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7 - Mind vs. Heart

More action in this chapter:) Hope everyone's liking the book so far! We see a bit deeper into Kat's POV here about her decisions concerning Knox.

Also, the pic above is Knox's in-home theater. (Jeez, wish I was that rich haha)
xo

|Chapter Seven|

I sigh as I sit on the couch, watching as Knox does the same. Except he's really close to me and my heart is about to beat out of my chest. Knox makes me feel like a teenage girl again and I don't know whether that's a good thing or a bad one. He's made his attempts to start something, but I always refuse. My rejections never deter him, though as he keeps persisting. His texts or his grins or anything Knox just gets to me.

     Part of me would love to give in and just have something with Knox that I've wanted ever since I met him. I didn't realize we'd meet again, especially like this, but is it fate or just coincidence?

     We didn't really do much today in terms of tasks, but he stepped way out of his boundaries for physical activity. He made some really good progress today that I was definitely very pleased with. I think he should be out from under my 24/7 care in a few weeks or so.

     "Long day," I say, knowing he'll agree with me.

     I don't realize his arm is draped around my shoulders until I reach for the TV remote. I feel a bit bad about pulling away because I won't lie and say I didn't like it there.

     "Movie?" I ask, flipping to the option for Netflix.

     I won't click on it until he says yes though.

     "Knox?" I turn toward him, but find him staring back at me.

     He tilts his head, a faint ghost of a smile playing on his lips.

     "What?" I ask.

     He brings his hand to my cheek, caressing my jaw in his big palm. I slightly lean into his hand, and he notices, grinning. I don't say anything and neither does he as we sit there in comfortable silence.

     That's the thing with Knox Taylor. You don't always feel the need to talk or fill in the quiet moments. Maybe it's just me, but Knox and I can just be together without saying a word and we'll be just fine, no awkwardness present.

     My thoughts are cut off as Knox brushes his thumb over my bottom lip, tugging it out of the hold my teeth had it in. He gives me a look as if asking 'please'.

     "Knox..."

     I guess he must take that as a yes because he leans in, giving me a gentle kiss. I don't have the will to break away, and he tears a piece of the emotional wall I've been building down. I turn towards him and he picks me up, settling me on his lap. The movement snaps me out of everything.

     And I pull away.

     "It's too fast. It's too much. I'm your therapist," I say, breathless.

     I stand, leaving his warm embrace. He pulls my belt loops, making sure I stay put. This reminds me of the first time we met. He did the same thing then. A small tug forces me back on his lap and I instinctively put my hands out to stop my fall. They end up landing on his muscular chest and shoulders.

     "I want to, okay? I do, but it's not possible. We have to be professional so you can get back on your feet on your own as soon as possible," I say.

     I think about the money that I'm getting from being here. I can't fuck this up, especially with the pay that he's giving. We normally don't do house visits, but the price he's paying was obviously enough to get Victoria to agree. I pull away from Knox, and he reluctantly lets me go.