"So proud," I emphasized with a smile before yawning.
"Are you hungry or want to sleep?" Maximus asked.
"I think I'll sleep. I don't have an appetite," I confessed.
"Okay."
I wondered if he was going to leave, making me grip his shirt with my free hand.
"Do you mind staying?" I asked.
He smirked.
"I wasn't going to leave you,” he reassured me with a soft expression. I relaxed, feeling relieved before resting my head on his chest, while his hand rubbed up and down my arm soothingly .
"Thanks, Maximus."
I really did feel grateful. He didn't need to stay, none of them did. Aside from Logan and my small advances with Nixon and Brax, I hadn't gotten time to get to really know everyone, let alone be cared for like we were actually lovers. But deep inside I was extremely happy, overjoyed that these men were willing to take care of me at my lowest and accept my flaws and weaknesses.
"You're welcome, Jewel and just call me Maxi, if it makes you more comfortable,” he encouraged and I grinned. “Maxi, Maxi, Maxi," I whispered.
"Okay, not that often,” he amended.
I giggled before I thought about what we'd have to do with Zane.
Tomorrow was Monday which meant we'd be entering the fourth week of classes and midterms were approaching.
We would have to figure something out and get him out of that crowd.
The real problem? Would he let us?
PREPARING FOR MIDTERMS
"Logan Cross, you can't stop me from going to school today."
I crossed my arms defiantly over my oversized"My Men, My Rules" shirt that Nixon and Braxton bought yesterday.
I hadn't even made a claim on them, but I actually really liked the shirt and asked Nixon to go buy me one in every color.
Ya, I know, a little obsessive but it's a really nice shirt and big enough I don’t have to wear pants.
"I'm gonna run away so you can have your little fight." Nixon yawned, picking up bunny Alice who was nibbling on a carrot.
"Bye. Don't think too hard. The nurse said anger increases brain activity and causes headaches,"Alice stressed in my head in a hushed tone.
You don't need to whisper, you know.
"Whisper, whisper, whisper,"Alice replied and I smiled at both of them before they exited the room, closing the door behind them.
"Why does everyone leave when they think we're going to fight?"
"Well..." I began and Logan sighed.
"Because violence doesn't solve anything. Okay, I won't argue with you."
I grinned and he walked over to where I stood.
I uncrossed my arms and he pulled me into a hug. I wrapped my arms tightly around him while his left arm settled around my waist and his right hand stroked my hair.