50 Days Of Grey (#Wattys2015)

{ t h i r t y } : Eyes Everywhere

xxvii : way
❝passage or access to something.❞

[Day 36.5]

We'd been on the road for a couple hours when we decided to stop by a gas station to get some gas and snacks at the convenience store. Mom and Aunt Lisa went to the restroom, Alexa stayed in the car and the two love birds and you and I decided to go to the convenience store. As we were making our way towards the convenience store, I felt the sudden urge to go to the bathroom.

"Guys I'm gonna go to the bathroom, I'll follow in a bit." I said.

They gave me a nod and I went on my way. When I got to the bathroom, I did my business and washed my hands, afterwards heading straight for the convenience store.

When I got to the convenience store, Tanner and Samantha we're already paying for their snacks.

"You guys go ahead, we'll be there in a minute." You told them with a smile.

"Okay... See you guys in the car." Tanner said, sending me a wink on the way out.

I rolled my eyes at him and he chuckled, Samantha punching his shoulder, shoving him out the door.

"So what does my seat mate want for a snack?" You asked.

"I just want a can of coke and a bag of lays." I said.

You smiled, "Same. Hey.. Can you do me a favor and go ahead and get the stuff? I need to go bathroom. Nature is calling! Here's the money, my treat. No buts! Thank you!" You said rushing out the door.

I chuckled as I headed for the cold cans of coke at the back of the store, I grabbed two and headed for the chips aisle grabbing two big bags of lays. I walked towards the counter to check the stuff out. I checked my pockets for spare change and as I looked up I was faced with the coldest pair of inquisitive eyes. The guy behind the counter was peering creepily at me, observing my movements as if he we're a lion stalking his prey. I looked away, looking towards the door. He bagged the stuff quietly and placed the receipt in the bag handing me the change.

I quickly mumbled a 'thanks' and rushed out the door heading straight for the van when I knocked into someone. I looked up and seeing it was you I suddenly felt the urge to hug him, I looked into your eyes, and I guess seeing the fear in my eyes you embraced me.

"What's going on? Are you okay? Why do you look so terrified?" I had my arms wrapped around your shoulders.

"That guy.. The guy at the counter, he was staring at me so creepily.. He's so scary.." I told you.

You hugged me tighter before letting me go, "Don't worry about it," you said, "He's probably just having a bad day."

"No.. I feel differently about it.." I say as we walked back to the van, "He was staring at me like he was observing my movements or something."

You rubbed my back, taking the paper bag from me, "It's okay. I'm here now. Don't worry about it. Whatever happens I'll protect you."

I remained silent, deciding not to answer, a thousand thoughts going through my mind. What if it was Matt? What if he was watching us? His father is a part of one of the biggest mafias around... His father has a lot of connections.

I silenced my thoughts.. It's gonna be okay. But if that really was Matt's doing, I knew you wouldn't be able to protect me now. I won't be able to, too. There is only one solution, and I don't know how I'm going to do it a second time... 14 days, Juli.. 14 days to go.

We all filed into the van and this time I asked to take the window seat. We ate our snacks and I watched as everyone laughed and joked around, smiles shinning brightly on their faces. I ate my food quietly and you went to sleep as I finished my food. I was about to fold the paper bag up when I found the receipt. My eyes scanned it quickly and was about to crumple it and throw it away when I noticed writing at the back. I turned it around and I found a message.

Remember, I'm still watching you... You can't hide nor run... I have eyes everywhere. Guess who I am.

I covered my mouth with my hand, "Oh God."

This is bad. Really bad.

~*~

"Hey, you okay?" You asked taking your head off of my shoulder to look at me, your fingers rubbing the sleep out of your eyes.

"Yeah." I said weakly.

You smiled at me sleepily, "Sorry about the head leaning, I didn't notice."

"It's okay, I don't mind." I said sending you a small smile.

You stared at me for a while, just looking into my eyes. Your eyes still continued to overwhelm me. Its always like you were looking through my eyes and straight to my soul. It was making me nervous, the good kind of nervous... Like butterflies making somersaults in my stomach.

I looked at my hands, you were making me really really nervous. Suddenly you grabbed a hold of my hand and intertwined our fingers. Dug dug dug dug dug... My heart was beating loudly in my chest. I don't know how I was still sitting still. I looked towards you and in the light that streamed through the car window, you were the most wonderful thing I'd ever seen. Your eyes gleamed with so much emotion, you were looking out the window... You looked back at me.

"I'm here, okay?" You whispered.

"Okay..." I whispered back, squeezing your hand.

I looked back once again into eyes and at that moment I felt like you knew what I meant. I felt like you knew what I was trying to say. The weight in my words. A thousand emotions crossed your eyes and I felt like we we're reading each others thoughts, discovering each others souls.

But beyond that I knew that even if we understood each other. Even if the love we once had came back. Even if you could take all the pain away... If you you near me.. all youwould ever get is hurt. If there was only a way that I could stay. If there we're only a way.

(A/N) yaaay new cover! A pleasant suprise in my inbox! Credits to ahliyahnnah :) thank you! :))