Fire and Ice

Chapter 26

"Are you sure about this, pretty girl?"

    I could hear the worry in Rex's voice. I, myself, was worried. What if I couldn't do it?

    Taking a deep breath I nod. I had to do this.

    I've been attending my sessions like I was supposed too. She's given me task after task. And I've accomplished them with ease.

    Sure, I freaked out during one task. It was only one time. Dr. Connor had tasked me to walk around in a crowd of people. Without Rex.

    I wasn't going to deny it. I was terrified. Rex hadn't left my side since that day. And it's been almost a month since then. I had to get ahold of myself.

    I wanted my confidence back.

    So I did it. It was going great. Until someone grabbed my ass. Whispered in my ear that I was a nice thing to look at.

    That alone made me scream and run. It reminded me of Ollie. It reminded me of what happened.

    Rex told her to give me a day to calm down from that. She agreed and I went back to her a day later.

    Asking if I was truly ready for trying again, I nodded. I had to get better. Rex and the guys couldn't be around me all the time.

    So I had to show myself, and the rest of them, I could do it. That I could be strong.

    And even though I bumped into a bunch of people, alot of men stared at me and whistled at me, I kept my head up. I kept walking until I got to my designation. Barns & Noble.

    I felt so good. I had done it! And instead of getting in Rex's car and letting him drive me back to Dr. Connor, I walked back.

    Rex was proud of me. The smile on his face was bright, showing off his perfect dimples.

    I loved his smile. I especially loved his dimples.

    "You don't have to push yourself, love. Step by step remember?"

    Smiling at him I nod. "I'm sure. I've been doing good. If I can't be around them then I need to try harder."

    He kissed my forehead. He stayed there a minute, his hand cupping my face, looking down at me. His eyes sparkled.

    With a nod, he opened the door. I took a deep breath in and made my way down the stairs.

    Their voices reached my ears and I hurried into the room. I've missed them all. So fucking much.

    They all looked at me. Their eyes widened. The room fell silent.

    I told Rex to invite them over. But to not mention me. They all thought I would be up in the room, cowering.

    Tears formed in my eyes. It's been so long since I've seen them.

    I've missed Nash's goofy grin. Lincoln's grumpiness. I missed Erik's sass and dramatics. I missed Jet too. And Thomas. He was my brother.

    Speaking of Thomas, he had gotten up from his sitting position. A single tears slid down his cheek.

    That single tear broke my heart. I've never seen my brother cry.

    I guess there was a first for everything.

    Walking over to him I reached up and swiped it away. The feeling of his skin made my own crawl, but I dealt with it.

    "Don't cry. I'm alright."

    He reached out to touch me, my eyes widened but I nodded. His hand touched my cheek and I flinched.