Scarlets POV
After I finished my breakfast Jared told me that we could go outside. He wanted to show me the gardens. He kept his distance from me though which I'm thankful for don't get me wrong. But I still don't understand why. It's like he's catering to me. He even held the door open for me to go out.
Stepping out onto the porch of the back yard the bright blinding light of the sun had me cowering back with my hand in front of my face. When I ran into something behind me, or should I say someone, I froze. The distance that was between us was really not enough.
I could completely feel his tall lean body against my back. I dropped my hand to my side and lowered my head to try to shield myself from the sun. His breath blew some of my hair and I felt another panic attack coming on from the memories that were stirring up in my head. I've never had flash backs like this before but I guess my weariness of my new surroundings and not being touched yet had got me on edge.
My breathing started to get heavy. I could just step forward away from him but the fear of him being angry that I tried to flee from him had me rooted to the spot.
As if he could sense my fear or my thoughts, or I don't know, something. He backed away from me giving me some room. "Sorry I didn't think about the light. Why don't we go inside and I can show you the game room or something."
I could hear him take a few more steps back from me. Taking a glimpse at the garden outside I inwardly sighed. The flowers looked beautiful. I've never been much of a girly girl but I always loved flowers. I wish I could have gone out to see them.
Giving one last longing look I turned to Jared and continued to follow him up the stairway to the game room. Upon entering the room I instantly wanted to back step again but knew I couldn't as long as I didn't want to run into Jared again.
There were three men in the room that I've never witnessed before. They were playing some game on the TV racing cars. They were quite loud yelling insults at each other and trying to push each other while trying not to crash on their game. Jared came to stand next to me and loudly cleared his throat grabbing the attention of them instantly. Effectively making all of them crash their cars.
They all stood making their way over to us. "Dude I was winning." The taller one amongst the small group whined. "You idiots can play again later, for now there's someone I want you to meet." Jared told them. His voice held a little more authority to it then it usually has when he talks to me.
He looked down at me standing next to him and waved a hand to the men who were in front of us. To close for my comfort zone to have 4 men around me. Easily being cornered. "Scarlet these are some of my best fighters Jack, Aiden, and Duncan." He explained to me waving to each as he spoke their name.
Aiden was the tall one that spoke earlier with Short bleach blonde hair. Duncan was almost as tall but not quite there, he seemed to have dyed his hair a light blue color. Jack was just as tall as Duncan but had a wider build, his pitch black hair resembling mine.
"Hi Scarlet pleasure to met you." Aiden spoke up while stepping forward and reaching his hand out to me. I wanted to flinch but stood strong not wanting to seem weak when I'm surrounded. The weaker I am the more fun they have. Not feeling comfortable with his hand so close to me I subtly inched closer to Jared. For some reason I felt as if I could seek comfort and protection from him.
Jared grabbed his hand and pushed it back to him while shaking his head a stern look on his face. After a few moments Aiden made an O with his mouth and nodded his head as if understanding something. They must have had a silent conversation. Scratching the back of his neck slightly Aiden stepped to the side so I could see past him to the TV.
"Would you like to play with us Scarlet we have an extra controller." His voice was quieter from his previous loud and obnoxious manner. He seemed nervous from his small crooked smile. After a few moments of not replying Jared gave a sigh from next to me.
"Come on little wolf why don't you have a seat and relax." Jared informed me. The three men in front of me returned to their previous spots on the couch while Jared led me over to a recliner. He motioned for me to sit down and I obliged quietly.
The chair was a light brown color and cushiony. It was a lot softer then I usually got but I couldn't help but like Jared's bed more. Jared knelt in front of me presenting me with a controller that matched the other ones. "You can play if you want to but you don't have to it completely up to you." I didn't want to play. I didn't know how to.
I was scared that if I refused he'd get mad but he did say it was my choice. The other guys were silent and waiting. I nervously scratched at my wrist hoping it'd be okay to reject the offer. After a second Jared smiled up at me from his knelt position. Although he didn't have to look to far up. He was quite tall. "Okay you don't have to. You know that if you want anything though just wave at me and I'll get it."
He gave me a full teeth grin at his declaration but it slightly faltered a little when a quiet whipping noise came from the boys that soon followed with snickering. "I'll be right here Scarlet, I won't leave you." He proclaimed as he went and sat on the floor a few feet in next to me. Between me and the other boys. Almost as if he was a wall between us.
Although I didn't like being in here with so many I did feel slightly safer with Jared there, protecting me in a way. At least in my mind. "Prepare to have your ass beaten boys." Jared said as he looked over at the other guys. The controller he offered me clutched in his hand. The guys gave their own remarks back to his statement and soon they were racing.
All of them were quieter than they were when we first arrived in here. The quiet peace that filed the room had me relaxing. Every once and a while one of them would say something to the other or give a soft chuckle but they over all kept it quiet. Feeling as though I was safe with Jared here I decided to think back to the gardens. Hoping that maybe Jared would take me sometime.
I couldn't help but feel disappointed that I couldn't go out and walk amongst the stone path that had flowers of all different varieties surrounding it in a big circle. In the middle of all the flowers was a fairly sized fountain. A wolf statue in the middle of it. Leaning down it took a drink of water but its eyes stayed looking up. Almost as if it was watching you. It was kind of creepy in a way but overall beautiful.
A small rose bush circled around the bottom of the fountain. The contrasts of the bright red flowers against the soft grey of the fountain making them stand out greatly. Being stuck in my calming thoughts of the flowers that I haven't seen in so long I started to slowly lose consciousness. Giving in I relaxed and fell asleep in the recliner curling in on myself. Trying to protect myself just in case I needed to.
I woke later with a start from a loud voice that instantly had me on edge. Jumping up from my defenseless and relaxed state I woke instantly. My eyes wide as I survey my surrounding searching for the threat. My eyes landing on the man standing in the middle of the room that was jumping up and down excitedly shouting that he won.
I curled my knees up to my chest dropping my eyes down to my pale arms. Out of the corner of my eye I caught Jared giving me a quick glance but made sure to keep still as if I didn't see it. He frowned at me slightly before taking of his shoe and throwing it at Aiden who was still jumping around screaming. Catching him across the head he stopped jumping and instead turned to glare down at the man who had thrown the shoe at him in the first place.
"God aren't you just a sore loser." Aiden exclaimed with the look still in place directed at Jared. I couldn't help but shrink back slightly even though the menacing look wasn't directed to me. Jared gave an equally terrifying glare back to him before pointing over to me. "You woke her up dumbass." His voice was worse than his gaze. Almost growling out each word softly.
Upon hearing his statement Aiden looked over at me making me shrink back slightly more from having his attention on me. His menacing glare dissolved from his face to a small sheepish grin while he ruffled his hair slightly. "Oh I'm sorry Scarlet, I wasn't thinking."
Duncan snorted from his spot on the couch. "As if you're ever thinking." He exclaimed quietly while rolling his eyes. Catching what he said Aiden looked over at him and gave him a glare of his own.
"Alright" Jared stood stretching out all of his long limbs. I couldn't help but watch as the muscles his arms flexed slightly from the action. "We should go get you something for lunch Scarlet. We'll see you guys later." I broke out of my daze when he spoke. More food?! I just ate. Is he trying to make me explode?
Standing I made my way to follow him back down to the kitchen. Hopefully I won't have to eat too much.
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Jared ended up making me a PB & J sandwich. I remember having them as a child. I always hated the crust. I ended up only eating half of it. Even though I couldn't finish it all Jared still smiled as I took a few bites when he set it in front of me. Maybe he really is a nice guy. He hasn't done anything wrong yet.
He offered me dinner later on but I couldn't eat it I've already had so much today. He was currently in the shower while I laid in his bed. He provided me with one of his shirts and a pair of sweat pants. I had to tie the pants tightly to keep them on me but I couldn't complain. I was glad to have clothes. They felt so soft and Jared's scent wafted off from them.
Oddly making me relax and feel safe. I started drifting off but opened my eyes again upon hearing the click of the bathroom door as it was pulled up. The sight that greeted me had my eyes opening even more. Jared stood in the door way, blocking up the entire entrance with his hulking figure. He had on a pair of grey sweatpants similar to mine that hung low on his hips.
The V that was peeking out making the room feel a little warmer. He was a light trail of hair going from his belly button down into his pants. The eight pack that he was showing off standing out. Each one perfectly sculpted. His arms were flexed amazingly. I probably couldn't fit both my hands around just one. He rubbed the towel in his hair to dry it. Some drops falling down his neck past his adams apple. Following ever curve of his body until they landed and dampened his pants slightly round the rim.
Why is it so fucking hot in here? As he lowered the towel and threw it in the hamper I tried to discreetly looking away feeling my face grew hot as he caught my stare at the last second. "You're quite cute when you blush." Not helping buddy!! If it was possible my face grew hotter at his statement. He disappeared into the closet and soon returned with a couple blankets and a fresh pillow.
He started laying them out on the floor a few feet away from where I was laying on the bed. Noticing me watching as he laid out the blankets it seemed as he decided to inform me of his actions. "I figured I crossed a boundary last night and decided to give you some space although I still will be here in case you need anything. Don't be afraid to ask me." He told me as he finished up.
He went over and turned the lights off before returning to the spot he made on the floor. He laid on his side facing me. A small smile gracing his lips. "Goodnight Scarlet." A few moments later his breathing slowed as he drifted to sleep.
I'm sleeping in his bed and he's sleeping on the floor where I used to have to always sleep. I'm obviously in some kind of alternate universe. Maybe I should try to enjoy it...
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Updated: 7/13/15
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