Forever Yours

Chapter 10

I've officially been in college for a month, and might I say it wasn't too bad. Besides from the annoying roommates and the lack of money, it was everything I could've hoped for. I still couldn't afford much to eat, and I've been tired. I know the lack of food is getting to me. My body feels weird and gross half the time, but it's fine. I don't have a choice, this is what I wanted, the good and the bad.

I head out to the kitchen to grab a glass of water to fill in for my breakfast. I technically had cereal left but I needed to ration it.

I stop short. There are Kai and Rhys sitting at the island, watching as if they were waiting for me.

"Umm. . . Can I help you with something?" I questioned as they both continued to stare with unreadable expressions. I watch as Kai's jaw ticks.

"Yeah you care to explain why you haven't gone grocery shopping in weeks?" Kai's voice is already sharp, "Why the only thing we've seen you eat is noodles and cereal?" Kai hissed, his eyes turning to slants as he glared at me. He stands slowly, the scrape of the stool legs against the tile making me flinch.

Rhys is right behind him, quieter, but just as focused.

" I don't know what you're talking about." I lied, I did know what he was talking about but I wasn't about to tell them I don't have money for food, they'd just make fun of me. "And why are you going through my s**t anyways," I growled back, getting defensive.

Now it was Rhys who spoke, "Watch your language little girl," I shrink slightly at the name and his tone but I don't let it show.

"I can say what I want to who I want. And I can eat what I want when I want. Nothing I do is any of your business." I mentally curse myself for the way my voice wobbles at the end, hoping they didn't notice.

"It is our business when people come to us asking why our little roommate has never been seen in the dining hall, why you look sickly half the time." Kai raised his voice as he stalked closer, stopping just feet in front of me. I attempted to keep my eyes trained on his face, but they were closing in on me, both physically and emotionally. Why couldn't they just get that I don't want their help, that I don't need it. My eyes fell slightly landing on the chain around his neck. I pinpointed my focus to keep myself together.

"Don't act like you give a f**k about me, just leave me be!" I snapped.

Suddenly both men are in front of me, cornering me in the hallway. Kai in front of me and Rhys on my side.

"Watch your god damn mouth." Rhys voice is low. Controlled. Like a warning with teeth. My head snaps down like I'm a child being scolded.

"Now we'll say this once and only once," Rhys spoke slightly softer. "Look at me." I peel my eyes off from our feet and look at him. His eyes softening ever so slightly as he watched me. "You're gonna eat the food in this house, you are going to add what you want to the grocery list, and you will help with the shopping when you have the money. No more of this cereal for dinner bullshit." I scanned his eyes as he spoke, trying to decipher what was behind them. Anger maybe. Annoyance most likely.

"Do you understand?" This time it's Kai who brings me out of my thoughts. I turn to look into his green eyes, his floating with the same emotion as Rhys. His voice was firm, like he was reminding me who was in charge.

Gosh I hated this, who do they think they are. I wanted to argue, to say I can take care of myself. But with the way they toward over me and the weight of their voices, something in me couldn't get help the little nod I gave the two of them.

"Words." Rhys chimed in.

"Yes I understand," I grumbled, rolling my eyes. They're treating me like a child and I hate it!

"I'd be careful with the attitude," Kai said as he looked me up and down. "We're heading out for class, eat before you leave, or else we're gonna have some problems." And with that the two of the turned and left. Leaving me stranded and confused in the hallway.

What the actual f**k was that.