Living with a Wolf

Chapter Two

Even after I had left the building behind, I still hadn't turned around to see if Mystery guy followed but from the sound of the light footsteps behind me, he was still there. I wasn't ready to turn around until I felt far away enough from that crappy bar. The room that I was staying wasn't too far away so I headed towards it but not enough to clue the guy in to where I was staying, but I knew from the walk out to the pub that there was a little park with a bench so I followed the path towards that.

"Thank you!" you could tell from the way my voice wavered a little bit that I was nervous, but I actually found the courage to look up towards the stranger, but I did have to sit down first but hey I got there in the end, note the sarcasm. He was gorgeous, god like even and damn he was tall, from the looks of it he was around 6'2, he had very dark brown hair with a lovely olive coloured skin when I actually got to the point of looking at his face, which by now I probably seemed like a drooling idiot, he had a perfectly shaped nose but peering into his eyes, I'm sure they could melt any girl  heart with one look being a perfect chocolate brown with a soft edge. He was just wow.

A beautiful deep chuckle sounded out before I heard "You're very welcome,  looked like you needed some help"

"I felt like I needed some help" Laughing my response out, still feeling like idiot for staring at him so long. "I'm Joanne, Joey for short" smiling and sticking my hand out, hoping he will actually shack it and not leave me hanging.

After what seemed like forever he shook my hand "Thomas" he smirked pulling his hand away. "So can I ask why you were in the roughest pub in probably the whole of Plymouth?" Not feeling the need to give him my life story, I just gave him a polite smile.

"Was just wondering around and ended up there I guess, had I know it was that bad I wouldn't have bothered" chuckling to myself, my iPhone alerted me to a text, leading me to realise the time. "Thanks again for helping me, I really appreciate it, but I gotta go before it gets too late." Leaving before Thomas could get a word in, I briskly walked away hearing a faint "Bye"

Eventually, my head hit the pillow after making use of the Jacuzzi bath which was a godsend I swear it was so good, it was absolutely needed but the bed however was not as nice so a restless nights sleep was ahead of me but for now ill just enjoy the no worries and deal with everything tomorrow. The joys.

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After going around every possible store possible with my CV I have found nothing. Zero jobs. In a city you would think there would at least be something. Anything. Right now I would even being willing to shovel horseshit for a couple of pounds an hour. Now I just seem desperate, oh wait. I am desperate. I had even dressed for the occasion, wearing a nice pair of fitted black work trousers and a blue flowery shirt, being 5'7 I just wore and nice pair of dolly shoes so that I wasn't too tall. My long dirty blonde hair was ties up in a fishtail braid making me look smart and respectable but still nothing.

It got to around half three when I decided it was time to give up and get something to eat and drink because otherwise I would get hangry and well no one wants that, plus finding a job would be a lot harder. Costa Coffee was my go to coffee shop because it is the most amazing coffee and better than everything else, no arguments. The best thing to do is sit down with your coffee by a window and a book, read a few chapters then when you need a minute all you have to do is look up and see everybody else going about their day. I call it people watching, my mum calls it being nosey but hey, she cant really say anything anymore.

"Joey?" Hearing a rather masculine voice, one of which I immediately recognised. Thomas. Slowly taking my time to turn around and there in all his godlikeness was Thomas. Damn.

"Oh hey, how are you? Long time no see. oh wait, I saw you yesterday. Sorry, would you like to sit down?" Gosh I had a series case of rambles going on. Taking the offer of sitting down ,he took the seat opposite me.

"I'm actually pretty well, just got a promotion!"

Well isn't it lucky for some. Rolling my eyes in obvious jealousy.

"I had worked pretty hard for it." Well shit, I honestly hadn't thought I had said that out loud. He was looking at me like I was the worst person ever, then again I just insulted him in a sarcastic manner.

I try giving him a innocent look "I honestly didn't mean for that to come out my mouth or to sound like that, just being a little jealous that's all, sorry" chuckling my reply off to him, I was always taught to be truthful and I always have been even if its too honest and it can get me into trouble sometimes but hey, at least they know I am always telling them the truth.

Taking a sip from his coffee, he gives me a small smile "What is there to be jealous off?" my reply was immediate "Having a job is pretty high on my jealous list" Laughing my stress off seemed to be working little bit. Staring intently at me he then asked me in a sweet voice " why would you be jealous of that?" Wait, how do I politely say that I am homeless and have no money? Inner voice, this is where you are meant to help. Nope. Blunt it is.

"I have no money nor a home, waiting for university to start again, ya know the usual" Staring out the window so that I don't have to see the look on his face, I take a sip out of my own mocha. They really are to die for.

"Is there a reason why? Most students get a job or stay at their parents over summer?" the  curiosity was prominent in his voice. Ugh, the only reason I a explaining anything is because he potentially stopped my ass getting shot yesterday.

"My family felt the need to kick me out on my nineteenth birthday, which was yesterday. one great day it was. My contract for my house doesn't start until uni starts again so I cant move in and well the no money is because of the no job, does that cover it?" This time I do look into his eyes but I don't see pity, just warm chocolate brown caring eyes, there was a soft edge to them. It was weird to think that a person I have recently met probably cares more then anyone else currently involved in my life. Sad right? Yeah, I thought so. "Joey, hey Joey" my eyes widen when I notice his hand waving In my face, clearly I was deep in thought. "sorry what were you saying??"

"Where are you staying?"  Do I tell him? Meh, why not.

"The Hotel not far from here, I've been job hunting all day! Not much luck though!" Once again I find myself laughing, damn I probably seem like a right idiot, not that it makes a change from normal.

"Well, I actually have an ad out for a roommate?... I had been interviewing some people today but none seem to fit the profile, would you be interested?" Thomas looked so vulnerable and shy when he asked, that I actually really didn't know what to say?

Am I Interested? yes, its a roof over my head...

"How do I know your not an axe-murderer?" I'm being serious, like how am I meant to know this shiz. He just laughs at me like its an everyday question. "I work for a security company, if you want I can get my back round data and everything for you, if it makes you feel any better we can even go to the police station and get a background check" he chuckles again carrying on "the only reason I am looking for a roommate is because my brother moved out and I can't afford to pay his half of the rent and everything else that comes along. Soo what do you think?" He was looking at me with such hopeful eyes.

"Eh why not but I do want those background checks and records matey..." I laugh at the shock on his face "and I will continue to stay in the hotel till we get them" I wink at him, give him my number and walk out the coffee shop feeling pretty damn good.

Maybe, just maybe I will be okay. Thank god.

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Thank you for reading what I have got so far.