Undercover

40. Moving In

It wasn't until another week before Aiden was discharged. This week, though, I was moving in with him. We had already talked about it with both my siblings, and while Cayden was a little unhappy that I was leaving, he understood why I was doing it.

Finn and Ingrid were still going strong and I was happy to see that they were both happy. I was especially happy to see that Ingrid had taken a risk with her heart instead of playing with someone else's. Sometimes, when you take risks, it doesn't all go as planned. You might end up hurt or find out that your heart wasn't in it at all. Shane had been Ingrid's fall out, the one who broke her heart. I hated the way she chose to get over it, but I was really happy that she had found Finn. Finn was a good man. But he knew that if he hurt her, we'd beat him up. She knew that if she hurt him, I'd slap some sense into her. So, in summary, everything was fine. I loved how they just complemented each other. It was the cutest thing I'd seen. They couldn't be more alike. Honestly, I was becoming jealous of their relationship but it didn't make any sense since I had one of my own. I wouldn't change it for the world.

I got the last box from Cayden's truck and went upstairs to where Aiden's apartment was. They hadn't moved his stuff back to his original apartment. Since this one was on the corner, it allowed a little bit more room than his old one did. Apart from that, it just brought bad memories. And I didn't want to think about those. I already had nightmares, I didn't want to have daydreams as well.

I was carrying the last of my boxes up the stairs. Aiden had offered to help me but I didn't want him to get hurt. He insisted and practically begged me to let him help me but I knew I could handle carrying this small box all on my own. I walked in through the door and set the box down on the table. I looked at this small apartment, thinking that it was cozy enough for the both of us. It would be perfect. If we decided to have kids, we would have to move out and into something bigger. But there had been no talk about that. So I would say that it was just going to be the two of us for a little while. I, however, did not mind that at all.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Aiden asked as he wrapped his arms around from behind me.

"Just that this place is cozy. It's not bad for two people. And besides that guy coming into your apartment, it seems that it is a quiet place too."

I turned around to face him and wrapped my arms around him. It wasn't long before he placed his arms around me as well. I couldn't help the tears that filled my eyes. "I'm so glad you're okay, Aiden. I was so scared that you wouldn't make it. It was basically my fault that you got shot in the first place."

I felt Aiden's hands grab mine. It was then that I decided to look up at him. "You silly goose. You were not the one who shot me. In all honesty, you were the one that saved me. If I had been alone, I probably would not have survived. Stop thinking that this was your fault. If anything, I should be thanking you."

His hand went to cup my cheek and I instinctively leaned into his touch. There was so much I would not have achieved had I not met him. Mostly, I would still be that awkward girl that would run at the sight of another person. Granted, I am still super awkward but I don't run from people who want to say hi or want to talk. I would have been much more isolated. Aiden had had a positive impact in my life.

"Shouldn't you be resting?" I felt my eyebrow rise as I asked the question.

"I have nothing to do, though. I'd rather much be here with you." He said with a pout.

I laughed. "Come on, Aiden. We have to go and get you to rest. Can't just be ignoring the doctor's orders."

Walking into the bedroom made me feel such great happiness. There was a queen sized bed in there. That bed had just been bought. I'm sure it would be perfect for us, since it jas more than enough room. We wouldn't be squashed.