Jack was in the door, setting 2 bags of food on the ground. "Guys, I'm ho-" he shouted right before I socked him right in the stomach. Jack groaned in pain. "How could you?" I yelled at him as I punched him in the stomach again, harder. I stood up, so did he. Jack was about to say something, but I slapped him hard in the face, turning him around, then I pushed him into the wall, knocking down a painting.
Jack fell to the floor, back against the wall, dazed. I ran to the kitchen and grabbed a big knife. I ran back to Jack and held in to his throat. "Nova... Please... Stop..." Jack said softly. "How could you? You lied to me, was our kiss real? You were lying this whole time. You were always just stringing me along. You never liked me, it was all an act!" I yelled as I pushed the knife slightly into his throat. "Nova, put the knife down, please. None of my feelings were an act, I really do like you. Just please, please put down the knife."
Jack's voice rang through my head, like a tuning fork. I slowly put down the knife. From behind me, Matt grabbed my arms and held them behind my back. Jack gasped for air. He had been holding his breath for almost the whole time the knife was at his throat. I looked at Jack. Jack backed away from me slowly, as if he were afraid of me. "Jack, I-I'm so..." I stammered, then I think I passed out.
While was out, I had a dream. I was a child, maybe 6 or 7 years old, and I was in Chlora, in Jack and Matt's house, and we were playing as our parents talked in the kitchen, my mother was there. My mom looked just like me, but older of course, and she was beautiful.
Jack, Matt and I were talking about our abilities, and my dad was there listening, he asked me about my ability, and I... I woke up before I could show him. I groaned in pain, with a really bad headache. "What happened?" I asked groggily. "You fainted, and Jack carried you here" Matt said. "Are you alright?" Jack asked me, he looked concerned.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Are you?" I said to him. Jack nodded. Jack then whispered something into Matt's ear, but Matt shook his head. "I need to talk to her, ugh." I heard in Jack's voice, he must have forgotten about my ability. "I won't hurt him Matt, I promise." I said softly. Matt looked at me angrily, then relaxed. "Fine." He said, and walked out of the room. Jack shut the door.
"What the hell is wrong with you, Nova? Why did you almost kill me?"
Jack yelled angrily. Jack had never yelled at me before, but I held tough.
"What the hell is wrong with me? You're the one that almost got me killed!"
I yelled back. "Nova, how could I almost-" Jack said calmly before I cut him off.
"You got Meg here on purpose! This is all your fault!" I yelled.
"I was passed out, alright? I'm soo sorry I couldn't be your knight in shining armour, maybe it's time you grow up!" Jack screamed.
I couldn't take it, I broke down and started crying. Jack's angry stare turned sympathetic in moments. "Nova, why would you think I want to kill you?" he said softly, as if I were made of glass. "Matt... He told me..." I stammered through my tears. Jack sat down and hugged me. I pushed Jack away from me. "Stop, I don't want to hurt you, I'm dangerous." I said sadly. Jack came closer to me, as if he didn't hear me. "Please, Jack, I don't want to hurt you!" I yelled. He got closer, and closer. "If I was afraid, would I do this?" he whispered and kissed me. He softly held my hands and asked,
"What did Matt tell you?"
*End of Chapter 10**
