Unusual

20

"That Harry is gone."

I picked out the drenched clothing from the washer and placed them in the dryer to dry. Meanwhile, Jade and I stood in front a mirror observing each other. It was the first time in over a month that I could see my reflection. What stood in front of me was not what I was expecting.

My body was much skinnier. Luckily I still obtained some muscles which made it look a bit bulkier. Black bags developed under my dead eyes and my skin looked paler with some green and purple. Somehow my hair went from a dark brown to becoming a defused brown. Everything in general was becoming dead, including my spirit and hope.

"Wow." My jaw fell open.

"What?" Jade frowned.

"Look at us."

"I know right. That was not what I wanted to see at all."

"I don't even know what to feel." I responded. Many thoughts raced through my mind.

This was all becoming hopeless. It's been too long and once we get experimented on, and if we live, who said we would be free? This whole time I was waiting for something to happen, and nothing has except for Jade. All along I've been tortured and I was so oblivious to the fact that I was demoting myself for stupid pieces of shits that did illegal things to innocent people. I have just waited to die.

"What are you thinking about?" Jade snapped me back to reality.

"Nothing."

"Don't give me any of that bullshit Harry, just tell me."

I turned away from the mirror and sat down on the only chair in the building. With a drag of a sigh I looked in Jades eyes and thought how much I wanted to tell her. She genuinely looked concerned which made me feel a bit better but not by much.

"There's no point in living. Haven't you realized that yet?"

"Yes sadly."

"What are you even waiting for? You should just leave and save yourself the damage. Be free and live."

"I'm not leaving you Harry." she shook.

"You cant leave something that doesn't exist."

"What do you mean?"

I took a deep breathe to calm my body down. A couple more words and I would be shaking out of control and be a meltdown of mixed emotions. My mind drew blank and I didn't know what to say.

"Look," Jade started with a smile, "I know times are tough and you're probably at the brink of your patience to get out of here. You just need to think Harry. I want you to get out of here but if you do then they will find you or someone you care about and who knows what would happen. You need to kill them or do something so that won't happen. So far our only hope is to get them exposed so the police can arrest them or whatever."

I processed what she was saying and then smiled too. The way she cleared a path over my doubt and placed some new hope over it was perfect. Now I have a rope to hold on to rather than a string. Her smile added more character and a brighter flash as well.

"How do you do it though? Live this long." I lightly smiled.

"Someone I care about just makes me want to live."

"Who is that?" I played dumb. At least I hope she said it was me or else I would feel extremely embarrassed, even though she doesn't know who I think it is.

Instead of replying she climbed onto my lap and curled into a ball. Her warm hands rested on my bare chest. Even though she was still a bit wet, I didn't mind. The close proximity made my heart beat against my chest so forcefully I hope she couldn't feel or hear it.

Jades head slightly nuzzled into me and to bring her closer I wrapped my arms around her petite body. It was peaceful and I enjoyed this feeling in me so much.

It felt like my body was soaring through the sky, feeling the warm air against my skin. Every time Jade would do something I found myself smiling at it whether it was good or bad. Her personality was unique and dangerous but dangerous is more of a roller coaster ride that I enjoyed. When our bodies were close I wanted to get closer. I wanted to know everything about Jade and explore every fucking inch of her body. I wanted Jade to be mine.

My eyebrows creased when I processed what I thought. All of it was me wanting to be with Jade. The way I felt around her and thought about her. That could only mean one thing- I was in love with Jade.

"Jade?" I quietly spoke in her ear.

"Mm?" She slowly responded. If I didn't know better, she was starting to fall asleep.

"I really like you. A lot."

She didn't respond but I was happy that I said it anyway. A weight lifted off my shoulders just getting it out there.

"I know." she suddenly said a little more awake. Her hands went from supporting her head on my chest to wrapped around my body while still curling in a ball. "I really like you too. A lot." her chin rested on my chest as her eyes stared into mine. For a second my heart skipped and I knew Jade could feel my heart try to break my bones when she smiled.

"Would you like to be my girlfriend?"

Jade closed her eyes and smiled even bigger. She brought her lips to mine and broke the curl she was positioned in. Our lips intertwined for some time until she slowly pulled away. With her eyes still closed, she brought her left arm to plant on my chest. "I'd love to be your girlfriend."