~ Can't You Help Me As I'm Starting To Burn? ~

Part 26

"This is the living room. As you can see I have the typical guy house. Big screen television, DVR if you want to record any of your shows and watch it later." Matt told me, showing me around the room.

I smiled as I saw pictures of the guys and Matt's family plastered around the room.

"Through here is the laundry room. Feel free to do your laundry as often as you need. The garage is through that door there, and there's an extra spot in the garage if you want your car in there." He said, pointing down the long hallway.

I nodded and followed him through the kitchen, to the loft, his music room, and then up the stairs.

"Here's my room. Kinda messy cause I've been spending so much time at the hospital with you." Matt said with a chuckle.

"Yours is the second door on the right. If you need anything you can always come and get me." He told me softly.

I smiled as I leaned against the wall, looking over at Matt.

"Did I tell you how much I appreciate you doing all of this for me?" I told him softly.

Matt smiled and came over to me and pulled me into his arms.

I laid my head against his chest and wrapped my arms around his torso.

"I would do anything to help you feel safe again baby. I know it happened a lot earlier then we would have planned, but, I think I'm gonna like having you live with me." Matt told me.

I could tell by his voice that he was smiling.

I grinned widely and pulled away enough so I could see his smiling face.

"I do feel safe Matt. And that is because of you. I never in a million years thought I would be able to trust a man after all I went through with Ryan. But you've been there for me. You've held me when I cried, stayed up with me when I couldn't sleep. Spent endless hours in a disgusting, smelly hospital. I mean, you're letting me live with you for goodness sakes. You are one of the most amazing men, I have ever met in my life. And I love you." I told him softly.

Matt grinned and leaned forward, pressing his lips gently to me.

He started pulling away when things started getting heated.

I realized that he was trying his best not to push me into doing something I didn't want to do.

He was trying to protect me.

Silly, silly boy.

I pulled him back to me and pressed my lips firmly to his.

I wrapped my arms tightly around his neck, trying to keep him from moving away from me.

His arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me even closer to him.

I couldn't help but moan as his hands rubbed up and down my hips.

He pulled away quickly and held me at arms length.

"We should go and get your things." He suggested, practically gasping for air.

I smiled and ran my fingers up and down his forearm.

"It's okay Matt. I'm fine." I told him with a smile on my face.

"I know. We really just should go and get your stuff so we can get it done and you can settle down and relax." Matt said.

I tried not to pout.

He was just trying to give me time to heal.

Too bad the only thing that would help me heal was him.

Seems like I'm gonna have to warm him up to the idea.

My phone started ringing and I flipped it open.

"Hello?" I said.

"Hey babe." Jimmy said.

I couldn't help but smile widely at his voice.

He always sounded so happy and free.

I seriously envy Jimmy's care free spirit.

"Hey Jimbo! Where are you? I miss you." I told him with a grin.

"I miss you too Bells. I'm actually at your old apartment with Cale and Eliza. We're packing up all of your stuff. Just wanted to check and make sure it's okay." He told me.

I smiled widely again.

"You're packing my stuff for me?" I asked him softly.

"Yeah. Didn't think you'd want to come over here just yet." He said.

"That's really sweet of you Jimmy. I appreciate it. And no, I don't mind at all." I told him.

"Great. We'll get started then. We'll have this done in no time. You and Matt just sit back and relax." Jimmy said in a happy voice.

"Thanks Jimmy. You are the best friend any one could ask for." I told him with a smile across my face.

"Thanks Bella. You're like my little sister. And I'll do anything I can to help make this even a little bit easier for you." He said.

"I appreciate it. I'll see you all when you get here." I replied.

"See you in a bit Bells. Tell Matt I said hi." Jimmy said.

"No problem." I told him.

We both hung up and I looked over and Matt.

He was looking down at me, probably wondering what was going on.

"Jimmy, Cale and Eliza are at my old apartment packing up all my stuff. They don't want to rush me into going back there just yet. They should be here in a little while." I told him.

He grinned from ear to ear.

"That's great. I'm really glad they did that." He told me.

"Yeah. So it's just us two for a while." I told him with a smile.

He looked down nervously and wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

"Yeah, we should go and watch t.v. until everyone gets here." Matt said, pulling me down the stairs and to the living room.

Crap.

This might be harder then I thought.