Big Bad Handsome Man

The next morning when I started to wake up I felt like complete shit. My eyes felt like they weighed a ton, my whole body ached, and I felt like I was shivering cold even though I was sweating. I groaned quietly, snuggling closer to Matt’s warm body. I felt horrible, and stealing his body warmth helped a bit.

I felt a shiver rip through me as I tried to press closer, desperately trying to heat up and cool down at the same time. I couldn’t even remember the last time I had felt so sick, and I was definitely regretting running out in the rain last night. Plus with the bruises and scratches from falling my body felt even more horrid.

“Kara?”

I opened my eyes, finding a sleepy looking Matt looking down at me. I smiled at him, still trying to cuddle closer to get warm. Matt lifted up one of his heavy arms, draping it around me before pulling me closer. I sighed contently; at least I was getting a bit warmer.

“Fuck you’re ice cold, did I hog the blanket again?” Matt asked as he rubbed my arm.

I shook my head, “no, I feel even worse than yesterday.” I answered sniffling. “I’m sorry I rain into the rain and made myself sicker.”

He frowned, “Kara you don’t have to apologize over that, I would’ve done the same thing if I was you.” He answered resting his cheek on top of my head. “I’ll get some medicine for you later on; I think it’ll be best for you to stay in bed until you feel better.” He added.

I nodded slowly, still feeling a bit of sleep working its way out of my system. I looked up at Matt for a few moments, smiling at him when he noticed and grinned at me. I wouldn’t mind being sick forever if it meant getting to cuddle close to Matt. Plus staying here with him meant I wouldn’t have to go home to Karen, something I was actually dreading.

My cheeks heated up when Matt leaned down and pressed his lips against mine. I giggled slightly before pressing my lips back against his, my toes and fingers starting to tingle. Before I knew what had happened Matt had rolled us over, his larger body hovering over mine.

If it had been anyone else I would’ve been terrified, but I knew Matt wouldn’t hurt me. My heart was pounding when Matt’s tongue licked my bottom lip, and before I knew it my lips had parted. On instinct my arms wrapped around his neck, trying to get him closer to me.

Both of us let out a grunt of annoyance when the bedroom door flew open, slamming against the wall loudly.

“Matt- oh fuck! Um… never mind.” Johnny sputtered before leaving the room.

“Talk about bad timing.” Matt grunted as he rested his head against my shoulder.

I giggled quietly, “They probably want you.”

“They have to wait a few minutes.” He muttered quietly.

I frowned, “What? Why? It could be important.”

Matt looked at me, a nervous look on his face. “It’s the morning… and we were kissing… and um… yeah.”

It took me a few seconds to realize what he meant, and as soon as I did my whole face felt like it was on fire. I was never going to speak of this moment again.

Matt’s POV:

I had probably scarred Kara for life this morning. But it was the morning, and I was kissing her, and before I knew it certain things happened. I had to admit I was glad Johnny walked in, incase I would’ve lost my head and tried to do anything. I already scared Kara last night; I didn’t need to do it again.

As I walked into the living room I was about to turn around and leave when I spotted the grins on everyone’s faces.

“Matt, Matt, Matt.” Jimmy grinned. “What’s this we hear about you kissing Kara for a second time?

I groaned, “What did you need me for Johnny.” I grunted crossing my arms.

“Hey don’t change the subject Matt. If I remember correctly you promised us you wouldn’t get attached. We had a feeling you would and look where your headed Matt.” Jimmy interrupted. “What are you going to do when you have to give her back? When she finds out what we did?”

I sighed, “I’m not getting attached.”

“It seems like you are Matt, you get this dopey grin on your face whenever she walks into the room.” Zacky threw in. “We want you happy of course, but there’s no way you can be happy with Kara. Think of what’s going to happen in the future.”

“And it’s not just you we’re worried about either. Think about Kara, she has to have feelings for you too otherwise she wouldn’t have let you kiss her. Plus if we mention you she gets a smile on her face too, not to mention she blushes whenever you even look at her.” Brian added. “Both of you are going to get hurt. That’s why we wanted to talk to you right now.”

“You wanted to talk to me about feelings?” I asked raising an eyebrow.

They all looked at each other before nodding. “Basically, just make sure your doing the right thing Matt.” Jimmy answered with a frown.

I shook my head, “guys, I’ll be fine and so will Kara. It’s just like… a thing it’s not going to turn into anything else.” I promised. “I’m going to go back upstairs.”

I left the room before they could say anything else. I knew what I was doing; I had my head on straight I wasn’t going to get caught up in emotions. This was a job; I couldn’t afford to get emotional. I was going to be fine. So would Kara in the end.

Everything will be fine.

Normal POV:

“I hate this movie.” Matt mumbled.

I looked up at him with a raised eyebrow, I had no idea how anyone could hate the Lion King. When I caught sight of his eyes watering I couldn’t help but snicker. The image of Matt about to cry while Mufasa was about to die was one of the funniest thing ever. I went from upset to laughing in a matter of seconds.

“It’s not funny.” Matt grumbled pulling a pillow over his head.

“Yes, yes it is.” I laughed. “If you were in my body right now you’d be laughing too. Don’t worry I wont let the guys know you cried during this.” I smirked.

Matt uncovered his head before poking my side, making me jump slightly. “Wipe that smirk off your face.” He laughed. “You have no proof, so the guys wouldn’t believe you anyway.”

Matt rolled us over, shifting around until he was laying his head on my stomach. It was an odd position, but it was also comfortable at the same time. I bit the inside of my cheek for a few moments, not sure whether to ask the question I was dying to ask. I didn’t want to make Matt angry, but I couldn’t help but wonder.

“Matt…”

He looked up to me, “hmm?”

I bit my bottom lip, making him frown. “How come you kidnapped me?” I started. “I mean you could’ve kidnapped Jenny. I don’t understand why you took me instead.” I finished.

He sat himself up on an elbow, staring at me blankly for a few seconds.

“You don’t have to tell me I just wanted to know.” I rushed out, not knowing if I had crossed the line or not.

“No it’s fine,” He gave me a reassuring smile, “I suppose we could’ve taken Jenny… but it wouldn’t have worked. I know you probably won’t like my answer, but we took you because your Father died.” I frowned. “If you went missing, think about how it would’ve looked. Karen would’ve gotten a lot of shit over it, so we figured it’d be a better choice to take you.”

“Oh.” It was all I could think to say. I mean they did have a good idea to take me instead, but it still bothered me.

He sat up and sighed, “I’m sorry Kara.”

I shook my head, “it’s alright Matt, I understand, business is business.” I smiled at him.

Matt sighed, looking down at the blanket for a few seconds. My eyes widened when he stood up, leaving the room without a word. Right away I felt a pang of guilt and sadness stab me in the stomach. I shouldn’t have asked Matt, but I wanted to know. And now I had pissed him off so badly that he left the room.

I sat up slowly, pulling my knees to my chest. My eyes were beginning to sting, and I felt like an idiot getting so upset over Matt leaving. I sniffled, trying to keep the tears in my eyes and off my cheeks. I heard a door somewhere slam, making me jump in my spot. I felt even more guilty right then, resting my forehead on the tops of my knees.

A few tears slipped out and slid down my legs, and before I knew it they were flowing out at a constant. I didn’t bother to look up or stop crying when the bedroom door opened. Someone sighed softly before hurrying over, the bed tilted at their weight, and than I felt their arms around me. It only took me a few seconds to realize it was Jimmy, I’d recognize his long legs anywhere.

“I’m sorry Jimmy.”

His hand rubbed my back slowly, “for what? You didn’t do anything wrong.”

“I shouldn’t have asked Matt.” I whimpered. “I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to cross the line I just wanted to know why you guys took me instead of Jenny.” I explained lifting my head up. I wiped my eyes, embarrassed to be crying in front of Jimmy.

“Don’t be sorry Kara, you wanted to know and it’s your right to know.” Jimmy replied. “Matt has a bad temper, you should learn about it. He’s not mad or upset with you; he’s upset with himself right now.” He explained hugging me close.

“You can tell me if he’s mad at me, I’m a big girl I can take it.”

He chuckled, “trust me; he’s not mad at you. Now don’t cry, I can’t stand to see people cry it breaks my heart.” Jimmy faked a depressed sigh before pressing his hand against his chest, effectively making me giggle. “Got you to laugh!”

I shook my head, “Jimmy, you really are something else.”

“Trust me, I know I am.”