Dakota's pov

Poke. Poke.

Huh?

Poke. Poke. Poke.

"Oh god let me sleep! " I groaned.

Poke. Poke Poke. Poke.

" What do you want? " I cried out loud finally opening my eyes.

" You sweetheart! "

I gasped and saw Emmet sitting on my bed beside my sleeping figure with a handful of roses.

I laughed and lunged at him! He was away from me and I really missed my best friend... Well who now, was my boyfriend too.

" Get up now sleepy head. We've to reach school within half an hour. " he said pecking my cheek.

I smiled and nodded.

He patted my head. " I'll be waiting downstairs wild cat! "

I chuckled and got off the bed. Heading towards the shower, I just suddenly paused and stood in front of my floor length mirror. I touched my cheek where Emmet had kissed me and frowned.

Why did the kiss didn't make me feel anything? I mean, I've seen girls blushing when their boyfriends kiss them on the cheek. Indeed Emmet had kissed my cheek as a friend millions of times but this time, it was supposed to make me feel different. But it didn't! It still felt the same..

I sighed.

Maybe I've become senseless.

Yeah that must be it.

I shrugged the thoughts away and headed towards the shower. After having a good bath I came out wearing a towel and stood in front of the mirror again.

I watched my body.

Muscles had graced my every part. Instead of the weak fragile skin ceasing my body, I now had a muscular built with a lot of strength. I felt proud and smiled cheekily.

Hurriedly dressing up in a red shirt and black jeans accompanied by boots, I went downstairs.

As soon as I reached downstairs I frowned.

I saw mum and Emmet talking. But where was Adrian?

"Mom? "

Mom turned towards me. " Come and have breakfast. You'll be late otherwise. "

" Where's Adrian? " I asked.

Mom sighed. " He's having a fever. I don't know how did he get it but he's pretty sick. "

Without wasting another moment I ran up the stairs to Adrian's room.

I pushed the door open and saw my brother lying under the covers with a wet cloth on his forehead. He's eyes were closed and I could tell he was feeling horrible.

I crept up to his bed and sat beside him. I gently stroked his head. My palms burned because of his temperature.

"You'll be late sis. " Adrian spoke with his eyes closed.

I smiled and kissed his forehead.

" Doesn't matter. I'm staying. I can't go to school with you like this. " I said.

He was about to protest when I spoke again. " My decision is final Ady. Not even Ryan Guzman could change my decision now if he came in front of me shirtless! "

He chuckled softly. " You like him that much? "

I nodded. " Dude.. He's hot. Like really hot. And I just can't resist him. "

" Dakota won't you go? " I heard Emmet entering the room.

" Yeah I mean I won't go. I can't. I'm sorry Emmet. " I said feeling a little guilty.

He just smiled and came towards me.

He hugged me and I did the same. " Take care. " he whispered.

I smiled and he went off.

" Well I still think he's a dick. " I heard Adrian's voice.

I rolled my eyes. " No. He's not. "

He just shrugged and positioned himself so that he was lying with his head on my lap.

I kissed his forehead and started wetting the cloth from the bowl of water on the bedside table.

" Don't worry. You'll be all right. " I said smiling.

It was near the afternoon when the doorbell rang. Mom was out for a while and Adrian was fast asleep. He's been better since the morning and I was doing my homework.

Yeah Yeah people. I study too.

So now back to the doorbell, I went downstairs and opened the front door.

"Hi! "

I smiled seeing Rosalie.

" Hey bimbo come in! " I smirked.

" Don't call me that!" she said annoyed.

She entered and right after that I saw Alice!

"Hey Alice come in! " I said smiling.

She smiled back and came in.

We went to the living room and both of them sat on the couches. I on the other hand sat on a bean bag.

" You didn't come to school and I was worried. I mean to tell you the truth I really wanted to strangle you for leaving me alone in Mrs Cullen's class but still. Being the nice friend I am, I'm here. So tell me... What happened? " Rosalie spoke in one go.

It's like she didn't even breathe.

" Woah woman calm down. Actually Adrian's sick so I had to stay back. " I said sighing.

" Adrian's sick? " it was Alice who spoke.

I nodded.

" Can I see him? " she asked shyly.

I smirked. " Sure. Just don't do anything I won't.. "

She blushed a furious shade of red and I laughed accompanied by Rosalie.

" That's not funny! " she puffed out her cheeks and tried to give us a mean look.

" Aww.. Someone's having a crush! " Rosalie cooed.

" Who's having a crush? "

We all snapped our heads to the direction of the voice and saw Adrian coming down the stairs. Shirtless.

I groaned. What is with boys staying shirtless all the time? I mean what do they get by being shirtless?

" N-nothing!! Uh.. We were playing candy crush.. Yeah... " Alice stammered.

My brother looked at her curiously before his eyes brightened up seeing Alice.

I chuckled softly.

" Well guys make yourself at home. I need to go out to bring food. Rosalie you staying over? " I asked.

She nodded and yawned. " I'm gonna sleep. Wake me up when you can.. "

I rolled my eyes at her and she went upstairs to my bedroom.

Huh. Maybe I shouldn't have told her to make herself at home.

"What about you Alice? You staying over too? " I asked.

" No. I'll be going back. " she smiled. " And don't worry I've brought my car so you won't have to take me back. "

I smiled and gave her a thumbs up before mouthing my brother 'Use protection!'

He just rolled his eyes at me and I was off to go shopping. Well technically ... Vegetable shopping.

An hour later.

" Yeah? Okay. Yes I'm coming back. " I replied to my mom. " Okay see you soon. "

I ended the call and put the phone back in my pocket.

It got pretty late and I didn't even notice the time as I was busy gobbling down a piece of chocolate cake in a cafe.

I didn't bring my car so I had to walk.

Hmph. Me stupid.

The night was cold. Streets were empty and only a few people who were returning from work were seen. I had a bag of items in my one hand and the other was tucked in my jeans.

I was walking when suddenly I heard someone following me.
I turned around to see if anyone was there but.. There was no one in sight.

Huh.

So cliché.

I turned around again and started to walk. I could hear the footsteps again and I just wanted to see the men or women who were doing this.

Soon my thoughts were answered as I saw three boys standing in front of me with evil smirks plastered on their faces.

One of them had a knife was was a little unsettling but I refused to back off.

"Looks like we're going to have a feast tonight. " one of them spoke.

" She's a real treat man. I tell you she's gonna taste--" he couldn't complete that statement as I slapped him across his face.

The boys looked shocked but it was quickly replaced by angry glares.

"Shut up asshole. " I sneered.

The one who just got slapped smirked at me. " Feisty.. I like it. But you're in so much trouble sweetheart. "

Saying this the two boys lunged at me. The bag fell from my hands as I ducked away from them. I quickly punched one's face just like mom showed it and kicked another boy. The third came and grabbed my neck with so much harshness that I began to choke.

"Enough. I'm gonna have my way with you now. " saying his he began opening my jacket.

Dread sat across my heart as I realised what was he going to do. I tried to struggle but the other boys were holding me. Tears threatened to spill but I refused to show weakness.

My shirt was ripped off and I was just in my sports bra. He was going to touch me when suddenly....

"Leave her alone. " I heard a voice which made me shiver as it held so much ferocity and dark aura.

The boys left me as I fell to the ground cowering myself from them. I felt so exposed and vulnerable.

" Who the fuck are you? " one of them shouted.

I wasn't looking at them but I heard a painful scream accompanied by snapping of bones. It was sickening to hear.

I heard some more screams and sounds of hitting on skin before everything was silent.

A pair of footsteps came towards me and I felt him tilt my head towards him with his fingers. His touch was so soft as if he was scared he would hurt me..

I looked at him and couldn't help but stare at his eyes which were full of emotions. He quietly opened his leather jacket and put it around my shoulders covering me up.

He hugged me and muttered 'Everything will be okay.'

And at that moment I couldn't help but think 'Chris my Knight In Shining Leather Jacket.'

A/n: a super long chapter for you people!

Have fun.

Amy.