Chasing my Dream

Chapter 54

"What are we doing for dinner?" Marc asked. 

"We were thinking take out" Brandon said.  I groaned.

They all looked at me.  "Sorry it's just I think I'm take out overloaded" I explained. 

"How about we speak to Uncle at the diner.  Home cooked food and we can pick it up.  We may need some groceries for breakfast too" Axel suggested.

"Great idea I said" I smiled at him.

"Corey do you still have a menu" Axel asked. 

"Yeah I'll grab it" he jumped up and left the room as Brandon came back in.  I looked to him. 

"Just speaking to North to check on things with the garage.  He said Jacob had been in a couple of times with him helping when he was staying with them.   I think your brother has an inkling for bikes now" he laughed.

"He does have a thing for my mustang" I said.

"Who wouldn't it's a sex machine" he said.  I squirmed on Raven's lap.  He leaned forward and whispered.  "Not compared to me little лиса" he nipped the back of my ear and blushed. 

"I need a bath and I want to phone my Dad's a bit later" I said standing from Raven's lap.  "Can I do anything before my bath" I asked.

"I think we're all going to freshen up.  Choose off the menu, Marc and I will pop out we need coffee" Axel said. 

I moved to Corey and chose from the menu as I slipped off to my room.   Going in I went to the full length mirror.   As I stripped I checked my wound.   It wasn't as big as I thought but as I ran my finger over the scar I knew it would fade  but it would never disappear.  Oh well another one I suppose.

Maybe I should consider a couple of tattoos in my future for the worst ones.  Most of my bruises were now yellow but I noticed I needed a good workout.  My muscle definition has sagged slightly.   Power juices and healthy eating for a while.  I would speak to Raven about some exercises I can start doing.   I was itching to go on a run but maybe that was too soon.

I went and started my bath and then went to the closet to check what I had here.  The clothes weren't bad that they provided at the safe house but I wanted back in my own clothes. 

I pulled a pair of multi coloured yoga pants and a white sloppy t shirt.  Comfort was what I needed. 

Stripping off I got into the bath it was lovely being able to soak in the bubbles again. 

The smell that lifted was vanilla and peony.   I closed my eyes and let the warmth drag me away from everything.

After my bath I put my hair in a few different braids. Once dressed I slipped on some fluffy socks and went back to the lounge. No one was around.

I switched on the TV and flicked through until I found 'Daddy's Home' and curled up to enjoy.

Corey came in picked me up and then cuddled with me on the sofa. Brandon came in and sat on the floor in front of me whilst I played with his hair. Raven came in kissed Corey then lay on the other side of the sofa.

I tried not to overthink anything when he didn't kiss me. It was silly but I was holding onto my emotions, I felt rejected.

"Anyone want a drink?" I asked wiggling out of Corey's hold.

"Aw I was comfy" Corey whined.

"Come here I comfy" Raven said. Which made me worse I went to the kitchen and checked the fridge. I found some bottles of water. I decided I needed a distraction.