Under His Protection

Chapter 6: Dresses and Secrets

I woke the next morning to the smell of bacon. Wait what? Who is making bacon in my house? Oh yeah that's right Jack, he spent the night. I stretched and got walking to my bathroom. After taking a quick morning potty break I quickly checked myself in the mirror. I had a slight bruise under my ear from where Evan had me by my throat, but it wasn't that noticeable. However the rest of my reflection looked awful. I had dark circles under my eyes, my hair looked like I was electrocuted, and my skin looked a little pale. Oh lord I can't go down stairs looking like this, but then again it is early in the morning. Tucker hasn't even come in my room to wake me. Wait what time is it? I walked out to my dresser and checked my phone. It was 8:37 weird Tucker always wakes me at 8 o'clock sharp. I sighed and walked down the stairs. Maybe Jack won't mind my evil witch looking self in hello kitty tank and shorts. Oh well here goes nothing.

I walked into the kitchen only to stop and see Jack giving Tucker a reat making him do tricks first. I smiled Tucker really likes Jack and he hasn't even known him for that long. I cleared my throat and Jack looked up from rubbing Tuck's head. I finally got a good look at him. He had on red and black plaid pajama pants and no shirt on. I looked at his chiseled chest and noticed a few scars maybe from the street fighting but he still looked beautiful as if his body was painted like that. "Good morning Julie," He said cheerfully. "Good morning Jack, how did you sleep?" I asked. "Fine your sofa is actually more comfortable than I thought," He said going back to frying the bacon. "Oh yes I do't know what it is but that couch is very comfortable," I said walking over to the coffee machine. I got me a mug out and poured some in then added sugar and milk. I walked over to the island and sat down. Jack put a plate of bacon and waffles in front of me. "First you spoil my dog then me, wow that's dedication," I said cutting my waffles. 'Yeah well this fella stayed the whole night by my side then around 8 he started licking my face so I figured it was time to get up," Jack said. He grabbed him a plate and sat by me. We sat in comfortable silence as we enjoyed our meal.

Once I was finished I gathered my dishes and walked over to the dishwasher. I added them and the other dishes he used and closed the door. Turning around I saw Jack staring at me. "Well that was really good Jack thank you," I said trying to break the silence. "Thanks better than Mrs.Teal's?" He asked arching his brow. "No afraid not, but keep trying" I said. He laughed and gathered his plates putting them in the sink. once he closed the door I pushed the button and the dishwasher came t life. "So Julie what do you have planned today?" Jack asked. "I am going shopping with some friends so you are allowed to go do your own thing," I said. "No I can stay with you," He pressed. "No Jack I will be fine I promise just to make you happy I'll let you walk to me to the coffee shop where I'll be meeting my friends, you can call Rus to come get you from there," I stated confidently. "Fine I'll do it your way," He said rolling his eyes playfully. I swatted his arm and he chuckled grabbing it like I hurt it. I rolled my eyes and walked to the stairs.

Jack followed me but went into the guest bedroom. Probably going to get ready in there. I went to my room and stood in front of the closet. I really have no idea what I'm going to wear today. I decided on some light washed jeans,cream colored sweater, beige scarf, and white toms. Easy on and off clothes. I quickly went to my bathroom and took a shower. I decided on light mascara and lip gloss. Then i threw my hair into a messy bun. When I was done I quickly put my shoes on and grabbed my purse. Downstairs I saw AJck waiting by the oor for mw in the same outfit from yesterday. He smiled at me then rubbed Tucker's head who was sitting by him the whole time. I grabbed my coat and rubbed Tuck's ears then I was out the door with Jack head of me. It was cold but no to cold outside I quickly put my jacket on and searched for my keys to lock the door. After several minutes I found them and blushed at jack who was trying to cover a laugh. Finally I was ready to leave. Jack took my hand and we strolled down the stairs turning left.