How Can I Love My Enemy?

Chapter 21

When I woke up, all I could smell was bacon and eggs. I got out of bed and fixed Nick's shirt. I made my way downstairs, still half asleep, and into the kitchen. Nick stood over the stove shirtless with black skinny jeans, low enough that I could see the elastic band of his briefs. I sat in one of the chairs at the island and watched as the mussels in his back contracted with his movement.

"Enjoying the view?" Nick asked, interrupting me from my thoughts.

"What do you mean?" I asked innocently.

"Shall I refresh your memory about a few things you said in your sleep last night? I found them quite intriguing." He teased.

"Oh god, please tell me I didn't say anything embarrassing." I pleaded, covering my face with my hands.

"Oh, no, only that you wanted me and I quote 'I really want him. He's just delish.' And a few more things I think I'd rather keep to myself, since we have company."

I turned around and found Katie, Riley, Ben, and Jerry standing in the doorway. While Ben and Jerry stood there horrified, Katie and Riley fell to the floor, holding their stomachs because they were laughing so hard. I could feel my cheeks burning, so I did what any normal person would do, I covered my face with my hands and ran upstairs.

Oh, no, what an I going to do? What did I say too him? Was it completely and utterly embarrassing? Oh god, I hope not.

Chill! You're such a drama queen! Jane complained.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door and someone walked in. Nick. I turned my back and walked into our closest.

"Alex, I'm sorry for saying those things in front of the others. It was- Will you look at me for on second while I'm trying to apologize!?" He yelled after cutting himself off.

I turned around, the tears I was trying to hold in falling quickly down my cheeks. Nick looked at me shocked as I quickly tried to wipe then, but they just kept falling. He pulled me into a hug and rubbed my back, trying to comfort me.

"Shh, what's wrong baby?" He cooed as he pulled away, his hands still on my shoulders

"I'm just worried that I said something I didn't mean to say." I sniffled.

"Baby, you didn't say anything like that. In fact what I said earlier, you really didn't say, I was just teasing you. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. Will you forgive me, babe?" He asked, worry in his eyes.

Unable to find my words, I nodded my head in response. He pulled me back into a hug, and for the first time in a long time, I felt safe.

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I know, I know. It's a short chapter, but the next one will be very intense. Luv ya <3.

                     ~Mimikins~