Lady Midnight

Chapter 16

Pretties and Uglies

Olivia

I woke up and it was daylight. I was in a motel room from the looks of it. Oh god, no not another illusion. I sat up and my heart shattered. Seth why, how could he. King was asleep besides me. Sitting in a chair. Arms crossed on the bed, head resting in his arms. I backed away slowly, trying not to wake the illusion that would turn out to be Seth. To no avail. The illusion woke up. The illusion King had longer hair it was tied back, I wanted to cut it so bad. But it wasnt him. My Kingston Runekeeper was dead. Tears fell down my face as I backed away. Illusion King blinked in confusion. Then Jordge was there. "Olive, its not a illusion!" He said. King looked at me, slowly reaching out his hand to me. He took my hand and warmth spread through my body. Only King could do that. I sobbed silently no sound but the gasping of air coming from my throat. I felt Kings arms wrap around me, felt his hot tears run down my neck and cheek.
I knew it was real now. Seths illusions never were this realistic. I hugged King back. Slowly gratefully. "Im sorry." He whispered in my ear voice cracking with emotion. "I shouldve been faster."

I shook my head. Its not your fault. I wanted to scream at him. It wasn't its not his fault he died.... Wait, he died. How'd he come back. Jordge had walked inti the bathroom and took a shower. My body ached. It hurt but I layed back on the bed. Kings breathing had slowed. His face rested in the crook of my neck. His wieght half in me. I breathed in and out slowly. His hand rested on my wrist. I felt him blink eyelashes brushing my neck. We stayed like that. Jordge got out of the shower but I kept my eyes glued to the cieling. I heard the soft quiet snores coming from King. Felt his breath on my collar bone.
I looked over at Jordge who was staring at the cieling. "I never really imagined what it would be like to be a mundane." He said. He knew I was watching him. " So far it sucks." He chuckled half heartedly, I saw his eyes water.
"She, made me tell my worst secret, Olive." He cracked, resting his hand on his forehead.

I wanted to comfort him...

"The guy.. molested... me.." He sobbed openly, covering his mouth. Tears ran down my cheeks. Jordge was gay. I was the only one who knew. He didn't even tell King. I remebered asking him, if he liked King. He just smiled and said. "Nope, I got my eyes set on a werewolf boy." We were fifteen. Three years ago. It seemed so long ago.
Jordge was quiet his face stuffed into a pillow. I reached my left hand out. He streached out his good hand to me. I squeezed his fingers in comfort. He pulled away after the quick exchange and rolled over. His back to me, as he began to cry.

I had to pee, I needed a shower. I moved King off me, he muttered something and opened his eyes. "Where are you going?" He asked, rubbing his eyes. I pointed to the bathroom. King nodded getting up. He picked up a duffel bag. Handing it to me. I almost couldnt lift it. "There are some girl clothes in the bag. Jade got it for you." He said and I nodded. "When you feel like it we'll go to the mall. I'll get you some new clothes. A bag, make-up, anything you want!!" He smiled kindly. I forced a smile back. I closed the bathroom door, did my buisness. Flushed the tiolet. I walked to the mirror to wait a few minutes. I looked at my own reflection.
I was a UGLY...

.. FILTHY...

..TRAMP.

I looked at my short hair, it reached my ears. Thats it. I gripped it and sucked in my lips. Closing my eyes.
Get a grip.
GET A GRIP

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I stepped out of the shower and brushed my teeth. I dressed into basketball shorts and a hoodie. Stuffing my feat into socks. My knees were scabbed. No hair on them, a angry shade of red. I laced up my shoes. I opened the door.
Jade stood infront of the door. She smiled at me and hugged me gently.
I looked at King, who was talking to Jordge.
I got a pen from the table and the motel they provided.

I want to go to the mall

I held it to King. He nodded, and the door opened. "KING, I GOT YOU A CAR!!" A guy said barging in the hotel. "Who's this?" Jordge voiced for me, he had tear tracks flowing down his face. "Oh, this is Sebastian. I picked him up in hell." King smirked and Sebastion grinned. He was cute, but he had a big nose.

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King

Turns out Sebastion forged a check got it cashed and payed for a car. I needed to do somthing normal. I wanted to be a normal teenager. Olivia reached for my hand.
I laced my fingers through hers. She was wearing a ugly black hoodie. Green boys badketball shorts. Socks that reached her midcalf. And sports sandals. She was still beautiful.
We went to hot topic. I took my wallet and took my debit card out. Placing it back, in the fold. I lead her to the shirt wall. She pointed at a gamers shirt. I dropped her hand and got it out of the shelfs.
She smiled and put it on her arm. I got her a Soul Eater head band. Acouple leather braclets. Some vans, combat boots, jeans, leggings, headphones, a iPod. Socks, underwear, bras, a hair straightener, hairspray, and a bag. I bought myself two spiked belts, jeans, a leather jacket, shirts, new band braclets, and a hoodie. A messenger bag. I got my ears pierced, Olivia smiled. Laughing at my pain; as I got my eyebrow pierced. She got her nose pierced. She laughed breathing sharp chuckles, as rubbed my chin; trying not to touch my ears. I forgot I was a shadowhunter. I forgot I was keeper of the runes. I forgot about how I was most wanted.
I enjoyed life, I will enjoy life for the time I can. I will heal my friends. I will burn the books. I will save everyone.