Inner animal. by Emily Zimmerman. (books to read for 12 year olds .TXT) 📖

here Bane” Jenna said with a warm smile.
I smiled back “your welcome, I’m going to head to bed to” I said, getting up and stretching tiredly.
I walked along side Nina, staring ahead at nothing “Bane, I have a question” Nina said, not looking at me.
I looked at her expectantly, but she blushed “never mind” she muttered.
I raised an eyebrow “no, tell me” I said.
She blushed deeper “never mind” she insisted.
I grabbed her by the hand and turned her around to face me. She didn’t meet my eyes, “please tell me?” I asked softly.
She sighed and finally met my eyes “when you were carrying me to the hospital room, you called me love” she said, crossing her arms and staring at me evenly.
‘Oh’ I thought ‘great, how am I going to explain?’
Chapter seven:

I stared at him as a blank look came into his eyes “oh, I…don’t remember that” he muttered.
I widened my eyes in disbelief and hurt, he doesn’t remember calling me a very specific name that was practically admitting his love without realizing it? He really doesn’t remember? His expression showed nothing, so he really didn’t remember. Hurt washed through me at that.
“Okay, well…I’m going to head to my room, don’t bother walking me” I said, my tone cold and inflectionless.
I started down the hall, but he grabbed my hand, whirling me around like a dancer. He pulled me into him, his arm wrapping around my waist “wait, I-I do remember” he said, searching my eyes.
“So you lied to me” I glared, crossing my arms again.
Yes-wait! No, I was just afraid” he said as I struggled out of his grasp.
I stopped struggling and looked at him in the eyes “why were you afraid?” I asked.
“I was afraid of what you would say, that you would reject me” he said, looking away, his cheeks going pink.
I sighed and put my hand on his cheek “is that all? Everyone is afraid of that, Bane, why in the world would I reject you? All you have been to me is sweet and gentle, Bane I-I love you” I whispered.
He smiled and, before I could react, smashed his lips onto mine, a fire exploded in me, and that same feeling that I felt the night I shifted came back, overpowering love. I wrapped my arms around his neck and melted into him, he wrapped his arm around my shoulders, gripping one shoulder tightly. He ran his tongue along my bottom lip, asking for entrance. I opened my mouth and his tongue slipped in, moving in a passionate dance with mine. I moaned and wrapped my arms around his neck, deepening the kiss.
We pulled away, our breathing hard, and our faces inches apart “I love you too” he said, a grin creeping up onto his lips.
I grinned back, staring into his piercing blue eyes. “Really? I never would have-“ my sarcastic remark was cut off by his lips on mine again, our lips moving together in perfect sync. He pulled away and smiled at my dazed look “that sarcastic look you gave me was sexy, and I have wanted to kiss you since the day we met” he explained, still grinning.
I laughed, rolling my eyes.
“Okay, I need sleep, and you do too” I said, stroking his cheek with the back of my hand.
He closed his eyes at my touch, a quiet rumbling sound coming from his chest. I smiled and pecked his lips, I tried to get out of his arms, but he tightened his grip, opening his eyes, he pulled me closer “stay in my room” he said.
I rolled my eyes “Bane, what will my parents think if they see me coming out of your room in the morning?” I asked.
He shook his head “they won’t see you coming out of my room, I’ll wake you up early so you can sneak out” he said.
I chuckled and shook my head slowly “please?” he asked, his eyes pleading with mine.
He looked cute, his big blue eyes pleading with me like a little boy whose mother won’t give him what he wants, how could I say no to such beautiful, hypnotizing eyes?
I sighed “alright, but if my parents find out, it’s your head, and mine, I won’t kill you, but my parents will” I laughed.
He smiled brightly, not in the least bit phased by my warning; he pulled me to his room, almost skipping in happiness. He stopped at his room and opened the door, I gasped in amazement, it was like another world in his room, ceilings painted like skies, carpet green like grass, even the bathroom and closet doors were painted, the room was empty except for the bed against the right wall, a beach was painted on most of the walls, the wall with the bedroom door was the start of a forest, it was absolutely beautiful.
“Bane, who did all this?” I asked.
He blushed and looked down “uh, I did it” he muttered, as if embarrassed.
“Bane, this is amazing! This looks like another world, I wish my room back at home looked like this” I said, turning around and smiling.
He looked up in surprise “you like it?” he asked.
I nodded “of course, this room would be my dream room” I said, walking over to him and wrapping my arms around his neck, I stared into his eyes, he smiled, taking my breath away with how handsome he was. I pecked him on the lips, but he had other ideas, he put his hand on the back of my neck and smashed his lips on mine once more.
When we pulled away, he led me to the bed, letting me get in it first, he climbed in, wrapping his arms around my waist, and soon, we were both asleep.
I awoke to nothing in particular; my body seemed to think it was time to awake. I looked over to meet the eyes of Bane; his vivid blue eyes stared into mine for a while before he smiled. “Good morning, love” he whispered.
I smiled tiredly, stretching and yawning “good morning” I mumbled.
He chuckled as he pulled me closer, his arms tightening around my waist.
“Still tired?” he asked.
I shook my head, but leaned my head on his chest, closing my eyes once more. I felt his silent laugh shake the bed “sure, sure” he muttered.
“No, I’m not tired…just…relaxing” I mumbled.
I felt his lips on my forehead “okay, but you have to go to your own room, Nina, or we’ll get caught” he said softly, I shook my head profusely,
“I want to stay with you” I muttered.
He tightened his arms around me “I know, I do too, but your parents will find you here, and you know what will happen then” he said, lifting my chin.
I pouted as I stared into his eyes “I don’t want to though” I muttered, but I got up, sighing I ran a hand through my messy hair.
“Will you walk me to my room?” I asked him quietly.
He smiled and nodded, sitting up, he got up and walked over to his closet, opening the door, he grabbed a shirt and pants. He lifted his shirt over his head, getting ready to change.
I cleared my throat in a pointed way; he looked over his shoulder at me, grinning.
I rolled my eyes and got up, closing his closet door. I heard his chuckle through the door as I laid back down, closing my eyes.
A few minutes later, I felt his lips press against mine and smiled “are you ready?” his soft voice chimed.
I nodded, opening my eyes “yeah” I murmured.
I took his awaiting hand, getting up and peeking out of his door to make sure no one was around. We walked out as quietly as we could; it was probably only five in the morning, so no one was even stirring yet. Bane pulled me into his side as we walked, kissing my temple. I leaned into him, leaning my head on his shoulder “I love you” I sighed.
He chuckled softly “I love you too” he breathed.
He stopped in front of my door, turning me to face him; he gripped my chin and lifted my face up to his, pressing his lips to mine once more. He wrapped his arm around my waist, putting his hand on the back of my neck to deepen the kiss.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and leaned up on my tip toes, smiling slightly under his lips “what the hell?” my dad’s voice boomed.
We broke apart and looked over, my dad looked protective and angry, and mom was standing there with a shocked look on her face. I blushed deep red “Bane, maybe you should come with me” mom said, putting restraining hand on dads arm.
Bane glanced at me, then nodded at mom, walking passed a rigid looking dad.
Dad and me had a moment of silence, I was waiting until he calmed down to speak, and he seemed to be trying to control his anger “Nina, can we talk?” he asked in a very controlled voice.
I didn’t answer, I just nodded. He took my arm and steered me down the hall, I glanced at him from the corner of my eye as he led me back toward his office, I had more of his features then moms, it was easy to see where I got my high cheekbones and perfect nose from, not that mom didn’t have a perfect nose, but my nose was the same shape as dads.
“Nina, how long have you two been together?” Drake asked, breaking the silence.
I opened my mouth, but he held up a hand “hold on, why was he carrying you last night?”
Again, I opened my mouth to speak, but he interrupted “now I understand why Jenna was saying that to him” he muttered.
“Dad, we just got together last night, he explained his feelings and I explained mine, he was carrying me because the drugs the doctor gave me hadn’t worn completely off, and what do you mean? What was mom saying to Bane?” I asked.
He waved his hand “it doesn’t matter, what does matter is that you know what you are getting into” dad said, staring ahead.
“What do you mean “know what I am getting into?”” I asked incredulously.
“Bane is not the best influence to you, he is…rebellious, I don’t trust him, your mother sees good in him, and I trust her, but I don’t trust him with you” he said, putting emphasis on “you”.
I crossed my arms, staring straight ahead “I don’t know what you mean” I muttered.
“I have seen him with some of the other girls, he is a major flirt, and a player, I’m just trying to protect you, sweetheart, if you trust him, then I’ll be supportive of your decision, but I