Saving Belle

Chapter 55

Enzo's POV: 

After Belle woke up from her nap yesterday she was in a great mood. 

She was laughing and talking. 

It was just great to see. 

I mean a few months ago she couldn't talk without stuttering from fear and she only spoke when absolutely necessary. 

I know progress isn't linear and she still has bad days and plenty of bad nights, but she's come so far.

Elliot is coming over here today. 

Mason is bringing him over. 

I think they're crushing on each other. 

I don't mind Elliot. I think he's a bit of an idiot and is still just a dumb teenage boy. 

I mean I had a bit of a wild phase too for a bit, but that changed when I took custody of the guys. 

There was a knock on my office door. 

I was having a meeting with Mateo. 

Even he's having a hard time locating Mark and Jake.

"Come on in Belle." 

She came in with her dog Echo. 

"What's up Kiddo?" 

"Can I have a hug?" 

I smiled real big. 

She came all the way to my office to ask for a hug. 

"Of course kiddo come here." 

I wrapped my arms around her and gave her a small squeeze.

"Is anything wrong?" I asked when we pulled away. 

She shook her head and walked out. 

That was adorable, but I don't quite believe her that nothing is wrong. 

Xander's POV: 

I was just playing video games with Liam and Zion when Belle came in. 

I paused the game cause it's a horror game. 

Zion was about to say something about me pausing, but Liam stopped him. 

"Hey Belle what's up?" 

"I didn't mean to interrupt..." She said fiddling with her fingers. 

"You didn't. Are you ok?" 

"C-Can I borrow Liam." 

"Uh yeah." 

"Come on Sweets let's go do whatever you wanted to borrow me for." Liam said. 

Why am I a little jealous? 

I mean I love that they're close, but...I don't know. 

Maybe I like being the favorite a little too much. 

Liam's POV: 

"What's up Sweets?" 

"I feel icky and I don't know what it means." 

"What feels icky?" 

"I feel icky about yesterday with Elliot." 

"Did he do or say something?" 

"No it was me. I fell asleep on him. We were supposed to be hanging out and I just fell asleep and when I think of it my face feels hot and I feel icky in my stomach." 

I couldn't help, but smile. 

She's finally having a normal teen girl problem of overthinking her actions around a boy. 

"And did he wake you up?" 

"No." 

"If he didn't like it he would've woken you up." 

"Really?" 

"For sure." 

"Can you make me pretty like the football game?" 

"Absolutely." 

I did some light makeup and braided her hair again. 

She picked out an outfit of leggings and a baggy as hell sweater. 

I think it might have been Xander's. 

"Cute as can be." 

"He's gonna be here soon. I'm gonna go wait for him." 

"Sounds good. I'll be in Xander's room if you need me." 

I walked back into Xander's room with a smile on my face. 

"What did she need?" Xan asked. 

"Just normal teenage girl stuff." 

Mason's POV: 

"So have you been getting better with touch?" I asked still styling his hair. 

I think he's nervous about today, he never asks for help with his hair anymore. 

"No why?" 

"Belle fell asleep on you yesterday and you didn't move her." 

"I don't mind it when it's her." he mumbled. 

I will admit I had a smug look on my face when he said that. 

They'd be so cute together. 

"What's with that look?" He asked.

"Oh nothing." I went back fixing his hair. 

"Well then fix your face." 

"Oh hey Mom wanted me to check if you took your meds today?" I asked him. 

"My god, yes I took them. Why is everyone on my case for that." He said annoyed. 

"Damn ok man. I was just asking." 

"Well don't. It makes me feel....just really shitty." 

"I won't ask anymore ok?"

"Thanks.."