He wasn't cocky or too bossy, which I respected " Let's make breakfast." He chirped happily , getting up and looking down at me." He wasn't as unbearable as I sometimes made him out to be.

" Yeah." I sighed, following him. I kept getting sick and passing out. I shook it off for now, as a I was starving and wanted food, not negativity.

I sat at the table, patiently waiting for my food. He served me eggs, waffles and bacon. I quickly thanked him and took a bite. I was surprised at his amazing cooking skills.

I smiled at the fact that he cooked eggs on low fire, all the way through. It was in no way tough, but light and delicious " It's great, Tristan." I chuckled.

He nodded and smiled back out of politeness " Yeah, thanks. Hey, do you need a ride back to your house after this?" I nodded. My cheeks instantly started to burn. He was way out of my league, liking him would be irrational. He was probably just helping me to be a good friend. I continued to eat, enjoying the food, but thinking of how long our company would even last. I thought about my many bad habits. He probably didn't have alcoholic as one of his ' types '. Why would I even think he liked me?

I stood and washed the dishes. After I finished, I tied my hair back. I squealed as I saw something large and furry hop on the table before me. He came and managed the bunny with utmost care.

" His name is Henri." He chuckled.

I was very surprised at it, as I'd never seen a bunny in real life at least " I didn't know you had a bunny." I teased, giggling. It didn't matter anyways. The animal seemed pretty calm after his high leap from the floor, to the chair and finally to the table.

He looked at me daringly with a small wink " I have a lot of things." He chuckled. I frowned at that and he laughed. I turned away from him and sighed. I wasn't exactly that great. I didn't think of him in that way and I honestly tried not to.

" What is wrong with me?" I thought. I turned and to my horror, Tristan stopped and couldn't stop laughing. Maybe I had said that out loud.

" What?" I had completely forgot about my prior thoughts. He shook his head and put his bunny back on the floor. He backed me up against the table and I wasn't fast enough to escape him. He planted a short kiss on my cheek.

" You're perfect. If you were mine..." He licked the side of his lip seductively. I melted like putty for him. He laughed so suddenly.

His laugh was almost hysterical, noticing how easily I'd fallen for him by only flexing his beauty on me " I think before you go off and find somebody you should love yourself more. You beat yourself up and blame yourself for things you have no control over. To the point where... you start to hate yourself..." He stated, staring straight ahead than looking back at me.

" I-" I stuttered suddenly. He waited patiently. I hung my head, unable to defend against him. He picked my head up by my chin.

He almost smirked, seeing my feelings so easily " Even now you're doing it. I love myself. You know how I know? I don't beat myself up because I'm wrong. I don't care about what other people say. I don't need friends for validation. Come on, say it."

I looked at him, confused " What?"

" I love myself."

I almost glared at him but I couldn't help but smile. I socked him in the arm and in return he gave a half-hearted ' Ow ' I slid in the front seat and slipped my seat belt over my shoulder and into the clasp. The air between us felt weird. He continued to drive, mostly focused on the road. I felt like was going to I was honest. And if I wasn't honest, I would have let him continue driving. I -"  What?" He asked, looking directly at me. " Stop the car, Tristan." I murmured. He nodded.

" Thanks." I whispered. I tried to stall, at least a little.He didn't rush me, which was great, as I wasn't okay with what I was going to say to him. I came off as angry, but I wasn't. I was just  furious at how I was feeling towards him " Look, I'm just embarrassed-"

"Why?" he asked, calmly. " You don't understand, I'm embarrassed because I- "

 " Than make me understand, we were okay-"

My face turned fiery " Look, shut up!" I yelled. I reddened, embarrassed that I had yelled at him, even though he was nothing but nice to me.  My hands crumpled the hem of my shirt with my fists, showing how nervous I felt. " I like you, you idiot. I didn't think you would like me, because I'm a drunk." I mumbled, biting my lip in frustration. His eyes widened, and it seemed he paled. He turned around and continued to drive. He said nothing for the full drive.

All I saw was the trees passing and the gravel of the roadside. It was far too quiet. I was angry once again at myself for coming off like an absolute bitch. If he didn't like me before, he sure as hell hated me now. Great job, I murmured at myself. He pulled up down the street from my house. I unbuckled my belt  and opened the door. " I like you too, Katie." He whispered. My breathing hitched. I paused. I looked at him, painfully.

 He may have only felt pressured to say it. Or if he even liked me, he meant as a friend. That actually seemed more likely. I thanked him and stepped out. I gently closed the door and walked up to the front of the house. I rummaged through my bag for my keys. My heart dropped when I couldn't find them. I probably left them at Tristan's house. I had seen him drive away and I would be too prideful to drive back with him. I gently knocked at the door.

 My dad appeared at the door. He unlocked it and let me in. He had his thick glasses on, which meant he'd been reading. I stepped inside. My dad had books everywhere, so I knew the smell of a book better than my mom's cooking. I suddenly thought how dark that was, as my mom had died in child birth. I never knew her. My dad chose t stay single and not go outside much. He was just all kinds of introverted. I walked upstairs, taking the steps carefully one at a time.

" Kate." I looked down the stairs. His worried eyes said it all. He was scared and afraid for me. He never stopped me, but he discouraged my habits " I'll be in my office." That directly translated to " If you ever need anything, I'm here." I nodded reassuringly at him. I walked to my room, closing the door after myself.