THE KADEN EFFECT

Chapter 07

"What are you doing up so late?"

"You're back!" I stand on the couch as I make my way to the tired man with the book still in my hand, a bright smile covering my face. "You got the book for me," I say, realization dawns in his eyes and he proceeds to walk away.

I quickly get off and hold his arm before hugging him tightly, I ignore how his muscles tense up, I ignore the harsh breaths he draws in but I don't ignore how he calmly holds my waist and pulls me away gently.

A tiny lamp is the only light that is switched in in the dark living room, and even with that, I can still see his beautiful stormy eyes.

"Than—"

"It's not a big deal." Kaden cuts me off, I don't stop there I drag him to the kitchen with me where a box of my famous donuts sits.

He narrows his eyes a bit and I worry if he is going to lash out. "You...you seemed to enjoy them the last time so I decided to make them for you."

"It's 1AM in the morning. Just to show your appreciation you didn't sleep but baked through the night?" My worry increases when his voice becomes hard, I notice his jaw clench and his fists ball.

"I'm sor—" I stop as he sits on the stool and takes a bit from a donut.

It's hard to tell if he is enjoying it since there's no emotion on his face, and it's killing me that I don't know what is going on in his head.

With a dejected sigh I turn on my heels, "Thanks for the book, and the pink drink." I whisper before leaving the kitchen.

It's just a hunch, Kaden could have been the one that ordered the drink and if he isn't, his silence makes me conclude he is paid for the drink.

My heart scares me, I fear I am creating a bond with a man that has tattoos and alluring scars, who will no doubt leave me with a broken heart.

I inhale sharply at the cool morning air, my toothpaste still gives me a minty hit at the back of my throat not to mention the sudden grumble of my stomach.

It's going to be a good day because it's the start of another week, while everyone knows the week begins on Sunday. I, Eleanor Crow believes it begins on a Monday. Sundays are for planning and I have planned how I wanted this week along with every other week to go.

I am starting afresh, I have decided to keep the promise I made to my best and only friend, the thought of her finding out the crazy stuff going on between me and her brother scared me.

Even if I can't give a name to what exactly is going on between Kaden West and me. Sometimes he is rude to me, telling me things like I'm not his type, and the next he is buying me what I needed essentially.

It's frustrating and wouldn't lead me anywhere, especially since my silly heart always flutters at his nice gestures.

See? I'm getting off track again, my thoughts have been consumed by Kaden just by the mention of his name.

So, starting Monday at 8 Am, I decide to forget all about Kaden and continue my beautiful friendship with his sister.

Which means, no more late nights donuts, no more speaking about his phobia or telling him about a book I need. And even if he manages to show up one day to pick us up, I'll politely decline.

That's the only way to keep my promise to her, after all in a short while he will be gone so there will be no point in getting close to him.

"Didn't believe it was you red, not till I saw those gorgeous eyes!" The blonde in front of me looks oddly familiar, her green eyes are bright and beautiful like early spring and her smile is contagious.