know how else to be." I took a breath. "But, I'm ready to forget and start over."

I reached forward and took Kyle's hand in mine. He flinched at first but, then he closed his hand over my small fingers and turned around. I could still see the sadness in his eyes  as he stared at the floor.

I felt like crying again and sniffled with a small smile. "Now, get your ass in that bed so I can sleep."

He looked up and I saw surprise but, it disappeared quickly and was replaced by gentleness. He smiled softly and hugged me. I felt nervous as I hugged him back but, his wonderful heat soon melted that away and I relaxed in his embrace.

"I love you, Kayson..." He whispered in my ear. "I don't ever want to hurt you so please... tell me when I cross the line, won't you?"

I laughed into his chest and nodded. "Don't worry. I will."

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