amour plastique

13

HUDSON'S POV

It was 6 in the morning, and the sun has rose. Just laying with Brynn under the stars made me feel at peace. She keeps me calm and at ease with the world.

I was currently driving her back to Andrea's house, and she has knocked out in the passenger seat.

She has to be one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen. Even with her flaws, looking past them was one of the best decisions I've ever made. She is funny, caring, kind, sweet, has the craziest ugly laugh, and is just a good person that had bad things happen to her. She never should have had that done to her.

She makes me happy.

Even through all the shit my father puts me through, she's the person I come to to smile.

I pulled up in front of the house and looked at her peaceful figure sleeping. Oh well, time to wake up.

I called her name and shook her awake.

"You asshole." She turned around and went back to curling up in a ball.

"Come on sweetheart. I don't want you to get in trouble." I rubbed her back.

"It's like 6 in the morning." She groaned and faced forward. Her hair was going in every which way, but she still managed to look cute.

"I'll see you soon." I smiled sarcastically in her direction.

She turned her head and looked at me with a "are you serious" look.

"I'll be over later." She said then got out of the car.

"Later? What you trying to do there sweetheart?" I chuckled and she started to walk backwards.

"You'll see." She winked then turned back around. Once I saw that she went inside, I drove off to my empty house.

—

It was now 7 at night, and Brynn was on her way. She still hasn't told me what we're gonna do, so I decided on just sweatpants and a shirt.

I was in my room changing when the door bell rang.

"Shit." I didn't have my shirt on yet so I took it to go.

I opened the door and put the shirt over my head.

"Okay there Mr. Six Pack." I heard Brynn's soft giggle that always makes me happier. I pulled my shirt down and looked at her. She was wearing a fitted white wife beater and baggy grey sweatpants. Her hair was in a messy top bun and her freckles were very noticeable.

"Are you gonna let me in, or stare at me all night?" She asked sarcastically.

"Oh yeah, come in." I moved over for her to walk in, and then I closed the door.

"What's the bag for?" I asked her.

"Didn't I say that I was staying for the weekend?" She said sarcastically and rolled her eyes.

"You're very persistent." I laughed. "How'd you get Mrs. M to agree?"

"I told her I was staying with Arabella." She shrugged.

"Damn okay sneak." I laughed and hugged her. "Can't get enough of me?" I looked down at her.

"Don't flatter yourself. I'm simply here to support a friend's loneliness." She turned around and looked up at me.

Ouch.. Friend zoned already?

She made her way to the kitchen with a smaller bag in her hand.

"We have work to do!" She said loudly as she walked.

"Yes ma'am." I followed behind her.

When I walked into the kitchen she was already grabbing things from the kitchen like she lived here.

"Oh sure, make yourself at home." I chuckled.

"Oh, I'm sorry for just grabbing things-"

"I'm just kidding sweetheart. What do you need?" I walked across from her at the other side of the island.

"Eggs, water, oil, a big bowl, semi big pan, and whisk."

"What are we making?"

"Brownies." She gave a big smile.

"Ooo can't wait." I rubbed my hands together.

"Well, come help me." She laughed and motioned for me to come over.

—

After eating a lot of brownies, ordering pizza, watching two movies, and laughs, Brynn fell asleep on me on the couch.

I never knew that even a bit of happiness existed until this girl walked into my life. She may have put me in the friend zone earlier, but one day she's going to be mine. Only if I am able to surpass my inner demons, then I'll be fine.

She shifted in her sleep and woke up.

"Did I fall asleep during Chucky?" She mumbled as she slowly sat up.

"Yes, you did." I lowly chuckled and played with her hair.

"Damn it, I'm sorry." She sat up fully and rubbed her eyes.

"Don't be. You're tired. Come on, let's get you to bed." I stood up and stretched.

She mumbled an okay and looked at me with pleading eyes.

"What?" I asked.

"Can you carry me?"

"Oh come on. Don't act like a big baby." I groaned.

"Please?" She gave me puppy dog eyes.

"Just like a child." I shook my head.

I picked her up bridal style and walked her to my room. I placed her onto my bed and pulled the covers up. I whispered a good night, and I was about to exit the room when she stopped me.

"Where are you going?"

"The guest bedroom. You could take my bed for tonight." I half smiled.

"Can you stay with me?"

"In the same bed? Are you sure?" I asked considering what happened to her.

"On the floor would be better." She said lowly, clearly still traumatized.

I nodded with heat appearing onto my cheeks.

I took off my shirt and left my sweatpants on. I grabbed a pillow from the bed and extra blankets form the closet. I laid down on the floor next to her.

"Good night, Hudson." She mumbled.

"Good night, sweetheart."

—

I woke up to an empty room, and wishing that none of it was a dream. That was until I smelled pancakes and heard music.

I got up and walked to the kitchen. Brynn was flipping pancakes in a cropped top and sweatpants. Her hair was in a bun again as well.

"Good morning." I spoke out, scaring her.

"Holy shit Hudson." She put her hand over her heart and smiled. "G'morning."

I sat down at the island and admired her as she continued to flip the pancakes. Soft r&b music played as she cooked and she was humming to the music.

"Breakfast is served." She put a plate in front of me. It was banana pancakes and bacon.

"This looks delicious, Brynn." I got up to grab a glass of orange juice and the syrup.

"So what's your plans for today?" I asked her taking a bite of the food.

"I have an appointment today with my therapist and then I have to go out with Andrea to the mall." She sat across from me and ate.

"The mall, again? For what now?" I laughed.

"Nothing special." She shrugged looking down at her plate.

Something was bothering her, but I didn't know what, yet.