I'm Okay (Trust Me)

(Jade's POV)
I woke up and shuffled sleepily to the kitchen but stopped dead in my tracks when I saw my boyfriend sleeping on the couch like he had never done anything wrong. I don't even mind when he yells at me, but if he touches Kara again-- I swear to God I'll kill him. His eyes fluttered open, "Morning, Sunshine." he said sarcastically. I looked all around for Kara but I couldn't find her. She probably snuck out at night. I don't blame her. "Why are you here?" I asked. "I think you're forgetting who owns this house." he smirked. I tried to keep my cool and pointed to the door, "Get out. Now." He stood up and towered over me. "I'm gone for a little while and this bitch thinks she can say whatever she wants, is that it?"
I wanted to shrink away. "Get out." My voice quivered against my will. His face hardened. He wasn't playing around anymore. That's when I started crying. He hit me, and I fell to the floor. "You know I hate the sounds you make when you cry!" he said as he kicked me. This went on for a while, probably longer than I'd like to admit, and the sun started peeking through the windows by the time he left me alone and went to the room we once shared. However, he came back and threw my clothes at me, telling me to leave. Not bothering to pick up any of my clothes, I ran out into the driveway. It was calm outside and the day was very young, the golden sun just barely peeking over the horizon. I choked on my sobs, trying to make them silent, and held my side as I sank to the pavement. That's when I turned my head and saw him standing there.
Connor's eyes were widened all the way and I could see just how golden they were in the morning light. His mouth hung open slightly as if he was about to say something but was choking on his words. He dropped the bright green garden hose to the ground and ran to me as I squeezed my eyes shut. I felt his warm, damp hands clasp my shoulders and he brought me into a tight hug. "What did that bastard do to you?" he asked softly. That was one of the things I liked about him. The way he spoke. Everything he said was so soft. He said every word so carefully. He rested his chin on top of my head and held me in his arms. I could feel his heartbeat and he was so warm. I felt guilty for not being able to tell him what happened, but my words were failing me.
"It's okay, you don't have to say anything. Just... come in."
He put his arm around me and led me to the house. I sat down on the couch while Connor went into the kitchen and started doing something. Jack shuffled down the stairs, half-asleep. "Oh, hi Jade." He was unusually calm and had a very content smile on his face, "Where's Connor?" I pointed to the kitchen and he went in there too, leaving me alone. I sighed and layed down on the couch, figuring I'd just sleep off the flood of emotions I'd experienced this morning. It was warm and clean and happy here, much better than the house right next door.

(Connor's POV)
I called Kara's mobile as I went to make hot chocolate to calm down Jade. I was craving some too, so I made another cup. I was about to leave the kitchen but then I thought how mad Jack would be if I didn't make him a cup. It was a minute before I noticed Kara hadn't answered. I hung up and sent her a text instead when Jack shuffled in. "Hey, man. Why's Jade over so early?" "I don't know." He just looked at me. "What?" I shrugged and said it again, "I don't know." He smiled. "Okay." I love this house. Jack could wake up to a bear on a unicycle and not care. “Did you water the grass?” He said. Crap! I set the mug I was holding on the counter and bolted out front. Great, the lawn was flooded. I tiptoed through the grass, trying to keep my pants from getting wet (and failing miserably) and turned off the hose before re-entering.
When I walked in I saw Jade taking a nap and decided against waking up and giving her hot chocolate. It would be good to let her sleep it off. I sighed and looked at the clock on the stove as I entered the kitchen. We had to go to Frank’s house at 4:00pm for his birthday party. I originally wasn’t going to dress up, but Jack convinced me to. Right now, it was 7:00am. I sat at the kitchen table and rested my head in my hands. “If Jade is here, where’s Kara?” Jack entered the kitchen.

Shit.

Notes

Short chapter.

Don't be mad at me.

Please.