You know that feeling when you feel a thousand butterflies are in your tummy and your body get tingles of joy mixed with the flush of warmth rushing through your vein,well that's how I felt as Drake kissed me.

He slowly pulled away from me with his hands still on my cheeks. I still had my eyes closed reliving the moment in my head.

"Skai."He called me which made me open my eyes to see him smiling at me.

"So the feeling is mutual." He chuckled as his smile became broad revealing his white set of teeth.

"Oh no,you just took advantage of me." I smirked as I slapped his shoulder slightly.

"Oh yeah but you didn't seem to stop me, you even closed your eyes and look at you, you're all red." He smiled gesturing his hands towards my face showing how much I'm blushing.

I couldn't say anything else because he was right about that but I just can't admit any feelings to be him because I was unsure of how I felt towards him.

"Oh well, we'd see how things goes."He said as he got up from the bed and walked towards the table where the mug and cookies were.

"Skai, what were you doing on that road ?"He asked as he stuffed his mouth with one of the cookies.

My smile and jolly mood vanished as I remembered what had happened earlier today.

"I was coming from the hospital." I looked down at my fingers that were fondling with the loose ends of the over sized shirt.

He paced towards me with the mug in his hands, he took his seat beside me and I could smell the sweet scent of hot chocolate.

"Are you okay ? Are you sick ?" He had his eyebrows furrowed as he put his hand on my shoulder.

"I'm fine, I didn't go there because of me. I went there..." I couldn't control the tears that were now bubbling in my eyes,I tried to wipe them away quickly but Drake noticed it.

He put the mug down on the bedside table and put his hands around me as he drew me closer.

"Why were you there ?" He looked into my eyes as he wiped a tear from my cheek with his thumb.

"Mr Orchard died today." I blurted out before the flood of tears that I had been storing rushed out of my eyes.

Drake had his eyes widened with his lips slightly parted,he was motionless for a while.

He stroked my back slightly as I cried on his chest,I cried my eyes out on his hard body and I watched as my tears soaked his shirt.

"I'm so sorry Skai." He stroked my hair slightly as he rested his chin on my head.

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I opened my eyes and I realized that I was laying under the duvet on the bed,maybe I fell asleep in Drake arms and he tucked me into bed.

He was nowhere to be found in the room,well I didn't expect him to spend the night in the same room with me.

I got up from the bed,said a quick prayer and dashed into the bathroom to brush my teeth,I couldn't take my bath because I had no clothes to wear.

I climbed down the stairs and approached the kitchen where I could hear laughter and chattering. I walked into the kitchen and my mouth dropped because of what my gaze fell upon.

Drake was shirtless,he only had joggers on. He was standing behind the kitchen counter whisking a batter.

He flexed his muscles as he whisked the batter. His abs and muscles were carefully constructed and firm.

"Hey Morning Skai ." Elena caught my attention as I looked over at her,she was standing by the cooking burner with a apron strapped to her body.

"Good morning,hope you slept well ?" I greeted her as I walked into the kitchen trying as much as possible to avoid looking at Drake.

"Oh I always sleep well, I'm sure you did too." She smiled at me as she lit the burner.

"Hello ?" Drake waved his hands at me trying to catch my attention as he greeted me.

"Morning Drake." I smiled as I directed my eyes to the bowl containing batter which he held,I didn't want to be caught drooling over his well defined upper body.

"Hello family !" Drake's younger brother greeted in a high tone as he danced into the kitchen.

"Someone's in a good mood." Elena chuckled as she put a pan on the burner.

"Maybe he beat his high score in one of his foolish games." Drake teased him as he walked over to where Elena stood.

"Whatever, I'm just happy because you didn't come home alone this time." He smiled at me as he walked towards where I stood.

"Hello Missy,name is Khalil." He said as he stretched his hand out for me to shake.

"Skai." I smiled as I shook his hands while he gestured for me to sit with him on the kitchen stool.

"Don't bother her." Drake chuckled as he poured a spoon of batter into the hot pan.

"Like you haven't bothered me enough." I rolled my eyes at Drake as I took my seat in one of the stools.

"Burn !" Khalil said with his hands over his mouth as he laughed.

"What...." Drake wanted to make a come back but his mom interrupted him.

"That's enough Drake, why don't you focus on the pancakes." She said as she pushed his head to face the hot pan.

"So how did you meet Drake ?" Khalil smiled broadly as he awaited an answer. He was energetic and friendly just like Sekani.

"Well ...." I looked over at Drake whose eyes met mine,he knew I wanted to say the real way we met. He gave me a scowl before he returned his attention back to the pan.

"I work for him." I smiled knowing how relieved Drake would be because I didn't tell them he met me in a bar.

"Boring ! So when did you guys start dating ?" He said as he leaned closer with an awkward smile.

"Okay Mom tell Khalil to quit it." Drake snarled from where he was which made Elena and I laugh slightly.

"Okay Khalil why don't you ask less embarrassing questions." She said as she settled in one of the stools by the counter.

"Okay,do you have any sibling ?" He asked as he rolled his eyes feeling disappointed that he couldn't get an answer to his question.

"Yeah I have a younger brother." I smiled thinking of how he and Sekani behaved similarly.

"What's his name ?"He asked as he rested his cheek on his palm.

"Sekani, you two should be age mates." I said as I put a loose strand of hair behind my ears.

"Really ?! I'm 18, Is he 18 ?" He sounded anxious as he threw his questions at me.

"Yeah, he's in college now." I smiled as I admired how adorable and childish Khalil acted.

"Khalil get a grip over yourself." Elena said as she chuckled.

"Oh I'm in college too,I decided to spend the weekend at home. What college is he in ?" He was now calm but his smile was still broad.

"University of West GA."His eyes widened and he looked at his mom and quickly threw a glimpse at Drake.

"That's where I go too. I need to find him when I get back to school!" He exclaimed as he smiled broadly at me.

"Wow that's nice,at least you would have a new friend." Elena said as she ruffled the waves on Khalil's hair.

"Could someone help me with the dishes ?" Drake said with his attention on the pancake that was ready to be flipped.

I stood up from where I sat and walked towards the side of the sink where some of the dishes were arranged. I took out four dishes and placed them on the counter.

"Thanks ." He said as he turned some of the pancakes into some of the dishes then I realized that I didn't include James' dish.

"Oops I forgot about James." I said as I paced towards the sink to get a dish.

"Oh that's really thoughtful of you ." Elena commended me with a smile of pride as she nodded at me. I smiled back at her as I placed the dish on the counter.

"Hey Khalil why don't you go call James." Drake said as he turned the last pancake into the dish I just brought.

"Well done son." Elena said as she got up from where she sat. Drake nodded as he smiled at his mom.

"Why are you staring ?" He asked me with a smirk as he returned the pan into the sink.

"What are you talking about ?" I gave him a clueless look as he walked towards me.

"You've been staring at me since you came into the kitchen,is it because of this ?" He gestured at his bare chest which made me chuckle.

"Okay enough love birds, Skai come help me with the tea." Elena said as she gestured me to come over to where she stood.

As soon as Khalil was back with James we all started to eat our breakfast,we talked and laughed at some remarks Khalil made as we ate.

In no time,we were all done with breakfast and I decided to do the dishes since I couldn't help out in cooking.

"James,I have this really cool game upstairs and you have to play this with me."Khalil said as he dropped his dish in the sink where I was washing the other dishes.

"Okay but I have to warn you,you might be a sore loser." He chuckled as he stood up from his stool.

"Let's see about that." Khalil smirked as he paced out of the kitchen with James trailing behind him as they went upstairs.

"Mom,I need to take a nap because someone took over my bed and made me sleep uncomfortably on the couch." I could feel Drake's eyes boring holes into my back as he spoke.

Elena chuckled as she pushed her dish forward while she sipped her tea. Drake took her dish and brought it to where I was.

He stood behind me and leaned closer making his bare chest lean against my back, it's obvious he knew what he did it intentionally.

"Thanks for doing the dishes." He winked at me as he dropped it into the sink that was full of lather.

"Just get your body off my back." I shook my head at him as I hit him in his lower abdomen with my elbow.

He groaned and at the same he chuckled as he walked out of the kitchen. I washed all the dishes and rinsed them.

"Thanks Skai, you're genuinely thoughtful" Elena complimented me as I arranged the dishes on the drainer.

"Oh it's nothing." I smiled at my hands that I dried with the kitchen towel. I walked towards the kitchen counter and took my seat in one of the stools opposite Elena.

"You have really nice sons." I said as I adjusted myself on the stool.

"Oh yeah they are,they took after their father. He was jovial,high spirited and he cared deeply about those around him." She smiled warmly at me as she spoke good about her late husband.

"I'm sure they took some of it from you." I chuckled as I fondled with the kitchen towel in my hands.

" I guess so." She smiled while looking down at my hands but her smile began to fade as she sat upright.

"Skai,is everything alright with you ?" She gave me a concerned look as her eyes wandered around my face.

"Yes, why do you ask ?" I chuckled but deep down I was worried because everything was not fine.

"Oh I'm a mother,I saw you last night. You looked disturbed and sad,even my son's eyes contained worry." I looked down at the towel in my hands and I tried to think of something to tell her but nothing was coming.

"Uhm I lost someone in death yesterday."I couldn't look up at her because of the sad expression on my face.

She got down from her stool and paced to where I sat,she held my arms in her palms.

"Oh darling, I'm sorry about that. Who was the person to you ?" She asked me as she rubbed my arms back and forth.

"My boss, he acted like a father to me and cared for some of my needs."I smiled remembering how Mr Orchard treated me while he was still alive.

"I thought you worked for Drake." She furrowed her brows as she looked into my face.

"Yeah I do but my working for him is based on a contract."I dropped the towel in the counter and rested my elbows on the counter top.

"Oh, I'm sorry about your loss. Just take it easy on yourself,if you have to cry, just let it all out." She said as she gave me a warm smile.

"Thanks Elena, I feel much better now. Drake and I would be visiting his family tomorrow." I smiled back at her as I rested one of my hands on her shoulder.

"Oh that's nice."She said before she walked towards the kitchen door and closed it gently. I had my brows furrowed slightly as she walked towards me.

"Skai we need to talk about something important." She gave me a stern look as she stood in front of me and rested her side on the counter.

"What is it ?"I had a serious expression on my face as I looked into her eyes.

"It's about Drake." My eyes widened as at what she said and I wondered what she wanted to say about him.

"Drake's not the same Drake that grew up in my arms. The death of his dad and brother really affected him,it was devastating for all of us but it wrecked him more." Her once excited and cheerful face was now stern and firm.

"Yeah I know." I said as I rubbed the back of her palm with my hands.

"Every time he comes here,he acts weak and fragile. He only comes here when he's in his most vulnerable state,when he's fed up with the punches life throws at him." Her eyes were now dull and pale as she spoke,as a mother she really felt the pain of her son.

"But there is a difference now that he's here with you. He's cheerful and happy."She smiled as she held my hands in hers.

"Oh I think he's just acting up because I'm around." I said as I shook my head while smiling.

"Skai, I'm his mother. I know when he's genuinely happy and when he's not, I'm sure you two have been together before now which means you spend a lot of time with him, right ?" She arched one of her brows and tilted her head to her side.

"Yes."I nodded slowly as I dropped her hands.

"Exactly ! Then you're a good impact on him and if you continue with that he's be the cheerful and happy Drake again."Her eyes lit up as she spoke and she clapped her hands in happiness.

"Uhmm what do you mean continue ?" I asked her as I faked a smile so as not to look rude.

"Oh c'mon, no body is a fool not to know that you two would end up together."She rolled her eyes at me and gave me an awkward look like I said something stupid.

"Oh no, we're just ...." She put her hands out to stop me from talking.

"Friends ? Then why did you two kiss last night ?" She let out a quiet laugh while my eyes grew larger than they were.

"Yeah that's right,I saw it. Learn to close your door properly." She chuckled as she rested her head in her palms.

"That was not planned,it just happened."I tried to defend myself but I was feeling too shy to look at her.

"So if that wasn't planned, then there's a spark between you two but I understand,you don't want to rush things and that's fine." She smiled at me as she chuckled.

"Yeah but I'd try my best to help Drake become his happy self." I got up from the stool and stood in front of her.

"That'd be highly appreciated, you'd make his mother really happy." She took my hands in hers and squeezed them tightly.

"Okay you should go freshen up now,I drycleaned your drenched clothes from last night." She said as she turned to walk out of the kitchen and I trailed behind her with a smile on my face.

I held my neatly folded clothes in my arms as I walked towards Drake's room. I slowly opened the door because I knew Drake was taking a nap.

My gaze fell on Drake who was fast asleep on the bed as I closed the door. He folded his arms as he slept on his side,his face was relaxed and calm.

The rays of sunlight coming in from the window reflected his beautiful light skin.

"You're still staring." I jumped up in where I stood as I heard him speak from his sleep with his eyes still shut.

"No I'm not !" I shouted as I paced into the bathroom and locked myself. I let out a huge sigh as I dropped the clothes on the cabinet.

I smiled as I turned on the shower remembering what happened in the room and the request made my Elena.

Even without Elena's request,I still had it in mind to get rid of the cold and unhappy Drake and my plan is sailing smoothly. It's the least I could do for him, he's been there for me and he always made me feel happy whenever I'm in my worst state.

I was like a dead flower yesterday but now look at me,smiling like a fool as I standing under the shower, it's funny how some people can make your life light up.