Part 4 (2/2)

”Hey RJ, its Kaz.”

”Oh my G.o.d! What happened to you, have you heard the rumours? People think the Dravens abducted you or something!” She sounded a little too happy about this idea. I wondered if she wasn't the one to spread these rumours but then I dismissed the idea feeling guilty for even thinking it.

”No, no, nothing like that, I just had some real personal stuff to deal with and the Dravens have been helping me with it.” At least I could get away with saying that without lying.

”Like what? You know Jack has been really worried about you, he wanted to call the police!” She did sound concerned but also relieved, which was sweet.

”Some stuff from England but it's all over now.” For some reason saying it out loud made it seem more real.

”Is he there?”

”No but you have his cell number right?”

”Yeah, I will give him a call. RJ, I have something to tell you but I don't want you to freak out ....ok?”

”O..k..” She said slowly.

”You also have to promise me not to tell anyone and remember you're the only person that will know, so if I hear that the whole town knows tomorrow then guess who I am pointing the finger at?”

”OK, ok I got it, Jeez... deadly secret, pinkie seal and blood exchange! I promise.” I didn't quite understand the other bits but I decided to trust her anyway.

”Well...um... me and Dominic Draven are sort of....well, dating.” As soon as I said it I thought she had been hit with a brick, she was screaming.

”RJ.....RJ? You still there?”

”OH MY G.o.d, NO FREAKIN' WAY!!!! That is some crazy s.h.i.+t! Tell me everything before I go insane with jealously and come round in a murderous rage.” I laughed at the thought of RJ's face when she got here to kill me and met Ragnar by the door! I explained how Draven had helped me out with some issues with a stalker I had back in England and that's why I didn't like talking about my past. I didn't think telling her this would do any harm....well I hoped not. I carried on saying how Sophia wanted me to stay with them for a few days just to be sure he didn't come around looking for me.

”So how did it happen, you lucky b.i.t.c.h?”

”I don't really know but I guess after spending sometime together something just clicked.” Ok, this bit was a lie but it sounded more believable than the outrageous truth. That I was born for him, even I couldn't get my head around that stumper.

”So have you jumped his bones yet? Because I'm telling you now it would not take me seconds to rip those...”

”Ok, ok, I got it.” We both laughed.

”We're taking things slow.” Another lie. I was just glad I wasn't having to lie in person....not yet anyway.

”To h.e.l.l with slow! You will tell me though...right, I mean when you do the dirty deed?” She sounded almost possessed.

”No, probably not, but I will tell you this, kissing him is like nothing I have ever felt before.” I had to give her something.

”Then s.e.x will be even better! I read an article about guys that are good kissers are almost always good in the sack!” Amen to that! I could definitely agree with that a.s.sessment.

”Poor Jack, he was really smitten.” This had me cringing with guilt.

”I really wanna talk to him, he has a right to hear it from me first, so hint hint...don't go telling him!”

”Not a soul, not until you give the word.” This was the most serious I had ever heard her so I believed that she would keep her word. I smiled at the idea. This will be the hardest thing for RJ, so it made me respect her even more for it. RJ lives for gossip and when faced with the town's biggest scoop, she usually would have thought that it was her responsibility to tell the world. So I understood how hard this was for her. If there was ever a need for a gothic news anchor then they would have found gold in RJ.

”So, is he still your boss?” The questions went on like this for forty minutes. Everything from what he smells like to what he eats for breakfast. The breakfast answer I had to make up because I just didn't know. All I had seen Draven eat was an apple. So of course I said fruit.

”It figures, with a bod like that I would have guessed he was a health freak.”

By the time she got off the phone it was dark outside and my stomach was growling at me after talking about food. I was going to order pizza but then remembered Ragnar out there and didn't think it fair to scare some poor pizza delivery guy half to death. That would most certainly get the town's folk tongues a wagging. I opened the fridge but that didn't inspire much so I grabbed a frozen pizza from the freezer and turned the oven on high. I got the cheese out of the fridge and grated some more for extra topping. It was really tight in the cheese department! I put it on a tray and closed the door before ringing Jack's number.

”Keira! Are you alright? I have been leaving you messages!” He sounded upset that I hadn't called. Oh dear.

”Hi, yeah I'm sorry I can explain, but I really don't want to do it over the phone”

”I will be right there.”

”NO!... I mean... no that won't be a good idea, what if we met up?” I said stumbling out the words before thinking about my very possessive boyfriend that very nearly hated Jack.

”When and where and I will be there?” Ok this wasn't making it any easier with him being so n.o.ble and nice!

”How about that diner, the one with the crummy food that looked like road kill?” He laughed and I relaxed at the sound.

”Why, you got a death wish?” I shuddered at how well that statement mirrored the last few days.

”I will eat before I get there, can't die from warm c.o.ke can you?” We both giggled like kids, chatted a bit more and arranged for tomorrow afternoon as he had some free periods. Of course his lectures hadn't been affected by the fire, so he was still going to cla.s.s. That reminded me that I needed to find out when my lessons were starting up again.

”Ok, I will see you tomorrow then.”

”Yeah I look forward to it Kazzy,” Jack said before hanging up. I smiled at the thought that now no one could be angry at me but the voice behind me told me that evidently I could be oh so wrong.

”And just who will you being seeing tomorrow? Because I am pretty confident you weren't on the phone to me and that didn't sound like a female that is so looking forward to meeting you!” Draven's deep voice filled the kitchen and it wasn't a happy voice at that. I turned to look, bracing myself for his cold stare and yep, there it was.

”Draven, I can explain,” I said weakly but he just gave me a stern frown and folded his arms across his wide chest that was breathing heavy from trying to contain his anger.

”I sure hope so because I have only been gone a few hours and already you have another date lined up!” Ok so he was p.i.s.sed but this was ridiculous!

”Don't shout!” I shouted.

”Draven I was talking to Jack because he is my friend and he has been worried about me.” If I thought back to how this sounded I would have gone with something else, because this nearly sent him over the edge.

”Keira this is not an advisable route to pursue.” He warned me and my own anger grew roots.

”And what does that mean?” I said now following suit and folding my arms.

”You are an intelligent girl, figure it out!” He was acting like a very articulate child.

”Are you implying I am not allowed to be friends with Jack?”

”Implying No, telling you, Yes!” I shook my head in disappointment.

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