A Different Beginning

A Different Beginning ~ Part 64 ~ Update: 2/22/15 Late Evening

“I-I didn’t mea-mean to make it sou-sound that way.” I manage and slowly shift back meeting his soft grey eyes with mine. “I ju-just thought that you all wan-wanted me to go… I thought that you were mad… I thought that Gabe was mad and I didn’t want him to be.” I whispered very softly and Mr. Blackbourne’s eyes search me very softly. 

“He wasn’t mad at you Ms. Sorenson. He was mad at your mother.” There was a brief pause and he let out a held breath. “Most of us are Sang.” My eyes widen quickly. He had said my name. I glanced up to his eyes quickly searching knowing how serious he must have been to use it. Carefully, he leans forward placing a kiss on my forehead. “The things she has done to you Sang are unforgivable. I never want this to happen to you again Sang. Seeing you in such pain Sang causes all of us to hurt uncontrollably.” His hand slowly slips forward pushing the hair out of my face. “We want to protect you Sang. From as much as we can for as long as possible.” 

His voice and his eyes tell me instantly that he is speaking the truth. I close my eyes tears slipping past them and down my cheeks. I was happy. I was the happiest I had ever been in my life. They wanted to protect me. They wanted me to stay with them. They liked me… They liked me. I let out a soft sob into my hands and Mr. Blackbourne’s arms rushed around me pulling me back into a hug and I wrapped my arms tight around his neck holding him tight. “Thank you…” I whispered over and over again into his ear as the sobs made my body shake. “Thank you.” 

We stayed that way for a little while before parting. I could feel the exhaustion taking over my body and I closed my eyes slowly as Mr. Blackbourne’s hands once more shifted behind my back and guided me back against the pillows. The pain in my back sparked slightly but I took a slow breath through it and Mr. Blackbourne’s hand caressed my cheek. “Nice and easy.” He whispered before he shifted to a door across from the bed. I saw the light flicker on and I assumed it was a bathroom. 

There was a soft rattling and he reappeared with a small glass and a bottle of medicine. I took a small sip of water and swallowed the pain medication down. He then shifted to the other side of the bed to lay down himself. I watch him carefully, his demeanor relaxed. As Mr. Blackbourne slipped under the covers I shifted forward slowly to meet him, but his hands caught my sides and guiding me back to the bed. He then shifted forward wrapping his arms around my sides. 

“Just rest Sang.” His voice is gentle and his breath warm in my ear as he pulled the covers closer to me again. I curl up resting against his chest. It took a little while but I soon fell asleep clinging to his shirt ever so gently. 

But sleep didn’t last for long. At 1am I awoke shaking the fire kissed my legs and I glanced quickly to Mr. Blackbourne who still was deep asleep. Slipping out of the bed slowly, I shifted out of the room and down the hall. Opening the door to one of the boy’s rooms I glanced in and found that Gabriel was missing from his bed. Carefully closing the door I glanced down the hall to Mr. Blackbourne, I could still hear his breathing, even and deep. He was still asleep. 

I moved down the stairs slowly, taking them two at a time, my hand resting on the banister as I made my way down to the landing. The lights were still on as I shifted down the hallway. I could hear the TV now and I peered around the corner. Gabriel sat on the long white couch by himself. Shifting forward I couldn’t help but smile as I saw he was dead asleep. 

Shifting forward, I very slowly pushed his hair out of his face and pulled the blanket around him a bit more. His breathing caught and I glanced over as his eyes slowly opened. It took a moment before they adjusted enough to see me. “Trouble?” His eyes went wide in surprise and I smiled softly. 

“Hey Meanie.” I whispered and instantly he was wrapping his arms around me pulling me close to his chest. 

“Oh Trouble! I am so sorry. I am so sorry I made you think I was mad at you! Fucking hell Sang when I saw you drop I almost broke.” He slowly pulled back his eyes rushing over me and I smiled weakly. 

“I am okay Meanie. Just a little sore.” His hands touched my back very softly and I watched him. 

“Sang I like you so much. I could never ever fucking hate you!” His hands rushed up to my cheeks making me focus on him. “Never!” He repeated and tears slipped down my cheeks as I quickly wrapped my hand in his. 

“I am sorry Gabe. I really am. I misunderstood and I got scared. I like you very much as well.” I was pulled into another huge hug and he rubbed the back of my head very slowly playing with my hair. He carefully shifted me onto his lap and pulled me close placing another deep kiss on my lips. I smiled and slowly kissed back before I curled up into his chest.