Selenva (Under Edit)

Chapter twenty-seven

Chapter twenty-seven

I sat up straight still crying in Dallas's arms after the police left. I can't shake this feeling that something worse is going to happen. It is just a matter of time before something blows up with Aiden. What can I do to make him go away? The police said we need to be under surveillance but I already knew that was not what we needed. Aiden is gone for all we know now. He must have left behind a mess though cause the police said his apartment was trashed and that he stole his neighbor's car.

Dallas told me he called Derek to come over. I am so ready to be in his arm; not that Dallas's aren't just as comforting. But it is different when your being held by your best friend then it is when your being held by your boyfriend. All i want right now is to be near him and to hear his voice. I don't want to be away from Derek any longer. Dallas said he is going to have to leave after Derek gets here to clean up his house before his mom and dad come in to town.

They are coming back he said to be with him and to help plan Sarah's funeral. Dallas said they were going to be paying for most of it. I understood why..her mom and dad have never been any good with money. They are broke 99% of the time. Sarah would always come to my house for food and comfort from them arguing constantly.

I looked up when the door bell rang. My mom walked over to answer it seeming on guard with her butcher knife still in hand behind her back. To every ones relief it was Derek. He came in looking very concerned and gave my mother a hug. He laughed at the butcher knife in her hand before turning to see me. He raised an eyebrow at Dallas which made him shake under me. He chuckled and said, " Looks like my job is done here." Then leaned down to kiss my forehead. 

I moved over so Dallas could stand up. He opened his arms manuvering them towards me for Derek. He smiled at Dallas and gave him a quick manly hand shake. "Thanks for being here Dallas. I would of hated having to look all over the Uunited States for my girlfriend." He said eyeing me with concern. Dallas chuckled while moving to the door shaking his head side to side. "You should stay with these two ladies tonight if you can. If not then text me and I will come back." Dallas said pushing the door closed.

He is going to be alright. I reminded my self taking in a deep breath. What night it has been for all of us. Derek settled on to the couch next to me holding his arms open for me to lay with him. "Hey babe." I said through a yawn. I am so tired....and very hungry! "Hey beautiful, I'm sorry all of this has happened to you. I want to be able to help you in any way you need." He said calmly as he stroked my hair. I yawned again and smiled. "Stay." I said.

My stomach started to rumble I looked at the smaller couch at my mom. She caught my stare and smiled. "What's going sweetie?" She asked sounding amused. I smiled lightly before saying, "I'm starving! I know it is incredibly late in the morning but I need food!" I told her. She laughed at the same time Derek did. "I could make us all dinner." He said looking down at me for a reply.

I tucked my head down further on his shoulder than looked over at my mom. She was smiling aproval! "Okay, sounds good. Thank you."I said. He stood up walking into the kitchen. "What sounds good ladies? Casserole? Pasta? Fried chicken that is incredibly unhealthy for us all?" He laughed. Mom and I shared the same look then both yelled , "Pasta!"

We had talked about everything and nothing of purpose all at the same time. Mom seemed very comfortable with getting to know Derek even more now. He even seemed to be enjoying her company. That left me to watch, laugh, and feel completely tired! I looked outside the window making myself feel uncomfortable. My stomach tossed with anxiety at the thought that Adien might be out there.

Derek took are plates and washed them down for us. Mom protested but he said he was delighted to have served us. I never noticed until now how much humor can actully be a nice thing. Everything lately has been so fucked up, I have almost forgoten how to laugh. I looked over at mom to see her watching me...more like studying me. What gives?

"Derek, I want to make myself very clear with what I am about to say to you. I will not allow you two to sleep next to each other. I don't want you to think I am just assuming something will happen again but-" Did she just seriously say that! Oh fuck! I hope he didn't catch that part! I looked up to see him tilt his head to one side then shrug. "I hope you can understand that her father and I would be more comfortable if you slept on the couch tonight."

He smiled over at her and said,"I wouldn't have slept in bed with her even if she had asked me to mama. I have more respect for your home then that and I completely understand. Couch it is." He looked over at me with a half smile. What the hell was that supposed to mean? He so would be in my bed if I asked to be! Liar! I couldn't help but laugh. 

"Such a gentleman Derek. It is best that we all get some rest now. Don't you both think?" She asked moving herself into the hallway staring at me. I bit my lip from embarrassment. Derek walked over to me and offered his hand. "Come on Vader I'll tuck you in." He said with a smirk. I had almost forgotten that I had my Star Wars footy pj's on! That made my face swell with warmth. He laughed as we walked past my mom in the hallway.

I laied down cuddling up to my Yoda pillow and taking a deep breath, finally sleep has come. Derek knelt down beside me and kissed me sweetly on the cheek. I yawned then watched as he tucked me in from head to toe. "Good night babe. I know things will get better for you soon." He said leaning down and kissing me softly. My body fell limp and my eyes refused to open again. My last thought was that I hoped my dreams were at least good ones.

My eyes popped open feeling dry and itchy. I turned over to look at the clock on the counter but it wasn't there. That's odd. I moved out of bed slowly feeling all my muscles protesting. I knew it couldn't be to early because the sun was not up yet. Looking out my window made my stomach turn and my paranoia kick in. I want Derek, but I have to get past my mom. She should be asleep right now. I opened my door quietly and creeped over to peek in on her. Yes, she is passed out snoring which means I can go get Derek

I moved as silently as I could down the rest of the hallway into the dark living room. I looked down at the couch where two blankets laid fummbled around. No Derek in them though. Where could he be? He was not in the kitchen because the light is off. He was not in my bedroom because I just came from there! The front bathroom? 

I walked over to the restroom near the back door. The light shown out from under it and water was running loudly. Showering, great! No sneaky cuddles for me! I guess there has been enough stress going on for my mom lately any ways. It is probably best I go to lay back down. I could feel the exhaustion coming back as my eye lids tried to close while I was standing.

I crept back down the hallway as silently as I could. I opened my door again and slid it shut. My room was warm and smells like roses from my favorite shampoo. I hoped back into my bed feeling the heat my body left behind on the sheets. Yawning I glanced out my window one last time. I couldn't shake the feeling that Aiden might be watching me right now like he apparently had so many times before. I squeezed my Yoda pillow closer to block my thoughts out and crash. I could feel the darkness coming on as I relaxed my self into anther sleep.