When Fate Paves The Way

The Nightmare

As they were watching the fifth movie, Phoenix heard a commotion outside the door. Suddenly, her mother Sharon burst into the room, looking flustered and worried.

"Phoenix, we need to go. Pack whatever you need, you're staying at Jax's house for a while," Sharon said, her voice urgent.

Jax's parents Brad and Chloe followed close behind, looking equally concerned. "Is everything alright, Sharon?" Brad asked.

Sharon shook her head. " No, I mean yes.Well I...uhm....." pacing back and fourth

"Sharon calm down, you're gonna scare the kids." Chloe hugged Sharon trying to calm her down

"She'll just tell us later.Right now Phoenix needs to start packing, right Sharon?"Chloe has a gentle and soothing voice which helped Sharon calm down

Sharon nodded her head. "Yes"

Jax jumped up from the couch. "Of course, we'll help in any way we can," he said, looking at Phoenix trying to ease the situation . "Do you want me to help you pack?"

Phoenix nodded, feeling numb and overwhelmed. She followed Jax upstairs to her room and started to pack her things.

As she was packing, Jax tried to reassure her. "Don't worry, my parents will take care of everything. You're fine" he said, his voice gentle.

Phoenix tried to take comfort in his words, but her mind was racing,her imagination taking the reins. She couldn't believe what was happening, and she didn't know how long they would have to stay at Jax's house.It wasn't something new, but the way her mom rushed everything and her behaviour didn't sit well with her.

After they finished packing, they headed back downstairs to join Sharon and Jax's parents. They made their way to Jax's car and set off for their house, leaving Phoenix feeling uncertain and anxious about the future.

As she arrived at the Braves house.Chloe ordered all of them to go to sleep and that Phoenix will unpack tomorrow morning.As if on queue everyone in the room felt exhausted and wanted nothing more than just sleep.

Phoenix had been having the same nightmare for years. Every night, she dreamed of the day her father disappeared, the day when her life had changed forever. In her dreams, she saw the chaos and the destruction but nothing was clear.

But tonight , the nightmares were more vivid than usual. Phoenix could smell the smoke and the blood, and she could feel the heat of the fire on her skin. She woke up, gasping for air, her heart racing.

She knew she couldn't keep ignoring these dreams. There was something there, something she needed to uncover.She decided she would talk to her mom tomorrow morning

Jax had been going to get a glass of water but then he saw a light in Phoenix's room.He lightly knocked and went in

"Hey, Jax," Phoenix said, her voice still groggy from sleep.

"Hey, Phoenix," Jax said, his voice full of concern. "Are you okay? You sound tired and look tired"

"I had another nightmare," Phoenix said, rubbing her eyes.

"What happened this time?" Jax asked, his tone serious.

"It was weird," Phoenix said, trying to remember the details. "I was in a car, and there was this red light outside. And then there was this scary-looking man, green smoke.All the sensations, the smell, the shouting.It was like I was relieving it again weird huh? "

Sitting on top of her bed , holding her hands

"That sounds pretty intense," Jax said, sounding worried. "Do you want to talk about it?"

Phoenix hesitated for a moment, not sure if she wanted to share the details of her dream. But she trusted Jax, and she knew that he would listen without judgment.

"I don't know what to make of it," Phoenix said, her voice trembling slightly. "It's just getting more and more crazy and creepy."

"I'm sorry you're going through this," Jax said, his voice full of empathy. "But I'm here for you. We can talk about it whenever you need to."

"Thanks, Jax," Phoenix said, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. "I appreciate it."

Jax stayed until to make sure Phoniex went back to sleep they both slept while cuddling.For the first time in years Phoenix felt safe and in peace in Jax's embrace.

They woke up Phoniex had her head on top of Jax's chest and Jax had his hand on her waist.They looked charming.Phoniex woke up and realised what was her pillow.

She tried moving without waking up Jax but it was already too late. As Jax was about to say something

"Kids wake up, freshen up and come down to eat breakfast" Chloe spoke right outside of the door.

Phoenix began to blush.She was sure Chloe new they slept together.No sleeping together but....

"Keep your mind off the gutter Phoenix"she thought."and how could she have slept so comfortable when Jax's chest was hard as a rock"she blushed again thinking of Jax's chest

Seeing Phoenix deep in thought really amused Jax.He wondered what was in that pretty mind of hers.

" Hey Phoenix when you're done day dreaming let's get ready and go get breakfast I'm hungry" Jax finally said as he stood up and stretched

Phoenix couldn't help but notice how Jax seemed to be growing taller and more muscular by the day. She could see the changes in his body, how his shoulders were broadening, his biceps were becoming more defined, and his chest was getting wider.

"Damn, Jax," Phoenix said, eyeing him up and down. "You're looking more sculpted every day."

Jax chuckled, flexing his muscles. "Yeah, I've been hitting the gym pretty hard lately. I guess it's paying off."

Feeling embarrassed Phoenix finally after eyeing Jax for a while " well let's get ready, out you go" and she went straight to the bathroom.

After she was ready she went in Jax's room.Phoenix looked around Jax's room, admiring his artwork that was hanging on the walls. Jax had always been a talented artist, and Phoenix loved seeing his latest creations.

"Hey, Brave are you done? I'm also starving let's go" Phoenix said as she moved around the room looking all of the artwork of his.

"Yup, let's go.I hope mom made some bacon and pancakes" Jax took Phoenix's hand they went downstairs in a rush.