Another Dimension

Chapter 15-Haunting Past

Lucas POV

I didn't sleep at all last night after that thing that happened. Of course, not the hug. Right?

Who am I kidding?

Lying on this so amazing bed that would make you fall asleep as soon as you press your head didn't make me feel so sleepy at all. The sun was at high peek now which is another thing that I like to blame for not letting me sleep but at the same time, I can't help but accept the 'original fact' as to why I didn't get enough sleep at all.

Not the sneak out. Not the hug (a little bit). But definitely what she said.

I can't believe that the girl who I was trying to forget and move on was the same girl who is right here in the camp. Those brown eyes, that hair, and that cute face I thought it was all just a coincidence. And her name is Maya.

Thought it was a coincidence too, but did I think so. Or was I just trying to run away from the past like a coward. Like the same way, I did in the past.

Maybe. No, it is the truth.

If only I was strong and brave enough on that day and stopped those people who were tormenting her. Who threw her into that pool clearly when they know she was not able to swim. Who mocked her for no random reason. And her parents always tell her that she should be strong and brave by giving her 'special treatments'.

Despite knowing all this why I didn't do anything. Of course, I know the answer to that question. Cause I am a coward.

A big dam coward.

After my morning rituals of moaning and worrying about the past. I got up and was on my to the training ground. And my first-morning face was none other than Mr. Sleepy head, aka Elijah.

Along with him was Maya. I felt an instant heat for no random reason all over myself. I just kept on staring at her like the greatest creep that she has ever met in her life.

Calm down. Hold your horses.

I just can't help it because I do love her even if I try to neglect it a million times. But at the same time, I know where I stand. I am a coward who didn't help her out when she knew she was in trouble.

I left and rushed towards the training ground.

Time flew fast despite how melancholy the day was, internally. "What a long day. Haven't trained for this long for two and a half years." The sun was setting, and the birds started to descend. And everyone in the training ground stated to leave. Probably for dinner. The thought of dinner made my stomach growl loudly.

Thank God not too loud.

Gabriel's POV

Another day of hard work and running around for God-knows-what-exactly-the-reason-was is also done. Now heading for a nice dinner. Sitting with my good friends and my girlfriend. Enjoying our meal very happily.

Was the thought I had while I was on my way to the table, but little did I know that there was another story going on which I wasn't aware of.

Everyone was seated with their food eating like they had a depressing day or something except for Elijah of course. He is natural.

Carol is enjoying her dinner without a care about the world. Lucas and Maya are strangely quiet for God-knows-what-reason and that is also very unusual considering how they usually behave. Elijah is well, Elijah himself.

"What happened?" Both Lucas and Maya looked up at me. I don't like this at all. Getting even a little attention from people. Oh well, I started this so let's get going, I guess. Lucas looked at me a gave why-do-you-care-look and responded, "Funny, coming from the most talkative person of the camp." This little prick. Maya, who noticed my anger, responded, "Uhm, it's nothing. Just tired from training. I just need a little some rest after dinner." Then she turned her head slowly towards Lucas who was looking at her while she was speaking to me and then both quickly looked away.

What the heck?

To be continued....

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