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Mirrors on the Outside

Chapter 8

~Vic's POV~

I think I actually broke through Laura's walls today, at least a little bit. Once we got back to the bus, we all just sort of started chilling in the back lounge, playing video games.

I only have time to be thinking like this because she royally kicked all of our asses at every game we own. So now, we're all just sort of sitting here in shocked silence. Including Laura, who looks completely stunned.

"I can't even remember the last time I watched TV, let alone played a video game...." She says with a tone of surprise in her voice.

"Yeah, well, whatever. Good job I guess." Mike says kind of harshly.

I immediately see the reaction in Laura. Her eyes drop to the floor, and she visibly drops back into the couch. I know Mike is super competitive, but he's gotta be careful.

"Why don't we watch a movie? Tony, I think it's your turn to pick. Mike, can I talk to you for a sec?"

Both Mike and Tony give nods of assent to my questions, and Jaime stays put next to Laura on the couch, where she's been sitting snuggled between him and Tony for the whole time we've been back. She's clearly really close to Tony already. I think it's a good thing.

Once we're away from everyone a bit, I turn to Mike with a bit of a stern glance. "Look little brother, I know how competitive you are, and that you're super pissed that you just lost really badly, but you've gotta be careful with Laura."

"Why should I be?"

"Mike, you of all people know exactly why. Are you telling me that you honestly didn't see how she reacted? You hurt her."

"I know, but you know how I am around new people. I'm not good with them."

"Believe me, I know. Just give her a chance, will you? God knows it's about time she got one."

As we walk into the lounge, Mike and I are both shocked to see that Star Wars isn't playing, but rather.....Mean Girls?

"Hey Tony, what's with the movie choice?" Mike says, sitting back down.

"Laura's never seen it! Can you believe that? She's seen Star Wars though, so I figured this would be better."

We just shake our heads and laugh before settling in for the movie. About three-quarters of the way through, we all note how tired we are and decide to head to sleep. We go to head to the bunks, and realize Laura's asleep, curled into Jaime's side. He goes to wake her.

"No, I don't wanna sleep in the bunk. Not tonight. Stay?"

"Are you sure you don't want Tony to stay instead, Laura?" It's pretty obvious to everyone that they're best friends.

"No, Jaime, stay. Please."

As shocked as we all are, we decide to just let it go and go to sleep. Tony stops to drape a blanket over them, and Jaime smiles gratefully. We head off to sleep, getting ready for tomorrow.

~Laura's POV~

I don't even know why I said it. Tony's pretty obviously my best friend, but there's just something about Jaime....I don't know. Either way it seems okay with him, so yeah.

I go to move to the other end of the couch, but Jaime shakes his head and pulls me closer. I go to question it, but decide otherwise. If he'll let me be close to him, then I sure as hell won't try and sabotoge it.

I feel loved. I finally feel loved by people. And it's wonderful. I close my eyes and drift off to sleep in Jaime's warm, strong arms.

~Jaime's POV~

I'm as surprised as everyone else when Laura asks me to stay instead of Tony. But if she feels comfortable around me, then I'm really glad. We just seem to have some sort of connection.....I don't know. Nothing I can figure out now, anyway. I'm dead tired.

But I seem to have trouble falling asleep, my thoughts consumed with the girl in my arms. She's so beautiful, I just wish she knew it. Not to the point of vanity or super pride, but just knowing she's worth something. Worth a lot, just like all life.

As we lay here, snuggled closely, I can't help but stroke her hair. She smiles in her sleep and pulls herself even tighter to me. Finally happy and at peace, I slip into a deep, relaxing sleep.

-Time Lapse-

"Psst, Jaime. Wake up."

I groan. "Shut up."

"C'mon, please? For me?"

I open my eyes and realize it's Laura. It is almost 10 in the morning anyway, so I should be up.

"Yeah, sorry," I let go of her, "What's the matter?"

"I think I was laying on the remote or something. Something hard as hell was pressing into my back, but I couldn't push your arms off of me."

She gets up to move and I realize quickly it's a very different problem than she was thinking.

"You see anything, Jaime?"

Well, shit. I can't let her know that she was sleeping on my morning wood..... "Uh, yeah." I find the remote behind me and pretend like I pulled it from where whe was sleeping. "It was the TV remote."

Comments

I'm crying. No joke. I'm crying. So thanks for that lol. Um how do I put this...uh oh yeah WRITE THE SEQUEL FAST!!!!!
Tayler Tayler
8/18/13
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now I'm half pissed half sad
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y u do dis
Why would you do this?! The suspense is going to kill me T.T
SailAwaySailor SailAwaySailor
8/17/13
Fuck you Craig and her parents!
Oh noooooo. Fucking hate Craig. That little shit. AND HER PARENTS LIKR DAMN FINE BE FUCKING ASSHOLES. update soon tho. ^^