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As enthusiastic as they were, most of the guests don’t make it through the entire movie. Logan begins
dozing off and Shaun offers to drop them and Amber home since none of them really drive. Cam is
awake and going strong which is hardly a surprise given the amount ofte nights she works, However
she chooses to bow out while Harry is distracted and not staring at her. I think his undivided attention
was enough to freak her out a little. By the time the movie finishes, the only people left are myself,
Bemy, Kiara and Harry. Even Megan went upstairs to bed and Darrien of course vanished moments
after she left. Kiara seems cheerful but very drowsy. Her sleeping pattern is all messed up from being
stuck in a dark basement
with nothing to do most of the time. But I hope she sleeps well tonight. She has to be pretty worn out.
We send her upstairs to change for bed then Bemy and I sit there staring at Harry. That alcohol must
have been STRONG because he is totally out. Dead to the world asleep. I nudge him in the arm and he
doesn’t even stir.
“Should we move him or something?” Bemy asks reluctantly. I shrug.
“I wouldn’t bother. I mean, this fort is full of nkets and pillows, it’sfortable. He can just sleep
here can’t he? Unless you have a problem with it… I can try to get him home. Not that I actually know
where he lives… Shoot, this might be harder than I thought.” Bemy
“It’s fine. He can stay over, I don’t mind. He’s fairly harmless, at least he is when he’s asleep.”
Abandoning Harry and deciding that the explosion that is the kitchen can wait til morning, the two of us
head upstairs. Bemy goes to get ready for bed while I go ch*ck in on Kiara. She has already climbed
into bed and seems to be waiting for me to say goodnight. She has a small nightlight plugged in that
Megan gave her when we realised that she really didn’t like sleeping in the dark. I’m not surprised. All
of the awful things that happened to her took ce at night or in the dark. I suspect it will be a long time
until she’sfortable with it. She might not ever be. I can’t help but trace my eyes down the green
thread joining us. Her two green threadsbined with my red thread creates a sort of triangle joining
us and Bemy. I enjoy having the visible reminder, the same way it helps me to have the reassurance
of being able to see the red thread joining Bemy and I.
“Goodnight Kiara, did you have a good day?” I ask. She nods eagerly and I smile.
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“I’m d. I do want you to be happy here.” I pause then quickly add.
“That doesn’t mean it’s going to be shopping, parties and forts every day though. This was at special
asion. You’re going to have to go back to school when we get it sorted out for you.” I tease. Kiara
makes a face at me but she doesn’t seem truly bothered by the idea. I suspect that after what she’s
been through, school doesn’t seem as terrible as it once might have. I am cautious before I continue.
“It doesn’t have to be right away, but I also think it might be a good idea for you to talk to someone. Like
a professional. It doesn’t have to be a big deal. But it might be nice for you to have someone you can
talk to who isn’t involved. Someone you can unload on and who can help you work through any
problems you have. It doesn’t have to be right away, and we can
time to find the right person. But I do think it would be good. Would that be alright with you
sweetheart?” I ask. I wait nervously for her response. I know she is only nine, but I don’t want to
pressure her into anything. She’s had enough of her choices stripped away from her recently and I
don’t want to take away any more. I’m not even totally sure if she knows exactly what I’m suggesting.
She probably has a vague idea at least. Kiara looks thoughtfully up at me then gives a small nod. I give
her a tight hug to encourage her and promise to start looking into options for her. Bemy walks in a
minuteter to say goodnight. Once we are both sure she is settled we head off to our room.
i
am halfway through changing for bed when I realise that I didn’t head to the ensuite to change or make
sure Bemy was out of the room. I just mindlessly started getting ready for bed. I’ve gotten so
comfortable here that it didn’t ur to me that there might be an issue. I quickly finish dressing then
turn to face Bemy. He is fussing with the nkets, clearly trying to look busy and like he ‘didn’t even
notice‘ me. Still, the pink tint to his cheeks gives him away. That and the fact that I have never once
seen him straighten up the nkets BEFORE. We go to bed. That’s more of a morning type thing. I
can’t help butugh.
“Rx, I’m not going to snap. You weren’t spying on me changing or anything. It’s not your fault that I
just started stripping in the middle of your room right in front of you.” I point out. Bemy grins. He still
looks awkward, but there is relief in his expression too.
“Does that mean I don’t need to pretend I didn’t see anything?” He asks with a mischievous smile. I
laugh ufortably.
“Uh… how about you don’t have to pretend but you do need to keep your mouth shut about it?” I
suggest. He narrows his eyes.
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out.
“Uhhh…” I stare stupidly up at him as he steps in close and slides his hands over my waist. He leans
down and I think he’s about to k*ss me, but instead he just presses his face into my shoulder as he
pulls me into a tight hug. He stays there for a few seconds then stands up straight, lifting me with him.
Then in one smooth movement he picks me up.
“Come on then beautiful. If I’m not allowed to talk about what I saw I’ll just have to take you to bed and
show you.” He teases, My mouth goes dry, but despite his teasing Bemy doesn’t do anything. Just
lowers me into the bed then crawls in beside me, pulling me to his side. I’m willing to bet he is as worn
out as I am. It’s been a long and emotional day. But wait, this is the first time I’ve had him alone for
more than a few seconds all day.
“So… I have something to tell you.” I start.
“Yes love?” He asks sleepily.
“Well… our threads changed.” I tell him, not thinking about how that actually sounds. Bemy
immediately siezes up. Before I can so much as blink, he has the lights back on and is leaning over
me, panic in his eyes.
“If it changed once it can change back. It doesn’t have to change anything between us. I love you. I
can’t lose you. Please!”
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