Chapter Nineteen: Better Than I Could've Ever Imagined

ADRIAN'S POV

I'm a little worried. Since Ever and I arrived at Jake's car, she's been silent. I even tried asking her if she was okay, but I don't think she could even hear me with all those thoughts running through her pretty head. I don't think she realizes that she's still playing with my hand either, which I find kind of adorable.

It's moments like these where I almost wish we were more than friends. But I understand that she needs time, and I would never rush her into anything she wasn't ready for. I'm a patient man, so I'll wait however long it takes– even if she never comes to me, I'll still be there with my arms open.

I sat and watched her as she was deep in thought, the world becoming blurred behind her as Jake drove. Her black locks, which usually flowed over her slender shoulders, were now thrown into a messy bun- giving me the perfect view of her heart-shaped face.

But what drew my attention, really from the moment we met– were her eyes. They're the craziest shade of gray I had ever seen! With the tiniest shade of blue, they remind me of the raging sea during a thunderstorm. Captivating yet dangerous. My eyes slipped to her plump lips as she chewed on the bottom one, my jeans tightening a bit at the sight.

Well, this is awkward… I thought as I readjusted myself in the seat, Jake was chuckling silently to himself in the driver's seat shooting me knowing looks from the rearview mirror.

Just wait till I get out of this car Jake…

Turning my attention back to Ever, a strand of her hair had fallen from her bun into her face, and just as I raised my free hand to remove it– she flinched…

What the hell did that asshole do to her, that she's flinching away from me?

If I find out that he hit her at any point in their relationship– before, during, or after…Let's just say it won't be his car that I'll smash with a baseball bat…

Jake cleared his throat as we pulled into his mom's driveway, "We're here… " he must have seen how Ever reacted too, cause he looks just as pissed as I feel. And it takes a lot to piss Jake off.

That just means he considers her family, and I couldn't be happier.

...…

EVER'S POV

Dammit!  I let her get to me!

What the hell did she mean by "murderer"? Was she talking about me? About Adrian? Herself? 

I'm definitely gonna have to call Dad later… I think it's time we had that talk…

"We're here" I heard Jake say, before he slammed his car door closed. I looked over at Adrian with my eyebrows raised.

"What's got his panties in a twist? " I asked, pointing my thumb in the direction he stormed off to. But he didn't answer me and just stared into my eyes like he was searching for something.

"Are you okay?... " The concern on his face was evident, and now I was confused.

"... Yeah…? Why? " I asked slowly, slightly irritated that he answered my question with an unrelated question.

"You flinched…when I was moving your hair out of your face you flinched away from me…. Why? "  I froze in place. Crap.

"o-oh, I did? I didn't even notice! Honestly, I don't remember much of the drive here either. My body must have just reacted on its own." It wasn't entirely a lie. I really won't remember much about the drive– especially not Adrian trying to fix my hair.

His eyes still searched mine, but I was looking everywhere else but him as I squirmed around in my seat. I still haven't told anyone that Enzo almost hit me when I told him about the twins.

After a few minutes of deafening silence, he let out a long defeated sigh, "It's alright… you can tell me when you're ready…" he gently removed my hand from his as he got out of the car.

At first, I thought that he was mad at me, but that thought quickly flew out the window when Adrian opened my door and carried me bridal-style into the house, making me giggle.

"I can walk you know, " I rested my head against his chest as he moved through the house, expertly dodging furniture as he made his way to my room.

He pulled me closer to his chest, "Please just… let me do this… " The pain In his voice made me give in instantly. So I wrapped my arms loosely around his neck as I listened to his heartbeat.

Once we made it to my room, he gently set me down on my bed and I scooted over to give him room to lie down with me. He chuckled lightly, obeying my silent request as he took his shoes off, getting in bed with me.

"What's Jake doing?" I asked as Adrian pulled me to him, my head now resting against his chest. "He seemed upset when he got out of the car," I looked up to see a frown etched on his face as he pulled me closer.

"He saw you flinch too. I think he's in the garage now, trying to distract himself before he goes and does something stupid. "

"Like what? "

"like going to find your ex and rearranging his face, " he shrugged and I couldn't help but laugh at how nonchalant he seemed about the idea.

"wake me up if he decides to do that… I wouldn't want to miss it, " I let out another loud laugh at Adrian's shocked expression.

"It's not like he wouldn't have it coming, "I shrugged, snuggling into his chest more. His lavender scent started to lull me to sleep, along with his heartbeat. His hand running along my back didn't help either.

"Go to sleep precious, I'll still be here when you wake up, "

I let out a small yawn, "Okay… " and then I let the darkness consume me.

...…

"Daddy, why are we at the booboo doctors? Is mommy sick?" I asked as Daddy carried me into the large building.

"Don't worry sweetheart, mommy's gonna be fine, she just needs to stay at the booboo doctor for a little while," he responded with a kiss on my chubby cheek.

"Hello! Are you here to visit? " a young nurse asked as she rounded her desk to greet us.

"uh– yes we're here to see Diana Monroe, could you tell me which room she's in? "

"Sure thing handsome, just a sec!" the nurse winked and I giggled when Daddy rolled his eyes, giving me a funny look.

she handed Daddy and me a necklace, "She's in room 135, enjoy your visit! "

With a wave, we were on our way to Mommy's room.

"What is that little bitch doing here Aaron!?" Mommy cried as soon as we stepped into her room, "You know I can't stand to look at her! Not after what she's done to my poor Niko! " 

"Daddy, who's Niko? " I asked quietly, trying to avoid my mommy's mean stare. I wonder why she's so angry at me. 

But I think she heard me because as soon as I said his name Mommy stormed out of the bed she was laying in, ripping me from Daddy's grasp, "Listen here you little bitch don't you ever– EVER say his name again!" she slapped me upside the head, "do you hear me, you little murderer?! HUH?! " 

Daddy pulled me behind him before Mommy could hit me again, "Diana, that's enough! You know as well as I do that what happened to Niko wasn't Ever's fault! She was a newborn for heaven's sake! " but it was like mommy couldn't even hear what daddy was saying as her cold eyes never left mine. 

"it's her fault, it's her fault–," she began advancing towards me with a pen in her hand, " IT'S HER FAULT, IT'S HER FAULT! "

...… 

  "EVER! EVER WAKE UP! – c'mon precious WAKE– UP! "

 gasping for air, I sat up, sweat dripping down the side of my face, "I think I'm gonna be sick, " I groaned into my hand, rushing to the bathroom across the hall. 

While emptying the contents of my stomach into the porcelain bowl, I felt a pair of strong arms wrap themselves around my waist and I froze, panic encompassing my whole body as I went rigid.

 But when I heard his familiar voice, I felt immediately relaxed, "It's okay, It's just me," he soothed, rubbing my back in small circles, "do you want me to go make you some tea, then we can talk about it? " 

"Yes, please… " I mumbled, standing back up from my kneeling position on the cold tiled floor, 'but first… do you think you could hold me? just for a second, " I wasn't even able to finish my sentence before I was pulled into Adrian's arms. His warmth engulfed me like a warm blanket as I snuggled deeper into his embrace.

 "Are you okay? "

"Honestly? I don't know… I… I  don't think I am, " I tried looking him in the eyes, but the tears that now blurred my vision made it difficult, "so much has happened to me in the last month and I don't know how to deal with all of it! " I took a deep breath before continuing–

"I'm 18 and pregnant! The boy I was in love with was using me the whole time for sex and sleeping with other girls when I wouldn't. I thought he was gonna hit me when I told him I was pregnant because he kept on hitting my seat when we were in the car! I got kicked out of the home I grew up in and now my parents are getting a divorce–"

"– Enzo, my ex, apparently wanted me back; albeit for his pride and school "reputation" or whatever, but I told him to shove it because I think that I might be falling in love with you which shouldn't be possible since I barely know you and–" 

The feeling of something soft and warm covered my lips, and it took me a moment to realize that Adrian was kissing me. Dumbfounded, I stared at him with wide unmoving eyes as he gently pulled away. The kiss was short-lived, but it didn't stop the warmth I felt erupting from my chest. 

My eyes zeroed in on his lips, "... Do that again… " I whispered, leaning in as my eyes fluttered closed, "... please? "

His minty breath fanned my face as he let out a heartfelt chuckle, "Gladly… " Gently grabbing my face in both of his large calloused hands he kissed me once more. 

It was soft and slow, yet filled with passion. It was everything I had imagined it would be like. A deep groan escaped him as he pulled me impossibly closer to his chest, his hands making their way down to grab at my waist and I let out a small gasp at the simple action. He took advantage of that by sliding his warm tongue into my mouth– taking this kiss to a whole other level of amazing. 

I pulled away when the need to breathe became more prominent and I mentally cursed the human body for not being able to go without oxygen. Our heavy breaths could be heard through the bathroom as our foreheads were pressed together. I haven't opened my eyes yet, wanting to revel in the high that his kiss has given me. His hands haven't moved from my waist, while mine stayed glued to the back of his neck that I hadn't realized I placed there. 

"That was… wow…" he took a shaky deep breath, "that was better than I could've ever imagined… and I imagined it. a lot," he laughed and I slowly opened my eyes to see that his were still closed. His lips were a bit swollen too and Mine probably looked no better. 

"I did too… " I told him honestly and giggled when his eyes shot open in surprise, a wide smile taking shape on his handsome face. 

"you did? " 

"Mhm, " 

I noticed how he licked his slightly swollen lips, his eyes never leaving mine as he leaned in again, "I think I'm falling in love with you too, precious, " he whispered against my lips, "can I kiss you again? " 

I nodded, but just before his warm plump lips could meet mine, a loud cough was heard and it was right then that I remembered– not only was the bathroom door still open, but Adrian and I weren't alone at the house. 

Jake stood in the doorway with his arms crossed, and a knowing smirk was painted on his lips, "I'm glad that you both have finally done something about all that sexual tension between the two of you, " he chuckle gesturing between the intimate position Adrian and I were still standing in, "but next time do you think you could maybe take it to the bedroom– 'cause there's only one bathroom in the whole house, and I really need to shit, " 

Adrian and I both looked at each other shocked, before bursting into fits of uncontrollable laughter– making our way out of the bathroom to give Jake his privacy. 

"way to ruin the moment, you bitch! " 

"Anytime, Jerk!"