Loveless♣

Chapter 47

  The chillness of the house was what got to Joshua the most.As he sat in his living room,bathed by the sunbeams that streamed from the balcony, he couldn't help but think that it was her fault.
Hers.
His house had never felt so devoid of heat,of life before.
It had been lonely,yes.Empty,yes.But never this cold.It was as though her absence had sucked him into an abyss of heatlessness.
He sighed.
He hated it.
Hated her.
How could someone just waltz into your life like that and imprint themselves so eminently in your being that you couldn't feel the same without them?
Where the hell is she?
Is she alive, in danger or dead?
Why do I even care,dammit?
Get a grip,Joshua,you-

Just then,he heard the door unlock. He was on his feet quicker than lightning.
The moment he saw her,it was as though someone just flooded his entire world with light.
Thank God,she's alive.

"Okay,where the fuck have you been,Isabella? Didn't I tell you to stay put?"

She was silent for a moment.She shut the door behind her.
Then,"And didn't I tell you to fucking mind your tone when you're talking to me?"

He gaped at her."Are you flipping kidding me right now?Do you know how long I waited for you?Do you know that? I came here petrified thinking that you'd do something nuts,like go after Sebastian or something and get your stubborn head blown off and-"

"Que?It's none of your business,is it?You know,you're really starting to get on my nerves,Joshua.If you want me to leave,just say the word and I'll go.I've been through too much bs today. So ja,por favor."

"You know what?!I'm tired of this!Tired of having to save your stubborn little ass every fuvking time!"He yelled,his face turning bright red.Some of his hair had escaped from it's bun and flailed around his angry face."Sick of it!"

"I don't careeeeee!Okay?I don't give two shits about how you feel or if you're tired or whatever,Joshua!"Bella spread her arms wide."I never asked you to help me.I don't need you talking shit to me,I don't need you following me and I sure as hell don't need you saving my ass!FYI, my ass is anything but little,you son of a-"

"Don't!" He pointed at her and charged towards her."Don't you dare call me names after everything I've done for you!"

She scoffed."Ha!And if I do?"She came closer."And if I do,Joshua?What are you gonna do to me,huh?Hit me?Well,go ahead then!Here's my jaw,"she raised her chin defiantly.

Joshua's fists bunched at his sides without his knowledge.

Breathe,Joshua,breathe.

Five.

This aggravating female.

Four.

She's getting on my very last nerve.

Three.

She's really lucky I don't hit women.

Two.

I should really punch her pretty mouth.

"Hit me!"