The Darkness Inside

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Jared POV

I wake up next to Grace and I realize I'm naked. Oh. I blush just thinking about it. I can't believe she would just give herself to me. Nobody has ever done anything like that. It was so good to see the happy side of her again. She's laying on her stomach and the first thing I see is her promise ring. She hasn't taken it off even to shower. Speaking of which, I should probably do.

I get some boxers from my overnight bag and go take a shower.

Grace POV

My dreams were so good last night. I remember...oh. That wasn't a dream. That was real. Just thinking about it brought a smile to my face. There's something new in our relationship now. A trust that wasn't there before.

I roll over and Jared isn't there. I hear the shower so I go downstairs and take one down there. I wash off, but I don't want to wash his sweet touch off my body. I'm all clean so I get out and go upstairs. I grab my clothes and get changed. Jared's already out laying on my bed. He's already dressed and flipping through a magazine.

"Grace, wanna go out for lunch?"

"Yeah! That sounds great!"

We go downstairs and head out.

"What would you like to eat babe?"

"How about Taco Bell?"

"Mhm sounds great."

We pull in.

"Jared? Can we get it to go? I wanna go home and watch another episode of Grey's Anatomy."

He smiles.

"Of course."

We get our food and drive back home. I flip on the TV and go to Netflix and choose another episode. We sit snuggled up, not saying a word, watching the show.

"Oh crap. I'm supposed to be at the shop for my first day in ten minutes!"

"Okay! I'll just invite Blake over!"

"Okay Grace. Love you. See you in a few hours."

He leaves and I call up Blake.

Blake POV

My cell phone rings.

Grace. I thought she'd never call. I miss her beautiful face. I miss everything about her. If Jared wouldn't spend so much time hogging her, maybe I could scoot in and take her. Because oh I want her. Ever since the day she ran into me in the hallway.

"Hello?"

"Hey Blake! It's Grace! Wanna come hang?"

"Yeah sounds fun! I'll be there in a few!"

"Okay bye!"

I can hardly contain my excitement. I make myself look good and I go to her house.

I knock.

"Come in! It's open!"

She's on the couch and she looks absolutely stunning.

"Hey!"

"Just watching Grey's!"

"Well you know I can't help myself!"

She giggles and pats to a spot on the couch. I come sit next to her. We watch a few more episodes. I've probably been here for two hours. I've got to get things moving while I have the chance.

I waited till there was tension in the show. She scooted closer and I squeezed her hand. She looked up at me and gritted her teeth showing her nervousness. I can't help myself.

"Grace."

"Wha-"

When she turns her head I put her head in my hands. I cup her face and I kiss her. She's trying to pull away, but I don't want her to let go. I can tell she's getting spooked because she's got her hands on my neck pushing, but I don't care. I see her promise ring and I pull away. He promised?

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"

I give a smirk.

"Oh hi Jared."