JJ's POV:

I arrived at the Chateau late. I was hanging out at the after party with this hot blonde. We totally hooked up and then I left. I wasn't drunk, just a little buzzed. I got back to the Chateau and it was well known that the spare room that used to be Big John's pretty much belonged to me.

I took a shower and then I went into my room and I saw Kie was asleep in my bed. She never slept in here, especially when she knew that I would be home.

I debated if I should lay down next to her or go and sleep on the porch couch since Pope was on the pullout. I decided to lay down next to her. She chose to sleep in here and she knew I was coming back. We've shared a bed countless times before so it shouldn't be a big deal.

I got under the blankets and she moved
closer to me. I realized she was awake and I said, "Shit, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you up"

"You didn't.. I was waiting for you to come back"

"What's wrong?"

"At the party, Rafe came up to me and he was drunk. He said some nasty shit and it kinda freaked me out. Can I stay in here with you tonight? You know, just in case Rafe shows up?"

"I wish you would have told me earlier, I would have kicked his ass. I still will if he tries anything" I said pissed at Rafe

"And of course, you can stay with me" I said

"Thank you" She said in a whisper

We were laying super close and part of me was happy that she trusted me to protect her and that she felt save with me. We were so close together. I didn't want to overstep and make things weird, but I rolled over to make her the little spoon and so wrapped my arm around her and whispered, "I won't ever let anything happen to you"

I lightly pressed my lips to the top of shoulder and she and I fell asleep too. I didn't sleep great as I couldn't stop thinking about Rafe showing up and trying to hurt Kie.

It was around 3 am when Kie and I both woke up from a noise in the kitchen. I got up and opened the door to go investigate. It was just John B getting a snack. I came back and told Kie it was just John B.

I laid back in bed and she asked, "Can you hold me again?"

I wrapped my arm around her  and pulled her close to me. A few minutes later, she rolled onto her back and I was on my side. The room was only lit up from the moonlight that was coming in through the window. She looked into my eyes and she lifted her head up slightly to kiss me.

I kissed her back and then we pulled apart a few seconds later and she said, "Goodnight, Jayj"

"Goodnight, Kie" I whispered as she fell asleep

I was left laying awake thinking about the beautiful girl asleep in my arms. I thought she could never like me, but here we are. She came to me to protect her and she kissed me. Let's just say that I got very little sleep last night.

The next morning she was up first and she said, "Good morning sleepy head"

"Good morning" I said still half asleep with a raspy voice

There was a part of me who wondered if she even remembered kissing me last night. Maybe she was drunk, high, or even dreaming. I didn't want to be the first one to bring it up.

"So, do you remember when I kissed you last night?" She asked

"Maybe you should remind me" I said rolling over to look at her

"Shut up..." She laughed

"Of course, I remember" I looked into her eyes

She didn't say anything. She looked so beautiful laying there. I leaned in to kiss her and part of me was still worried she'd reject me, but she didn't. Our lips connected again and moved in synch.

"I could get used to this" I said as we broke apart

"Me too" She smiled as we got up to head out into the kitchen for breakfast