The next morning I wont up to something squeezing the life out of me. I couldn’t breath at all. My eyes shot open, and I saw that I was in Gabriel’s room lying in his bed, and that there are arms wrapped around my waist.
I looked behind me to see none other then Gabriel lying behind me fast asleep. When I moved to get out of his gripped, his arms moved closer to me squeezing the life out of me again. This time I was gasping for air.
I started to wake Gabriel up, but nothing worked. So I decided to hit him. I knew I was going to regret it afterwards, but right now I couldn't breath. So I opened my and slapped him on the head. Gabriel jumped completely away releasing me from his death grip and ended up standing against the opposite wall.
“What the hell did you just do?” Gabriel asked now realizing it was only I in the room. I looked at the ground afraid to day anything. I could tell he was still angry about last night, and I knew he knew I could talk but I didn't want to talk to him.
“TALK TO ME RAIN!” Gabriel yelled. I jumped at the sound of his voice. I looked up at him and there was anger written all over his face. That was when I noticed he was only in his boxers. The sight made me want to puke. I quickly ran into the bathroom and heaved into the toilet.
“Rain are you ok, love?” Gabriel asked. I puked again.
“Um, well I am going to get dressed and go to work now sweet heart. Ill se you later.” My stomach wanted to empty itself again, but nothing came out. I heard Gabriel move around the room, most likely putting on close, and then the door opened and closed. Alone at last.
Once I was done puking into the toilet, I rinsed my mouth out with water and walked out of the bathroom.
“None of my clothes are in the room. Damn” I thought to myself. I walked to the door and listened to see if anyone was on the other side. I heard nothing, so I opened it up slowly, closed my eyes and ran to my room for my clothes.
Once I was in my room, I heard movement. I stopped completely in my tracks. What if it is Gabriel trying to find something for me to wear? What if its some random person stealing my stuff. Either way I'll get hurt for being in here. CRAP!
I quickly turned around and walked quietly to the door just in time to hear someone call my name. It of course comes from behind me. I didn't want to turn around, but now I had no choice. I turned around and stood straight, and say Zane standing in the doorway to my bathroom, and only with boxers on.
I blushed and looked down at the floor, and noticed it was a different color. CRAP. Wrong room. I looked back up, but focused on Zane's face.
"I um, sorry. I thought this was my room." I said blushing a little bit more. I heard a deep chuckle come from Zane. I took this chance to turn around and go to my room, but was stopped at the door.
"Rain, I'm. I'm sorry for what happened last night." Zane's voice came from behind me. I wanted to stay in hear, and listen to the voice all day, but sadly I couldn't. If Gabriel found out I would be dead meat.
"It's fine. Really. You didn't know he would show up there. Its not your fault." I said trying to hide the sadness in my voice. I turned the doorknob and walked out of the room. I walked to my own room this time, and opened the door.
Once I was actually in the room with the door closed did I let a small tear slide down my face. I didn't want Zane to know I wanted to be with him, that I liked him. It would make everything else complicated. Like the wedding, oh god the dreaded wedding that I didn't want to be apart of.
I walked to my bathroom, letting the tears roll down my face. I locked the bathroom door and stripped off my clothes while starting the hot water for my bath. Soon I'll have to start my fittings for my wedding dress, and helping choose what decorations I want. It is going to start getting crazy in the next couple of day.
I tried to relax while in the bathtub, but last night kept playing in my head. The picture of Zane’s perfect face looking at me, telling me about how Gabriel was a pain when he was a kid, and just everything. He looked so happy sitting there with me. I don’t know why though. I washed my hair still thinking about him.
Soon the water was cold, and I was clean. So I stood up and wrapped a towel around my small body. I quickly drain the bathtub, and head out into the bedroom so that I could search for clothes to wear.
I opened my closet door to see all of my clothes. I quickly moved to the back of the closet and looked through the jeans I have. There are blue, black and some brown. I quickly grabbed a blue pair, and grabbed some panties and a bra. I pulled the black panties and the jeans on, while moving towards my t-shirts.
I pulled the bra on quickly and started looking through the shirts. I have a rainbow of colored shirts. I quickly started looking through the black ones. I soon found one that says ‘ Don’t f**k with me, I could kill you!’. I quickly pulled it on and walked out of the closet without shoes. I didn't need them.
I grabbed my note pads, and my colorful pens, and head back into Gabriel’s room. I opened my door quietly and saw Dawn in the living room watching TV. I quickly opened the door all the way, and walked out. I closed it behind me and headed for Gabriel’s room.
“Hey Rain!” Dawn yelled hoping off the and following me into Gabriel’s room.
“Why are you coming into here?” Dawn asked confused.
“Because Gabriel is forcing me to stay in here.” I spoke to Dawn for the first time. When she heard my voice she stopped walking and her mouth was hanging open.
“OH MY GOD!! SINCE WHEN DO YOU TALK??” Dawn yelled quite loudly. I just ignored the loudness.
“I’ve always talked, just only to Zane, but Gabriel caught me last night. So now I have to speak or Gabriel will hurt me.” I spoke in a whisper, but I knew she heard me.
“Did he tell you that?” She asked. I heard the angry in her voice. I nodded my head yes. Soon I heard the door close and Dawn and I sat on the bed, which was still not made. Out of habit I made Dawn get off the bed and I made it.
“You know the maid can do that.” She said watching me.
“I know, but it makes me feel better.” I said still making the bed.
“What’s the matter Rain?” Dawn asked concern written in her voice. I didn't answer right away. I finished the bed and then sat down on it.
“Have you heard about what happened last night?” I asked her. I didn’t want to look up from my hands that were in my lap.
“What something happened last night? All I knew was you went to dinner with Zane.” Dawn said quickly. I sighed, and took in a breath. I quickly told her all that happened last night. About the dinner, the great food, and then how Gabriel ruined it. This time she didn't interrupt me once.
“Wow.” Was all she could say afterwards. I didn't say anything. I was tired of talking about it already. We just sat there in silence for a while.
“Do you want ice cream?” Dawn asked randomly, but it sounded good.
“Yea, that would be nice.” We stood up and walked to the door. Dawn opened it and walked out with me following her. We were in the kitchen with the ice cream out in no time. The chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream look so good at the moment. Dawn scooped the ice cream out into the bowls and handed me mine. She put the ice cream back in the freezer and then sat on the counter eating her ice cream. I chowed down on mine also.
“So are you ok with the hole Gabriel locking you in his room?” Dawn asked. I didn't answer right away. I bet she knew the answer before I said it.
“No. I am not ok with it.” I said taking my angry out on my poor ice cream that tasted amazing. We sat there in silence for a while finishing off our ice cream. Once I was done I put the bowl in the snick and washed it. Dawn just watched me not saying anything.
Once we were done we headed back to Gabriel’s room. We hung out in there all day just talking and messing around. Dawn was still shocked that I was actually talking. Eventually she had to leave though. She had some weird family meeting thing to go to, or something like that.
Once she was gone I just lay in the bed and was doodling on the paper I brought with me. I was glad Dawn and me got along, she has been a real help with dealing with things. I don’t know what I would do without her. Maybe shoot myself.
Soon I was getting tired. I put the paper and pens on the bedside table and lay down, planning on taking a small nap. Right before I fell asleep Zane popped into my head, and I dreamt of him.
A couple of hours later I woke up to see the sun has already gone down, and that the moon was bright, and full. I got out of bed, seeing as Gabriel wasn’t in here yet, and walked to the door. I first listened to see if anyone was out there, but there was silence. I opened the door to see total darkness. The castle was asleep.
I walked out into the hallway and saw that Gabriel was fast asleep on the couch in the living room. Which means I had the bed to myself tonight. I walked into my bedroom and headed to the bathroom. I took a quick shower and then changed into one of my black tank tops, and a pair of my black short shorts. I ran a brush through my hair, and then head out of my room.
I stopped right outside my bedroom door. I watched as Gabriel’s chest rose and fell in a pattern. I listened to his breath take in and let out. I then looked at Zane’s door. There was a light coming from under the door, and music was playing softly. I looked back I Gabriel and then turned towards Zane’s room.
Once I reached the door I knocked softly hoping not to wake up Gabriel. Two seconds later I heard footsteps and then the door opened up a small crack.
“Rain?” a voice whispered. I looked up and smiled at Zane. He opened the door all the way and let me in. I walked to his bed and sat down.
“What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be in Gabriel’s room?” Zane asked sounding a little hurt when the second question came out.
“I am suppose to be, but he is asleep on the couch, and I was lonely. I didn’t want to sleep alone. So I figured, maybe I could stay in here with you?” I asked more the stated. I looked into Zane’s and waited for and answer.
He sighed and nodded his head yes. I couldn’t help but to smile at him. I crawled into his bed, and under the covers. I then felt the bed sink behind me, and then Zane’s arms wrapped around my waist and pulled me to his chest. My head was laying on one of his arms.
“Thank you.” Was all I said. I knew he wasn’t asleep yet, I could just tell. So I waited for answer.
“No problem.” It finally came. I felt his breath on the back of my neck, and did it feel good. I looked down at him arms that were wrapped around me and noticed there were scars.
“Zane what are these?” I asked tracing one. He tensed a little behind me, but then relaxed as I continued to run my finger over his skin.
“They are nothing. Don’t worry about them.” He spoke into my ear softly. I just nodded my head ok.
I continued to trace the scars on his arm, and smiled. He was so close to me. I liked it a lot. I then felt his kiss my head.
“Go to sleep.” He whispered in my ear. I stopped tracing the scars and lay there in his arms. I feel asleep listening to him hum to the song that played.
