The Marine

Chapter 6

APRIL

I have managed to sleep for about two hours the whole night. My body was restless and I couldn't stop tossing and turning but when I decided to come downstairs for some water, I napped on the sofa.

My Mum made me another awesome breakfast but now she's scaring me a little. Maybe that's why I can't sleep because every time I close my eyes thoughts rattle through all in the one go like my mind is trying to process that she's lying to me.

My Mum decided to watch some movies and I joined her. When I looked up, I watched her beautiful eyes glaze with happiness. It's been a while since that look was in her eyes.

"Mum..you know how I'm your daughter and you can talk to me about anything?" I asked suggestively hoping she would answer with a catch.

"Where are we going with this April." She asked with a roll of her eyes as she turned to look at me.

"Did you lie about your illness?" I took a deep breath, " or is it more serious?" I asked keeping my inhaled breath held in my lungs refusing to release it.

"Sweetie, I'm not lying to you I promise." She sighed, " How about the next doctors appointment you can come? He explains it better than me." She mustn't be lying so what is she hiding?

"So what are you hiding?" I asked pulling me knees to my chest of the sofa. She seemed calm and a little annoyed.

"My baby girl turns nineteen in three days. I'll be damned if it doesn't go with a bang." Did this mean she was planning a secret party?

"I thought we discussed this Mum? No parties please." I sighed, " I would rather spend the day with you getting our nails done or something." She smiled at the gesture then shook her head. What did that mean?

"Every year I make special and this year will be extra special...I promise." I smiled. I really didn't care what my birthday was like as long as I had my Mum, I would be ok.

"Thank you." I told her sincerely settling back down on the sofa. I looked at the flatscreen and an idea came to mind.

"My pleasure Sweetie." She smiled and I stood up from my seat on the sofa watching as her eyes followed me.

"How about we have a movie night tonight? I'll go to the store and get popcorn and snacks?" She beamed rubbing her two hands together happily.

"I'll give you money to get new movies swe-"

"This is my treat to you Mum. It's fine." I told her putting my hand out to stop her giving me money. I had a lot of money saved up so I really didn't need it but it could be better if I got a job.

"I really gave birth to an angel you know that. It's seven thirty you better go." I grabbed my denim jacket of the back of the sofa and headed to the front door.

"I won't be long!" I shouted as I closed the door behind me fixing my jacket.

I began to walk down the pavement as I played around with the buttons. This was by far one of my best jackets. As we speak I am wearing it with my black leggings, pink converse and white top with a pink breast pocket. I smiled and looked up and crushed my nose against something. I was about to fall back until strong arms wrapped around my waist pulling me close to a very hard chest.

"Let me guess...'bump and bump again'?" I heard a chuckle coming from his chest and decided to push back from him a little so I could breathe.

However, once I did I smelt mouthwatering aftershave. The smell of fresh cleanness surrounded him with his look. He was wearing dark jeans that rested on his hips, a black loose shirt and a grey hoody with red toggles.

"Is there an appropriate answer as to why you stood my family up at dinner." I froze.

Shit. I forgot all about it! His family will hate me now, I could see the look of disgust on their faces at my empty dinner table seat. I was so caught up with Mum and her happiness of watching movies that I completely forgot.

"Blake." I rubbed my forehead, " I am so sorry it slipped my mind, I was so caught up in my Mum. You should see her she looks so happy." I smiled at the last part then looked up to him and frowned. His face remained blank and expressionless he must be pissed.

"Why are you frowning?" He asked making my eyes snap to his.

"Aren't you angry or annoyed?" I asked uncertainly not wanting for this to cause an argument of any kind.

"Why would I be angry or annoyed?" He frowned and for a second I could see a look of hurt in his eyes. Now I feel real bad.

"I stood you up." I told him with a quiet voice and he stepped a little closer to me making my breath hitch at the scent of his fragrances...it was intoxicating.

"Princess you stood my family up." He smiled, "Not me." He looked like he was thinking about something and then he became to deep in thought so I nudged him slightly.

He looked down to my hand that was on his arm from the small nudge and gave off a small smile before turning to look back at my house then me.

"Are you going somewhere?" He asked with a more serious tone standing back a little so I could breath.

"I was just on my way to the store." I told him and he looked along my street before turning back to me. He seemed really unsettled with something.

"Walking?" His boar into mine and suddenly I was wondering if I did or said something wrong.

"Yeah. I was just on my way when you showe-"

"It's almost eight at night are you insane? Walking down the streets all alone at this hour in this darkness?" I watched as his body stiffened and his muscles tensed almost ripping out his top, " Someone could sneak up on you and hurt you." His teeth clenched and I realised he did have a valuable point.

"I just realised that myself." I rolled my eyes at his still tensed body. He had extremely fine muscles...he was just like a little ball of perfection.

Walking past his stiff figure, I made my way to his car. He could take me to the store since he is the one moaning and complaining as normal.

"Your not walking." He growled out and I sighed at his stubbornness as he turned to look at me.

"The only place I'm walking is to your car so get a move on...I want ice cream." He seemed to relax as I climbed in his passenger side door, which made me feel more relaxed too.

He didn't waste anytime getting in the car and once he made sure my seatbelt was on, he drove away from the house heading to the store. I was going to put the radio on but I changed my mind since we would be getting out the car in a few minutes.

It was quiet but it was a comfortable silence. It felt normal and carefree.

"What ice cream do you like?" He suddenly asked pulling me out my trance as I turned to look at him.

He had one hand resting against his car door and the other on the steering wheel...he looked mighty fine at driving this Cadillac.

"Anything with Strawberries, Cherries, Chocolate, Cookie Dough, Toffee, Vanilla or Raspberries." He looked like he was in thought again but soon he cracked a sudden smile.

"You really like Strawberries and Cherries huh?" He asked and I couldn't help but nod they were so yummy!

"Yeah." He smiled, " What's your favourite ice cream?" I asked him curious to find out what he likes.

"Ironically my favourite is Cherries, Chocolate and Banana." He smiled making me return the gesture. I wonder what Banana ice cream tastes like?

"What does Banana taste like?" He turned sharply to me with a shocked look upon his face. I've never tasted it before but it isn't a big deal.

"You have never tasted it before?" He asked shocked as he pulled over and the car turned off.

"Nope." I popped the 'p' and he turned to face the store before swiftly glancing at me.

"We are going to buy some then you can try it." He grinned, "Lets go." He told me getting out the car as I followed him into the store. Hopefully they sell Banana ice cream.

Our basket was overflowing and even though it looked extremely heavy, marine boy made it seem light as a feather. We got banana ice cream and I couldn't decide in which one I wanted so I got vanilla. Blake knew that I wanted all the ice creams so instead he found some cherry, strawberry and chocolate syrup to put on top of it. I felt my mouth water at the thought.

We were currently at the checkout and the bimbo cashier keeps on looking at Blake with small winks and smiles. She looked like barbie and her make up was a shade too dark for her skin. Then her breasts were basically hanging out over the scanner and I shared my look of disgust.

I wasn't jealous, she was just desperate.

"That will 22.44 please." She dramatically said throwing her fake blonde hair over her shoulder.

"Sure." I told her reaching in my pocket for the money. She kept smiling at Blake and it was going to make me sick.

"What a gentleman!" She giggled towards Blake. I was wondering what she was talking about until she handed him change.

He must have paid for this? Why did he do that I was just trying to get the money out my pocket.

"Blake? No. Please I don't need your money." He turned to me with a small smile. I could see why the cashier was so attracted to him because at this glance under the light he looks like a heavenly angel.

"I know but half the things in those bags you didn't even want to buy...it's my treat." I smiled at how grateful he was being. I was thankful but I did feel kind of guilty.

"Lets get these in the car before the ice cream melts huh?" He asked as he lifted the bags and headed toward to the doors I followed close behind him in the cold dark night.

"Thanks." I mumbled feeling the cold nips against my skin.

"Don't mention it." He smiled opening his trunk, " go in the car, the weather is freezing." He added as I delightfully opened the passenger door and climbed in.

I clipped in my seat belt and rubbed my hands together surprised with how warm the car was inside. It was like a blanket was put over me until Blake opened his door and let in a draft of freezing air making me shiver. He looked at me with a frown before leaning over the to the backseat and bringing forward his leather jacket.

"Here this will keep you warm." He smiled starting the car up and turning the heating up to full.

I looked down at his coat and noticed it said sometime on the left side at his chest area. I read it and read it again 'Gucci' this jacket use have been extremely expensive.

"Gucci?" He smiled and turned around swiftly to glance at me before looking back at the road.

"It was a present from my parents for my birthday." He looked at me again and softly smiled in thought as I wrapped my arms up it and pulled it up to my neck.

"I don't usually let anyone apart from myself wear that jacket." Then why was he letting me?

"Then why do you let me?" I asked curiously glancing down to the jacket.

"I guess this is my thank you for saving my life so many times in the forest." He laughed sarcastically and I slapped his shoulder. This would go back to the same argument so I knew I had to just leave it.

"Thank you for paying for all of that." I told him as I looked out my window. He smiled and nodded his head.

"You've said that already." Yeah...but I felt guilty you big dumb ass. The only thing I could think of to make up for it popped into my mind.

"Um...would you like to...I mean you don't have to incase your doing something else but..um" he raised his eyebrows and looked over

to me as we stopped at traffic lights.

"Spit it out." He urged softly waving his hand about to add impact.

"Well you did buy the stuff...so do you want to watch some movies with me and my Mum?" He smirked but soon smiled.

"Sure...I have nothing better to do." He smiled as the car moved forward and turned the corner I realised we were in my street.

"Awesome...just remember some of the movies will be romance." I told him and he turned to me looking at me intensely before turning back to the road.

"Mhmm." He sounded and I smiled as we stopped at my house.

I looked up to the front door and noticed my standing there on the porch waiting for us. She was smiling infact she was beaming for some strange reason.

"I was wondering when this handsome boy would be back at our house!" She shouted down making me feel a little awkward as I got out of his car.

"Is he joining us sweetie?!" My Mum asked as I walked to the trunk to help carry some stuff.

I gave it an attempt but he slapped my hand away with a chuckle...oh he was loving this right now.

"Yes Mum and his name is Blake!" I called back, " Or jerk." I muttered as she walked back in the house.

He walked towards me carrying all the bags with his god like muscles and smirked. What will he say now? I'm just waiting on him rubbing it in my face.

"Your Mum seems to think I'm Handsome...how strange is that?" I was surprised when his voice came out strong and not suffocating its laughter.

"What's strange?" I asked curiously as we walked up the steps onto the porch.

He looked into my hallway as the door was open then looked down towards me leaning in slowly, I suddenly found it hard to breathe at his close proximity.

"You what they say?" He whispered and I shook my head, " Like Mother, Like Daughter." I scoffed and pushed him away as he started erupting with an intoxicating laugh which made me laugh too.

"Jerk." I added my favourite word to call him at the end of the conversation.

It was almost 12 am and my Mum had been asleep for half an hour. She seemed to have a lot of fun so I was happy with that but I was more happier about my ice cream. My favourite white blanket wrapped around my lower half as I eat as Blake sat next to me eating his too. He was right banana ice cream is really good.

"Banana ice cream is so yummy." I whispered to him eating another spoonful he turned around and softly chuckled.

"I'm surprised you can taste it with all that cherry syrup." He had a point but I love cherries and strawberries more than any food ever.

"Shhh watch the movie." I whispered to him as I took his empty bowl and ran through to the kitchen putting it in the dishwasher. I didn't want there to be a mess for Mum in the morning.

Once I had done that I grabbed a bottle of water out the fridge and walked back through to the Living area. I was about to sit down when I realised that Blake had my favourite blanket covering over him.

"My blanket." I whisper whined not wanting to wake up my Mum he took his eyes of the flat screen and looked up to me with a smile.

"Join me under it, I'm cold too." He whispered back and I watched the reflection of the movie playing in his brown eyes. It was still my blanket.

"It's my blanket Blake." I whispered back and tried not to pout.

"Are you scared? I promise not to bite." He whispered and I knew he was telling the truth but he wasn't getting the point here.

"No." I replied with another whisper.

"Tangled is coming on right now. You'll miss it." Tangled was my favourite movie so I sighed in defeat and I cold tell he knew this as he smirked.

Jerk.

I sat down next to him and climbed under the cozy blanket beside him. I literally forgot how big this blanket is and how cozy it is, that's why it's my favourite. Blake lifted his arm up and I furrowed my brows in confusion.

"What?" I whispered and he smiled pulling a piece of hair away from my face.

"Lay your cheek against my chest so we can get comfortable." He urged my head down onto his chest and surprising he was right...it was beyond comfortable.

I could even hear the gentle beats of his heart and it was so peaceful.

Our legs were up on the sofa too and he wrapped on of his legs around mine. I was going to question him but decided to leave it. I looked over to Mum and she was smiling in her sleep which made me smile before turning to watch 'Tangled'.

BLAKE

We were halfway through 'Tangled' at the part where they are watching the lanterns in the sky from the boat and I could hear heavy breathing. I knew April was sleeping and it made me smile as her small hands innocently clenched at my top.

She softly singed each song with muffled yawns so I guess her eyes couldn't stay open anymore. I almost chuckled at how cute she looked but I didn't want to wake her so instead I leaned forward and pressed the remote turning the TV off.

I made sure the blanket was securely around us aswell before wrapping my arms tightly around her and nuzzling my head in her neck. She smelt delicious. A mixture between coconut and vanilla.

I gave her a swift kiss on the head before nuzzling her neck again and sighed in content.

I could sleep like this forever.