#Chapter 222 – First Night

“Absolutely not,” Rafe growls, looking between me and Jackson. “This is ridiculous – Jackson, you can sleep in your own damn bed –“ “Again, I’m fine with that,” Jackson cuts in, I think starting to get frustrated. “But Ariel would be coming with me.” All three boys look to me and I only hesitate for half a second before stepping close to Jackson’s side. “I would,” I say, nodding. Because, I mean, I too had assumed that we would be sleeping separately while at school – but now that Jackson has suggested it? I really can’t imagine any other way. “Are you serious, Ariel?” Jesse gasps. “I am,” I say, nodding and holding his gaze and then Rafe’s. “If you two are strident about not letting Jackson sleep here, I’ll go with him.” “It’s not safe!” Rafe snaps. “Seriously, you think Jackson can’t protect me? Behind a locked door?” “But the secrecy element!” Jesse protests. “You can’t sleep down there – people will see you coming and going and figure it out!” “Which is why it makes sense