Page 85 of Unspoken Hearts
Although I know what storms are now, it’s still the response my body has when I hear them. To hide because it’s what I did growing up. It also reminds me of how much my parents weren’t around.
As much as I despise them for everything they did to Axel and me, I have to push it away. It’s the past, and they’ve been gone for years.
Another grumble of thunder has me rolling around in my bed. My covers are up to my ears, trying to block out the sound, but it’s useless.
After coming in from the storm, I took a long shower, crying a little from the overwhelming emotions flooding through me. The memories of my childhood. The way Reid looked at me.
He kissed me again, and it was amazing, until I flinched and scrambled away. All I could think about at that moment was getting under cover, and somehow Reid knew that.
He wasn’t mad at me, but more protective. He knew that I hated storms, which caught me a little off guard.
I haven’t seen him since I got out of the bathroom. Maybe he’s sitting in the office out of the way?
Grayson stuck to me like glue until I told him I wanted to sleep, but honestly, it’s because I felt like I was being babysat. I just want to be alone, or with Reid right now.
He was so gentle with me while I was panicking. Holding me and taking my mind off things. I think I have completely fallen for him now, if I hadn’t already.
Letting out a sigh, I jump again at the earth shaking. My toes curl as I try keep my body from shaking, knowing that I’m safe here.
Slipping my hand from beneath the covers, I pull my phone off my bedside table after blindly searching for it, and light up the screen.
It’s almost midnight.
Unlocking it, I see a single text notification. Finger hovering over it, I open it up.
Reid:Are you okay?
My heart melts a little as I stare at Reid’s message. It was sent almost an hour ago, so he might not be awake still. I quickly type out a response anyway with a little spark of hope in my chest.
Macie:As long as the storm stays on the outside.
Smiling, I shut off my phone, knowing I’ll have to wait out the storm, which could take all morning. I won’t sleep a wink until it passes.
My phone vibrates against the mattress, and I snatch it up, the corner of my mouth lifting.
Reid:It usually does.
Reid:Never heard of lightning inside of a house.
My heart flutters, and I respond instantly, thankful that he’s still awake.
Macie:Let’s hope that doesn’t change.
Reid:It won’t, cowgirl.
Reid:But are you okay?
Macie:Yes.
Bubbles appear, then drop, then reappear. I wait, finger tapping the side of my phone as I momentarily forget about the raging storm.
Reid:Are you lying to make me feel better?
Macie:Did it make you feel better?
Reid:Mae, come on…
Macie:Okay,no. I’m not okay.
