Protected

Chapter 5 - Protected

Chapter 5

            I woke up with a groan. Why do I keep falling asleep like this. Fully clothed and with my light on. I rolled out of my bed and went to stand by the window. It wasn't my light that was on. It was the sun shining brightly through the window. It was too bright. What time is it. It felt like noon. Yep, 12:14 the clock showed.

            Oh no, I was supposed to go with Rory, Jolie, and Shawn today. A huge grin appeared on my face at the thought of him. I was excited that I would be able to spend the day with him. I knew I liked him. A lot.

            I needed to get ready. I threw some clean sweats on and went downstairs. I needed to talk to my family. On the second floor Jolie stopped me.

            ''We are getting picked up at two. Shawn said to wear jeans and boots or tennis shoes, something that can get dirty'' she said.

            ''What for?'' I asked.

            ''He wouldn't say. It's a surprise'' she giggled.

            I put my hands on her shoulders and looked her in the eyes. "I really like Shawn, Jolie. You two would make a cute couple."

            ''Thanks'' she said with a smile.

            ''Why are you so warm'' I asked putting my hand on her forehead to check for a temperature.

            ''I'm not warm. I'm perfectly fine. I don't care if I was on my deathbed I would still go today so you better keep your mouth shut'' she said through her teeth and narrowed eyes.

            ''Okay, okay'' I laughed. ''I think I like Rory'' I whispered, there were too many listening ears in this house.

            ''I knew it'' she hissed. ''Josie knew it, too.''

            ''Don't say anything to anyone or I'll tell Shawn you have the stomach flu and are stuck on the toilet'' I said. I wasn't sure if I was joking or not.

            ''You wouldn't'' she said as she turned red and her skin warmed under my hands.

            ''Try me'' I said staring her down.

            '' I wouldn't tell anyone anyways so don't worry. I'm not mean like you'' she shrugged away from my hands.

            ''Come with me I have to talk to nana and mom.''

            ''About what'' she asked as she followed me down the steps.

            ''My power.''

            They were all in the dining room sitting around the table waiting.

            ''Sit'' nana said to Jolie and I.

            ''What's this about'' I asked. We sat at this table for family meetings and to eat. No one was eating.

            ''We want to talk to you two about these boys that will be here shortly'' Nana said sternly.

            ''What about them?'' Josie piped in. Nana looked over at her with a silencing expression.

            ''Last night when your mother talked to Athalia, Athalia had already spoken to Camilia Mason. Camilia explained that Rory has had a tough childhood. His father has been in and out of prison his whole life and his mother left two months after he was born. Camilia raised him as her own from then on. They moved here because the two boys were causing some trouble where they were. Apparently, Rory has some anger issues and Shawn never leaves his side. Camilia likes being part of a coven so she chose to settle here. Also, Rory has shown some of those same anger issues here as well. I never make a snap judgment so I am allowing this against your mothers wishes'' nana said.