Page 5 of Wonderland Asylum
TWO
Sadly, They've Become My Life
Being with them is my favorite, but I'll never find love if I keep pining after my stepbrothers.
-Presley
Besides Sierra'sweird comments the rest of the therapy session is uneventful. Too bad the Madd Hatter doesn't show up, because that would have been very eventful.
Gunner was right when he told Jack Skellington that Doug is the best at pulling memories from the deepest recesses of your mind. I've watched him do it, I hope that he'll accept the offer.
I smile as Gunner places the last of the teacups in the dishwasher. "What are you feeding us for lunch?" I pout.
Thankfully, we don't have to eat in the cafeteria, because Gunner's office at the asylum has a one bedroom apartment attached to the back of it.
He's an expert in the kitchen, which is one of the thousand things I love about him. My mouth is watering just thinking about the last brisket he smoked us.
Whoever he winds up with will be one lucky lady. Stopping myself from not clawing her eyes out will be the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but eventually I'll welcome her with open arms instead. All because it's the right thing to do.
Out of all the men in the world, why did my mother have to marry their father? Fate can be so cruel when she wants to be.
Pushing my hair out of my eyes, he smiles. I hate that he makes my heart melt into a million pieces when he does things like that. "I have a meeting at two so I can't do anything too fancy. How about chicken tacos?"
The way his eyes crinkle at the corner when he gives his real smile is one of my favorite things. Why does he have to be adorable?
Taking us both by surprise, I give him a big bear hug, because I like touching him, and he knows that all of my favorite dishes start with the word chicken.
It means a lot when the people you care about the most see you. "You had me at chicken. Want me to cut the veggies and make us a salad?"
He nods. Rushing past Kai, I flip him off. "And what are you going to contribute?"
He laughs. "If you want me to cook instead of Gunner you should have just asked."
Looking over my shoulder, I scowl at him. "Ewww! I'd rather eat a bug."
I don't pay attention to the laughter behind me because I'm on a mission. I woke up too late for breakfast, and I'm on the verge of being hangry.
I made my tea too sweet at therapy and my empty stomach is on the verge of revolting. I cannot go out like that in front of them.
Rummaging through the fridge, I pull out most of the ingredients we will need. There may or may not be extra peppers because I like it spicy.
Kai sits on his usual chair, and stares at me. "Take a picture, it'll last longer."
He chuckles. "Okay, so you've got dad jokes. Hilarious."
"First of all, that's sexist, and second of all, everybody knows dad jokes are the absolute best. You're welcome."
He shrugs. "Any sentence where you're involved that has the letters s-e-x in it is a perfect one."
I throw a tiny tomato at his head, but of course he catches it then shoves it in his big fat beautiful mouth. Just once I'd like to know what his mouth felt like as it devoured every inch of my body. "You're such a perv."
He shrugs proudly. "Have you sent us your class schedule yet?"
"Nope." I say through clenched teeth. I should have known Kai would be the one to bring that up again.
"Why not?" Gunner questions from the stove. His shoulders are tense and he's not going to like my answer.
Not saying how high when they tell me to jump is the first part of my plan to gain my independence. I can't sugar coat this, it's time I rip that Bandaid off.
