{Extra} Chapter 22 - the Face Behind the Mask

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Shade's POV

Soon as she left, it began to rain.  I knew maybe I controlled the weather and these were my unshed tears.  It was true, I could give her the love she wanted but I didn’t want to lose my best friend.  I haven’t had a friend for so long and I loved the feeling more than I loved the person.

            I knew she wanted me, secretly, to run after her and swing her off her feet but sadly I’m pathetic.  And I couldn’t do that.  I am not actor.  I can’t kiss her and love her without my heart being a part of it.

            Dear lord that sounded cruel.  But it is true.  Kam gave love like it was samples at the super market.  And when Kam said he wanted to meet her so badly just one week ago, I was annoyed.  He said things about a new girl being exciting, original.  All because Leona had showed us pictures of her before the little plane crash.  She was beautiful, glowing eyes and soul.

            Kam gave her a part of him when he claimed her.  But since I owned her already… wait, owned is such a cruel word.  I scowled at my thoughts.  I hurried home and soon as I got through the door, I got in and I slammed it closed.  The maid in the hall looked up, wide eyed and gulped, “Sir…”

            “What?!” I snapped my eyes actually red from crying.  Why am I crying?  You might wonder why: she’s my best friend, my only friend and look where she is now.  Walking as far as she can from me.  She hates me.

            “Y-Your other brother has returned!” she stuttered.

            My eyes go wide and I hurry into the dining room where everyone gathered.  My father, my step-mother, the terrible twins, Ghost, and lastly… my baby brother.  He looked up and grinned, “Miss me?”

            I wanted to punch him and hug him at the same time.  I snorted, “You wish.”

            My father sighed, “Angel has returned and I’m happy to stay he’s staying here.  You’ll be sharing Shade’s room like the other time.”

            Angel nodded.  He left last year, right after Evangeline’s death.  He was the only one who didn’t get close to her; he thought she was too soft, too gentle, and fragile in a way.  He was sent away because of many reasons, for coming out to Dad and telling him he liked guys.  I think his mother found it a little disappointing but the fact he still had a thing for girls made it up.  Plus I felt awkward around him.  How couldn’t I tell my baby brother was bi?

            I mean, I remember him kicking me out when he had friends over when he was thirteen.  I think he was “experimenting” and it freaked me out.  Kam was disgusted and Kit found it intriguing – she is so damn strange.  As for Ghost, he was the one who supported us all and he helped Angel.

            He looked at me with shy eyes once more before I sat down, he nodded, “So I’m full-fledged now.”

            Dad snorted, “Amazing you even got in.”

            “Even if I like dick, it doesn’t make me a weakling,” Angel shrugged.  I knew he was an outcast to everyone at school but since he had his good Evermoore looks, he would live.

            Kam looked at me and smiled wickedly at me.  I looked to the side and snorted when I saw the gravy bowl magically flying to him.  I rolled my eyes, “Show-off.”

            He reached out for it and laughed, “Yep!”

            Suddenly it tipped over onto his lap and I looked at Angel who was giving me a grin.  I laughed.  Kam stood up and wiped his wet gravy pants, “I’m all… ugh!  You gay bastard!”

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