Angels vs Time

Chapter 9

My birthday passed three months ago and the boys are trying to figure out my power. I've been having headaches off and on since my birthday. It's not just a regular headache, it's painful, painful headaches, like a hammer is hitting my head nonstop. The boys say it's a sign, but I don't really care. I just want it to go away.

"God, I've missed you" Sammy whispers, wrapping his arms around my waist tightly

My backs against the wall of the empty and abandoned halls of the lonely school. I remain quiet, letting his words sink in gradually as he nuzzles his nose into the crook of my neck as a sense of affection. I felt hurt, hurt that we had to meet this way. We had to meet in secret so no one would see the nerd and popular jock together. My headache wasn't helping this situation very much.

He leans in to press his lips to mine, but I quickly turn away, his lips touching my cheek. I look down, shaking my head as my eyes become glossy.

"I don't want to do this anymore, Sammy. I can't be your stupid secret any longer" I furrow, looking up at him

He frowns, taking a harsh intake of air as he steps away from me. "Baby, I'll tell them, I'll ma-"

I cut him off. "Stop, you've told me that so many times! I can't be with someone who is embarrassed to be seen with me!" I raise my voice, pushing him away. "I don't wa-"

He shuts me up by harshly kissing me, his own tears mixing with mine. "I'll fix this. I promise beautiful" he whispers, his forehead against mine

'I don't like seeing her hurting' a voice says

"Then why do you do it?" I ask

He furrows his eyebrows. "Do what?"

"Make me hurt. If you don't like seeing me hurt, why do you do it?"

"How'd you know I was thinking that?" He takes a step back

"What do you mean how did I know? You said it loud and clear!"

"I did?"

"Yeah, I heard you very clearly"

"..Oh"

He takes hold of my hand and we start walking out the school. Gosh, my head is killing me. I hold my forehead as we walk out.

'Wow, my hands really sweaty..i hope she doesn't notice'

"I Didn't notice until you said something" I say, rubbing my forehead

"Didn't notice what?"

"I didn't notice your hand was sweaty"

"But, but I didn't say anything" he let's go of my hand, wiping it on his jeans. "How'd you do that?"

"Do what?"

"Read my mind. Are you hiding something from me?"

"For the last time I did not read your mind. You said it out loud" I say annoyed

He shrugs it off as we walk to his car. I get inside and he runs to to the drivers side. When he's buckled up he begins driving slowly.

'She is freaking me out'

"How? I didn't even do anything"

"What?"

"How am I freaking you out?"

"Quit doing that, Jenna! I did not give you permission to read my mind so stop it!"

"But I'm not-"

"Yes, you are!" He yells

"No, I'm not!"

'Liar'

"I'm not lying!" I pout

He stops the car in front of the house and looks at me. "I didn't even say anything" he says with a serious look on his face

I squint, thinking about what just happened. He's right. His lips didn't move when he said liar. My hand flies over my mouth and I frantically pull on the door handle.

"So, you read my mind, didn't you?" He asks

"I-I don't know. Unlock the door"

"Not until you admit that you can read my mind"

"I don't know, Sammy! I don't know how I did it! Let me out please!" I pull on the lock and he locks it back

I pull the key from the ignition and unlock the door. He reaches for my arm, but I move faster. I slam the door shut and run to the house, searching for the key. Over my shoulder I see he's gotten out his car and he's running towards me. He grabs me by my arm and pulls me towards him. I pull away, but his grip gets tighter.

I stomp hard on his foot and he jumps away nearly falling down the stairs of the porch. I unlock the door as my heart pounds harder in my chest. Just in time I get in and slam it shut behind me, locking it.

Breathing in deeply, I look at two pairs of eyes land on me. I slide my back against the wall, hyperventilating. Reed rushes to my side, holding me to his chest.

"I-I" I start, but soon have to stop to control my breathing

"Take your time" Reed whispers

I inhale deeply, letting the air fill my lungs. "I think I figured out my power" I breath out

Reeds eyes lock onto Jack and he smiles slightly. It's been a long time since I've seen Jack smile. It makes me happy to see him happy.

"Okay, let's take this slow" Reed says, helping me up

We walk over to the couch and I sit close to Reed. He gets me water and I drink some as they both stare at me, waiting for me to talk.

"Why were you running?" Jack asks in a deeper voice then usual

"That's not important. The important thing is I've found out my power" I set the cup on the table

"Why were you running?" He repeats, leaning closer across the room

I sigh "Sammy and I were talking and he started freaking out because I was reading his mind when I didn't even know I was reading his mind so I begin freaking out because I didn't know what was happening and I ran in here because he was trying to keep me in the car" I continue to babble

Jack who was looking at the floor snaps his head to look at me, making me stop in the middle of my sentence. "He tried to keep you in the car? For what?"

"He wanted to know how I was reading his mind and even after I said I don't know three times he wouldn't let me leave. He locked the doors until I took his keys and unlocked the door by myself and ran towards the house. He got out and tried to catch me-"

"Well, let's not talk about that any longer" Reed interrupts. "Your surgery is coming soon and we need to prepare you" he gives Jack a look

Jack stands up. "You start helping her..I'll be back"

Reed tries to stop him from leaving, but, as we all know, Jack is stronger. We hear his car leave the driveway. I fumble with my fingers as Reed sits beside me

"Let's hope Jack doesn't do anything stupid" Reed whispers

Reed starts talking about my powers, but all I can think about right now is Jack.

Don't be dumb, Jack, please.