Tension

Chap 3- A new arisen

I don't know how long I was out, all I know, is that my head was pounding and my heart felt heavy in my chest. I lay motioneless and dazed, wondering what day it is and whether or not I'm dehydrated. I felt my heart beat steadying slightly, but as I came to, I felt a figure laying behind me..
I was in my bed and for a 15year old, my bed was very large; Queen sized bed frame, Queen sized mattress, Queen sized sheets and two large pillows. I really did have a good life. Back to this mysterious figure, I was still in a state of confusion from everything, and my back was so sore..
I turn slowly to look and the person behind me and immediately stop when I hear a familiar voice.

"Awake now are we?"

I shudder, feeling how close he is behind me..

"Why are you here? And in my bed better yet!"

He had his arms wrapped round my waist, pulling me in, but not so much that I couldn't breathe. He brought his head forward and rested it on my shoulder and just then by mom walked in, the only thing I could think of was to close my eyes and pretend I was sleeping again but that didn't last.

"Jack? I thought you were home studying? Is Halle awake?"

"Yes Ma'am, Halle has woken up but I think she needs a few minutes to get adjusted."

What the heck.. When did Jack start using such smart words and sounding like a normal member of society..? I suppose, I haven't seen him in a year..

"Mom.. My throat really hurts, can I have some water please..?"

I put on my saddest puppy dog eyes and my mother folded, she left the room and was back just a few seconds later with water, food and a hot water bottle.

"Thank you mom, I love you"

"Anytime my dear" she smiled pitifully and looked at Jack who was still clinging to me. "Jack, do tend to her if she needs it"

Jack just smiles and nods, he usually does that but this feels different, Jack's up to something. He is a menace to society and I hate being around him. Except when..
I think to myself as I am turned, liften and manhandled. My eyes widen in supprise as I am now looking down at Jack, me on his lap as he hugs my head close to his chest.

"I'm so glad you're alright, I missed you soooo much!"

There it is. That stupidity, the thing that annoyed me about him.
I looked up to insult him as I usually do but today I'm met with his hazel eyes. The same hazel eyes that confused me..
How could someone have such beautiful eyes but be so incredibly daft? Unless.. Unless he was faking it..?
I decided to play along, I wanted to learn now, about Jack and Clara, about why he is so obsessed with me, and why his mom is so obsessed with mine.

"Ditto Jack." I say, unknowingly, with a slight smile.

Why am I smiling.. Why am I happy about being here with him? Mixed signals? Maybe my mind is telling me I like this because we're hugging. It can't be Jack, no way..
Am I falling for him? After all these years that would be impossible right? I have so many questions..

I need answers.