Back In Black- Book 2

Chapter 37

I finished up dishes and Cole put away the left overs.

"You should cook more often, you're amazing at it!" His arms snaked around my waist, pulling my back towards his chest.

I hummed in response. "I'll keep that in mind since i now have more than one person to feed." My tone came out with a hint off annoyance. Running my hand through my hair i stepped away from Cole. He wasn't to blame for todays events and as much as he deserves my anger, this wasn't his fault.

"Kenze, what is going on? I know its not me being here because you would have already said something about it." Cole gently grabbed my chin and made me face him. I quickly put on my blank face letting nothing show. One, he can't know and second he can't ever get that close to me. I wont allow it.

"Just. Well.. Cole its nothing you did, I promise. I had a rough morning and you don't deserve my anger. Im going to go for a drive. Ill be back later." I grabbed my hoodie and keys and walked out the door. A drive wasn't exactly what i was going to do but it wasn't a lie either.

I pulled in the driveway of my old house and let the memories that haunt my dreams wash over me. Pitty isn't healthy but every now and again i need to feel it. Its almost like it reminds me how far I've came since than.

Grabbing the paint supplies, i unlocked the door and flipped on the lights. Surprised Giovanni still pays the bills. Assuming he's the one that has always paid them.

Maybe a head start on painting will make me feel better. I decided ill start with the living room first. The walls were already a boring white color, so i didn't need to worry about priming them thankfully. For the living room i picked out a warm tan and a burgundy color. All the walls will be tan except the wall ill put the tv on. I wanted my home to feel warm and welcoming, not modern and cold.

After taping the walls and pouring paint into the pan i decided the room was to quiet. I grabbed my Bluetooth speaker from the truck and put on some 3 Door Down music. Its still rock but its not hard rock. What i need is to relax and reassure myself that in the end things will work out how they were meant to.

Over an hour passed and i finished the living room. I knew it was getting late due to how tired i was. Glancing at my phone i had a missed call from Cole and a few texts. I cleaned up the paint and decided to go home.

When i arrived Cole was fast asleep on the couch with all the lights still on. He must have been up waiting for me. Flipping the tv off i nudged Cole and told him to come to bed.

"Where did you go for so long? I was worried about you." His voice was groggy as he stumbled to the bedroom with me.

"Im a big girl and for a drive. Get some sleep." Thankfully he let it go and complied with my instructions. Stripping out of my clothes i crawled in bed only to have an arm snake around my waist and be pulled flush to his chest. For some reason him wanting to be so close to me after being so cold to him made me smile. He really does love me.

The next morning i woke up before my alarm went off for school. Today i feel a lot better and not so stressed. After taking a long shower i decided to put an effort into my appearance. Lately I've been doing the bare minimum which probably hasn't helped my mood any. They say if you look good you'll feel good. At least thats what i always hear.

I curled my hair and did a simple look for makeup with a subtle smokey golden eye shadow and sparkly lip gloss. Its now the first week of December and its chilly out. Surprisingly there hasn't been any snow yet but I'm sure it'll arrive any day now.

I put on a pair of skinny jeans and a white v-neck t-shirt. Over the top i wore a dark red scarf and a brown leather jacket. To match i wore a pair of brown knee high boots. Looking in the mirror i felt good. Today will be a good day.

Cole finally rolled himself out of bed and drug his feet to the bathroom. He's always completely out of it in the morning but as always, he still manages to look sexy.

"It's about time you get up and grace the world with your presence." In response he grumbled incoherently like a child. He finally looked my way and almost instantly the sleepiness in his eyes vanished.

"You look beautiful. Im the luckiest guy on the planet to wake up to you." Cole kissed me on the cheek with a lopsided grin on his face.

"Alright Mr get ready for school. I wouldn't want to be late on my first day back. You know Hannah will be in for quite the shock." Absentmindedly a devious grin crossed my face.

"I know that look. You're up to something." He rolled his eyes and started the shower. "Just don't get your self expelled because i don't think i can save you this time."

"No promises." Before he could say anything else i headed to the kitchen to get breakfast.

I made Cole some scrambled eggs and toast and for my self a protein bar and raw eggs. As gross as it sounds its really not that bad. What most people don't realize is when they cook eggs they loose almost all their nutritional value. Eating them raw is a great source of protein.

"Thanks for breakfast babe." Cole started shoveling food into his mouth until he noticed what i was about to eat. "Really raw eggs, again? That's beyond gross."

"Don't knock it till you try it sunshine." Quickly i gulped it down and ate my granola bar. All of my home work was completed and ready to turn in so all i had to do was wait for Cole.

"You know winter formal is Friday right?"

"Oh yeah, completely forgot." Amongst everything that has happened lately i completely spaced out on that. Good thing i bought my dress awhile ago and its hanging in my closet.

"You never told me what color tie i need so i can match you."

"Matching outfits is kinda of tacky in my opinion. Just wear a black tie."

"If that's what you want. Im ready to go." Cole followed me out to my truck. Id take my car but it wont be ready until tomorrow.

School was going to be fun. Hannah will wish she never met me if she isn't thinking that already.