Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel Chapter 4

Chapter 4

We drove to my home silently. Sometimes I would steal a quick glance at him, but nothing more than that. I let my mind process what just happened. He’s my guardian angel; his grandfather was killed by this demon person. But how do I fit into this equation? I need answers, now.  But I got the feeling that Jason wasn’t in the mood to give me the answers that I needed.

We finally drove up to the driveway of my house. Jason slowly came to a stop at the top of my driveway. I jumped out of the car and started to walk up to the door. Jason came behind me.

“You don’t have to walk me up to the door.” I said.

“I kind of have to.”

“No really it’s fine.” But he had already opened my door and made way for me to come in. I sighed and walked in. I sat on the kitchen counter and waited for Jason to say something. Again he didn’t say anything.

“So can I get you anything to drink?” I asked him.

“I’ll take water.”

“Okay.” I pulled a glass from the cabinet. But it was slippery so I dropped it, but Jason came at lightning speed and grabbed the glass before it hit the floor.

“Wow.” Was the only thing I thought to say. He smiled and handed it to me. I took it from him and filled it up with water from the faucet. I handed the full glass to him and he took it.

“So, um…”

“Look I know you’re super confused, and I’m going to help you out.”

“Okay, first tell me why I needed to know that I have a guardian angel.”

“Because you are in danger.”

“How so?”

“You know Andrew Connors?”

“Yeah.”

“He’s a demon.”

“What, how?”

“He was created in the devil’s kingdom. His grandfather made him a killer, he killed my grandfather Aimee.”

“I’m so sorry.” I couldn’t believe I liked a killer.

“And do you want to know the worst part?”

“What?”

“He wants you dead too.”

“What, why?”

“Because he knows that you mean the world to me, so he wants to make me feel horrible.” I was appalled. Jason saw the fear in my eyes.

“But I promise you, I won’t let him lay a finger on you.”

“Why do I mean the world to you?” I asked him. He sighed and finally said.

“Because I am in love with you.”

“Oh.”

“Yeah.”  I couldn’t believe all of this. Just yesterday I kept thinking about how to get Andrew Connors to notice me. Now I have to be sure I don’t get killed. I didn’t notice that I was crying until Jason wrapped me in his arms. I felt warm and safe. Before I was cold and lonely. Jason pulled me closer to him.

“It’s all going to be fine.” He said. I nodded and just took in the aroma of his skin. He smelled of mint and citrus. I tried to relax but there was that small voice in the back of my head telling me, you’re not as safe as you think. I tried not to think about what could happen in the future. Truth was that I was terrified; I didn’t know what to expect. And that scares me.

We stood in the kitchen for a long time. But I knew my mom would be home soon, so he needed to leave. 

“I’ll be back soon to check up on you.”

“Okay. See you then.” He nodded and left. Suddenly I wanted him back here. I sighed and went up to my room. Before I knew it, it was 6:30. I went downstairs and made some dinner. My mom was very late.  My father died of lung cancer. So he isn’t around anymore. My mother mourned for 3 months while I took care of my brother. I’m not really close to her. It’s the main reason that I am so independent.

At 7, I called her cell phone. No answer. I ate dinner alone and then took a shower. I went to my room and found a note on my desk.

Aimee,

I’ve gone on a long business trip. I won’t be back until the 17th. I’m so sorry that I couldn’t have told you sooner. I’ve left some frozen dinners, extra soda, and some extra cash. Love you, be safe.

Love, mom.

Wow. I just wish she would’ve told me sooner. I knew Trevor, my brother, would be out with his friends. So I was alone for the entire night. I turned on the T.V, which was the food network channel. At 9:00. I turned off the T.V and went upstairs to go to bed. After I settled in for bed, I relaxed my shoulders and took one deep breath.

I suddenly felt a rush of air. My eyes flashed open and I saw Jason sitting in my desk chair. My eyes wandered to his luscious black wings. I felt uncomfortable and angry. Why did he have to come into my room at this time of night?

“What are you doing here?”

“Do we really have to go over this again?”                   

“I know you’re my guardian angel and all but that doesn’t mean you have to sneak into my bedroom at this time of night.”

“I have to make sure you’re safe. Andrew is good at luring people in. I had to make sure you’re okay.” He came closer. So close that I could feel the heat radiating from his body. My heart started to beat faster. He changed positions so that he was on top of me.

“I can’t let anything happen to you, I just can’t. Even if it means risking my life, I have to keep you safe.”

“You don’t have to risk your life for me.” I said breathlessly. He smirked and then turned serious.

“You don’t understand, I’m not just attracted to you because I’m your guardian angel, I’m attracted to you because I love you.” My heart fluttered in my chest. Why? Why does he love me? Just a week ago I didn’t even know who he was.  Now I have someone in love with me.

“I know you love me.” Was the only thing I could say. He smiled and cupped my face in his hand. I could tell all he wanted to do is be close to me. I wrapped my arm around his neck. He laid beside me and wrapped his arms around my waist. So that my face was only inches from his. The desire to just kiss him was high. I had to physically pull myself away from him so that I wouldn’t just kiss him.

“I know how bad you want to kiss me, so do it.” He smirked. I laughed half-heartily. He smiled and just stared at me. I took a deep breath. I slowly pressed my lips to his. He pulled me closer to him. His kiss was soft and gentle. I moved my hand to his head. Letting my fingers feel his hair. His hands were at my waist, holding me against him gently. I pulled away and looked at him. He smiled and I returned the smile.

“Wow.” I said. He laughed and moved his hand to caress my hair. I laid my head against his chest. I could feel his heart beating against my ear. I fell asleep to him caressing my hair.