(Yeah I remembered their names just couldn't remember the books. It totally sucks because the book series started so strong, the characters were good, love Jean-Claude. Then like three or four books in it just became so trashy. Since he was like one of my fav. characters in those books every time Leverett speaks it reminds me of him, I just love Leverett. He is my new favorite character.)
Layla paced back and forth before stopping to fix him with a frustrated glare. "But what if someone comes to hurt you, or assassinate you? You can't protect yourself right now! I won't leave you defenseless. I just need..what do I need?" She picked up her pacing as she thought through her options. "I just need to hit something, or someone. Maybe I can just find someone to hit and it will all be good." She stopped again and slumped into the chair, she felt caged and didn't know why. Perhaps she just hadn't exercised enough today, did she need to fight something that usually helped. Or maybe it was just all her new emotions erupting at once and making her uncomfortable because she didn't know how to deal. She looked at Leverett, so patient with her, so kind and open, he deserved better in a friend. She was a mess and he never complained, how had she managed such a thing.
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"You are far from being a barn cat, but I see your point. What is your favorite dish or food in the world?" He asked curiously, wondering if it was something he could make her. He wanted a way to show her how special she was to him, and figured it would be a good choice.
(Um I am having writers block with Adrian

, I promise the next post will be better with him. )