The Things We Never Said

Chapter Five: Off

As the night continued, I'd completely forgotten about a feud or weirdness between Allen and I. As far as I was concerned, we were just a group all hanging out with one another, laughing, sharing storied, screaming. It all seemed so natural. Alex and Allen even met each other without a hostile act, it all just seemed so perfect that everyone was...Together.

"Road, try this cotton candy~" Noah chimed as he waved a stick of the sweet cloud like substance in front of my face. "Say ahh..." He continued as I simply obliged, both Alex and Allen glaring over as Bella simply giggled at the act finding it normal.

"Kya~ Is someone jealous?" She asked poking fun as the two glaring boys, making Alex scoff.

"Keh, as if. Who'd be jealous of that brat feeding her diabetes on a stick?" He asked as a rhetorical question, growing.

"Ehh? What's going on?" I asked turning my head back, a bit of cotton candy on my bottom lip.

"Just questioning who taught you to eat." Allen bluntly muttered with a victorious smirk. Bella covering her mouth trying to contain her laughed as I blushed covering my face, cleaning up for the mess I didn't think I had made.

"Excuse me? I can eat perfectly fine, thank you!" I stammered upset that I'd even gotten some of the soft blue sweet treat on my lips, even more so that he noticed. This idiot, to think I might be outwitted by this punk. Two can play this game, too bad I play better that is. "My only question is why you keep looking at my lips, pervert." I stated victoriously, feeling proud in my accomplishments.

"Me? Look at your lips? You think that's the only thing I'm eyeing down? I'm simply making mental notes of where to kiss." He murmured with a devilish smirk, my face heating up even more as i found this game only getting harder.

"Darling, you wish." I retorted, noticing Alex slightly growling in Allen's direction as Noah and Bella were gigging among themselves, enjoying the show.

"Darling, Road, it won't be a wish. You'll be the one wishing, for more that is." Allen simply stated as I suddenly remembered why I always got so mad at him. It was this shit that got to me.

Glaring over at him, I sighed using my free hand to pull both Noah and Bella away so we could continue this marvelous evening. Myself feeling utterly defeated as slight giggled could be heard from each person, with the exception of Alex. I don't know if tonight would be long, but most certainly interesting to say the least.

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I stood outside, looking out on this colorful and light world, standing in awe as my heart seemed to race. I'd finally been able to get away and take some time for myself, which felt nice considering that being with people at a constant can feel extremely exhausting. Though for now, the screams of people in the park only seemed to be a blur as my mind was more curious and fascinated by the colorful neon lights. Not once in my entire life did I think that being in such a crowded place would feel so...Lonely. There just seemed to be so many things I didn't understand or really fit into. I was still that dopey kid trying to find her place in this crazy, cruel, and foreign world. Maybe I was just stressed at the moment and could't focus, who knows. Something just felt...Off.

Looking around, I started for the edge of the park to sit near the trees and possibly clear my thoughts. Though, this strange feeling seeming to follow me. Almost hesitantly, I turned back, only being met with the crowd of people, some standing out more than others. Like people wearing lots of carnival wear, lights, and face paint. But what stood out the most to me...Five men, spread out, each dressed in dark shades, black jackets, dark pants, even what appeared to be black leather gloves.

Feeling my stomach churn, I turned away and continued walking, my whole being seeming to shake as the sound of footsteps flooded my ears. Though, this was to be expected, wasn't it? We were at an amusement park, It'd be weird NOT to hear footsteps, right?

...Right?

Now walking faster, I started heading to the edge of the park seeing not many people were there, this giving myself any indication if I should be worried or not, in most cases, I wouldn't need to be. In this case, a strong sense of urgency waved over myself as I saw the men coming still in my direction in the park signs reflections.

Taking a deep a deep breath, I quickly looked around thinking the fastest way back to everyone was through the small alleyway of all the buildings, cliche? Yes. How most stupid girls die in horror movies? Also yes, but it's either this or walking straight past them. In this instance, death, or possible death. I'd sooner take my chances. Was I being paranoid? Most likely.

In a swift motion, I began moving forth with my plan, moving diligently as my mind raced. But it felt as though I was running out of time. My steps light against the pavement as I rushed to the alleyway, the walls covered in fliers which were placed over graffiti. Concealing some kids idea of fun, that being spray cans.

In a slight run, I started for the end of the alley seeing as I could now see a crowd of people, bringing instant relief to my body.

Though, such feeling of airity hadn't lasted as out of nowhere, a large firm hand took my wrist, pulling my small body against the wall in a tight embrace as a familiar and stern voice spoke, "Shhh. They won't be able to see us."

My mind heart almost jumped at the recollection of his voice, Allen, though this felt much too close for comfort as I tried pulling away, my mind telling my body to run, but my efforts wasted as i was pulled into his chest.

"Let me go!!" i yelled still resisting as he growled, the sounds of footsteps beginning to turn into the alley sounding as he stepped out of the alley, still holding my body close as he gently pressed my back to the wall, covering my body protectively.

Despite him almost seeming caring, it seemed so off.

"Let me go, Right now?! Don't you think they'll notice you!!" I stammered still struggling to get away as he sighed, turning his head down to look at me.

"Trust me, will ya? Now shut up." He growled as I continued to resist everything that seemed to be happening.

"Idiot! Let me go!!" I yelled as loud as I could, suddenly everything around us fading to a slightly blue color, as if we were in a bubble, "What are you doing?!" I continued as Allen nearly snapped in annoyance.

Looking down with an impatient glare, he growled, "I said shut up." and with that, brought his head down to mine, in a rough, yet somehow delicate kiss, forcing myself to stop talking. Trying to pull away I stepped back, finding him following, pressing my body to the wall more, his body against mine with one hand on my cheek. Despite my resistance at first, I simply leaned closer, accepting the kiss and the warm feeling on my lips, the fuzzy feeling in my stomach. Yet, when he pulled away slowly i felt lonely already despite him being so close.

Looking up with curious eyes, I now noticed something very off, the iris of his eyes a bright red, a dark aura surrounding us, almost demonic. Though, this wasn't what really got to me...He brought his finger to his lips, signalling me to stay quiet. Suddenly that warm and fuzzy feeling vanished as I looked to the side seeing the five men, two looking directly at us. Though, more as if right through...They...Couldn't see us.

My heart raced as my mind thought of all the possibilities, though as if nothing had happened, the men started walking in a different direction, leaving myself only wanting answers.

In an instant, the aura, his eyes, the world returned to normal, Allen taking a step back after a moment, as if he hadn't wanted to.

"Your'e staying with Bella tonight, right? You need to leave, now." Allen whispered in a calm voice, "No time for explanations, just trust me. I said I'd protect you right? Just leave it at that."

Unaware of how to respond, I nodded as he took my hand, leading the way with quick pace. I didn't know what to think, what i was supposed to focus on...But there was one thing that stuck out in my mind above all else...Allen wasn't human. He was...off.

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