Conflict Of Interest

Chapter 13: Waking Up To A Lump In My Bed

Chapter 13....... Waking Up To A Lump In My Bed
(Yes long chapter name)

I woke up the next morning, I never knew I fell asleep the night before. I was in a bed and the morning sun shined in my room. I guess after all my crying I passed out. I shook my head. I only remember hugging Mel and Dave and that was it. I don't remember going to bed or getting changed. I laid on my side and I rolled on my back but there was something on my waist, I looked down to see an arm over my body. I looked over to see a lump in my bed beside me

"Waking up to a lump in my bed, but who is it." I said to myself

I slowly lifted up to covers to see a blonde boy facing me, his eyes were closed. He was still asleep, his chest rose slowly but steadily. It was obviously Dave but why was he here? I don't know what happened after I passed out so I was wondering why he was beside me

I slowly tried to get up but he tightened his grip on my waist but not in a painful way, he wrapped his other arm around me and pulled me closer. We were arms length away now we are face to face. His nose touched mine and I felt his warm body on mine

"I wonder if I could tease you in your sleep." I whispered as I brushed my fingers through his hair

I moved his head, giving me full access to his neck. Do I dare to do this? Even after what I have been through. Should I do this or should I leave things alone? I swallowed hard as I came closer to his neck, he smelt like vanilla. I slowly brought my lips to his neck. Starting from his collarbone to his jaw. Every kiss I planted on his neck gave me a rush, but what if he woke up? What would he say, what would he do?

The first two kisses did nothing but when it came to the third one and up I felt him pull me closer to him. By the time I reached his jawline he was biting his lip and I was full engulfed in him. Body to body, chest to chest, and face to face. I felt at peace, happy, warm, and fuzzy. Who knew after all these years, since freshman year, I would still have feelings for him?

Who would have known? I guess he was my one love. I haven't loved anyone l;ike that since. I laid there, wrapped in his arms for a while, just waiting for his blue eyes to show. I seen a flicker of his eyelids and his blue eyes shinned

"Good morning." I whispered

He smiled at me and I placed a kiss on his lips. Who knew that such a little kiss could aspire so much

"Um I don't remember what happened after I was crying." I said

He cleared his throat

"You passed out so Mel changed you and placed you in your bed. She went home and said she will come back in a few days. I came and laid down with you and I fell asleep."

I nodded my head

"And I've seem to have you wrapped in my arms." He said

I felt my cheeks go pink as I smiled

"Dave." I said

I felt the breath leave my lungs as I was about to say something

"Mia just before you say anything, I would really like to know what last night was about, what happened Maria, your mom?" He asked

The pain came back and hit me like a ton of bricks. I took my eyes away from his trying not to cry, trying to have the strength to say what happened

"She past away 4 years ago of cancer." I said just above a whisper

He pulled me tight into his arm again and I just cuddled him. I like this. This is what love felt like. This is what I wanted. No abuse, no harm, just love

"I'm so sorry Mia." He said

"Thanks."

He placed a little feathery kiss on my lips and he smiled. He ran his fingers through my hair. And nothing else was said. We laid there for a bit and then he broke the silence that I liked

"Mia what did you want to ask me?" He asked

I didn't look at his eyes because I was scared of rejection and I don't want that right now, I was ready to start something new with someone else, facing the reality that Scott and I were over a long time ago. I was ready to start something new. To feel the love I have always wanted. To feel wanted by someone and not be used for fun. I wanted freedom to do what I wanted and not feel controlled by someone who isn't in my life anymore. I didn't want Scott to have an impact on my life choices anymore. He can't control me anymore

"Will you be my boyfriend?" I asked

"Mia are you sure? Are you ready? Is this what you want?" He asked

I thought for a while before I even bothered to speak. In my head I compared the cons and pros. There were more pros than cons so I guess I have my answer

"Yes."

"Then I say yes too." He said

I felt so happy and a rush of joy ran through my body as a smile went from ear to ear on my face. Then I remembered what Scott had said. Fear soon took over my body and I knew what I had just gotten not only myself but Dave in it too. Now if he knows he will come find me and Dave and who knows what he could do

"Mia I need to go to work today." He said

His amazing voice was breaking me out of my horrid thoughts. I nodded because tomorrow I would have to go to work and face Brandi yet again but this time in a work setting where no one else knows of the hidden drama that larks between us. I also remembered what Mel said about going to the police, which is going to be hard for me, telling them exactly what happened on those forced nights. And when he cut me and all the threats he made. It's hard to think about it, imagine what it's like to say it out loud

"Would you like to come with me?" He asked

"Sure but am I safe there?"

"Yes you will be, I promise."

We got up out of bed and decided to get ready. He left to go to his room. I pulled out a long, black pencil skirt and a white blouse from my suitcase. The skirt came up to my belly button and I tucked my blouse inside, showing off my small but not fully skinny body. I walked to the bathroom, I tied my hair up into a bun. I left 2 strands to frame my face and I pushed my bangs to the side. I also brushed my teeth. Once I was happy with what I seen I walked out of the bathroom and back to my room, because I needed my shoes

"Mia are you ready?" I heard Dave yell from downstairs

"Yes I'll be down in a few seconds." I yelled back

I grabbed my glasses out of my bag and I headed down the stairs. The clicking of my heels could be heard all throughout the house. I looked up from the stairs and there was Dave waiting for me and he was in a suit, my legs became wobbly. I walked up to him and he grabbed my hand

"Lets go." He smiled

I smiled back and followed him to the car. We got in and I was nervous about going to his work. But I was ready to let go. That is what I have to do now. Let go of what I had and embrace what I have, and I'm going to make sure that I keep everything I want. Life or death can't stand in my way now