Fire and Ice

Chapter 27

Me: hey..where you at?

    Gayboy: I'm almost there. stop worrying so much babes.

    How could I not worry? That Fredrick guy was at Erik's shop four days ago. He hasn't made another appearance.

    But I wanted to make sure Erik was safe. I wanted my best friend to be safe. So I asked if he could stay with Nash.

    Nash had a nice apartment in the good part of the city. Where I'm currently standing.

    At the entrance of the apartment complex. With Nash by my side.

    He cursed under his breath every now and then. Why? I had no idea. But he agreed to this. So he shouldn't be angry.

    If he wasn't comfortable with Erik staying with him then he would've said so. Nash wasn't the kind of person to just let things happen.

    If he didn't like something then he wouldn't let them happen. So him cursing and shit was really pissing me off.

    Me: but where? Nash here is starting to get antsy.

    Gayboy: really? why? what's wrong?

    I just smile and Nash tries to peek at my phone.

    Turning my body so he can't see he huffs.

    Me: nothing's wrong. he's just...cursing alot. I don't know what's wrong with him.

    Gayboy: well ask him! what if he doesn't want me staying there?

    Me: if he didn't then he would've said so.

    Gayboy: make sure? please babes?

    I sigh and look up at Nash. He was biting the skin off his bottom lip. He was nervous.

    "Nash?" He looks at me with a raised brow. "You're biting your lip. What's wrong?"

    He shakes his head. "Nothing. Just worried."

    "About?"

    He shrugs and runs his hand through his dark hair. It complimented his tan skin.

    His hand ran down his face and he looked at me intensely.

    He shakes his head and stays quiet.

    "Nash. What the fuck is wrong?"

    "Sorry, kiddo, but I can't say right now. It has nothing to do with you." I nod and he sucks in a breath. "That came out harsher than I intended."

    I narrow my eyes on him. "You think."

    "I'm sorry," he says as he pats my head. I tense up but I don't move.

    Getting used to other people touching me again was the next step.

    My progress was going much faster. But I had people to support me and help me this time.

    I was thinking about opening up to Rex. Mostly about my past. Just for tonight.

    We were all still on edge about Fredrick. What his next move will be and how everyone will be protected.

    They had an important meeting a few days ago. I wasn't allowed to know what was said, but I was told the basics.

    I wasn't allowed out the house without someone with me. Whether that be with Rex or one of The Aces.

    Erik was to stay with Nash for a few weeks. Just until Fredrick was dead or caught.

    Thomas didn't know about this. He was in New York right now for his match.