Chapter 9

The next morning Trey shows up at my house and takes my hand as we walk to school. I'm still not sure what the hell happened last night. I know as soon as my head hit my pillow darkness pulled me under. I have no idea what I dreamed of last night. All I know was I was exhausted and I am grateful Trey carried me, because I don't know if my legs would've been able to carry me even if I wanted them to... and secretly I loved being carried in Trey's arms.

We walk to the school in silence, but it isn't a heavy silence. I don't think he is mad at me anymore about last night. I'm still not sure what his reaction was all about. I am tempted to say he was jealous, but that would be ridiculous! He's never seen me that way. Maybe he was just being all big brotherly and protective? But then again, Jaxx has never been like that... I just can't seem to wrap my head around it. Does he just not like Amir? That seems to be the best I can come up with.

My mind keeps spinning through thoughts of yesterday. It was a bigger day in terms of new things than I had anticipated. All I was expecting was to start the new school year off with a bang! I didn't have a clue I'd be given my own guardian... and Trey at that! Then the guys introduced us to Amir. That was huge... Not only that, but the council called us all in! That never happens... And then last night... Amir asked me on a date... I guess.

But why was I so sleepy last night? I can't seem to piece that together. Trey ended up carrying me right to my room and laying me down. Mom was freaking out and the moment Trey laid me down, he went out to talk to my mother. I don't know what they were talking about because I was out like a light. I didn't have the guts to ask Mom what they were talking about when I woke up, and she didn't bring it up.

We meet my friends by the front gate. Phoebe and Knox are talking to Selene and Levi and Chloe. However, Nadia looks like she's been waiting for us... Come to think of it, why didn't she come with Trey to pick me up? Is there a reason he wanted to pick me up on his own, or was Nadia just excited to get to school early? I guess I'll never know.

Nadia comes up to me and leans in. "Cal, people are saying you are dating Amir. They say you showed up at Ice Castle Treats yesterday and were all over him... But you showed up here with Trey, holding his hand... What's going on?" she whispers, looking over at her brother.

Trey growls at her. "She's not dating that prick!" Trey snarls, stepping in between the two of us, like he is trying to protect me from his own sister... Which is ridiculous! She's my best friend. He knows Dia would never hurt me. She's just telling me what people are saying.

Then again, the thought that people are gossiping about me and Amir has my tummy twisting in knots. I'm not sure why, but I don't seem to like the idea as much as I did last night... I wish I knew what was going on with my head right now. I'm so messed up.

Nadia looks a little surprised at her brothers response. "You don't like Amir, T? What's wrong with him?" She asks, shoving Trey back a couple steps, and slinging her arm around my shoulders, giving me a sisterly support. It's good to know she'd take my side over her brothers... On the other hand, I don't really think there needs to be sides in the first place. Trey and Nadia normally get along really well together, as far as siblings go.

"There is something about Amir that is just off!" Trey huffs through gritted teeth, looking between me and his sister. I don't know why he is so frustrated. He is still here with me. He can see me just fine, and it's not like I need protecting on school grounds... right? So, why is he so... touchy?