One New Message (Random Updates)

Chapter 12

"You are making a terrible mistake," Headmaster O'Neil said glaring at the group.

"I beg to differ," Owen shook his head. "See once we leave, it's going to spread like wildfire about why we are leaving. You can try and remove the discriminating petition and posts but the thing about the internet is that it will ALWAYS be out there. People are going to find out how you treated our fiancé and they are going to talk. Why, I wouldn't even be surprised if other faculty members and/or students transfer as a result of what is about to happen." He straightened his tie and cleared his throat, "we even have a stand for a lawsuit if we see fit. Just something to think about," he turned his back on the headmaster and looked at the group, "time to leave, we have important matters to handle."

"Yes Sir," many of the group murmured as Corey gently pulled her out of the room with the group following behind them.

"Sweetheart?" Corey asked once they were outside.

Just as she started to look up, her phone rang making her pull her hand out of his. "Hello?" she asked as she backed up. "When? Now?" she sighed and pulled on the bottom of her shirt, "yeah, no, yeah, it's fine, class got canceled so it's fine. Yeah, I'll grab my stuff and head there now. Yeah, nah, don't worry about it, yeah," she said as she started walking to her dorm.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, where are you going?" Corey asked as he caught up to her and gently grabbed her elbow to get her to stop.

"I got called into work, I have to go," she said looking down at the ground. "Please let go."

"Sweetheart, we need to discuss what's happening," he said a little sternly. "You can't just pretend nothing is happening and everything is fine."

She glared at him and pulled her arm out of his hold, "Watch me." She sighed and dropped her head, "I'm sorry Spyro, it's just..."

"Hard?" Corey asked gently and she nodded. "I get it DreamKitten," he smiled softly as he placed his hands on her arms. "I know it will take some time, but I will remind you and prove to you every day that I care about you deeply, we all do."

"They don't know me," she barely shook her head.

"They know that you are very important to me. Gabe has been fascinated with you since he saw your pretty little dragon and Luke, Brandon, and North have been drawn to you since they met you," he ran his fingers over her blonde hair that had fallen in her face. "Sure, some of the guys haven't met you but it takes someone special to catch more than one of our attention and you have managed to do that, Sweetheart. You are our special girl, and I will do whatever I need to remind you every day, until you believe it, even if it takes years. You just have to TRY and have faith and trust in me like when we are on the computer bonding."

"Hey sorry to interrupt Brother, but if she needs to get to work she needs to get ready," Brandon said clearing his throat. "I can handle your work if you want to stay with her."

"Thanks Brother," Corey nodded. "Come on Sweetheart, let's get you back to your room and once you're ready I'll take you to the restaurant."

She shook her head, "Not that job," he looked at her confused, so she took a deep breath and sighed, "I have two jobs to pay for my tuition and everything else."

He sighed and shook his head with a proud smile now making her look at him confused, "You are amazing, my little DreamKitten, working two jobs, going to school and still find time to make amazing art. You really are perfect for us, Sweetheart."

"Far from it," she shook her head.

"Come on," he chuckled and started leading her to the dorm. "We'll continue this debate later."

The rest of the walk was in silence and once she entered her room, she grabbed her outfit then hurried to the bathroom. "So, what happens now?" She called out as she quickly got dressed.

Corey picked up the vampire teddy bear and sat on the bed, forcing himself not to react to the too worn-out raggedy bedding. He already knew she was very anxious about him seeing her life. He had to prove to her that it didn't make him think any less of her. Besides, he knew that was about to change, especially once he convinced her to give Gabe and Victor her approval.

"Well, if it is okay with you, Sweetheart, I would like to have a few of the guys come in here and pack up your belongings and bring them home while you and I are at your job," he said honestly. "If you are uncomfortable with that, then I have another option for you to consider."

"Which is?" She said as she opened the door then started pulling her hair up into a ponytail. Once it was done she started working on her makeup.

"I ask Gabe to go ahead and set up a room for you," he explains. "He is an excellent interior designer, he actually decorated our entire mansion, including all of our rooms. I know he already has lots of ideas for your room based off what he already saw when he was in here. He's already making a list of craft supplies to add to his art studio for you to continue your artwork."

"What?" She turned to look at him in disbelief. "But...but..."

"But nothing," Corey shook his head as he walked over to her. He ran his finger under her eye to fix a smear and smiled at her. "You are coming home with us, Sweetheart. If I had my way, you would be staying in my room, but I know you need to get used to living with all of us first. Now which option?"

"Um," she bit her lower lip nervously making him let out a soft groan before he pulled it free. "I guess I don't know...I don't want anyone going through my private things, but I don't want you spending money on me either." She sighed and walked past him to grab her bag, "I can look for a place tomorrow."

"No," Corey said sternly, "you are staying with us, Jade." She turned to look at him and grabbed her chin, "I'm not losing you, my DreamKitten." He smirked and kissed her forehead, internally sighing in relief when she relaxed into his hold. "How about a compromise?" he asked. "What if I have the guys just pack up items in here and then after work, I bring you here and help you pack up your clothes or anything that looks like it could be personal?"

She sighed and chuckled, "I guess if I'm going to be living with you, you're going to see my clothes anyway at some point. Just I don't—"

"Hey, no one is going to go through your things, Sweetheart, I promise," Corey said truthfully. "If you say it's okay, they are just going to put things in boxes then leave them in your room for you to unpack. They will be very respectful, I promise." He held up the vampire teddy bear and playfully shook it side to side in front of her, "Please?"

She blushed and chuckled, "Alright Nossy." She looked up at Corey and smirked, "Nosferatu."

"Ah," Corey nodded in understanding and beamed, "Thank you, my DreamKitten," he hugged her, "I promise you won't regret this. Now where am I taking you?"

Just as they reached his car she froze and looked up at Corey in shock. He looked at her with concern, "Professor Blackbourne said I was—"

Corey burst out laughing and opened the door for her, "He's just stating the truth, Sweetheart. It'll happen one day, I guarantee it. Now let's get you to work."