Color Me

Stranger things

I couldn't sleep again.
Its been a week.
He had texted me today. I have to be there tomorrow.
I cant sleep again. I cant breathe.
I cant breathe or see properly.
Wow she's crying.
Wiping her eyes viciously as if they were to blame.
She stared out at the dark outside. Disturbed by other houses. She walked out to the balcon and looked up. Stars everywhere. Ironic huh?
She didn't hear anything but she felt the presence before she saw the shadow behind her.
That feeling again, like fire spreading as if she was drenched in gasoline.
Zee felt her breathe hitch and her lungs constrict. Her body felt like someone else's again.
Why is she crying, this is pathetic. Her fists curled up tight, nails digging in deep. Threatening to break skin.
Her breath was warm against her neck, where she buried her head.
She didn't see but she felt. Zee felt the giant bending to fit her completely as if that pocket was made for her.
Her arms built and muscled up felt like satin on her belly and arms. So gentle.
It was like possession, her body was taken over from the inside.
The pain just flared and bubbled over. Uncontrollable, she doubled over and lost it but she never touched ground.
The gentle giant was her cocoon and her haven.
Time didn't exist for Zee, Time froze perhaps.
The pain subsided and her body just started humming a different tune.
It was foreign, it was beautiful but she didn't know it, only that the Giant was the source..

Zee woke up as she fell from the bed. She looked for Austin but he wasn't there. Huh guess i did fall this time.
She had the weirdest dream ever.
Walking to the bathroom, mind foggy with sleep, passing the mirror hand over mouth yawning like a tabby cat.
She almost fell trying to reverse to the mirror.
No other words.
"I look like crap."
Hair was braided backwards which she hadnt done.
Eyes of the dead, red and puffy but colorful. The green in her eyes was popping but her skin was dying like she had been-
"Crying my heart out all night. It wasnt a dream."
Tapered fingers landed on the counter and flexed but there was no anger. Just something not angry.
A hum came to mind. She couldn't find the words. Her body seemed to hum as well.
"Okay. You got this. Breath. And get clean. If she confronts you deal with it like a boss and if she doesn't then it never happened okay. You got this."

Mantras.

Zee walked in the kitchen and made a cup of coffee.
A tablet and sketchbook were on the counter. Curiosity got the better of her.
There was a cursive K at e corner of the drawings.
Green eyes were staring back at her on the tablet, it was an unfinished drawing.. But the sketchbook picture was complete. It was her, when she was staring at Kai's eyes for the first time. Her eyes were so green on the tablet. Are they like that? She outlined her eyes as she compared her view of herself, the tablet drawing and the book sketch.
"Looking for something kitty?"
The coffee mug survived by sheer grace.
Her skin was flushed red in a blink.
"Ummmm no. I just saw them here. I didn't touch anything."
That damned burning came again. It didnt hurt. It just made her so alive and aware. So aware of Kai. Who was standing right behind her, not touching but enough for Zee to feel her heat on her own skin.
"Look at me Zolana."
Zee turned slowly, found herself facing Kai's chest. Must have been letting her make a choice those few precious seconds and idiot that i am i didnt move. A finger that felt like water, coolness on her burning skin tipped her chin upwards and made her face her nightmare and fantasy at the same time. Silver eyes set in the face of a giant goddess.
Swallowing felt difficult, moistening her lips and Darting out her tongue for good measure,
"My name is Zee."
"You dont like being called Zoe, i can tell. And everyone calls you Zee. To me you are Zolana. What did you find?"
"Nothi-. I found green eyes."
Her lie had died as soon as one perfect eyebrow came up.
"Between us Zolana never lie nor hide how you feel. Do you understand?"
Getty saved her from answering with something dumb.
But of cause she said something dumber. Pushing her away to create some space, grabbing her mug and for good measure standing on the top stair out of the two that lead into the kitchen,
"I dont owe you a damn thing Kai. Watch yourself weirdo."
Something flashed in Kai's eyes. If she wasnt staring deadset at her, she'd  have missed it.
If possible Kai seemed to grow taller as she walked towards her, survival instinct ! back away.
And just like that backed herself right into a corner.
Kai was watching her like a predator watches her prey.
Putting one hand next to her head, Kai bent down to be at level with her.
"Anything you can call me Zolana. But that i dont deserve from you."
Zee couldn't respond. She just watched  her walk away and up the stairs.
Then she finally noticed red lines on Kai's arm, like a scratch. Her sweats were not even tight but Zee could see her powerful legs moving with the fabric.

Getty observed the new member of the family as she interacted with Zee.
Zolana means my only something, she wasnt sure if it was only dream or only one.
This is what Getty thinks of Kai
Protective
She's scarred and has been broken before.
Very reserved but smart
Compassionate yet stubborn.
Temper that stems from a fierceness in everything. Its rarely displayed though.
She reminds her of Richards father.