Chapter 13 - So Real

Fourteenth Chapter
His hand softly drifted through my hair as my head laid on his chest. My head moved with the rhythm of his breathing. Up, down. Up, down. Up, down.

So, are we goin to tell them right away? I looked up at Chris, his eyes watching every cloud that passed by overhead.
No, thisll be our little secret for a while. Its bad enough this has happened in the middle of a runaway. We dont need more on our plate.
It made sense. I just hated the thought of more secrecy. First, I was keeping secrets from the law. Now I was holding back another secret from the people I see everyday. Dare I say& friends?

Ouch!
Take your time. Theres no rush, Chris said. He held tightly to my one arm that was wrapped around his neck.
I limped slowly across each uneasy rock along the bank of the river. The sun was beginning to set, the air becoming light and cooler. The water glistened with an array of colors from the setting sun.
I need to sit Chris.
My cut leg was beginning to throb, my other beginning to buckle and get weak from the weight of my body. I fell to the ground before Chris could even try to set me down.
Michelle! Are you okay? He kneeled down beside me and observed my leg. Its beginning to swell. He put the tattered fabric around my leg again and cursed.
I dont think I can walk anymore. Im so tired.
He frowned and looked back over at me. Without another word, he picked me up in his arms and whispered in my ear, I guess Ill have to carry you.
No. I& I& dont want you to&
Go to sleep. Youve had a long day.
I grinned and giggled childishly. I seemed to slur my words in sleepiness. Youre so sweet.
My eyelids drooped and before falling into a calming rest in the arms of the man I love, I took my thumb and index finger and pinched his cheek. And youre so cute too!
Not as cute as you. He looked down into my eyes. Now, sleep beautiful. With his index finger on one of my eyelids and his middle finger resting delicately on the other he slowly pulled them down over my eyes. He softly kissed my forehead and began to walk again.
Peaceful, beautiful darkness met me with only the image of Chris face and his smile for me to dream about. And thats just what I did. I dreamed of my beloved Rings and his loving smile and caring touch.

I heard Chris enchanting voice say, I love you. Then, there was pleading. Screaming. Groaning. Moaning.

No longer did his charming smile greet my mind but only the sight of blood. Blood everywhere. Then him sprawled out across he floor in his own& blood.. Candace, Meg, and Ashton were only inches away from him, lifeless on the floor.

It all seemed so real! The way my love feebly raised his head and grinned weakly at me and tried to speak but coughed and spat up more blood. He screamed when the black shadow that stood over him kicked him hard in his stomach where three stab wounds had been inflicted.

Why was I just sitting there? I had to move but only felt the pain of being pinned to the wall by the shadows knife.

That familiar voice came from the mouth of the figure that twisted the long blade into my stomach.

I loved you when you were normal. But, now& I looked up at the ceiling and felt the goo from my own body run down my chin. Youre one of them! the voice yelled at me.



I jolted awake from the nightmare and found that my head was resting on Roses lap, my feet draped across Rings lap.
Shes awake! Meg exclaimed.
It was now completely dark outside. The only light was from the stereo and that was barely enough to illuminate all their faces.
How are you doin Skully? Candace asked affectionately.
My leg hurts like hell! How long have I been out?
About six hours. Chris pulled off my shoes and socks.
We were beginning to get worried. Meg leaned over my face and looked at me.
I attempted a weak smile then felt Chris warm hands against my cold feet. His fingers traced letters on the bottom of them. I tried to decipher what he was saying.


I-W-A-S-W-O-R-R-I-E-D


I was worried.

A smile crept onto my lips. Then he said something else.


D-O-N-T-S-C-A-R-E-M-E-L-I-K-E-T-H-A-T-A-G-A-I-N-I-L-O-V-E-Y-O-U



Dont scare me like that again. I love you.

To let him know I got the message, I wiggled my toes. He began to rub my feet once more with tenderness in each stroke.
Well, this is just great! Meg began. We cant take her to the emergency room. Theyll recognize her and take her in without hesitation.
But, we dont really have a choice. Her leg could easily get infected.
I felt Chris grip tighten on my foot when his sister stated the obvious.
Im not giving in, I said.
Michelle, Chris pleaded.
No. I cant go back. There has to be some way to keep my leg from getting infected.
I heard Ashton rub his head and sigh. Then he said, I know what we can do.
Hes actually good for something? Other than being a smart-

Well, spit it out! Chris sounded irritated but Ash shot him a warning glance then he reluctantly spoke.
Since they have no clue who I am, tell me what to get and Ill run into the store and get what we need.
They all shrugged and Chris said, Sounds good.

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