The Heathen (BWWM)/ Interracial/ Swirllove

Chapter 8

A couple of weeks had passed. Shane and I had been hanging out almost everyday and I got to meet his dad who was so kind it was unbelievable. It all made sense how Shane was the way he was because you could see how his dad loved him enough for himself and for his mom. It was a beautiful sight seeing them together.

In those weeks that passed my mom had told me to invite Shane over for dinner and the time was now near. It was going to be on a Saturday because that's when both my mom and sister are off from work. The whole family was going to be here and I was quit nervous. My sister is a very difficult person and I think she has raised Katia to be the same as her. It was the Friday before the dinner and we were hanging out again but in a more public place this time. We went to the mall for fun. We went into a toy store just to play with all the toys and wear superhero capes than we went to typo and checked out all the cool bits they had. He bought me a note book since I loved writing and I bought him a pencil and eraser since he loved to draw, though he painted more than he drew. It was amazing. We just spent the day going in and out of different shops until we tired ourselves out. We finally went to the food court to get food holding hands, the stares we got were minor but uncomfortable. It was like we were standing on a table yelling out vulgar things but it didn't matter because Shane wasn't even entertaining it, he ignored every pair of eyes as if they didn't exist which was good because it made me ease up a little. Finally the food court greeted us with amazing smells of different food. We both got different stuff so we could eat off each others plates. It only made sense because we were both foodies and weird like that.

Shane: "Hey, Lex... I know we hardly talk about your dad but what happened to him? Why haven't I met him..?"

I hesitated for a moment because I did not like talking about him. It made me angry that he left me. He left us and it made no sense.

Alexxia: " Well..." I moved some of his hair out of his face and brushed his slightly visible chin hair. " When I was very young... My dad walked out on us. I don't really know what he looks like because my mom never had pictures and I don't recall his face or behaviour. I can't tell you much because I don't know anything but the fact that he left my mom with two children and loads of debt... My mom always says I look like him and it makes me so angry. The only part of him I have with me is his flipping DNA"

I looked down and realised how sad this made me feel. I needed real answers to where he was and why he left but no one knows where he is. Shane realised that this was making me feel down so he took my hand and kissed it.

Shane: "Hey..." He smiled at me and I instantly smiled to. "It's okay... I'm here to take care of you more than he could have tried. I got you okay?" He kissed my hand again and I nodded to his assurance. He made me feel safe.

19:06

It was in the evening now and Shane drove us home. The drive was long but I loved it. All the street lights started to light up and the music made it even more beautiful.

Alexxia: " Thank you for today... I needed to get out of the house or I would die." I looked at him and he was focusing on the road. He looked so handsome when he was serious and I couldn't help but stare at him while he drove.

Shane: " It's no big deal you know. You're my Princess and I should make sure that you're happy.. It makes me happy when you're happy yeah." He looked at me for a brief second but that was enough for me to melt.

Alexxia: " I'm not a princess you know...?" I mumbled. " I'm more of a tomboy..."

Shane: " I didn't say you were a princess... I said you are my Princess... There's a difference babe." He side smiled and looked at me again. "It's not the denotative meaning of being a princess I'm talking about but the connotative meaning of it. I know you're not a weak ass girly girl and you definitely don't need saving but you just make me feel royal you know? Like I matter... I wanna protect you all the time because to me you're my happy and I can't afford to lose you just like a Japanese princess is so important to her people... You're important to me. Without you I'm out of place. Without you I can't climb to the top Rapunzel!" We both laughed at the analogy. " Without you I can't turn into a prince... You have to kiss the frog and without you I can't be myself Fiona... I think you get what I'm trying to say now."

His analogy of a princess was different and for once being called princess didn't feel unsettling. It felt flattering.

Alexxia: "Well if you put it that way Shrek... I'll gladly be your princess." We smiled at each other because we get each other so much. We could talk about the strangest thing and it wouldn't feel weird and even if I didn't get what he was saying. He would always explain his point in a manner that made sense to our situation.

We pulled into my driveway and sat in the car for a bit. I never wanted to leave him when it was time to go home but whatever little time I had with him was never wasted.

Alexxia:"Sooooooo... Are you ready for tomorrow?" I adjusted myself on the passenger sit so I could rest my head on the head-rest and face him.

Shane:"Yeah, I'm ready my lady... I mean your mom is welcoming so I'm sure Starr and Katia will warm up to my lame ass to." He jokingly said.

Even though I knew my sister was a difficult person I just smiled at him because no matter what happened. I will always love him. Yeah, I think I love him.

Twenty minutes later Shane walked me into the house just to greet my mom and show her that he could keep his promise of keeping me safe. He met my niece who actually ended up warming up to him and my sister wasn't home again. She was out with her boyfriend so he didn't meet her before hand. I walked him out to his car and he gently took me by my waist and pulled me closer to his body. He felt so warm as always.

Shane: "I've been hesitant to tell you but I think it's time after 3 to 4 months of knowing you or rather getting to know you...." He looked down at me and he had a serious expression on his face that made me worry.

Alexxia:"Okay...." I uttered

Shane:" Lexxie... I love you." I sighed with relief. That was all he wanted to say because I knew all along that he did and I loved him to.

Alexxia:" I love you pup pups." We both smiled because we knew it was real and we just wanted to hear each other say it. Shane leaned down to kiss me and I went on my tippy toes as he tightened his grip on my waist which always made me feel fuzzy inside.