::Chapter Seven::
When we got to my house I pouredZak and I a drink, I think we both needed it.
"You know I am sure I'll befine, you don't need to look after me."
"I truly don't think it's wisefor you to be alone tonight Brook. You were partially possessed. Shecould have easily attached herself to you. Best not to leave anythingto chance."
"Well thank you, I'm sorry thelock down was cut short."
"It's a first but as I said toyou, yes we want evidence but not at the risk of anyone's safety."
We had a few more drinks and wecalled it a night. I grabbed some blankets and a pillow for Zak andwished him a goodnight before heading up to my bed. But after lyingthere for over an hour, tossing and turning unable to shut my brainoff I got up with a heavy sigh and quietly made my way downstairs tograb myself a glass of milk. I saw Zaks sleeping body lying on thecouch and quietly snuck past as quiet as I could.
"Can't sleep?" Zak suddenlysaid scaring the bejesus out of me so much so I let out a small yelp."Sorry didn't mean to scare you." He said pushing himself to aseated position. I turned holding my hand over my racing.
"Don't do that again. GuessI'm a little jumpy after tonight." I plopped down next to him. "NoI couldn't seem to shut my brain off. You?"
"Truthfully, I'm to worriedabout you."
"Aww you don't need to, I amtougher than I look."
"You proved that when yourefused to go home the first time, but no what I mean is." He letout a small sigh as if he was struggling to find the right words. "Ifeel like I am out of line saying this but I care far to much aboutyou to not say it."
"It's alright just say whatyou need to say."
"I think you should quit yourjob, I feel after tonight you would be in constant danger." Ismiled lightly.
"It's sweet you care but thatisn't an option for me Zak, I need that job to pay y bills."
"I understand that, I want togive you money to tide you over until you find a new job."
"No, Zak you can't do that. Iwouldn't feel right."
"Please Brook, if I found outsomething happened to you, I don't know what I would do." I couldsee it in his eyes he was serious about this. I saw worry in hiseyes. I paused a long moment fighting with myself on weather I shouldtake him up on his offer or not. Truth be told I was terrified toever go back to that place but I didn't want to take his money, itjust felt wrong. "Please." Zak said again this time taking myhands in his.
"I just doesn't feel right tobe taking money from you." He nodded.
"I understand that, but BrookI am doing this because I care about you... a lot and I can't leavehere knowing you're going to be back there working."
"Okay but know I don't feelright about this and I swear now that I will pay back every penny."
I made us both a coffee and wewent over expenses so Zak knew how much I needed and he gave meenough for four months.
"No, Zak I can't I thought Icould but I just can't accept this."
"I can't force you to but Itruly wish you would." He then took my hand in his while the otherhand caressed my cheek. "I think i'm falling for you and all I wantto do is protect you." With that said our faces inched ever closertogether until our lips met in a gentle yet pasionate kiss. Zakstopped the kiss but he still held me so our foreheads wereconnected.
