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“I don’t think Helen knows what she is going up against.” Shawn said picking up a t-shirt from the floor and tossing it in the hamper.
“I don’t know what’s going on.” I was sitting on my bed with a towel on my head. I had taken a quick shower in order to take some time to think.
“We are dealing with jealousy and envy. She’s pissed her parents didn’t stick it out for her. She had a good life with her adoptive parents until they died in a car crash.” He sat down in his chair that had stayed in the corner of my room.
“Well that’s horrible.” I sighed. “Are we evenly matched?” I asked I wanted to make sure just in case I was jumped.
“Not at all. If she releases your rage you are going to flatten her.” He laughed. “Don’t worry about it I will talk to her. I can be quite persuasive.” He winked.
“I would leave that to Nick. He’s the one that she’s been seeing for the last week or so I think.” I moaned. “Not to sound all juvenile but why is this always happening to me?”
“I have been around for a long time. My number one rule is not to give a damn what anyone thinks about me.” Shawn shrugged. “It’s worked for over five hundred years.”
“What do I do if she attacks me?” I asked pulling the towel from my head.
“I suggest fighting back. Since I have faith that you will win she will have more to pout about.” Shawn leaned back. “You want me to stick around for a bit and make sure you get to sleep ok?”
“Naw I think I have this down. If I need you I have a feeling you will know before me.” I laughed crawling under my covers. “Thanks for talking to me.”
“Hey, I never had a sister to talk to till now. Who would have thought I would like this whole family thing.” He laughed. “I know that this is really Adam’s area but since he’s been with Rose it seems that you have sort of disappeared from his vision.”
“Yeah he has enough put on him right now. This whole Protector bit seems to have matured him too. He’s so protective.” I couldn’t think of a better word. I missed him though. I missed waking up in his arms and seeing his smiling face. I needed my best friend but we were being kept apart.
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