"Is it working?" Marcus asked as he stared at me intensely. I try again, curling my fists, fixating my eyes on myself in the mirror and standing super still. This is apparently the only way for me to go home. I let out a massive breath and I fall to the floor, he falls with me and pulls me close to him. "No, it's not" I pant.
My chest is rising so fast it's like I've just ran a mile. I dig my head into his chest as I try and control my breathing, he rubs his hand in my back. "It's okay, Nova. You'll do it" he smiles. "I want to go again" I insist as my breathing gets slower. Marcus immediately pushes me back so I'm facing him. "No. Not now, Nova. Absolutely not." He demands. I frown, he's supposed to be supporting me in this.
"I'm doing it again" I snarl, pushing myself up to my jelly-like-legs. Marcus jumps up and holds my elbows to support me. "I'm fine" I say, praying he didn't notice the tremble in my voice. "Nova, I don't care if you're fine, Nova. You've attempted this 3 times and every single time you've collapsed" he says, his voice cold.
I shrug, "I just really want to go home, Marcus" I cry, Marcus gives me a slight smile and kisses both of my hands. "And you will, just have a break first. Please." He smiles. I roll my eyes but give in. I give a slight nod and he widens his smile. He grabs my hand and drags me to the foyer. Just before Marcus opens the door, Jacob shouts. "May!" My brother shouts. I turn around and smile at him. "You be careful" He says, directing it at Marcus. I nod. "I want you back by 9pm" Jacob demands, again, staring at Marcus.
"Yes, Jacob!" I groan as I shut the door behind me. As soon as the door shut, Marcus pulled out his phone. "What are you doing?" I ask as we walk down the path. Marcus drags me around the corner toward the cafe. "Setting a timer on my phone" he replies. I burst out laughing, Marcus snaps his head around to face me. "Are you- threatened, by him?" I ask.
He scowls at me, "Nova, your brother is terrifying" he admits. I start laughing again. Jacob. Terrifying? "Shut up" he smiles, nudging me with his elbow. He just made me laugh even more.
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"Marcus" I mutter, leaning my head on his shoulder. The bright sky has slowly turned into a dark blue and only one star illuminating the sky. "Yes?" he mumbled. His warm breath hits my neck and the goosebumps disappear, I dig my head in deeper to his shoulder. "I'm tired" I whispered. Before the words even left my tongue, my legs were wrapped around Marcus' waist.
He carried on walking like nothing even happened. I leant forward and folded my torso over his shoulder. "Comfortable?" He asks, I nod. My feet literally feel like they're going to come off. I pull Marcus' phone out of his back pocket and it makes him flinch. "Marcus"I say hesitantly, knowing what's about to happen. "Yes, Nova?" He replies. I gulp and let out a big sigh, he tenses up. "It's 21:58" I whisper. He jumps into reality and starts sprinting. Laughing, I grip his phone tighter trying not to drop it.
We won't make it, "3...2...1...10:01!" I giggle as we reach the start of my road. Marcus slows into a walk and sighs."I'm dead, Nova" He groans, still carrying me. I slip his phone back into his pocket and punch his shoulder blade. "Don't be silly! Want to stay at mine?" I smile at the idea.
Marcus kisses my jawline, "Thanks for the offer, ocean. But I have to stay with Rex" Marcus replies as we reach my path. I blush at the nickname. He gently places me on the step of the door and kisses both of my hands. "Ocean?" I smirk. Marcus goes red and the tips of his ears flash pink. "We met at the beach" he replies. "It's stupid, I know" he murmurs. I push up on my tip toes and brush my fingers through her hair. "No, It's not. I like it" I smile.
He smirks and places his hand on my lower back and guides me to the front door. "Bye ocean" he waves. "Bye, Marcus" I smile. I creak the door open and an agitated Jacob is stood with his arms crossed. "Marcus. Get back here, now!" He screams. I chuck my head back and Marcus is already sprinting down the road.
I throw my hands to my massive grin and try not to laugh as Jacob chases after him.
YOU ARE READING
In another life
FantasíaA girl from another planet wakes up on earth, but how will she get back to her family? Who will help her? Will she find a love interest? And, what will she choose?
