Unexpected Fate

Chapter 8

When I closed the door to the bathroom, Jay looked over at me. He looked me up and down and just stared at me.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing." Jay replied, as he turned his attention back to the television.

I took my hair out of the towel and brushed it out and looked at myself in the mirror. My new hair was definitely something I'd have to get used to. I ran my fingers through it, giving it a good look over. I noticed in the corner of the mirror, that Jay was looking at me again. I cleared my throat and picked up a toothbrush and a small packet of toothpaste, opened them both, and began to brush my teeth. Jays slightly jumped and directed his attention back to the TV. I finished brushing my teeth and sat on the bed beside him.

"You not gonna eat?" He asked.

"I'm not really hungry," I replied, "I'm really tired."

"You want me to sleep on the floor?"

"You can sleep in the bed if you want."

I stood up and pulled the covers back and snuggled down into the bed. I loved hotel beds. They were so unbelievably soft. I got comfortable. I looked back up at Jay, he was sitting on the edge of the bed, watching some kind of action movie eating his food. I wonder what was going through his mind. I wondered why he was giving me that look, when I came out of the bathroom. He had never looked at me like that before. It was almost like he was amazed by something. He looked at me kind of like we had just met or something. Maybe I was just over thinking it. I doubt it meant anything.

I slowly drifted to sleep, in the nice, comfortable,warm bed. At some point, I felt Jay gently climb into the bed beside me. I could feel the warmth of his body beside me. We weren't touching, but I could feel him there.

Jay's POV

I climbed slowly into bed, trying not to disturb Jess. She never moved, she just lay there peacefully sleeping with her back turned toward me. I couldn't help but look at her. My eyes trailed down her beautiful body. I shook my head and rubbed my face. What was I thinking? Jess was like a little sister to me. I had never looked at her like this before, there was something different about her. When she came out of the bathroom earlier, she looked insanely hot. I had never seen her look like that. While she was standing there studying her hair and brushing her teeth, I couldn't help but stare, hoping she didn't notice. I studied her long tan legs, her perfectly curved body, and those shorts that perfectly hugged her but. Even the slightly over-sized tshirt looked good on her.

I rolled over and shook my head. After everything she had been through, I shouldn't be thinking of her like that. My thoughts shifted back to that sorry bastard, Mark. He deserved exactly what he got. The thought of another man forcing himself on her pissed me off severely. I wished I had been there. Jess wouldn't be where she is now. The important thing is, she is safe now, and I will see to it that she stays that way.

My thoughts raced through my head and I couldn't sleep. I rolled over on my back, and stared at the ceiling. Suddenly, I felt a hand fall onto my chest. It was Jess. Her touch sent waves through my body. I wanted so badly to take her into my arms and just hold her. I put my hand on top of hers. Her touch calmed me and gave me a sense of comfort. I felt her moving a little closer, it was like she wanted me just as badly as I wanted her. I put my other arm around giving her the sign it was okay to move closer. I have never felt this way about another women before. Jess snuggled in closer and put her head on my chest. I played with her hair, just gazing at her. I wanted her so badly. Her touch just sent me into orbit. I could feel myself starting to get aroused. Dammit Jay, I told myself snap out of it! I shook my head, and as badly as I hated to, I rolled over. Jess just snuggled up to my back and her arm fell right across my waist. I let out a sigh and slowly moved her arm up toward my rib cage. I slowly dozed off to sleep.