Jake

Chapter 25 - Trust

I followed Julian and Jake to the counter, attempting to carry my own bag, ending in Jake glaring at me, agitated

"Ronan" Julian simply told the woman behind the counter who was already sizing the boys up in decision of which one she was going to charm with her snake eyes

"Here's your keys and if there's anything else you need, don't hesitate to let me know" She seduced with a toss of her long hair, straight and streaked blond

"Thanks" Jake bluntly gave her as Julian smirked towards her, the woman instantly making her decision on which brother she wanted. I rolled my eyes and gave a snort of derision as I followed the boys in tow down the open hall

"What are you snarling it, she wants me, not your boyfriend" Julian turned and snapped at me with a smirk, my small snort not going completely unnoticed

I glared at him, only seeming to make him more proud

"He's not my boyfriend" I mouthed towards Julian

"Soon enough petal" He winked as he turned back around, my eyes burning into his back.

We entered an elevator that made the air around us tight and suffocating, I almost felt myself choke on the closeness between the brothers, tapping my impatient foot on the crown gold tile beneath

When the doors opened I almost lunged out of the space, appreciation for the large long hall developing, allowing me access to breathe naturally again

My not so subtle action once again earned a smirk from Julian, the movement not getting past his quick eyes. I nearly snarled at him when he made a pucker with his lips, rolling his eyes in the back of his head.
I grit my teeth and forced my eyes away.

I was suddenly curious as to what the rooming situation was going to be like. Would I have one to myself? Would we be sharing? My palms sweat at the idea of sharing with either of the boys as we walked down another hallway, red carpet beneath my white converse.
The thick air was purified with bleach, clean and sterilised, the smell itching my nose.
As we passed each door, I counted the numbers, attempting to regain my composure before Julian was sure to notice.

Julian sighed as he stopped at a door to my left, the golden number nailed 18. I internally groaned as we stopped and waited for Julian to push the door open "Here we are"

Julian fidgeted roughly, shoving and pulling at the key before it released and the door pushed open.

"Can't even open a door properly" I mumbled loud enough for him to hear, he turned to glare at me, no comeback in mind as he stepped inwards.

Jake followed, then myself as I took in the room.
It was huge, sectioned off like a real home was. I stood in a small walkway as Jake and Julian made their way down a hall, seemingly knowing their way around.
I quickly assumed they'd stayed here before, the reason mystifying me.
I stepped towards the living room, taking in the large windows from floor to roof against the far wall. Outside I could see the lights of a small town flickering like small lit fires scattered in the area.

"Pretty isn't it?" Julian spoke as he re-entered the living room where I stood, admiring the pure beauty of the room and it's open view

"It's beautiful" I mumbled as I stepped closer, the closeness of the edge giving me a shoot of adrenaline up my body, the high view dangerous and enticing all at once

"Don't fall!" Julian screeched in my ear, the noise startling me, causing me to jump

"Jerk!" I spat as I punched him on the arm

"Let her be Julian" Jake growled at his brother as he returned from the hall

"I hate you!" I snarled as I turned, only causing him to laugh before he walked towards a brick bar behind the lounge area