Her Protector

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Johnathan's POV

What the hell was that, I wonder as I splash my face with cool water. Did I do something to make her think I wanted that? And what did she mean that's never stopped anybody else? Does she think I'm one of these perverts? I'm not legally an adult myself yet but still, she literally just turned thirteen and while she has the body of a twenty year old with a baby face she's a kid and that would be so wrong on my part. I just want to be her friend, someone she can confide in, someone she can come to when she feels the need to cut herself. I want her to eat and be healthy. I want to see her real smile not that fake one she puts on for her mother. She has a beautiful smile with the cutest dimples. I feel a pull towards her, I feel protective of her, not in a brotherly way but not necessarily in a romantic way either. I'm so confused right now but what I do know for sure is that I will NOT be one of those guys in her bad memories. I will never be one of those guys. I need to talk to Joseph, he needs to know what's going on, and maybe he'll have some advice for me. I pull out my phone and dial his number.

Adaline's POV

I'm in my room in tears unsure of what to think. He wasn't supposed to wake up and know that I stole a secret kiss. It was supposed to be mine, all for me, something that I wanted and wasn't forced. That was my first real kiss, sort of. Usually guys try to kiss me and I turn my head or push them away and they keep trying, telling me they can make me feel good if I just make them feel good in return. Johnathan didn't want it though, he seemed mad and annoyed with me. Is there something wrong with me? We had such a nice day and I really enjoy his company, even though he calls me kiddo he doesn't treat me like a small child. Maybe if I pretend it didn't happen things can go back. I hope so, I don't want him to stop letting me hang out with him. I jump into a warm shower letting my tears fall with the water, it feels good on my tense muscles. When I finally stop crying I step out to dry myself off and throw on some pj shorts and a tank top. I'm out as soon as my head hits the pillow falling into a dreamless slumber.