Danger Ahead: She Awakens

Forest ||13||

When I get outside I stand next to the angry Jinx. He's got a huge frown on his face and he seems so very annoyed right now. Not wanting to make things worse I proceed to take a small step back but Jinx's hand stops me in the process. I'm surprised by his action but I keep silent, not wanting to disturb in any way.

"And who may this be? She reeks of fear and confusion." The man that's a stranger points over at me with a look of disgust written all over his face.

Rude.

I roll my eyes and place my hands on my hips, feeling defensive of myself in some sort of way. "Who are you to be such a asshole to somebody you don't even know?" I question him with a bit of grouchiness in my usual sweet voice.

The stranger smirks at me, but it only makes me disgusted as it does not look like a very good smirk with his big nose a tiny lips.

"A bit of sassy- I like it. What do you say, come home with me tonight?"

Frustration overwhelms me. "You pig! I won't ever go home with you! Don't you know something called respect?!"

Jinx, as if in a protective manner, wraps his arm around my waist pulling my close up next to him. His body is warm and muscular, like I've always imagined. Yet, I knew he had muscle I've just never gotten the chance to actually feel it.

"Don't talk to her like she's one of your little sluts Chris. I'll kick you off my property so fast..." Jinx threatens the stranger that I now know is Chris. Most of the time being around Jinx would make me uncomfortable and terrified but I refuse to leave his side with this, this freak around here!

"Whatever you say, bro."

Whoa whoa whoa. They're brothers? They don't even look alike! What is this? Some stupid trick?

Chris looks at me then turns around and walks away, leaving me and Jinx to stand there by ourselves awkwardly.

"He's your brother?" I ask hesitantly.

Jinx replies with a nod, confirming that they are indeed related. Them being brothers is something I couldn't see in a million years. Jinx has the perfectly sculpted and formed body while Chris is scrawny and as thin as a twig with no muscle at all. Jinx as black hair and Chris as blond. Jinx has the perfect jawline and Chris has a chubby face making him so unusual looking. Twig figures with chubby faces do not match.

"You guys don't even look alike. How is that even possible? Brothers?"

"Step."

That makes a bit more since. I mean if they had a different mother or father that could be the reason for their major differences. Now it's not as hard to believe.

I nod again.

Without thinking I smile up at Jinx. "Thank you for defending me back there." I thank him in appreciation. Not ever would I expect him to do that.

"Yea.. no problem?" He seems to not want to acknowledge my thank you so I just leave it at that.

Hungry, I make my way into the house and find the kitchen instantly. I look in the fridge and grab myself some milk. There's cereal boxes on the counter so I grab the most appetizing- Cocoa Puffs.

I grab a bowl from the cupboards and pour myself the cereal and milk inside it. A spoon is in the dishwasher already nice and clean so I grab it and begin to eat my first actual meal in days. The food feels good in my body and my hunger levels drop thankfully.

Once I am finished with my breakfast I put my dishes in the dishwasher and start it. Looking around I narrow my eyes when I see trash in places that it shouldn't be. Being a clean freak is usual so the trash is slightly bothering.