Status: Slow but steady
War of the Winds
Chapter 6 - On Your Butt
~~~~Rosie’s POV~~~~
I wake up to a ray of golden sunshine seeping through his half drawn curtains. It's going to be a great day; for once my future is looking bright.
I look to my left and I see something more beautiful than my future; I see my present, the most wonderful thing I have right now; Tyler. I was half expecting a note on my pillow saying that he was an angel from heaven and could stay no more than one day, but instead he sleeps soundly with his hair sweeping into his face. I have never really took any notice as to how peaceful people look when they sleep, but Tyler looked at peace with the entire universe. And he was mine!
Not wanting to wake Tyler, I quietly and slowly climb out from the covers and my feet lead me to the pictures i had seen last night. He looks so happy and they look like a family; though none of them look alike. Except maybe the tallest who stands at the side with his arm around Tyler. My guess is that they are related, brothers perhaps. They have the same nose and mouth; but Tyler's eyes are his own. I gently stroke down the photo where Tyler is standing, awed by his perfect form even in a photograph.
"I'd much prefer it if you did that on the real me." I jumped a mile and spun around to see Tyler looking at me with a smirk across his face. I hadn't even heard him move.
"Morning. Sorry, I got curious." I would probably have blushed if it weren't for the fact that he didn't make me feel uncomfortable. so I laughed instead. He swept me up bridal style and carried me to the little door in his room which as I already knew, lead to his bathroom.
"Join me?" he asked. There was no playful tone in his voice; just somebody who wanted to be close to me. But he didn't wait for an answer; my expression would have been enough for him; and he set me down whilst he opened the door.
I wake up to a ray of golden sunshine seeping through his half drawn curtains. It's going to be a great day; for once my future is looking bright.
I look to my left and I see something more beautiful than my future; I see my present, the most wonderful thing I have right now; Tyler. I was half expecting a note on my pillow saying that he was an angel from heaven and could stay no more than one day, but instead he sleeps soundly with his hair sweeping into his face. I have never really took any notice as to how peaceful people look when they sleep, but Tyler looked at peace with the entire universe. And he was mine!
Not wanting to wake Tyler, I quietly and slowly climb out from the covers and my feet lead me to the pictures i had seen last night. He looks so happy and they look like a family; though none of them look alike. Except maybe the tallest who stands at the side with his arm around Tyler. My guess is that they are related, brothers perhaps. They have the same nose and mouth; but Tyler's eyes are his own. I gently stroke down the photo where Tyler is standing, awed by his perfect form even in a photograph.
"I'd much prefer it if you did that on the real me." I jumped a mile and spun around to see Tyler looking at me with a smirk across his face. I hadn't even heard him move.
"Morning. Sorry, I got curious." I would probably have blushed if it weren't for the fact that he didn't make me feel uncomfortable. so I laughed instead. He swept me up bridal style and carried me to the little door in his room which as I already knew, lead to his bathroom.
"Join me?" he asked. There was no playful tone in his voice; just somebody who wanted to be close to me. But he didn't wait for an answer; my expression would have been enough for him; and he set me down whilst he opened the door.
~~~~Tyler’s POV~~~~
The shower we shared was special. I loved being able to stay close to her. There was nothing sexual about it at all. Once we had finished in the bathroom we walked out into my room where Rosie began to dry her hair off and i pulled on my sweats. There was a loud bang from the kitchen downstairs.. followed by shouting.
"Aww come on Robert.. That was uncalled for! Why do you have to be such a doofus?!"
"Ha! Your just miffed because I beat you here... Again."
"Only because you jump on my back on the stairs every time.. You don't win if you cheat."
Their playful banter always made me smile but the look on Rosie's face was not happiness it was mortification. I just laughed at her and kissed her forehead.
"It's okay, you would need to meet them anyway. My parents don't live here; or anywhere at the moment. They're traveling. The people you hear downstairs are my family. Most not by blood but... well; it's complicated. But i'm sure they will love you. Get dressed and come downstairs and I'll keep them busy." I winked and shut the door behind me.
The shower we shared was special. I loved being able to stay close to her. There was nothing sexual about it at all. Once we had finished in the bathroom we walked out into my room where Rosie began to dry her hair off and i pulled on my sweats. There was a loud bang from the kitchen downstairs.. followed by shouting.
"Aww come on Robert.. That was uncalled for! Why do you have to be such a doofus?!"
"Ha! Your just miffed because I beat you here... Again."
"Only because you jump on my back on the stairs every time.. You don't win if you cheat."
Their playful banter always made me smile but the look on Rosie's face was not happiness it was mortification. I just laughed at her and kissed her forehead.
"It's okay, you would need to meet them anyway. My parents don't live here; or anywhere at the moment. They're traveling. The people you hear downstairs are my family. Most not by blood but... well; it's complicated. But i'm sure they will love you. Get dressed and come downstairs and I'll keep them busy." I winked and shut the door behind me.
~~~~Rosie’s POV~~~~
I couldn't help but be reassured by his words. His smile made every bad thought disappear from my mind and I sighed. I'm meeting his large group of 'brothers' and I was so not prepared for this. I really hoped they liked me because Tyler did mean a lot to me. Speaking of Tyler, I really did not know how I felt so close to him already... It was as if we were one being. Two souls combined together. I had never believed in soul mates until; maybe now? We are perfectly in sync. Balanced, equals.
Even though it had been one day, I felt like it was years. I honestly don't know that much about him, that much is true... But I know an awful lot for this short time and I have then strongest feeling that I won't be leaving Tyler anytime soon and the by the way he looks at me is fact that he feels the same way. I hope.
I finished by putting my damp hair into a loose bun and applied my usual eye liner and then I cautiously walked down the stairs and followed the noise. Once I stepped in the room every pair of eyes met mine and the room went completely silent. Tyler broke it by telling everyone who i was.
"Brothers, this is my Rosie." That was it. However, the smallest of things made my heart beat double. I was his Rosie, he did feel the same way!
"Hey Rose.. is it okay if I call you Rose? Anyway, I'm Robert. The best looking and generally best at everything. Very nice to meet you but are you sure you're with the right guy here?"
"Yes i'm pretty sure Robert. I think I have the best looking person in this room and he's the nicest so far," I told him laughing as I did so. The whole room burst out in laughter and I felt instantly at home.
"I'm Charles, and the geek of this dysfunctional family. I think you're right too; Tyler has a pure heart, one of a kind and i'm so happy he's found you."
That was sweet of him. Yet, there was something about the way he said found. Like he was searching. Or, like it never happens. The person closest to me stood up; interrupting my thoughts, and wrapped me in a hug.
"I'm Liam. Clown of the family even though I don't try to be. Welcome to the family Rosie." I just smiled at him. I think he is my favourite so far; except Tyler of course. But I knew that if I needed someone and Tyler wasn't available, I could go to him.
On his way back to his chair he tripped over the chair leg and went sprawling on his butt. I couldn't help but giggle and the rest of the room joined in. He popped back up so quick like they do in children's comedy shows and announced he was all right. I couldn't help but giggle again.
The tallest of them all came up to me and pulled me into a hug to. It was more formal than Liam's bear hug but nice all the same.
"I'm Eric, the quietest but I always know the most. I hope you aren't afraid by all of these idiots. Then he smiled down at me and I have to admit to you; it was a real nice smile. Don't get me wrong I didn't like him like that. But that smile showed I could really count on him; I could trust him with my life. It's weird that I can understand them all so quickly. Like a connection, my proper family.
"Don't worry guys, you don't scare me. You're just a bunch of guys." The whole room erupted into laughter once more. i didn't understand. Maybe it was some inside Joke.
I had noticed there was one person who hadn't said anything and was giving me the evil eyes. I recognized him from the photos. He was Tyler's brother; Callum?
"You're Callum right? It's nice to meet you!" I said smiling offering my hand. He just looked away, took a deep breath and spoke to me the words I will never forget.
"You have known Tyler a day? You sleep in my house without my permission and you come in here thinking you own the place. I am not going to welcome you into the family and I do not want to see you here again."
I was honestly shocked. I had not expected that and by the looks of it neither had anyone else. Everything happened so fast then. Everyone was shouting in disapproval and Eric tried to get Callum's attention but not before the worst happened.
Believe me I was speechless when Tyler tapped Callum on the shoulder. I knew what was coming but there was no way on earth i could have stopped it. As soon as Callum had turned, Tyler's fist slammed into his face and even though Callum was slightly taller; it was obvious who had the most power.
"You know what she means to me. You've felt exactly the same thing so why can't you just be happy for me. You're my big brother, you're supposed to be supportive in all forms. This is my house too and don't make me remind you of that again. If I am here, Rosie will be too and none of the others have anything against it. Get over yourself!"
Tyler found my hand and pulled me gently out of the house and around to the forest.
"I am so sorry you had to see that Rosie. He hasn't been himself for a few month but that's no excuse" he trailed off.
"Tyler, look at me," I pulled him to a stop. "It doesn't matter, i'm sure he'll come around and if he doesn't then that's life! I love you and I know you feel the same way and right now is what matters. We will find a compromise; I promise you!" He sent the saddest smile my way.
"You are the cutest, strongest, most amazing girl ever. You know that right?" He said planting a kiss on my forehead. I frowned at him.
"What's wrong with my lips?" I asked him. He chuckled, wrapped his arms around my waist and lowered his head to meet mine. The kiss was sweet just like the others. and we just stood there surrounded by greens and browns, the same colour as our eyes, and we were home. This was my happy place.
I couldn't help but be reassured by his words. His smile made every bad thought disappear from my mind and I sighed. I'm meeting his large group of 'brothers' and I was so not prepared for this. I really hoped they liked me because Tyler did mean a lot to me. Speaking of Tyler, I really did not know how I felt so close to him already... It was as if we were one being. Two souls combined together. I had never believed in soul mates until; maybe now? We are perfectly in sync. Balanced, equals.
Even though it had been one day, I felt like it was years. I honestly don't know that much about him, that much is true... But I know an awful lot for this short time and I have then strongest feeling that I won't be leaving Tyler anytime soon and the by the way he looks at me is fact that he feels the same way. I hope.
I finished by putting my damp hair into a loose bun and applied my usual eye liner and then I cautiously walked down the stairs and followed the noise. Once I stepped in the room every pair of eyes met mine and the room went completely silent. Tyler broke it by telling everyone who i was.
"Brothers, this is my Rosie." That was it. However, the smallest of things made my heart beat double. I was his Rosie, he did feel the same way!
"Hey Rose.. is it okay if I call you Rose? Anyway, I'm Robert. The best looking and generally best at everything. Very nice to meet you but are you sure you're with the right guy here?"
"Yes i'm pretty sure Robert. I think I have the best looking person in this room and he's the nicest so far," I told him laughing as I did so. The whole room burst out in laughter and I felt instantly at home.
"I'm Charles, and the geek of this dysfunctional family. I think you're right too; Tyler has a pure heart, one of a kind and i'm so happy he's found you."
That was sweet of him. Yet, there was something about the way he said found. Like he was searching. Or, like it never happens. The person closest to me stood up; interrupting my thoughts, and wrapped me in a hug.
"I'm Liam. Clown of the family even though I don't try to be. Welcome to the family Rosie." I just smiled at him. I think he is my favourite so far; except Tyler of course. But I knew that if I needed someone and Tyler wasn't available, I could go to him.
On his way back to his chair he tripped over the chair leg and went sprawling on his butt. I couldn't help but giggle and the rest of the room joined in. He popped back up so quick like they do in children's comedy shows and announced he was all right. I couldn't help but giggle again.
The tallest of them all came up to me and pulled me into a hug to. It was more formal than Liam's bear hug but nice all the same.
"I'm Eric, the quietest but I always know the most. I hope you aren't afraid by all of these idiots. Then he smiled down at me and I have to admit to you; it was a real nice smile. Don't get me wrong I didn't like him like that. But that smile showed I could really count on him; I could trust him with my life. It's weird that I can understand them all so quickly. Like a connection, my proper family.
"Don't worry guys, you don't scare me. You're just a bunch of guys." The whole room erupted into laughter once more. i didn't understand. Maybe it was some inside Joke.
I had noticed there was one person who hadn't said anything and was giving me the evil eyes. I recognized him from the photos. He was Tyler's brother; Callum?
"You're Callum right? It's nice to meet you!" I said smiling offering my hand. He just looked away, took a deep breath and spoke to me the words I will never forget.
"You have known Tyler a day? You sleep in my house without my permission and you come in here thinking you own the place. I am not going to welcome you into the family and I do not want to see you here again."
I was honestly shocked. I had not expected that and by the looks of it neither had anyone else. Everything happened so fast then. Everyone was shouting in disapproval and Eric tried to get Callum's attention but not before the worst happened.
Believe me I was speechless when Tyler tapped Callum on the shoulder. I knew what was coming but there was no way on earth i could have stopped it. As soon as Callum had turned, Tyler's fist slammed into his face and even though Callum was slightly taller; it was obvious who had the most power.
"You know what she means to me. You've felt exactly the same thing so why can't you just be happy for me. You're my big brother, you're supposed to be supportive in all forms. This is my house too and don't make me remind you of that again. If I am here, Rosie will be too and none of the others have anything against it. Get over yourself!"
Tyler found my hand and pulled me gently out of the house and around to the forest.
"I am so sorry you had to see that Rosie. He hasn't been himself for a few month but that's no excuse" he trailed off.
"Tyler, look at me," I pulled him to a stop. "It doesn't matter, i'm sure he'll come around and if he doesn't then that's life! I love you and I know you feel the same way and right now is what matters. We will find a compromise; I promise you!" He sent the saddest smile my way.
"You are the cutest, strongest, most amazing girl ever. You know that right?" He said planting a kiss on my forehead. I frowned at him.
"What's wrong with my lips?" I asked him. He chuckled, wrapped his arms around my waist and lowered his head to meet mine. The kiss was sweet just like the others. and we just stood there surrounded by greens and browns, the same colour as our eyes, and we were home. This was my happy place.
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I know it's a short one but the original didn't flow.This one is dedicated to my Best friend over in America :) Abigail Alberta Yoder... a.k.a kariajaderose :) and if your looking for an AWESOME read then Our Deathly Love is the one to read by her :) Happy Birthday for the 9th of July :) xD