The Missing Monroe

Ch. 2 - One person at a time!!

When I awoke, Jayy's arms were still threaded tightly round me, but there was another set holding us both. I gently opened my eye to see a strange man. He was smiling softly in his sleep and Jayy's head was nuzzled in the crook of his neck. 

Instinctively, I huddled closer to Jayy, shutting my eye sharpish as I felt the man stir. 

'Wha- James! So that's what Dahvie was shouting about.' There was almost a playful accusation in my brothers next words. 'So, you just decided to climb into my bed?' 

'Well, I would of woken you, but you both seemed so peaceful I decided to let you sleep.' The mans voice was soft and gentle. 'By the way, who is she?' 

'My baby sister.' I inwardly rolled my eyes as Jayy called me that. 

'Baby sister? Sure you don't mean adopted daughter?' Said James with a chuckle. 

'Whats the difference?' 

There was another chuckle. I snuggled closer into Jayy and his arms tightened. 

'She's seems very fond of you.' James said. 

'Yeah.' murmured Jayy. 

'And, you seem fond of her?' James persisted. 

There was a pause, in which I received a kiss on the top of my head.  

'Yes. I am.' he replied. 

'Y'know, if she's your baby sister slash adopted daughter, does that make her mine as well?' 

I heard Jayy sigh. 'Soon enough James. But you'll have to give her time. She's been through a lot. ' Jayy's voice sounded like it was gonna break. 

'Hey, hey, shh shh Jayy. She's safe now, you've got her.' 

I heard a sniffle. 'Yeah.' 

'We better get back to sleep. It is about two in the morning.' 

They both cuddled down as well as closer together, meaning I was sandwiched tightly between them. Strange as it sounds, it wasn't all that bad. I was expecting to having to mentally prepare myself for the whole touching thing, but when James did kiss the top of my head, I didn't freak out. Huh, maybe he was right. Maybe it was the fact Jayy was here. 

Either way, I soon dropped off again, Jayy gently rubbing my back.

When I awoke, I sat up. Gently climbing out as so not to wake them, I looked back as they moved closer together, James holding Jayy protectively. I smiled and went down the stairs, stumbling a little. Oh yeah, forgot to mention, due to one of my past owners, I am blind in my right eye. Cheers - who was it now? - oh yeah, Samuel!  

I eventually reached the bottom and found Dahvie in the kitchen, watching the kettle boil. He looked up as I walked in and smiled a tired smile. 

'Heya sweetie.' he said softly. 'You alright?' 

I nodded shyly. I mean, this guy was one of my idols. 

'James found his way up there then I assume?' he asked with a chuckle. 

I nodded again, with a small smile. 

'You don't speak much do you?' he commented, slowly coming over.  

I felt myself tense and forced myself to relax. 

He stopped in front of me. 

'Whats your name?' he asked. 

'Roxie.' I said, finally finding my voice. 

'Thats a nice name.' he said. 

I nodded.