Eleven

~A~ Report: One Door Closes

A/N: So I attempted to make a new cover, 'cause you couldn't even read the text on the old one. Not sure how I feel about it, but the kids were too freaking cute to pass up.

~A~ Report

Chapter Six: One Door Closes

Silas's POV

She took my breath away.

It'd been almost a decade, and I still couldn't figure out what exactly it was about her. Maybe it was her little toes or that button nose. Her expressive eyes that cut right through my chest, claiming their own exclusive place in my heart. Or that playful smile I'd come to crave.

It could be the way she loved with all her heart. Or the way her entire body clung to me like a koala bear every time we hugged.

No matter what it was, neither English nor Greek had yet come up with a word that encompassed just how much this girl meant to me.

She also drooled a lot when she slept.

"Sweet dreams, aggele mou," I whispered with a kiss to her forehead, letting my lips linger for a moment before pulling back. She was dead weight as I lowered her down to the mattress, taking a moment to try and fluff the pillow as I propped her up with one arm.

Gently laying her back down and pulling the covers over her relaxed body, I took a step back and narrowed my eyes.

It was appealing. The temptation to crawl in right beside her, wrap her little body up in mine, and fall asleep to the sound of her breathing while the world spun on.

But this couldn't wait. The guys were all gathered downstairs, and we had a limited amount of time before Sang woke up again.

I wiped a bit at the drool stain on my chest, but it didn't bother me enough to change before heading downstairs. Ever the vigilant guard, North was standing at the bottom and kept his eyes trained on me every step. His intensity might've been creepy, if I didn't know what his actual glare looked like.

His scowl right now was closer to a smile.

"She still out?" North asked, turning to walk with me to the living room.

"Like a light," I confirmed as we neared the entryway. I hesitated a moment and North stopped beside me.

"North," I started cautiously, turning to meet him straight on. "We can take a minute-"

"No," he bit out, cutting me off with a sharp shake of his head. "Leave it, Si."

"Fine," I sighed, walking passed him and seeing everyone gathered on the couches. It would all come out in the open in a few minutes, anyways. I saw an open spot on the end of one couch beside Victor, and I strolled over before sitting down on it.

North slumped down between Kota and Nate in the middle one, all three couches forming a "U" shape.

Owen stood from his spot on the other couch once we were all settled, the room oddly silent as we waited. Sean and Luke seemed to have permanent grins plastered on their faces, but Owen's expression looked a little grave.

"I think you all know why we're having this meeting," Owen began simply, his voice carrying easily through the silent room.

We all nodded back, just as serious.

"As you all know, the Academy offers a vasectomy when you turn fifteen," Owen continued, nodding towards Sean. "As your doctor, Sean knows which of you took up this offer. Some of you may have passed on the opportunity, but that is only yours and Sean's business. I am not here to place any blame or point fingers."