So I am being taken into a forest just for fun apparently while knowing that I may still have a psycho stalker that wants me to kill one of the people that I’m with. That's definitely something. It’s most likely an original experience, but I think I’ve had enough of those.
I don't know what to expect. Not really. Even though both the girls said we were a few miles deep into the forest, stepping over plenty of fallen tree branches and bushes, time just doesn't feel real. Nothing does right now.
I sort of lingered behind, letting the three of them catch up some more.
Admittedly, a small part of me is regretting this. At the same time, I couldn't just stay there. I have to move around more, and if I end up staying I probably should know more people. Not just in the way I know Vince either. Like genuine human connections. Even if they make my stomach churn.
I’m not sure how well that will go though. I don't exactly have a lot of practice with that.
“Hey, you alright over here?”
Glancing over to my side, I saw Aris standing beside me, his hands placed in his hoodie pockets as he looked at me.
“Fine. Just looking at everything,”I shrugged, going back to walking.
“I didn't take you to be a very scenic person.”
“I’m usually not. Too on the move and all that great stuff,”I shrugged.
“That's to be expected though,”He shrugged.
“True I guess.”
“That doesn't make it suck any less though, does it?”
“You get used to it. It's that or death,”I pointed out.
“As simple as that, huh?”
“At some point, yeah. It’s as simple as that.”
Nodding his head, he kept the slow pace beside me. Staring straight ahead, I stepped straight ahead as I watched the two girls keep talking.
“Shouldn't you be up further with your friends?”I pointed out.
“They're doing fine. I want to be with you anyways.”
“You're with me a lot though.”
“Well, I like you. You're interesting.”
My face burned at the compliment, causing me to look at the ground, my eyes narrowed at it. He didn't say a word about it, but I could feel his eyes on me. Something I didn't exactly appreciate.
Then again, when have I ever done well with attention? Hell, when have I ever gotten any that wasn't violent?
“Hey, Poet?”
“Yeah?”
“Nothing. Just wanted to see if you’d respond to it.”
“You're annoying.”
“You replied exactly like it was your name.”
“I hate you so much.”
“Whatever you say, Poet.”
Rolling my eyes, I kept walking, my gaze still on the girls ahead. I mean I couldn't exactly walk while looking backwards.
I swear we were getting way deeper than we’re supposed to, but I don't think I actually care at this point.
I do care about the way his hands suddenly ever so lightly brushed against mine. He didn't pull back, maybe not even noticing.
As I glanced over and saw the light shade of pink he turned, I suddenly wasn't so sure for some reason.
Without a word, I turned back to face the front as I grabbed his hand, slipping it into mine. Loosely lacing our fingers together, I just kept walking with him.
“Is it any good?”He spoke.
“Is what any good?”
“The book I found you. Is it any good?”
With everything going on, I had forgotten about reading anything. I’ve been far too on edge and trying to figure everything out. Including how to protect Aris if Cain did try something and why he even wanted him dead. My only guess for now was he didn't like the fact that I seemed to like someone who wasn't him, even though I always made my actual irritation and hate towards him clear. So no. I haven't had much time to read or even give that any thought.
“Yes. It is.”
The lie came out naturally. I had to learn to be perfect at those. If I had to speak to my hit I couldn't let them be suspicious. If they were always inside I had to be trustworthy and likable enough to be let in, despite not being either of those things.
I’ve never lied like that before. About something with no effect on my life. I don't know why I just did so without a second thought, and I don't think I want to.
“Cool,”He grinned, this glint in his eyes.
“That does not mean bring me more,”I warned. To that, he simply shrugged, a reaction I truly didn't like.
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Dangerously Close (Aris x Reader)
FanfictionShe was practically cursed to be someone to look out for since birth. Having lived her entire life in the Scorch, she was on edge, paranoid, and was always prepared to kill. Even if it made her enemies, she did what she had to to survive. Aris knew...
