A week had passed and to be honest, nothing had changed. I expected something to happen or Adrian to have put me under his control. Instead, it had been going on like my life back at home. It was as if nothing had changed between us or almost, with the major dot points. And as promised, he had been taking care of me.

Adrian had been giving me space, leaving me to myself. Though from time to time, he would try to connect with me, I still didn't feel contented. But that never stopped the comfort I felt and desired whenever he had me in his arms or coils.

Despite what has happened, I still harbour feelings for him. No matter how much I've been trying to suppress them. But I dare not express them.

Most times, I spend time staring outside the window. The environment was so different and yet it had a calming aura to it. I do want to go outside and explore it, but Adrian said I won't be leaving this place. That it was hot. Too hot outside. Nathen was right about one thing.

Inside, it was quiet and slightly cool but still warm. Adrian wasn't anywhere in sight, but he was nearby, upstairs. I learned soon after the first day that the upstairs was where he kept his pets so that would keep me out.

The entertainment area was good enough when I was bored. Adrian showed me a few things. The TV had the channels back at home and the additional ones like Netflix. As well, it came with a console for video games. The computer almost had my hopes up, but Adrian pointed out that any communication with the outside world was locked. Email, blogs, you name it. Only he had access with a password, any websites that I could use to communicate were blocked and often he would be around when I would be using it.

But the number of books he had. I never knew him to be a reader. For a moment when looking at them, I felt like Belle from Beauty and the Beast. It wasn't as big though, but he had some interesting taste. I was currently in the middle of reading one I randomly chose. But I didn't feel like sitting down and reading.

However, there was one place I hadn't looked or been shown. And that was the downstairs area. I had to peek once or twice over the rails and it was longer than going up. But there was a door at the end of it. I had a feeling that it led outside. A few times, I had considered going out that door or just a peek to see for myself.

But then, I don't know if Adrian would get angry if I went there. He didn't say but I don't want to risk anything even though he said he wouldn't hurt me. But what could he do that was threatening that had made me stay here in fear of the consequences? Surely, a peak wouldn't hurt.

Slowly and quietly, I headed down, almost stopping every few steps to listen out for Adrian or having second thoughts. Reaching the metal door, I noticed it looked to be quite thick. Was it to make sure that I don't get out or something else? I reached for the door handle and turned it. It wasn't locked so I could go out.

I gasped when a hand overlapped mine and Adrian's head rested on my shoulder, his body against mine. I almost started to shake. He caught me. But his grip was gentle and spoke in a soft tone.

"The next time you want to go outside, let me know. Okay?"

"Are you saying that I can?"

"Of course, but you need me to be with you when you go out." To make sure that I don't escape, "Just in case, something happens to you. The jungle is, after all, filled with dangerous creatures."

I blinked a few times. I never considered that if I did escape, what other dangers I would have to face.

"Go on, open it." He spoke in my ear. Upon that offer, I opened the door. Came with it was a blast of heat that made me flinched. It took a moment before I got used to it and finally was able to step outside for the first time in a week.

Adrian and I moved onto the small platform that I was surprised to find that it was still high up. In front were another set of stairs leading down to the jungle floor. There was a small pathway that led back around toward a large open to a chamber back within the mountain. From there rushing of water could be heard to my guess would be a waterfall. I couldn't see it, but I saw part of a large pool.

"You can go over there if you want." Adrian said, keeping that soft tone. Like I was an unsure puppy. Which to be honest, I was. I held myself for any security which to only a little. It only came into effect when Adrian wrapped his arms around me. Gentle rubbing my back.

"Not today." I mumbled but he heard it.

"It's okay. Perhaps tomorrow. Though I would recommend it." He explained, "There's a thunderstorm coming tomorrow evening and will be wet for the next few days."

I thought about it. Being stuck inside wasn't something I would like to do days on end. I gave a nod. Tiredness was starting to kick in again. Lack of sleep was something that still haunted me. I nodded in response before we headed back inside.

Heading back inside, going straight to the bed, and burrowed myself into the comfort. Adrian didn't follow me. Leaving me alone again and giving me space. But a part of me wished that he'd joined me as I succumb to the darkness.