I Need You #7
I teased, “I feel like you left it unsaid you’d kill the people who arrested me.” Caspian replied, “For hurting you? Yes, I would. They had to hit you pretty damn hard for you to still have bruising.” Noxus asked, “How did you get out?”
I answered, “My song boy woke up, they released him from the hospital which I still don’t understand; it was very careless on their part. Anyway, my song boy sent his grandpa to get me out of jail. They got all the charges dropped. I’m semi convinced they are in the mob too.”
Caspian said what I did in a different way, “It seems your song boy is somewhat important.” I snorted, “His family owns the whole town so, I’d say so. Maybe you know them since you’re all in the mob.” Trit asked, “Odette, where are you? We will come get you and make sure you’re safe.”
I opened my mouth to answer, but I was thrown away from them. I screamed and woke up in my bed. Keaton jolted up, “Whoa. Whoa. Odette, are you ok?” I threw my arms around him then pulled back, frustrated with myself.
I said, “You got hurt and it got made all about me.” Keaton replied, “Hey, I’m fine. I’m worried about you.” I shrugged, “It was just overwhelming, but I feel better now.” After spending time with my family, I felt much better. More centered. I just held Keaton.
I whispered, “I was so scared you weren’t going to be ok.” My boyfriend assured me, “My song, I am pretty durable. I’m going to be around for the long haul.” I curled into him while Keaton stroked my back. My boyfriend said, “I don’t think I’ve ever been as angry as when I saw your face and back.”
I sighed, “I didn’t pull over, I understand that the cops were upset. It seemed like a serious overreaction though. I was just trying to get you help.” Keaton kissed me then urged, “Go get dressed.” I asked, “Why?”
Keaton answered, “You need more driving lessons.” I frowned because I had zero desire to get back behind the wheel of a car. Keaton gently encouraged, “Go on.” I pouted, “Only if you come with me.” My boyfriend smirked, “Darn.”
I rolled my eyes and we walked into my bathroom. Keaton took my shirt off and gently stroked my back. I looked in the mirror noting I had a yellowish bruise. I snorted, “You guys seriously overreacted about that bruise.” Keaton didn’t agree, “It looks much better.”
Tatum came in and sat on the floor. Keaton washed every inch of me, then I washed him. There was literally no evidence he’d been in an accident. There were no scratches or anything. It was the craziest thing, because at minimum the glass should’ve cut him.
I thought Keaton had a gash on his head, but I couldn’t find it. When we got out, I looked at my jaw. I had the same yellowish bruise that matched my back. I would’ve sworn it had to look worse. My brothers acted like it was the worst thing ever.
I shrugged and picked up Tatum. My puppy licked my face for several moments then I kissed the top of her head.
I turned and went to put some makeup on.
I blinked multiple times at my reflection because the bruise was gone.
I shook myself knowing that wasn’t possible.
My eyes just needed to get checked out, that’s all this was.
I put some makeup on and quickly put on some yoga pants and Keaton’s hoodie. We went down to the parking garage. To my astonishment a new truck and my car were there. My car looked brand new. The truck had to be Keaton’s new vehicle since I’d never seen it before.
I asked, “How did they get all the work done so quickly? I know I had scratches on my car.” Keaton said, “It’s all about who you know, my Song. Which do you want to drive?” I said, “You should probably drive your new truck first.” It was blue.
Keaton laughed, “We can drive either. I don’t care if you drive it before me. Plus, I’m driving to where we are practicing.” I told him, “You pick.” Keaton smiled, “Let’s take your car.” He walked me to the passenger side and opened my door.
He was such a gentleman. Keaton got in and drove us to a different parking lot, where cones and pretend traffic signs were set up.
I gave him a look. My boyfriend smirked, “I heard you hit a few signs.” We went through the course where I hit a few more things, but it was much better than when I drove Keaton to the hospital.
Keaton told me, “You didn’t do that bad.” I sighed, “Well, I was speeding and everything. I was just trying to hurry.” Keaton kissed the top of my head, “I understand. Thank you for saving me.” I smiled and leaned into his kiss.
We spent the day together, but my boyfriend did have to go back home since his brother was still out of town. The day his older brother got back Keaton had something to do that night. I stayed up and wished May a happy birthday at midnight.
I wasn’t really expecting a reply, but she thanked me one minute after I sent it. I was restless and couldn’t sleep. I wanted to go check on my rabies wolf. I took Tatum out for a walk with a sandwich. I left it where I always did.
I was walking away when Jag came out. I smiled, “Hi, Jag!” My friend replied, “Hey. That cop won’t be bothering you anymore.” I snorted, “I’d imagine not. I don’t plan to drive without a license again.” Jag laughed, “You are comically bad at driving.”
I asked, “How do you know?” Jag grinned, “I saw you driving. Those cops are lucky I wasn’t at the hospital, or I’d have kicked their ass. I’m sorry I wasn’t there to protect you.” I shrugged, “It’s not a big deal. Did you do something to that cop?”
Jag snorted, “Your boyfriend is going for his badge. Since he’s a Daniels, he will get it.
I jumped his Warlock self and punched him in the face.
” I said, “Well, don’t tell anyone else that it’s a crime.
” Jag smirked, “I won’t.” I gave him a hug, “Stay safe, Jag.” My friend laughed, “You too, Odette.” I smiled and walked away with Tatum.
I walked through the main door to get my mail. Ken wasn’t there tonight so I nodded to the guy who smiled. I got my mail and Sassy started hissing. What was her problem? It was just mail. I went upstairs. There was a postcard from Jarchi with just his and mom’s names clearly in his handwriting.
I put that on the fridge. I was touched that he’d thought of me. I knew there was no way mom did. The next envelope was black and just said my name. Sassy started hissing again. My hands shook as I went to open it.
Odette,