Breathless

Chapter 5: Get yourself checked you pitiful girl

I turned to him and sighed. He was looking back at me with an expressionless look but his eyes held a bit of curiosity. He spun the sugar packet again and again on the table and I stared at it, not sure how to start.

“So, what did you need for debate class?” he asked carefully and stopped spinning the sugar which forced me to look at him. The look on his face told me that he knew I wasn’t there to talk about debate, even though we may end up having one.

“Why do you hate me so much?” I asked and Adam’s eyes went back to the sugar packet. I wanted nothing more than to fling the packet at the wall so he would look at me and then throw the whole dispenser so he wouldn’t use those either.

“I don’t technically hate you.” He said softly, still not meeting my gaze. I had had enough so I grabbed the sugar and chucked it over his head. It hit some guy around our age. The guy turned back and glared at me.

“Hey!” he yelled.

“Oh, you’ll get over it.” I replied and he turned away angrily. I looked back at Adam who had an amused look on his face but said nothing.

“Look at me when you talk. Not some sugar packet.” I said and Adam raised his eyebrow questioningly. “Anyways, what do you mean by you don’t technically hate me?”

Adam looked at me for a second; his eyes peered into my soul, making me feel a bit naked. I could tell he was wondering if he should tell me and I hated his uncertainty.

 “Look, I can’t explain this. Now, I have to go. We’ve talked enough” He said and left the restaurant. I had to admit, we talked a lot more today than we had ever talked before but I wasn’t just about to let this go.

“No, wait!” I cried and ran out the door, after him. We had reached the parking lot and there was nobody there so I thought it was safe to talk to him. I ran forward and grabbed his hand. Suddenly, electricity ran through my arm and the whole world started to fade until only Adam was left. My knees weakened slightly and fell forward. That’s when I realized that Adam was holding me. His arms were around me waist and mine were around him. Weird electrical energy flowed through me and everything but Adam’s face became blurry. But no matter how weak I got, he seemed strong enough to hold me up and that made me feel safe.

What is he doing to me? I thought. I knew I was still at the diner parking lot but I wasn’t there at the same time. I felt like I was off in a world where it was just Adam and I. I could sense him all around me and I couldn’t help but wonder where I really and truly was.

I’m not doing anything. I heard a voice say in my head. I reeled back in shock.

Adam? I thought

Autumn. He thought back at me. There was some realization and an emotion I couldn’t understand in his voice. I felt my knees weaken a bit but I stood standing since he had strong grip on me.

What is going on? I cried and stared at him. He didn’t look surprised at all. It seemed like he had been expecting this and that infuriated me to no end.

I’d rather not say. He replied in a bit of a snarky tone. I raised an eyebrow at him.

Excuse me? It’s happening to me too. I deserve to know! I almost shouted in my head. He ignored me completely. All of a sudden, I saw an image of Aiden and me when I was in the 4th grade. He was dressed as a pirate and I was a princess; it was Halloween.   

You were adorable. Adam thought with a sigh and I was suddenly really worried. What was he seeing?

What are you talking about? I questioned as more memories floated around me. I saw family vacations, birthday parties and school days.