He saved me

Part 6

I was running on the treadmill and the music was blasting through the room. I had found the stereo and turned up the music pretty loud and was running to the beat. That way I didn’t hear anybody come in.
 “Puppy?!” I heard someone yell all of a sudden and my head whipped around, causing me to lose my balance and to trip over my own feet. That caused me to fly off the treadmill right into Keith and we both crashed onto the floor with me on top off him. He got most of the impact off the fall because I landed on top of him. He groaned and I scrambled off of him. I looked at him panicking and didn’t know what to do. He then opened his eyes and looked at me.
 “Are you alright?” He asked me, sitting up and holding his side.
 *I fell on top of you and you are asking me if I’m alright?!* I signed to him.
 “I’ve had worse. Did you hurt yourself?” He asked me again. I just shook my head and watched him get up. Then he pulled me up by my hands:
 “I came to get you to start your driving lessons, you’ll get a crash course from me, and to go shopping for the stuff you need when you want to train with David.”  He told me and I nodded.
 *Can I take a shower first?* I asked him and he nodded.
 “Sure, I’ll be waiting in the living room.” Keith said and I nodded grinning at him.
 I ran up the stairs, took a shower, blow dried my hair and then ran downstairs and into the living room. Damian, Zeke and Jaden were there with Keith and some other guys who started eying me up once I walked inside. I got extremely self-conscious and wrapped my arms around myself.
 “Are you ready to go?” Keith asked me and I nodded.
 “Hey Baby cakes, do you want to go out with me sometime?” A guy asked me, standing before me.
 “I suggest you step back unless you want a bullet straight through your head. Same goes for everyone else. She is off limits.” Keith told the guys and the all nodded.
 “Damn Keith you always keep the good ones for yourself.” One dude whined and he turned around to look at the guy.
 “You’ve got a problem with that Kevin?” Keith asked him daringly.
 “No man it’s alright. There’s nothing wrong.” Kevin said raising his hands.
 “Did I make myself clear?” Keith asked them and again they all nodded. “good” he said and then we both walked into the garage.
 *thanks* I signed to him and he nodded. “I did it so you don’t have to cope with them.” He said.
 Of course he did. Why would I think that he had different motives? You are so stupid Amelia.
We drove to some big shop with lots of sporting items and Keith bought me everything that I apparently need and let me tell you, it was a lot but I got more excited with every item. When he had everything Keith paid and then we walked back to the car.
 “You happy?” He asked me and I grinned like the idiot that I am.
I thought I saw a small smile on his face. But I probably just imagined it. We got back into the car and drove towards the testing station of the states and Keith got me a driver’s manual so I could start studying at home. Then we made our way back. When we were home I brought everything upstairs and then decided I would cook for everyone. But I didn’t have everything I need to make a proper lasagne so even though I wanted to surprise the others I wasn’t able to do so. So with that I ran towards Keith room, knowing he went in there a few minutes ago. I knocked on his door and when I didn’t become an answer I slowly opened the door and saw that he was nowhere in sight. But then I heard the shower in the bathroom running and decided to wait in his room. I was looking at the pictures on his wall and didn’t hear him walk inside.
 “It’s rude coming into someone’s room when they are not inside.” Keith suddenly said and I jumped.
I turned around and saw him standing there in just a towel, droplets of water running down his exposed chest. And oh god I’ve never felt something like this. I was paralyzed and completely captured by him.
 “And it’s rude to stare.” He told me slowly walking towards me.
I couldn’t move I couldn’t even think. What did I come here for again? I shook my head and tried to think straight again.
 *I wanted to surprise you and the guys. But we don’t have everything for a lasagne.* I signed to him.
  “Alright I’ll drive you to the shop. We can get everything we need.” Keith said and I nodded.
Why was I feeling this way? I was all hot and I could feel myself wanting to close the distance between us. I wanted to feel his skin with my own hands. I was overwhelmed and didn’t realise that I was still staring at him.
 “Unless you want me to change right in front of you, I suggest you wait for me downstairs.” Keith said and I saw him wink at me.
I felt my knees weaken and I actually swayed a bit before running outside and almost falling down the steps in the process. What the fuck was wrong with me?! I almost ran into Damian who was walking towards the kitchen while I wanted to walk towards the living room.
 “What’s got you so worked up?” He asked me and I looked at him with wide eyes.
 *I don’t know. I’m feeling weird, and I don’t know why and what it is I’m feeling.* I signed to him.
 “Is there anything I can do for you? And you shouldn’t go into the living room. The guys are still there.” Damian told me.
 *Tell Keith I’ll wait in the car.* I signed to Damian and then started walking towards the garage.
Sitting down on the hood of the car I wrapped my arms around my legs and placed my head on my knees.
What was happening to me? If I didn’t know any better I would almost say that maybe I like Keith. But that was not possible. I wasn’t supposed to like anyone and especially not Keith. I was done with the male species. Mark has ruined everything for me. If by any miracle Keith would like me back he would want to be close to me in some way. And I wasn’t able to give him that. He deserved someone not as damaged as me. And why would he be interested in the stupid little damaged girl? There was nothing interesting about me, I was just trouble and they probably looked at me like a little sister. No one will ever want me in that way, which was good because I didn’t want anyone that way. Who would want a girl that couldn’t even give you a child?
 “Hey there, are you alright?” Keith suddenly asked showing up in front of me.
I didn’t realise I was crying until Keith wiped away a tear from my face. I just nodded and wiped away the remaining tears.
 “It isn’t really convincing when you are sitting on top of my favourite car crying, probably damaging the varnish, which was very expensive may I add, and you are looking like crap.” He said and I immediately jumped off the car, causing me to get trapped in between him and the car.
My front was pressed up against his and he was looking down at me, his eyes were looking straight at me but I caught him looking at my lips. I’ve tasted them before but back then I was the one kissing him. Why would he want to kiss me anyways? He wasn’t even interested in me! Slowly I pushed him away with both my hands on his chest. He pulled away and then walked over towards one of the bigger cars. “Come on.” He said and I got in next to him.
While we drove towards the mall I saw him look at me from time to time.
 “Puppy we need to talk about something.” He suddenly said and I looked at him. “If you want a driving license you need an ID. Now I do have enough connections to just get you a complete new identity. But I too have someone looking into your past and trying to figure out who you actually are. Maybe he can find out if you have any family left?” He asked me and I looked at him with wide eyes.
Maybe I did have a family? Somewhere out there maybe someone was looking for me? We arrived at the supermarket. And Keith turned to look at me after he turned off the car.
 *Maybe I do have a family. I would want to know.* I signed him and he nodded.
 “I’ll keep you updated on what he finds.” He told me and I nodded.
We got out of the car and went into the supermarket. Keith grabbed a shopping cart and told me to throw in whatever I might want. In the end the shopping cart was filled to the top with all kind of stuff and I felt bad when I saw how much Keith had to pay.
 “Don’t” He told me seriously.
 *How come a gang leader like you goes food shopping* I signed to him grinning.
 “Well I need food too.” He told me while we were walking towards the car. He put all of it in the back and then brought away the shopping cart. After that we drove home.