His Mission (HIS SERIES Book 1) by SAKINA HUSSAIN (ebook reader library TXT) 📕

his teeth together. His jaw clenches tightly and I see the anger flash through his eyes even though the room is barely lit.

"I was trying to help you." He adds. I immediately feel guilty —

How could Jake hit him without knowing the facts?

I passed out from my panic attack, not because Tobias hurt me.

"Tobias, I'm sorry. I'll explain what happened when I see him."

I'm angry at Jake for hitting Tobias, I know Tobias could be difficult but Jake never should have jumped to conclusions without knowing the truth first.

"Don't apologise for him. Beside, I can handle myself."

I sigh, feeling like I have to make things right with Tobias. I stand up and walk over to the door before pulling it open and making my way to the kitchen. I grab everything I need and make my way back to the living room, shutting the door behind me. Tobias is still laid in the same position, his hands now behind his head causing his shirt to ride further up. I walk towards him and place everything down onto the table next to him.

"Budge up," I mumble, looking down at him. He raises his eyebrow at my words but silently nods, shifting into a sitting position. I know Tobias and I have never really seen eye to eye but he had tried to help me yesterday and I know he had a caring side to him just like Ivory had said. I wanted to repay the favour, make things right between us so it wouldn't always be so awkward.

I sit down next to him, noticing how his bare arm nestles against my leg. I clear my throat before reaching over for the warm cloth. I dip it into the little cup of water and squeeze out the remaining liquid in silence. The only sound is Tobias' breathing next to me. I reach towards his eye and start wiping away the blood carefully, making sure I didn't make eye contact with him. . . Something about that didn't feel right. The blood comes off easily thank goodness and the cut didn't look so bad anymore.

"It's not that bad," I say quietly, breaking the silence between us. Tobias remains quiet, barely moving a muscle.

"Told you I'm tough, I'm built like bricks." His voice is quiet and hoarse. I smile a little at his words, knowing he wants to keep his pride intact.

"There, you're all done." I smile down at him before turning and placing the cloth back onto the table. I stand up but before I can, Tobias places his hand on my thigh and my eyes snap to it immediately. I silently look back at Tobias and notice his eyes have lightened considerably.

"Thanks Em" he whispers quietly before moving his hand. I nod silently, noticing how my skin didn't tingle or my breathing didn't catch the same way it did when Jake touches me. I clear my throat and stand up, taking the things with me. In a strange way, things between me and Tobias feel patched up, just like I'd done with his cut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter Twenty Nine- Little girl.

Tobias and I sit together silently for a few hours, binge watching a series on TV about a murder house. Occasionally one of us will make a slight comment when things get a little gruesome or exciting. There's a bowl of popcorn nestled between us on the couch and the sun is beginning to rise outside causing it to create a soft glow inside the room.

It's early hours in the morning and the birds begin to sing their song. I yawn and stretch my arms over my head, shifting in position to get comfortable.

"How are you still tired? I've never met someone who can sleep for so long." Tobias comments, his gaze never leaving the TV screen.

The main character had been stabbed with a piece of glass and blood was cascading down the walls. Clearly Tobias is enjoying it too much to look away . . .

"I haven't slept well for years, living with someone like Trevor can do that to you so I'm making the most of it whilst I can." I half joke. I take another handful of popcorn and watch Tobias still before turning towards me. His brown eyes flash with sympathy and I immediately curse myself for bringing up the topic of Trevor.

"I haven't been the most welcoming since you got here. Just because I have issues with Jake doesn't mean it should effect the friendship between you and I." Tobias says quietly. My eyebrows raise in surprise from his sudden honesty and I open my mouth to respond but he cuts me off —

"I'm sorry Emily. It won't happen again."

I choke on the piece of popcorn in my mouth and quickly cough it back up.

"Who are you and what have you done with the real Tobias?" I gasp, bringing light to the situation. His shoulders immediately relax and a small smile flickers across his face. A silent peace offering settles between us and I'm grateful for that.

I realise Tobias doesn't have to be my enemy, I'd quite like it if we were to become friends.

Who knows . . . Maybe it'll rub off on the two cousins and get them to sort their differences.

"What happened between you and Jake? He never told me." I asked, eager to know what had caused them to dislike each other so much. Tobias sighed deeply, his face turning serious. His eyes held guilt in them and he turned towards me sheepishly -

"I did something unforgivable, I betrayed him and took something from him that he cared deeply about. Me and him were so close before it happened and I ruined it," he said sadly, turning back towards the TV.

I waited for him to