Knights of St. Christopher

26 - Boy Trouble

Rene leaded Hamish inside "Relax, you need it" She ordered. Rene set him down on the sofa, and he breathed out heavily. Randall came up behind her and rubbed her arm tenderly, she shoved him off and walked away. Lilith tried too "Rene! I just...". Rene didn't bat an eyelid at her. She walked passed her and into the kitchen. Rene walked towards the sink and leaned on the counter, staring into her reflection.

Lilith walked into the living room and sat down slowly "Hamish, I'm sorry" She begged for forgiveness. Hamish looked at her "I thought you two would've been wiser. Why would you believe Rene would do that!" He questioned, then looked at Randall "Especially you".

Grafton walked into the kitchen "Hey chicken nugget" He called. Rene laughed to hide that fact she was crying. Rene looked down into the sink "I wasn't coming back" She told. Grafton furrowed "Huh?" He questioned. Rene turned around "I was planning on leaving town. I was thinking...what if I left, the cult and Nessi would follow me, maybe the others would be at peace. I was right on the border, Grafton. I then realised that I couldn't leave, I couldn't leave them behind, I love them far too much. It's a good thing I did because I wouldn't have found Hamish laying in a pool of his own blood. He could've died, in fact, he did, we were lucky for him to come back" She told. She turned back around towards the window "But, I know I can't stay...not here" She thought aloud. Grafton shook his head and approached her "Rene, you belong here" He told. He turned her around and placed his hands on her arms "You need to protect these guys!" He told "Without you, they might as well be dead" He joked. Rene laughed lightly then looked off, she furrowed, and her head shot up "Wait..." She mumbled, "Where's Jack!" She shouted worryingly. She sighed frustratedly "One fucking problem after the other" She muttered as she walked into the foyer.

As she walked to the door, it opened revealing Jack and Gabrielle "Thank fuck" She mumbled in relief. Jack furrowed, looked into the living room and saw the scene "What happened?" He asked in a worried, but confused tone. Hamish looked thankfully at Rene "She saved my life" He smiled. Everyone looked at Rene, who smiled at Hamish. Grafton tapped her on the back "Go on you" He grinned. She smiled awkwardly at the others "I'll be in the kitchen if you need me" She informed.

She walked back into the kitchen. She stared into the sink once again and took a deep breath. Randall slowly walked in "Rene" He alerted. Rene looked back at Randall then towards the window "What?" She questioned coldly. Randall walked up to her and leaned against the countertop "I want to start by apologising" He opened. She turned to him "Thanks" She replied quietly. He gently took her hands "Listen, I understand if you want to break it off completely, and it's perfectly fine. I will wait" He announced. Rene looked at him "I just need to find Corey first" She explained. Randall simply nodded "Why were planning on leaving?" He asked. Rene furrowed "You listened to my conversation?" She questioned. Randall sighed "I know I shouldn't of, but I worry when you're around...him" He admitted. Rene laughed lightly "You don't have to worry about me" She added. Randall leaned forward "No, I do. Hamish proved something to me today. The way we found Hamish? That could've easily been you...we have to be there for each other...I have to be there for you" He spoke honestly. Rene just stared at Randall "So...WE are going to find your brother, WE are going to work this out" He stated. Rene smiled thoughtfully "Thanks" She settled. As she walked passed, she gently rubbed his arm.

The next morning, she sat in the back of the class. A new teacher walked in "I'm your new teacher, Mrs Akinson" She greeted. Everyone looked at each other. Rene's classmate Katie raised her hand "Where's Mr Michaelson?" She asked. Mrs Akinson smiled "He was, unfortunately, let go for reasons" She explained. Rene slouched down on her chair and kept quiet "I heard you have an essay to get on with" Mr Akinson announced as she sat down. Everyone opened their laptops and continued with their work. Rene looked towards the door and spotted Jack. She furrowed and shook her head for him to go away. He waved his hand, indicating for her to come out. Rene raised her hand "Excuse me, can I go to the bathroom?" She asked. The teacher nodded her head briefly. Rene grabbed her bag and left the room.

Jack was leaning up against the wall "What?" Rene asked in an annoyed tone. Jack pulled Rene towards the corner "Nessi was lurking around the house today" He informed. Rene folded her arms "What is she doing back?" She asked. Jack shrugged then the two walked across campus. They stopped into the cafe "So...she's obviously spying...and working with Corey" She informed. They slipped into a booth, and they continued to talk in hushed tones.

Half an hour later, Jack and Rene got lunch "You all need to stay in the house, I have to find my brother" Rene ordered. Jack shook his head in disagreement "No, you are not working alone" He fought. Hamish, Lilith and Randall appeared out of nowhere and sat down "As I said, it's we" Randall corrected. He sat beside her and gave her a small nudge. Alyssa walked in and sat down "The order has your back too" She smiled. Rene looked sternly at Hamish "You should be resting" She reminded. Hamish shrugged it off as if it was nothing "Don't worry about me, I'm healing every second" He grinned. Rene nodded "Thanks guys" She smiled. Randall rubbed her arm and smiled.

Later that night, Rene had trouble going to sleep. She tossed, and she turned, nothing helped. She sat up in frustration, kicked the sheets off, put on her dressing-gown, and went downstairs. She spotted Randall, lying on the sofa and watching T.V. He looked at her "What're you doing up?" He asked. She folded her arms to keep the heat in "I can't sleep" She mumbled as she rubbed her forehead. Randall laughed lightly and opened his arms "C' mere" He grinned. She smiled and walked over. She rested into her arms and shut her eyes. He rested his head on hers whilst he continued to watch T.V. As she fell asleep, she snuggled into him. He laughed softly, then petted her hair. He whispered very softly "I love you" into her ear. She self consciously smiled in her sleep, which Randall doted over.