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Posy

"Thank you, Torint." I say with a smile as he hands me a cookbook from the very top shelf. He's very handy with that. I'm not short by any means, but I'm not exactly tall either. However, Torint is the tallest person I've ever seen in my whole life.

If you could consider him a person I guess.

He remains silent, but smiles all the same. I've found that my alien man doesn't like to talk all that much. I'm not sure if it's because he's the strong, silent type, or because he knows I can't understand so he figures it's pointless. That's what I would guess anyway.

I wish I could ask him. Oh well.

Torint's been staying with me for almost 2 whole weeks, and he's always the greatest help around the house with anything. He's strong, and has a good work ethic, though I think he's always excited for lunch so we can just hang out. It's sweet. Touching. I'm glad he likes me.

I laugh when he grins down at me, he always does that too, smiles at me like I'm the only thing in the world. It makes me feel special, makes me feel wanted and appreciated. Torint has given me more than company and a big set of helping hands.

He's given me purpose.

It's not hard to see how much I enjoy taking care of him. Having someone to watch out for and help is something that I've missed about my Mom, and I didn't even realize it. It makes me feel important and needed in a way that nothing else ever has.

I sometimes get choked up when I think about it too. I'm so thankful for my alien and I don't know what I'd do without him.

He's all I know now. After a few short weeks I'm already attached to him, and he seems to be very attached to me as well, if you can believe it.

The guy won't leave me alone, half the time I'm afraid he's sneaking into my room while I sleep. I sleep like a crazy person, what if he hears me talk in my deep dreaming? I try not to think about that too much, it makes me embarrassed.

But Torint really has a knack for keeping up with me. He's never too far, as in he's always in the same room at least. It's like he's scared I'll disappear. It would creep me out if I didn't feel the same way.

If he left me, I'd be devastated.

I shove that though away, flipping through the cookbook. It's a Cajun recipe filled book with lots of options. I don't have all of the ingredients, of course, but I can make do. Torint seems to really enjoy spicy foods. I almost laugh as I remember his reaction to the first dinner that included jalapeños, his shocked grin had spread across his face from ear to ear.

As I find a recipe for later tonight, I notice that I'm being watched. I glance around until I see Torint. He's a short distance away. He leans on the counter with a determined look on his face, until he catches me looking at him. His look falters, replaced instead with a happy face and I flush red.

I realize now that I like Torint. I like him a whole lot.

Putting the book down, I head over to his side and give him a hug. When I wrap my arms around him like this I feel safe, and this is a foreign feeling to me.

It's been a long time since I've really felt safe, let alone been safe. Torint will keep me safe. I don't know how I know this, but I do, and I'm thankful. Even when I had my Dad around I hadn't felt this secure and safe. It's homey and right. I don't want it to end.

Torint seems to melt into me, like putty in my hands. His strong arms tighten around me and I lean into his chest. His whole chest is hard as a rock, but warm and cozy against my cheek. I sigh and let myself relax a little bit.

When I lean back to stare up at my handsome alien, I see he has a mirror of my own amazement and rightness in his eyes.

"Yatrica tas mini locep." He murmurs, and I sigh. His language is beautiful, especially when it's spoken in that gravely, manly voice. It makes goosebumps break out across my whole body, every hair on my skin sticking straight up.

I sigh, closing my eyes tight.

"Don't ever leave me. Okay?" I whisper softly, and if the kiss on the top of my head is any indication, he agrees wholeheartedly.

     So sorry this chapter took a while, and that it's very short! I have been busy with traveling, but I will have another chapter up as soon as I can!

     I love you all very much and appreciate all of the support❤️

     Have a fantastic week