Don't Jump

Chapter 21

RYLIN POV***

Last night I layed in my bed thinking about mine and Jacksons kiss. A smile that wouldnt go away was etched into my features and no matter what, nothing could deflate my mood.

As I sat at the table with my coffee this morning waiting for everyome else to wake up my thoughts drifted to my mother. Im not going to lie I miss her like crazy, but I cant see her. If I was to contact her then I would be sent to Southside Correctional Complex. Especially since we havent been able to finalize my 'suicide' yet, meaning my bounty is still looming over my head. Maybe after im 'dead' I will be able to call her. I know she would understand why I did it, but she would still be beyond pissed.

"Penny for your thoughts?" I jumped at the sound of someones voice. I looked up to see Delaney, Jaydin on her hip. "Its nothing, just thinking thats all." I said while waving an airy hand that clearly didnt convince her in the slightest. "Right...well I was going to run and take a shower. Will you watch him?" She asked as she placed the baby into a playpin that Jackson got out of the garage last night. "Sure but uh can I ask a question?" She smirked at me before responding. "You just did, but sure what is it?"

I choked down the lump in my throat as I felt tears prickle at my eyes. "Who is his dad?" Her eyes widened, before she walked to the table and took the seat across from me. "Umm when I was 12 I was kidnapped while hiking." She nervously shuffled her hands in her lap before continuing. "By Darrel. Soon after he uh he raped me." Her eyes got slightly red as she ushered tears away. "He always used a condom and I guess I was lucky I never got pregnaunt. That was until almost two years ago. Darrel said that I could keep him, but he wasnt going to help other than buying clothes. I had agreed and now I have Jaydin who I love more than life itself."

Her sparkling eyes met mine. She reached up and wiped away my tears before standing up and excusing herself to take a shower. I looked over at Jaydin, and gulped at the sight of the familiar brown eyes. I looked away as the memories from the park and Darrel swarmed my brain. I took another sip of ny coffee and let the burn of the hot liquid clear my thoughts.

I heard Jaydin start whimpering as if he was about to cry and looked in his direction. When I saw his glassy eyes, I stood up and walked over to him. Carefully I lifted him from the playpin and bounced him softly in my arms. His cries died down a little making me smile. Still holding him I walked back to the table and sat down. Jaydin was snuggled into my chest, as he slowly drifted to sleep.

Next to come down the stairs was Brooke. She was wearing one of Zachs t-shirts and bleach stained booty shirts. Her red lipstick from yesterday was smeared, and her hair looked like tanlged bailor twine. I took a drink of my coffee to cover up my laugh, as Brooke sent me a death glare. "Dont start. That devil," she said pointing to Jaydin, "woke me up at an ungodly hour. Then I fall asleep again, only to have Jackson decide to sleep walk and wake me up talking about some kiss that 'out of this world'. I think I got a grand total of two hours of sleep." I chuckled and looked down to hide my blush when she mentioned the kiss. Using the hand not holding Jaydin up, I lifted it in defence. "I said nothing." She rolled her eyes at me before walking to the counter and pouring herself some oranje juice.

Everyone else came down the stairs soon after. When Jackson walked past me he leaned down and gave me a small peck on my temple. "Morning Rylin." I smiled up at him, "Goodmorning Lugnut." From my right I heard a squeal, when I turned my attention to Brooke she gushed about how cute we was. I tried to explain we wasnt together, but Jackson beat me to it. "We know." He said while sending me a smirk. I rolled my eyes, before standing up and leaving the room. I dont know why, but I loved the idea of him not denying us being cute together.

Twas short, sorry. Vote comment thanks guys ~Bre one again thanks to ForeverYoung414