TheClosetKidnapper

Jace "Like that," I whisper in response to her original question.

Nic I let Jace dream, smoothing his hair back to calm him a bit.

Jace I close my eyes and set a hand on the side of her face before pulling back, resting my forehead against hers.

Nic I dry my face and walk back to Jace, finding him mumbling in his sleep about something.

Jace I swallow and think before walking up to her and pulling her into a kiss.

Nic I sigh and lie Jace down, standing and washing my face in the bathroom.

Jace I curse mentally and turn to her, "I-I-Give me a chance. I screwed up. Let me fix things."

NIc I study her before looking at Rayah and then back at Jace, "You can trust me... Remember that, okay?"

Jace I study her, swallowing and looking down, "'Cause you're different. Different to me."

Nic I glance at Jackie, studying her, "Something's different... More than before I fell asleep, I mean. W-what's wrong?"

Jace I cut her off again, "I never said that either. You saw... you saw what I did to whoever that was in there. Even if I can't remember half ...

Nic I slowly wake, finding Jace the same as he was before I fell asleep, and take a deep breath to keep calm.

Jace I bolt after her and grab her wrist, stopping her and facing her again, "I never said I didn't care. We met yesterday. All I said was that I ...

Nic I stir, dreaming for the first time since leaving Avalia, and tighten my grip on my brother, not understanding.

Jace I tighten my jaw, frustrated, and bolt in front of Rayah, studying her, "What are you doing?"