Page 39 of Twisted Fate

“You couldn’t have just chucked her a fucking text?” He glared as Slash rolled his eyes.

“Look man, I wanted to make sure she was alright. They were solid hits, so I figured I’d check up on her.”

I hesitated before patting his knee, knowing for once he didn’t mean to cause trouble.

“Hey, it’s okay. I should be thanking you. I know you mean well.”

Jensen’s eyes followed my hand, a scowl taking over his face as he spoke curtly to me.

“We’re going to put a movie on. You coming?”

I nodded, saying goodbye to Slash before watching him slip out the side gate, then I followed Jensen inside.

I tensed up as he spoke, the irritation strong in his voice.

“You sure there’s nothing going on between you and Slash? From where I just stood, it was a little too friendly.”

“He’s just a friend. If I can even call him that, I’m not sure yet,” I muttered, his eyebrow raising in question.

“And he knows that?”

I stopped walking, crossing my arms defensively.

“He knows I don’t see him as anything more, yes.”

“So why is he looking out for you so much like…”

“I said he knows we’re just friends. I didn’t say he doesn’t see me as more,” I cut him off, intending on walking away, but his arm snaked around my waist and yanked me firmly against his chest.

“Make sure you keep reminding him then, because it sure as shit didn’t look like you were just buddies a minute ago when you were relieved by his touch. Don’t fall for his shit, because if you do, you know Skeet will walk away, and I have no idea how the others would react about it. We don’t mind Slash, but he’s also fucking dangerous and a bit of a dick. I don’t like you even being buddies with him, in all honesty.”

“It’s just nice to have someone on my side who isn’t fucking me, you know? I know you guys love me and aren’t playing a game anymore, but Slash has always been up front with me about shit. He’s never lied to me or pretended to be sweet. I trust you guys, I really do, but it took a little while for me to come around again. I don’t trust Slash, but at the same time I know he’s upfront when he wants something. We’re not even really buddies, just trying to get along,” I replied, relaxing as Jensen kissed my forehead and gave me a concerned look.

“I know, baby. Just be careful around him. Did he mention how Skeet is?”

I nodded, moving back so we could keep walking through the house.

“He’s out back in the office at the shed sulking, apparently.”

“You going to give him another chance?” He asked curiously, my lip lifting in a small smirk, making him laugh as I answered.

“Yeah, I just wanted him to sweat a little as punishment.”

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Slash

I couldn’t fucking help it.

Once Rory and Jensen had seen me leave through the side gate, I walked around to the other side of the house and peeked in the window where the curtain had parted slightly.

I watched them talking, hearing little bits of their conversation and biting back a grin when she told him we weren’t really buddies.

I mean, I wanted to fuck the shit out of her, but I’d been enjoying having her around to stir up.

I watched them walk up the stairs before I decided to climb the tree beside the house and sit on a higher branch so I could see them still.

I was thankful that the window was cracked slightly so I could hear them talking, and I was surprised when Jensen slid into bed and kissed Lukas softly, his voice gentle.