Unrealistic Reality

Chapter 10: Unrealistic Reality

Chloe pov.

Elliot is late. I wanted him to come over, so we could just hang out and bond like old times. But if he is any later, I don't want to go anymore. He said he had something planned for us, although I don't know what.

It is hard for me to just chill and relax, outside of my investigation. That's why I think this is going to do me well. At least, I hope so.

A second later, I heard a knock on my door. Finally! I opened the door before Jamie could reach it, and pulled him into a hug.

"What took you so long?" I asked, looking him in the eyes. He just smiled and pulled me in a hug again.

"I ran into Charlie on the way, so I stayed and talked to him for a bit. Do you mind?" he let go of me and looked at me with a unreadable expression in his eyes. Like I was something precious, that nobody can touch, but him.

I loved this look. I wanted to see him happy every day. I still suspected him, but not so much as in the beginning. It felt good. It felt alright. I didn't know what I felt, but I knew it was a good feeling.

He still held my waist, and when I noticed that, I began to shift uncomfortable. He saw what I was trying to do, and let go of me.

"I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention." I just shrugged and laughed it off.

"There is nothing to be worried about! So, what did you plan?" I was really curious about it. He said it was something I never have done before.

"Right! That's a surprise. Just wait and see." We walked to his car and motioned for me to follow him. I called 'goodbye Jamie!" to my brother, letting him know I was gone.
I think I have an idea where he is taking me, but I don't know for sure. Half an hour later, we stopped by some indoor thing.

"Elliot, what is this?" he smirked and put a hand around my waist.

"This, my friend, is indoor ice skating!" Oh no.

He knows this is one of the things I fear the most. Really. I hate it! I can't stand a minute on those things. But I am willing to try. He took me here for a reason, so I guess I just have to go with it.

"It is going to be fun. Relax, live a little. I'll be by your side the whole evening." He said, reassuring me. He grabbed my hand, and together we walked into the building.
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After we had all out stuff, we walked up to the lawn. It was a big circle, and luckily, there were not many people. That way, I couldn't really embarrass myself.

"Okay, I will be here for you. If you fall, I catch you."

"That's a little bit corny, don't you think?" I nudged his shoulder and laughed. He became red but laughed also. I took my first step on the ice, and I immediately fell.

Elliot laughed his butt of, pointing at me. I just lay there, on the cold ice, looking up.
I noticed something. There was a big bright lamp that reminded me of the sun. It brought light in the darkness of this building. Wait a minute... "Make sure you create full darkness." Full darkness.

If you put out a lamp in a dark room, there is nothing but darkness. But, then is the next question, what is the light in my dad's life? I should wait until midnight and then look at every lamp in the house, trying to find something suspicious. Jamie needs to help me.

I didn't realize I still laid there, until Elliot kneeled by my side.

"Chloe? Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?"

"No, I am fine Elliot. Don't worry, I just realized something." I replied. "Can I ask you something?" I said, while I stood up.

My whole body was cold from the ice but I didn't mind. "Of course, what is it?" I should ask this, before it is too late.

"Do you know who killed my dad? You say you didn't do it, and I believe you, but who did it then? I mean, you are in a gang. So I suppose it is normal to kill people." I nervously stood there, fuddling with my jacket.

He grabbed my face and looked me in the eyes. "If I knew, I would tell you. But I don't, and I am so sorry Chloe." His green eyes sparkled in the light, and my deep blue eyes looked back at him with much sadness.

"I believe you" I whispered. I didn't want to break this moment. He lowered his head and gave me a kiss on the cheek. When he removed his lips, I still could feel them hanging there. I didn't know he had such impact on me, but I didn't mind.

Old feelings never went away, and now, they are coming back. But I don't have time for them. I don't have time for anything. School is going by, and I don't know how, but I am going to pass. It is what dad wanted. And I would do anything to get him back, but I can't turn back the time.

The day was amazing. After a while, I finally knew how to skate myself, and we had so much fun. I should do this more often. I missed this. I missed Elliot. And I am glad I finally have him back.

Now I just hope he didn't kill my dad.

More a filler chapter with Elliot and Chloe. Yeaah :)