The Black Rose

Chapter Three - Getting Through The News

When I opened my eyes from my slumber, Jake was asleep still, so I decided to leave him alone. I stood up and walked to mum's office. She was doing stuff on the computer that wasn't important to me. She looked up and her expression turned confused, "Where's Jake?" "Oh, he fell asleep in my room," I answered. She still looked confused, "Why didn't you show him his room?" "I didn't know where his room was," I said like it was obvious because it is. She finally stopped looking confused and said, "Oh it's the empty room next to yours." While looking back to her computer she tossed me the keys and I caught them with no effort. I quickly said, "Thanks" and walked back to my room. Jake was STILL sleeping so I grabbed a pillow and hit him with it until he finally moved. He sat up, rubbing his eyes, "What was that for?" I laughed, "You wouldn't wake up. Besides, go to your room." "Be fore he could tell me he didn't know where it is, I tossed the keys to him while saying, "First door, on the right" he nodded, "Thanks" and left. I made my way to the bed and neatly made it, then some sort of announcement went on the intercom, "Victoria and Jake, please proceed to the head office immediately." I wasn't surprised, I knew something would pop up like this because I have at least 2 missions a day and so far it was only one. But what I'm really worried about is, will I still succeed it wiht Jake? Hopefully...

     When I got to the office Jake was already there with a worried look. "Relax," I mouthed to him. He took a deep breath and plastered a fake smile to his face while I walked over to the chair next to him and sat down. "What happened?" I asked. Oh nothing happened we just have something we need to discuss. "Is it bad or good?" I asked. "I don't know, you tell me after I tell you what it is," she said with a worried look on her face. "Fair enough," I said boredly. "Well, the head manager decided that you agents are still young and need education so she is going to transfer you to a school." I was in shock so was Jake. Both of our mouths were open. "I'm leaving the agency to some school?" I asked standing up. "No, no, you are staying here, just you need to go to school a little too, not everyday but at least three times a week, you choose the days," she said smiling a little. "Not as good but fair enough," I said thinking. how is school like? I have been gone so long I forgot what to do in school. Hopefully, Jake will be by my side helping me out.

   When I got back to my room, I groaned and flopped my back against the bed. I was so frustrated with all these changes, why can't I live like it always was, but with dad? I sighed and looked at my alarm clock, 9:34. Eh, why not sleep I had nothing better to do. I laid back and closed my eyes. Almost instantly, I fell asleep. But I only had a restless night filled with nightmares,

It was my first day in school and I had Jake by my side, "Promise you'll stay here with me at all times?" He replied, "Of course." And then right when we were walking across the hallway to our lockers, a girl pushed me to the ground cackling like a witch. Jake started laughing at me too. And then, the whole school was starting to go up to me and kicking me and then leaving with a smile on their faces. And I was just sitting there, bloody and helpless. 

*End of Nightmare*

"AHHHHHHHHHHHH, I screamed. I was panting like no tomorrow. Usually, I don't have nightmares, but tonight I did. I was glad the walls were soundproof because no one came to my room I stood up and realized that I was still in my clothes from work but I didn't care I walked by Jake's room and saw the door was open a crack, so I peeked in, he wasn't in there. He probably went to get a drink of water. So, I left to the roof and sat down. It was kinda windy up here but I didn't care. I sighed and looked at all the city lights. They were beautiful. I wish I was, too. Maybe if I was beautiful, I could get friends and not be picked on. Jake walked by and sat down. "Hey," he said. "Hey," I replied not wanting to look at him. "You al'right?" he asked, concerned. "Yeah, I'm fine," I said with a small tear slithering down my cheek. Why did I have to cry in front of him? he lifted my chin with his finger so I looked at him, but I just looked down. "Show me your eyes," he commanded softly. "No thanks," I said, I wish he understood. "Please, for me?" I thought for a bit but then my eyes welled up with tears and I looked at him. He was shocked at first but then pulled me into a hug. I was so comfy I didn't want to let go. After a little while, he let me go but I pretended to be asleep so I didn't have to let go. Instead of staying, he picked me up bridal-style and carried me to my room. He tucked me in and kissed me on the forehead. That confused me. Was that an "I love you" kiss or a "sister"? Eh, I didn't care anymore I just tried to sleep as Jake walked out of the room.  And my wish was granted, I fell asleep.