The Gifted

The Gifted} Ch. 17

Chapter 17: Living Up To The Truth.
**Alice**

I ran as hard as my feet would carry me. I didn't know who or what I was running from, but I knew that I was being chased. I felt a tug at my arm before my back was against a brick wall with a hand over my mouth. I started to move around, it was dark so I couldn't see my kidnapper.

"Alice stop moving." Hissed a familiar voice of Reece. I snapped my eyes up to him. He was a bit roughed up, but nothing too big. I reached my hands up and traced along the cut that he received. He leaned into my touch. His hand dropped from my mouth and moved to my waist.

"You're okay?" I breathed out. He nodded smiling softly at me. I let out a few tears and jumped up hugging him around the neck. He hugged me back and nuzzled his head in my neck. A few more tears slipped from my eyes and I pulled back. He looked at me. I could see it in his eyes. He was broken. The sadness, the guilt, the demons that were haunting him. You could see it, and it broke my heart even more to see him in this state.

"I'm so sorry." He whispered. I furrowed my eyebrows at him. "They're all dead because of-" I didn't let him finish that sentence since I crashed my lips to his. His were warm, and intoxicating. I felt the sparks like I always did. And I didn't mind. I pulled back after a few seconds and looked at him.

"Don't say that, it wasn't your fault. They chose that." I said sternly. He sighed and looked down. I put my finger under his chin and lifted it.

"Alice, you need to wake up." He said. I gave him a confused look. "Wha-". "Wake up Alice!"

I opened my eyes and sat straight up, knocking heads with Rae. I groaned and fell back onto the . . . Concrete?

"You're awake!" I heard Ethan exclaim. I reopened my eyes and saw that they all were looking at me. What happened? I looked down at myself and saw the peach colored dress I was wearing. I remembered everything that happened in an instant. Telling Teddy about my past, dancing with Reece, being dragged away from Reece by Dex, Dex kissing me and being a cocky asshole, trying not to cry on Rae's shoulder, and especially remembering the Reece was the guy at the bar.

I felt anger surge through at the thought of Dex. I stood up with the help of Ethan and Milo. I dusted off anything on my dress and kicked off my heels. The little devils themselves. I stormed back inside, leaving the others. I heard a shout before Rae, Ethan, Milo, and Snow were followed after me. I looked around the room until I spotted Dex, with Amy and Dean. Dex was wearing a smirk, as he talked to Dean. Amy was listening and had a scowl on her face. As if noticing me, she looked my way. She dropped her plate of food, it making a clatter. Dean looked at her confused, then looked the way Amy was.

I stormed right up to Dex. He turned to me with a smirk, but it was soon replaced with wide and fearful eyes. Thats right you little shit, be scared! I swear to you, I'm not a violent person! I walked straight up to him and slapped him. Hard. His head whipped to the other side and it echoed off the walls. Everyone stopped and looked at us. Amy's eyes went wider, and I could feel all the stares I got. His head snapped back to me. His eyes held surprise and anger.

Not as bad as mine since he still had the fear in his eyes.

"What the hell-" I cut him off with a punch to the stomach. I huffed and glared at him once more before walking out of there. He can go to hell.

***

I got home around 3 in the morning. After the whole punch thing I went home changed into jeans, and tank top and running shoes. I went into the forest and just let my anger out with water. After my anger was let out I just walked around for a while. Looking around, walking on the beach, that sort of thing. I shut the door behind me and locked it. I just looked at the brown door. I sighed and turned around. I jumped seeing Iris standing there rubbing her eyes.

"Aunt Ali, why are you home so late?" She asked, her voice tired. I smiled softly at her and went over to her.

"I went for a walk. Why are you up so late?" I asked her grabbing her hand and leading her back to Rae's room.

"I had a nightmare, and I heard you come in." She muttered. I smiled softly at her and placed her in Rae's bed. Rae was there sleeping. She must of fell asleep waiting for me, since she had her glasses on and a book in hand. I walked over to Rae and took the book out of her hands and the glasses off her face, placing both on the nightstand next to her. I walked over to her closet and grabbed an extra blanket and placed it over her.

I walked out of her room and shut the door. I walked to my room and opened the door and shutting it closed. I sighed leaning against the door. I felt tears well in my eyes. It's been a long and stressful day. I walked over to my dresser and opened it up. Pulling out grey pj shorts and a grey tank top. I striped out of my clothes and put on my pj's. I hopped into bed and just looked up at the ceiling.

I replayed the events of today, thought about what I could've changed, could've done. I mean sure Dex was an okay guy, but it just felt so wrong kissing him. Yes, I'll admit some piece of my mind was screaming at me to kiss him back, but a much more bigger piece stood in the way of that. The piece's name was Reece Kilos.

***

I just continued to look at the wall in front of me. Not moving. Not blinking. Just, staring at it. Like it would tell me something useful. It's been four days since the wedding and I have not moved from this bed. Well unless going to the bathroom counts. Then that's the only time I did move. Rae has tried getting me out of bed to go to school, but I just can't. I can't face Reece.

I heard my door open before Rae's face was in front of mine. I payed no attention to her and just layed there. She sighed and stood up putting her hands on her hips. She was wearing a black crop top and black skinny jeans. I was still in my grey pj's from the first night.

"Alright depressed monkey, you're getting out of bed-" She pulled the covers off of me and walked back over to me. "- and were going to get you dressed, some food than I have a surprise for you." She grabbed my arms and pulled me out of bed. Since I refuse to move I fell to the floor with a thump. She groaned and glared down at me.

"Get up and get dressed." She demanded before walking out. I sighed, there was no point in getting back in bed unless I wanted my ass to get burned. I stood up and walked over to my dresser. Not before tripping on my own feet and falling face first to the floor. I groaned, just laying there for a second before doing a pushup position and getting on my feet.

I walked to my dresser pulling it open and looking through it. I didn't feel like making an effort so I pulled out a grey t-shirt with a pocket on the left boob, dark blue skinny jeans and a black veil brides rebels varsity jacket. I put that all on and walked over to my bathroom. I looked in the mirror and cringed a little. My blue hair was everywhere, my golden brown eyes were now a deep brown and I had huge bags under them.

I pulled my brush out and put it in a ponytail. I pulled out some concealer and put that under my eyes then rimmed my eyes with black and put a little mascara on. I walked out of my bathroom once I was done and walked over to my shoes. I picked out red vans and put them on, I grabbed my wallet, my phone and walked out of the room.

I walked into the living room and saw that Rae, Snow and Iris were there. Snow was wearing a grey sweater, dark blue skinny jeans and black vans. Rae had changed into a black long sleeve t-shirt, black skinny jeans, and white converse. Snow looked at me and frowned. She walked over to me and had me in a hug.

I hugged her back. As much as I didn't want to be around human population, I still needed a hug. Snow pulled back and gave me a weak smile.

"It's nice to see you out of your bedroom." She said softly. Something in her eyes told me I wasn't the only person right now hiding away.

"It feels nice being out of there." I muttered. She smiled and pulled me out of the house with Rae and Iris following. I looked back at Rae and gave her a small smile, as a thanks. She gave me one in return.

"So where are we going?" I asked as I got into the passenger seat. Snow grinned at me and turned her head to me.

"You'll just have to wait and see."

***

I have nothing to say at the moment. but yeah. Me either...I'm so fricken tired it's not even funny.

As always! Thanks for reading!

~Vannah & Alex~