Broken, BUT Healed

Chapter 5: Big Date?

I was screaming my heart out, I freak out even more when strong arms wraps around me. I swiftly open my eyes.

To my relief, it's just Kevin. Whew. He rocks me back and forth whispering soothing words in my ears.

"Everything's gonna be alright, Avery. God said it." He whispers in my ear while rocking me back in forth slowly.

I can't help but feel protected. I don't know why?!? I just feel so safe in his arms. Snap out of it Avery! You don't even know the man!

Suddenly, I drifted into a deep sleep without any nightmares. That's weird.

I open my eyes and I smell food. It smells absolutely delicious. It's coming straight from the kitchen.

Argh, I can't help it. It smells soooo good. I must get some. I haven't smell anything so delicious.

I walk in the kitchen, and see Kevin cooking a great breakfast.

"Good Morning, Avery. " he says, smiling.

Damn, his smile is just breath taking.

"G-Good Morning." I say shyly.

He smiles and continues cooking.

I raise my eyebrows.

"What?" He asks, smiling.

I shake my head. Damn, I just have to be so awkward.

"I know, I know I'm such an awesome chef." He says with a cute, cocky grin.

I smile a little. He places a plate in front of me. I look on the plate, it's literally filled with food.

I widen my eyes. I haven't had a plate this full in a while.

As if he read my mind, "Oh trust me, you are gonna clean that plate, missy."

I snort. "And if I don't?" I say to myself.

"Then, that means war." He says playfully. Oops, I accidentally said that out loud.

He grabs his plate and sits down at the table.

He bows his head and says his grace over his food.

Oh, I think to myself. I didn't think it was a big deal to pray over your food. I surely didn't pray over it.

He notices me staring at him. "Boo!" He says rolling his eyes, laughing.

I look down, blushing. Argh?! Why am I blushing ?!

"Uh Avery." He scratches the back of his head. "Seems like you had a pretty rough night. Do you want to talk about it?"

I quickly say, "No."

"Okay. When you're ready, I'm here. It's good to let it all out. You'd feel so much better." He says, patting my back.

I nod.

"Um, do you have anymore clothes, where do you live?" He asks.

I look down.

He sighs saying, "Avery, you can tell me I'm here to help."

"I... d-don't have a have a h-home." I say shamefully.

He looks at me with pity, "You're staying with me, until you get back on your feet. And Mother Collins, at the church give out clothes for women. I will ask her. Is that okay?"

I nod my head and whispers, "Thank You."

"No problem." He smiles an gets up, "Well, I'm gonna head to the church for prayer. I'll be back in a couple of hours."