Pets, not Slaves
I didn't mean to stare
Chapter 28
“I have to shower. Get Sloan and help her pack her things. We’re escaping the war before it comes.”
With no explination, he walks upstairs. I run to Sloans room and knock on her door. She opens the door a few moments later, her red hair in a towel on top of her head.
“Apparently we’re moving before a war breaks out. Jack wants me to help you pack your things.”
I expect her to be surprised, angry, anything. I expect her to react, but she doesn’t.
“Jack’s been updating me on everything. I’ll get my stuff together. I knew this would happen.”
“Well I don’t!” I scream. “What the hell is happening!?” I stop my foot in frustration. It’s obvious she’s trying not to laugh by the way she covers her mouth.
“Everyone’s pissed at Jack because Milla has them under a spell. It’s going to get dangerous if we don’t leave soon.” She explains.
“Gee, why couldn’t Jack have told me that?” I mumble to myself.
“He’s obviously stressed, give him a break. Speaking of Jack, are you two a thing now?” She asks. I don’t understand the meaning of her question.
“A thing?” I ask. She nods, grinning. She makes kissing noises, immatating a makeout session. I feel my cheeks get warm and my entire face turn red. She laughs and hugs me. I ususally hate hugs but this one is comforting. Her touch has always been kind and soft, never harsh.
“You’re adorable, and transparent. It’s so obvious you love him.”
“Do n-”
“Don’t even bother arguing. It’s obvious.” She smirks, her hands now on her hips.
I turn around, turning the corner and walk down the hallway, still embaressed at Sloans comment.
“Wait, Alex.” She calls. I turn around to see she’s still standing there.
“He loves you too.”
I knock quietly on Jack’s tall wooden door, but don’t recieve a response. I open the door, assuming Jack would be dressed by now.
I was wrong
Jack’s facing the other way, standing on his toes to reach up and grab a pair of jeans. Because he isn’t wearing any. Because he’s butt naked.
Water drips down from his hair, down his neck onto his back. His strong back muscles show when he grabs onto the jeans. The movement causes the water drop to slide down to his ass.
“Enjoying the view?” Jack asks, not turning around. He picks up a towel and wraps it around his waist before turning around with a huge smirk on his face.
“I-I...I wasn’t…. I mean…”
The beautiful song of Jack’s laughter fills the room. He walks forward and caresses my face with both of his hands. His touch is always warm and gentle.
I can’t meet his eyes. He chuckles before planting a kiss to my forehead, never letting go of my face.
“I need to get dressed if you don’t mind.” He whispers seductively in my ear. I nod and nearly run out of the room. Before I close the door I turn around and ask him what I should do.
“Get some food and water bottles packed. Then meet me back here.” He says while putting on his shirt. I nod and turn around.
“Oh and Alex?”
I turn around, finally able to look him in the eye.
“Knock next time.”
“I have to shower. Get Sloan and help her pack her things. We’re escaping the war before it comes.”
With no explination, he walks upstairs. I run to Sloans room and knock on her door. She opens the door a few moments later, her red hair in a towel on top of her head.
“Apparently we’re moving before a war breaks out. Jack wants me to help you pack your things.”
I expect her to be surprised, angry, anything. I expect her to react, but she doesn’t.
“Jack’s been updating me on everything. I’ll get my stuff together. I knew this would happen.”
“Well I don’t!” I scream. “What the hell is happening!?” I stop my foot in frustration. It’s obvious she’s trying not to laugh by the way she covers her mouth.
“Everyone’s pissed at Jack because Milla has them under a spell. It’s going to get dangerous if we don’t leave soon.” She explains.
“Gee, why couldn’t Jack have told me that?” I mumble to myself.
“He’s obviously stressed, give him a break. Speaking of Jack, are you two a thing now?” She asks. I don’t understand the meaning of her question.
“A thing?” I ask. She nods, grinning. She makes kissing noises, immatating a makeout session. I feel my cheeks get warm and my entire face turn red. She laughs and hugs me. I ususally hate hugs but this one is comforting. Her touch has always been kind and soft, never harsh.
“You’re adorable, and transparent. It’s so obvious you love him.”
“Do n-”
“Don’t even bother arguing. It’s obvious.” She smirks, her hands now on her hips.
I turn around, turning the corner and walk down the hallway, still embaressed at Sloans comment.
“Wait, Alex.” She calls. I turn around to see she’s still standing there.
“He loves you too.”
I knock quietly on Jack’s tall wooden door, but don’t recieve a response. I open the door, assuming Jack would be dressed by now.
I was wrong
Jack’s facing the other way, standing on his toes to reach up and grab a pair of jeans. Because he isn’t wearing any. Because he’s butt naked.
Water drips down from his hair, down his neck onto his back. His strong back muscles show when he grabs onto the jeans. The movement causes the water drop to slide down to his ass.
“Enjoying the view?” Jack asks, not turning around. He picks up a towel and wraps it around his waist before turning around with a huge smirk on his face.
“I-I...I wasn’t…. I mean…”
The beautiful song of Jack’s laughter fills the room. He walks forward and caresses my face with both of his hands. His touch is always warm and gentle.
I can’t meet his eyes. He chuckles before planting a kiss to my forehead, never letting go of my face.
“I need to get dressed if you don’t mind.” He whispers seductively in my ear. I nod and nearly run out of the room. Before I close the door I turn around and ask him what I should do.
“Get some food and water bottles packed. Then meet me back here.” He says while putting on his shirt. I nod and turn around.
“Oh and Alex?”
I turn around, finally able to look him in the eye.
“Knock next time.”
Notes
I'M FINALLY LEARNING BAR CHORDS ON GUITAR
I'm glad to know this story's gonna go on :) I know authors have their own busy lives as well so, thank you!
5/21/15