The Quiet

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

*Nathan's Point of View*

My brother and I were spending Christmas Eve and Christmas with the Adams family since our parents were on a business trip in Hawaii. I didn't mind though, our family holidays usually ended with someone drunk sitting in a jail cell. Maybe this year wouldn't be so bad except the fact that I must face Athena for the next two full days. Her family stays up until midnight to open Christmas presents, therefore, I need to spend a good amount of time with her.

Ivan struggled with the cookies, he was already covered in the dough. "Nathan can you make yourself useful and go get Athena." His mom gasped and slapped his arm while scolding him.

"Ivan, cut it out," She snapped at him and turned to me. "Nathan, could you please go check on Athena?" I smiled at her and nodded. Ivan gave me a snarky look, I rolled my eyes and quietly walked up the stairs. I made a turn and gently opened her door. I felt my heart drop when I saw she wasn't alone in her bed. Dean laid shirtless under her covers, holding Athena as she was his prisoner. They were both lying on their sides, spooning. Dean moved closer to her and placed a kiss on her neck as he woke up slowly. His arms pulled her small body closer to his exposed chest, making the hatred rise in my veins. She didn't wake up, but a small smile appeared on her face. She was happy.

I turn to move away from the door, but my weight caused one of the loose floorboards to creak loudly. Dean's eyes opened, and he stared at me, Athena didn't move at all from the sound. His lips turned into a smirk that made me feel uneasy, he was going to do something. His hand that was wrapped around Athena's went to the bottom of her large T-shirt, slowly moving under the fabric. Through her shirt, I could see his hand circling her stomach, slowly making its way up her body. My heart was racing as well as the blood in my veins. I wanted to go and pull his dirty hands off her, but I knew it would come back and bite me in the ass.

Dean closed his eyes as his lips hit her neck, kissing up and down her skin. I felt paralyzed, I couldn't believe that he was doing that to her while she slept, without her knowledge. I was proven wrong when Athena mumbled something, "keep going." She doesn't know that I was there, watching her new boyfriend touch her to make me angry. Dean didn't stop what he was doing until he got to his goal. Athena smiled, and she took a long breath as he continued his actions. Athena finally rolled over without opening her eyes and began to make out with Dean right in front of my eyes. "What got you so touchy this morning?" She asked, kissing his lips tenderly.

Dean grinned, "I don't know. I just felt like showing my girlfriend how I feel on this joyful holiday. Is there an issue with that? You seemed to enjoy it." Another sting hit my heart. They were dating, again, I lost my chance. Nothing will ever go my way until I change myself. I know I needed to learn to control my anger and not say things I don't mean.

"So, we're dating now?" Athena asked, pausing her attack on his neck.

"I wouldn't mind keeping you for myself," he answered. The beautiful girl let out a small laugh at his comment. "We were exclusive anyway, why not make it official?" She sat there for a few seconds, comprehending what he said. I assumed it made sense to her because she nodded.

"Okay, boyfriend. We need to get up, so we can bake." She sat up on the bed, so I bolted, trying to not make the floor creak again. I rushed down the stairs, going back into the kitchen where everyone was.

"Is she awake?" Her mother asked. I didn't say anything, I just nodded. I felt so upset and angry all at once. I knew I needed to make things right with her and give her something that meant as much to me as she does.