Life With My Brothers Best Friend

Chapter 33.

Monday was the first day I ate a full meal. I wasn't hungry by any means, but I couldn't stand seeing Colten so upset. I knew that my voidness was probably starting to get to him, but I never knew how much.

That night was the first - in days - that I feel asleep. I let myself sleep with Colten's arms around me and his body close to mine. The only way I'm going to get passed this is to not push away the ones I love. Not that that was my intention, I just couldn't bare being around him knowing what happened.

When I wake up the next day, I feel more refreshed than I have in a long time. The sun shines through the window in a beautiful way that has my mood being lifted. Today will be the first day that I get out of bed. I don't feel like going anywhere, yet, but I think it's about time to leave my bed.

I slip from the covers, ripping them off the mattress and putting them in a pile for me to wash after my shower. I hear Colten humming softly to himself in the kitchen and I slightly smile.

I make my way into the bathroom and brush my teeth, use the toilet and take a shower. It feels nice to finally wash my body and hair that no doubt looks horrible. Personal hygiene was the last thing on my mind during my depressing stage.

I dress in some comfortable clothing, pull my hair into a French braid down my back and finally walk into the kitchen. I'm surprised by myself to feel slightly hungry for once. I know I haven't eaten much this past week, but I didn't expect to be that hungry.

"You're up," Colten turns to me, a huge smile on his face. I let my lips tug upwards at seeing my husband so joyful. I hadn't known that my own self loathing had gotten Colten so down, but now that he's smiling, I feel a bit better.

"Yeah," I whisper, casting my eyes to the floor.

He clears his throat. "I made some eggs and toast. Not much, but the doctor said to get some protein in you."

I nod and take a seat at the island, letting Colten place a plate of food in front of me. My stomach grumbles even more when he sets down a tall glass of chocolate milk.

"I know how much you hate white milk," he scratches the back of his neck. "But we needed calcium so I decided to add chocolate."

I giggle softly. He's so cute. His eyes dart straight up to mine right as I make the sound, his pupils dilating.

"Did you do your research this morning or something?" I ask, popping a forkful of eggs into my mouth.

"Something like that," he says under his breath. "Anyways, I hope you don't mind that I made you breakfast."

"Why would I?" I furrow my eyebrows in confusion.

"I don't know," he blows out a breath. "I'm just being weird."

I smile, before going back to eating my meal. I have to admit, I'm feeling way better now that Colten's here with me. I'm glad he's not acting weird, either, I totally thought he would be acting strange after my little episode.

More like show.

I mentally roll my eyes.

"So," Colten sits down next to me, his own breakfast in front of him. "I went to the store today and got a couple things."