Life Like Rocks

Chapter 6

~Ez's POV~

I looked to RK as she started to fall asleep again, her head on the right side of my chest. I didn't know what prompted me to hug her or why the two of us were lying on the floor, but I did know that some how it soothed myself and RK.

She gently wiped her nose with the right sleeve of her hoodie, then she was soon softly snoring. I glanced at her face, pouting a little when I saw she had a sad frown. I then began to think of ways to cheer her up, but none came to me. She rubbed her nose in her sleep, settling down a little more.

I found myself watching her sleep, my brows creased in worry. I didn't know what Dad would say or what Angel would say. I didn't know if Bishop would allow RK to stay or if she'd be left out on the street.

I watch her curl into my side as she slipped into a deeper sleep. Her body relaxed a great deal and a halfhearted smile was on her lips. I then began humming again and her smile grew a little bit.

I carefully pull her on top of me, then I slowly sit up. She stirred a little, murmuring a soft 'huh' under her breath.

I softly shush her, rubbing her arm, "I'm just putting you back in bed.".

RK shrugged in her sleep, then she settled back down. I lay her on the bed she had been sleeping in, then I cover her up and lay my vest over her. She rubs her eyes, but snuggles with the pillow under her head.

I sit back down on the bed I had fallen asleep in, my eyes not leaving her face. She still looked a little saddened, but her face had also held relief. The way she had talked about Jax had me thinking of why she seemed so guarded.

RK murmured softly in her sleep, rubbing her right eye. I knew she'd be in no shape to really ride a bike tomorrow, so I stepped into the bathroom and called Angel.

"Yeah", Angel said, picking up after the first ring.

"Any way you can find out what RK's address is? I don't think she'll be awake enough tomorrow to ride. I'm going to try to convince her to ride with me, but I need help getting her bike to her house," I say.

"Dude, no. I just found her file. Her full name is Roxanna Sanchez. She spent a year in prison for beating the shit out of a guy who scratched her bike", Angel said, his voice sounding concerned.

"If she wrecks it'll be on our heads," I counter.

"Ezekiel," I heard RK murmur from the other room, "where'd ya go?".

I hang up on my brother and walk back into the main room. I frown a little when I see RK sitting up in bed, blinking sleepily. Her hair was messier than before and her eyes looked dull.

"Hey," I softly smile, "did I wake you?".

"Nah," she yawned, "just missed hearing your breathing.".

I felt my heart start beating faster in my chest. I blinked and tried not to let my knees become weak. She tilted her head at me, then she rubbed her eyes again. I watched her lay back down on her left side, then she buried under the covers and made herself into a blanket wrapped burrito.

I chuckled softly and debated on whether or not to crawl in behind her. I decided against it and went back to my own bed.

What'll happen to RK now?