After Nathan and I had stopped wrestling each other, and someone had finally grown a pair to untie a very pissed off Tyler, we had all sat down at the dinner table with a delicious meal in front of us, cooked by my chef of a boyfriend. After finishing that lavish Christmas dinner, Tyler, Max, Landon, Jordan and Dustin had all retired to bed, since they’d need the energy for tomorrow. It was already eleven.
I know it was good. Nathan smirked at me, before tying up the garbage bag and placing it near the door.
The pumpkin pie was the best part. I beamed. I was pretty full and probably would throw up if I tried forcing any more bites down to my stuffed belly. But that didn’t mean I’d still risk it for one more beautiful explosion on my taste buds.
Shouldn’t you be heading off to bed now princess ? Nathan asked, walking over towards me now.
I’d ask you the same thing my peasant. I smirked at him, adding a wink.
Nathan just shook his head at me with a small amused grin, before grabbing my arm and pulling me down the hall to his room, closing all the lights as we passed by.
Once we arrived in his room, he let go of my arm and started heading towards the bathroom.
My eyes widened as I realized my poor bladder would explode if I didn’t get to the toilet soon.
I have to pee first ! I yelled, before starting to sprint towards my destination.
Nathan turned around for a split second to see me charging at him, before smirking. I don’t think so. He spoke, before starting to run.
Just as his hand pushed the door open, I suddenly got an idea.
Putting all my faith in those soccer players that I’d see on television, I ran at him before sticking out a leg and diving towards the washroom.
I closed my eyes, praying that I’d actually make it in and not look like an idiot laying on her back on the ground.
I felt the wind rush past me and just as I snapped open my eyes, the white ceiling of the washroom came into my view as I sighed in relief.
Did you just slide past me like a soccer player ? Nathan asked me slowly, shock and disbelief still in his eyes.
Sitting up now, I looked up at Nathan as a smile slowly took over my face. Hell yeah I did ! I also just stole the bathroom from you. I smirked at him in victory and quickly stood up to slam the door in his confused face.
I’m so happy that you’re proud about sliding all over the bathroom floor. Nathan’s sarcastic voice spoke, before he walked off.
Thanks ! I chirped cheerily.
Once I had changed into a pair of shorts and a tank top and snuggled into bed, I heard Nathan walking out of the bathroom towards me, shutting off the lights and sliding under the covers.
Goodnight Sky. I heard him whisper softly to me.
Night. I muttered back with a small smile. I blushed in surprise when I felt him move closer to place a soft kiss on my cheek.
Once he had moved back, the room grew silent and I listened to Nathan’s breaths grow heavier until he was out.
After moving around a little, I realized I couldn’t fall asleep. I lay straight in bed, staring at the ceiling. Imagining small little sheep jumping over a wall, I started counting them. I think I got to five before sighing in frustration and slowly sitting up, not wanting to wake Nathan. Deciding to go get a glass of water, I stealthily climbed out of the bed and tip toed out the door.
After closing it silently behind me, I let out a small breath of relief, before walking into the kitchen and grabbing a glass.
Standing by the sink and watching the cold water fill the transparent glass, I started thinking about tomorrow. I’ll admit that I was nervous but I knew I’d be okay as long as Nathan would be by my side.
Realizing that my glass was currently overflowing, I quickly shut the tap off and went to go sit at the dining table.
I suddenly turned my head to my left as I heard shuffled footsteps making their way towards me.
I saw it was Jordan who was walking into the room.
Hey. I thought you went to bed ? I asked him curiously.
Yeah I did. Couldn’t sleep. He explained, before taking a seat at the head of the dining table so he was diagonal from me.
Same here. I spoke, twisting my body so I could face him.
He nodded and we just shared a comfortable silence as Jordan stared at the table, looking deep in thought and I stared off into space. I could tell there was something on his mind.
So what’s keeping you up ? I asked him after a while, breaking the silence.
I’d ask you the same. He said to me with a small smirk, reminding me of Nathan.
I asked first. I retorted with ease.
He smiled slightly, before sighing and running a hand through his hair. I’m still processing everything that happened with my mother and Hana… He trailed off with a sad smile.
Yeah, I mean it’s a lot to process when it gets dumped on you like that in one day. I gave him an empathetic smile.
You know the worst part was my reaction to it all. When Nathan said it out loud to my mother, I barely felt it. He continued on, shaking his head slowly. I didn’t even shed a single tear when I found out. Ever since my dad left us, it’s like he took something from me and I’ve felt empty ever since. The day that I found out Nathan had gotten himself involved with the wrong people, I knew our family truly had no hope left. My mother was a wreck already before they took Hana, Max had dropped out of college and was never the same, and Nathan. He was affected the worst by all of this. He isolated himself from everyone and just shut us all out, while still sending us all the money and support we needed. To this day, he still takes the blame for everything bad that’s happened to us. Jordan sighed, his eyes briefly closing.
But now everything’s looking up. I said after a while, a feeling of determination growing within me.
What ? Jordan asked, looking up at me with a confused expression.
You’ve had a bad enough past, but now it’s starting to get better. I mean Max is back in college, Dustin is still a happy kid, and we’re going to get Hana back tomorrow, which will fix everything. I stated positively.
Jordan gave me a small smile but there was still a glint of sadness in his eyes. So, what’s keeping you from falling asleep ? Jordan asked with a small smirk, turning all the attention on me, before I could ask him what that small flicker of sadness had been.
I stared into his now curious eyes and sighed, before explaining to him. I guess I’m just worried about Tyler and Landon. I shrugged, gripping my almost empty glass and staring at it.
How come ? Jordan asked softly, urging for me to go on.
I dragged them both into this. They showed up here expecting for me to come back home with them but I couldn’t. So they ended up supporting me and joining in on this. I let loose a tired breath. I’m just scared that something will happen to them. I admitted.