Page 63 of My best friends little sister

I wake up to the familiar feeling of angelicas soft skin. Shes laying beside me, her head on my chest and one leg stretched out over mine. 2 days i spent waking up alone. Thats too long.

Ive spent weeks at a time waking up without angelica but that was back when i had no other choice. The last 2 days were painful knowing i left her intentionally. It'll be worth it Dante

I lightly play with one of her curls between my fingers and she stirs. ''I'm sorry sweetheart i didn't mean to wake you'' i whisper against her head.

She looks up at me with a smile and pecks my cheek. ''how are you feeling? You passed out last night, i was worried''

I lean forward trying to kiss her lips again but this time she pinches my lips together with her fingers. ''Let me brush my teeth first, then you can kiss me'' i sigh knowing I'm defeated and let her stand from the bed.

Theres 2 giant handprints starting to bruise on her hips. I run my finger along one of them and she hisses at my touch. I look up at her with pure disbelief when i notice her neck. Again with a red handprint neatly imprinted onto her skin thats starting to bruise.

I push away her hands and step backwards until I'm sitting on the edge of the bed. Angel picks up my shirt from last night and slips it on so shes not naked anymore. ''God angel why didn't you tell me i was being too rough?'' i bury my head in my hands, unable to look directly at her.

I hear her kneel down in front of me and she places her hands on my knees, ''because you weren't. I liked it Dante and I'd want you to do it again. You didn't hurt me on purpose, its just what happens when we do things like that'' i shake my head in my hands, still not looking up at her.

I sigh as i look into her eyes. Those big green eyes full of nothing but love and honesty.

I move my gaze down to her neck and internally cringe at the sight.

''Okay...but promise me angel that you will warn me next time alright?

Even if you dont want me to stop i just need you to tell me so i know'' she smiles and nods, ''i promise''

I kiss her forehead and smile, ''go brush your teeth and shower. Its almost afternoon, sully and Ivan will be here soon to set up Christmas decorations'' her eyes go wide and theres that beautiful little sparkle inside them that shows shes happy.

I leave angel alone to shower and get dressed as i head downstairs. I see Mateo standing by the coffee maker pouring himself a cup. ''Morning Mateo'' i say with a smile as i grab a cup and pour myself some coffee.

I roll my eyes ''Ivan dont make me take your key away'' he pouts and jumps up onto the counter and jasper appears next to him. ''Jasper! How's my little buddy?'' he coos the cat like a little baby.

I turn to sully who's stood by the door awkwardly. ''Sullivan. You've entered this house enough times now to know you can relax. Hang up your coat, drop your stuff by the door and chill'' he gives me a sheepish smile and nods his head.

I sigh and nod, ''Jesus Dante, what the fuck is wrong with you?'' he rushes over to angel and stands in front of her as if protecting her from me. ''Whats wrong with Dante?'' Mateo says as he comes into the room carrying a box.

He throws the box down on the couch the second he sees angelica. ''Holy fucking shit Dante what did you do?!'' he grabs angel and starts inspecting her neck, then her wrists and turns to me with a look of disgust.

I stare at angel not knowing what the fuck to say next and she looks back at me slightly panicked. Sully comes into the room carrying a box but says nothing, probably feeling the tension in the room.

Mateo grimaces and Ivan lets out what i assume to be a sigh of relief. Sully clears his throat and we all just stand there awkwardly. ''Well then'' Ivan says with a light chuckle trying to break the silence.

After awhile everyone starts decorating. Christmas music is playing, everyone talking or in Ivan and Mateo's case, fighting over where things look best. I'm standing in the kitchen with angelica who's sat on the counter with me between her legs.