The Rose

Chapter 4

" You know, you shouldn't just open the door like that. I could've been a serial killer" Ethan says as he walks into the house.

I laugh at his comment, which got me a puzzled look from him.

"You don't know, do you?" I chuckle while closing the door.

"Know what?"

"Nothing, now come on. Do you want something to drink?" I ask while walking to the kitchen.

"That would be amazing. I'm parched from walking to the front door. It's a long walk" he says jokingly. "I ordered some pizza."

"Ha ha. I thought you're fit. You know with being a pizza delivery guy. I heard you have to be crazy fit to get such a job."

"Yes, you have to walk from your car to the front door and then all the way back to your car again .It takes a lot out of you"

It feels good to joke around with someone who doesn't know about my past. Everyone in this town knew about the notorius Kate Black. The two orphan sisters. The girl who lost her parents. It's refreshing to meet someone who doesn't know me as The Orphan.

"Please say you ordered pepperoni? " I ask

"Of course, how could I forget?" he replies giving me a smile which causes my cheeks to heat up.

"Awesome, it's my favourite."

"I figured" he says while lightly chuckling. "This is a nice place you have here, do you live alone?"

"Yep, just me" I say popping the 'p'.

"Why? Where's your parents? Don't you have any siblings?" His question pierced my heart. My parents? They're dead, murdered by a psycho. Siblings? My sister got a new family.

"No" I lie. "And you?"

"Uhh yes. I have a older brother, a younger sister and a baby brother and sister. They're twins."

"Oh okay. Well let's watch some Harry Potter" I say.

"Yes, uum I worked out a schedule for us."

"You worked out a schedule?" I ask trying not to laugh, but failing.

"Yes, now listen" he says while getting out his phone . "So the total time is 19 hours and 40 minutes. That is why I came so early and we're probably not going to finish today. I hope you have nothing planned for tomorrow" he saysvgiving me a grin.

"I'm all yours" I reply

"Good, now the total time doesn't include special features, theory discussions, bathroom breaks, or intermissions for snack replineshes. You think I'm playing , but this is not a game."

"I didn't know you were this serious about Harry Potter" I say with a grin plastered on my face. Seeing him so serious, it's cute.

"Deadly serious" he says with a stern look making me laugh

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"I can't believe it. We actually did it" I say

"I told you,  I'm serious about Harry Potter" he replies with a smile.

"You know, you didn't have to sleep on the couch. There is a guest bedroom upstairs"

"If it was up to me I wouldn't have slept here, but you wouldn't take no for an answer" he says while running his fingers through his hair.

"It was 3 am. There was no way I was going to let you drive home" I say. "Do you want some coffee?" I ask while getting up and walking to the kitchen.

"Yes please. 3 sugars."

I switch on the kettle, get the milk from the fridge and the cup from the cupboard. I make his coffee and return to the living room. Giving him his coffee, I roll up my sleeves, revealing my arms. Realising what I've done I quickly cover them up.

"What are those scars from?" he asks

"They're battle wounds." I reply

"Who were you battling?"

"Myself"

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Hi guys, sorry for the short update. This is how i imagine Ethan looks like. Thanks for reading :p