Take Me Away

Chapter Fifteen

I don't even know what to do with what just happened so, I walk to the bonfire. Peter is nowhere in sight, and Felix walks over to me. "Hey, um, Peter said you could sleep in the guest room you have your things in it. So, tonight you get a break from the cage, hun." He smiles, and I smile back with a nod. "Wait, uhm, Felix?" I say before he could walk away. 

"Yeah?" He turns back to me with a raised brow.

"Where is Peter?" He shrugs, and turns to walk away. I know he knows where he is, but I guess that just means he doesn't want to be found, and when Peter wants to stay lost. He stays lost.

Everyone continues dancing, and hopping carelessly around the fire. Except Drew. I waltz over to him.

"Hey, what's wrong?" I ask him, and sit beside him on the fire wood. "Nothing. I just, it's nothing." Drew smiles at me, and nudges my shoulder. I smile back, and sway like the fire that is climbing up higher and higher till the flames, and sparks try to reach the moon.  A little boy probably about eleven or twelve years old walked up, and tapped me. "Hey, we're going to head to bed. We have target practice early in the morning. You should too."

"Oh, okay. I'll head to bed soon too. Goodnight." He runs away, and his red hair bounces on his head. 

The fire dies down, and I stare into the black. Maybe I'll take a walk first. I get up slowly to start my little journey before bed. I don't end up walking far. Well, at least it doesn't seem very far to me. I head down to the mermaid lagoon, which I just found out was its name, and slowly peek through the vines. "Well, well, well, little girl you're bringing hell. The undefeated may be defeated, and all because of you. A stupid girl." She continues humming, and looking in my direction.

I go to open my mouth, but remember that she's blind, and shut it while slowly backing away.

"I can feel you stupid. You're the end of us all. You're the poison, and Peter's already taken a sip. It's only a matter of time."

I step away from the vines, and head back to the guest room trying to forget what she just said. What is that supposed to mean? How am I poison?

"Erin?" Before I open my door Peter calls me.

"Yeah?" I turn around to face him still mulling over what the fish said.

"I'm sorry about earl-," I kiss him hard before he finishes his sentence, and his hands find my hips, and pull me closer to him. Then as soon as it starts getting hot he turns colder than dry ice. Burning me with just a single touch. Peter pushes me away, and puts his hands over his lips. Does he feel the same? He has to! 

"No, Erin. It meant nothing." I step back, and shake my head so confused by tonight. "Yes, I don't feel anything towards you Erin. Nothing, nada." 

He has to be lying right now. Why is he lying to me?

Before I could say anything again though he turns and walks away from me, and I do the same and head into the room. I give up.

I slam the door behind me. Frustrated, and confused, and just completely lost. Maybe this is for the best. I mean he is a monster, and the leader of the lost boys. I'm just a girl. I'll only get in the way. He was right about us. Maybe I should start ignoring my feelings and do the right thing too. I'm just a weakness to him. 

I slip into the nice warm, and comfy bed. It's been a while since I've been able to sleep in a nice warm bed. I fall asleep faster than usual, but toss and turn until maybe around three or four in the morning. I sneak out of the guest room, and peak around seeing if anyone is awake. "Hello?" I whisper, but no answer. Good. 

The island felt so desolate, and mysterious at night. It was like it became something else. I walk to the beach, and watch the high tide hit the shore from afar. I watch it, but i'm not actually seeing it because my mind is just so full of questions, and confusion. For a few minutes though I actually feel peaceful. A little sleepy, but not worried at all about anything. 

I hear something in the woods, and I quickly turn to the noise. Which was a black figure. "Hello? Who is it?" I ask, and squint trying to make out the shape. 

It looked like Peter, with the feather, and hat. "Peter?" I step towards it, and the eyes are empty. "Shadow."

"Yes?" 

I open my mouth, but rethink what i'm about to ask. "I," I look down, and shuffle my feet, "I want to go home." I say not looking into his eyes. 

"Are you sure that is what your heart desires?" Shadow questions. 

"Y-yes." I state. Not believing it myself, but saying it anyway.

"Alright then," Shadow grabs my arm and I gasp at the pain it causes, "let's go." The little light that was given off by the moon had disappeared, everything went black. 

What felt like a few minutes later, I opened my eyes to the bright sun shining in my bedroom. The window wide open, and the curtains flying in the wind. I hear whimpering in the kitchen, and then a slur of words. "She has to be in the town, look harder!" My father spits. I hear a bang, and I step out of my bedroom. "Sir, is there anyone else she may have been seeing? A friend that she could be staying with?" I hear another familiar voice. Andrew. 

"No!" He spits again, and starts to cry. "If she doesn't want to come home by this point then its good riddance!"

I hear the chair shuffle on the floor, and then a door slam. I peek my head down the stairs to see Andrew staring blankly at the floor, sitting on the stool. I go to step down, and the step creaks under my weight. Andrews bloodshot eyes dart to my position, and he runs to me. I run down the stares, and he scoops me up in his arms. "Erin! Oh, Erin." He holds me, and kisses my forehead. I awkwardly squirm out of his hold, and get set on my feet. 

"Where have you been! It's been weeks!" He yells, and looks me up and down. "Were you sleeping upstairs?"

I bite my lip, and mull over how to answer. What do I say? Why was he so upset? We went on one date, and he already cares this much. Peter can care less if i'm losing a limb over a game, and I went after him. He must have me all wrong. 

Andrew turns his head sideways, and I snap out of thought.

"I went on a little road trip. I needed space." I said, and looked away. 

"Space? Space! You're car was here. Where did you go? Don't lie to me, Erin." Andrews eyes tear up, and I feel my heart sink because I remembered Peter's eyes that way when Hook kissed me. 

"I went with a long distance friend. I'm sorry, I needed to get away from my dad, and this house." I admit. 

"And you couldn't tell me that over the phone? Where is your phone?"

Just when he asked where my phone is, I realize I didn't bring any of my stuff back. I left it all in Neverland. Which he would never believe. "I guess I left it in my friends car. I'll get a new one." I say, and walk past him to grab a tea that I have missed so much while i've been gone. 

Andrew scoffs, and then laughs. "Well, thanks for making your father and I so damn worried." He says, and slams the front door on his way out. I lean against the counter, and let a tear fall down my face. "I'm sorry."