The nerd can fight?

part 20

BEFORE GRACE AND DEXTER COME HOME

Dexter just messaged me saying that Grace was fine but emotional. He sent me a picture of her standing in the sea with Pirate near her. She was looking up at the sky but none the less she was beautiful.

Dexter said they were coming back soon so if I wanted to see Grace.
Ok when I said I needed to distance myself I wasn't thinking straight I needed her by my side helping me run the gang or I'm pretty sure I'm going to go insane.

I was currently sat on the floor hoping to ask her to join me to help run the gang. She was everything to me and well I don't think I'll ever be able to run same as before I took her.

"Xander what is it you look like you want to ask something" she said putting her hand on her on mine

"I...want...wanted to know if you....help me run the gang with me" I asked. Never in my life had I ever stuttered.

"What? why me?" She asked.

"I wouldn't have asked if I knew you couldn't do it" I said squeezing her hand.

"But I can't I already train them don't you think that's enough involvement I don't think I've been here long enough that my opinion should count I don't know the ins and outs" she said.

"Look I'm not asking for an answer now. Sleep on it maybe you'll have an answer when your less tired" I said standing.

I pulled her into a hug and fell back onto the bed. She let out a squeal as she came with me before she relaxed and hugged me back. We stayed together until I heard her mumble something into my chest. I pulled back looking over her face waiting for her to say what she needed to.

"I'll do it" she said with a determined look on her face.

"wait? what? really?" I asked honestly shocked.

"I mean what do I have to lose but I have conditions" she said crossing her arms.

"which would be?"

"It doesn't interfere with school I want to finish and graduate and I want my family safe whether that be here or at a safe location"

"deal"

With that she lunged back at me and hugged me once again. Muttering 'thank yous' into my chest before her breathing became slow and steady. I made sure she was comfortable before falling asleep myself.

That was the first night I had ever slept peacefully. I didn't wake in sudden fear that we were going to be attacked or fear that my princess was going to be taken away from me. I was confident that she was going to be the death of me but I was ok with that for some reason.

For now everything was perfectly normal in my world for once my heart felt whole. Ok enough with the mushy stuff and let's get down to business. Getting ready to go to Graces first meeting. I told her to dress normally but classy since it was face to face.

I rolled over and stuck my face further into the pillows but when the door opened my head shot up. I opened my drawer with my gun in holding it up to the intruder.

"feel free to do that however you won't gain anything from it" Grace laughed.

"geez why are you up so early"

"ermm it's 9:30" she said trying to hide her laugh the meeting was at 10. I shot out of bed an into the shower I heard Grace leave with a giggle.

Grace's POV

As I left the room I walked into the kitchen and started making breakfast to go considering we didn't manage to eat with the others. Once I made the batter for the pancakes I went over to the stove and poured it in.

After I had made a few for Xander and I, I put the rest of the unused batter in the fridge before leaving a note to the other boys.

pancake batter in the fridge enough for the entire gang. Make sure while we are gone you continue the training we have already done. If I find out anyone or you slacked off there will be hell to pay for

love Grace xx

Once I finished writing the note I put everything in the car and started the engine knowing we were going to be running late. The only thing I was missing was Xander who was currently still in the house.

After a few minutes he came running into the garage. I laughed before he jumped into the car.

"This isn't a very good example to set now is it" I laughed.

"No it's not I'm never normally late I don't know what happened today" he said looking confused before looking over at me scanning my outfit. He nodded in approval before turning to face the front.

I was wearing plaid pants with a black shirt with a beige cardigan. I had my pa's necklace on for good luck.

I was hoping that I was going to be ok but you never know with these things. I doubt I will be scared I'm a street fighter we get scared but learn not to show it.

I drove while Xander directed and we made it with a few minutes to rush up to the meeting room. We marched down the halls hoping to get there in time which we did but Xander has very long legs like um hello I'm short which means I'm not as fast as you.

"Damn you long legged monster" I mumbled.

"What was that" Xander asked.

"Nothing nothing at all" I said with a smile.

"Well that's bullshit" He commented.

"Language young man" An older women called from down the corridor.

"That... what..." he couldn't find the words.

"Don't answer me back or I'll will knock you into next week" she said before reaching smiling at me. I gave a shy smile back.

"Hello dear I'm Xanders mum and he's gotten a little behaviour problem but I'm sure you'll whip him into shape in no time"

"Hi I'm grace but he's not that bad when you get use to him" I joked. She laughed before shaking her head.

"Ahhh you chose good my boy well done. Keep hold of this one and don't you dare cheat or do anything because I will personally castrate you" she said with a menacing smile.

"Do you want to do one side and I'll do the other" I said raising my eyebrow. She just smirked before nodding. I watched as Xander gulped making me laugh along with his mum.

All in all I think that his mum was amazing she reminded me of my mum when she was younger.