Still Alive

Chapter 14

Imagine Dragons~ On Top of the World

_Alexandra

It's been a difficult night. I couldn't sleep. Every thing Ashton told me was starting to come at me all at once. I guess I just haven't processed it yet. Last night I sure as hell did.

Now I was dragging myself out of my car. Sleep deprived might I add. I didn't even take time to get dressed. I was wearing my Batman pjs, booty shorts with a matching long sleeve. I had pulled on a pair of my Batman socks and some black Vans .

My hair was in a pony tail. I had only washed my face and brushed my teeth. Of course I put deodorant and a bit of perfume, but I was seriously out of it today.

There were huge bags under my eyes. My skin was so pale, I could probably blend in with the snow. Not even kidding.

I made my way through the gates. The wind was ruff today, and the fact that my pjs were thin did not help. I walked to my locker and placed the combo in. I pulled the metal door open and fished for my English book. I pulled it out only to put it back in.

I didn't feel like carrying it. I'd just have to go during class, that's if I didn't fall asleep during that class. One of the classes that really put me to sleep, even if I was wide awake.

"What the fuck are you wearing?" I heard a voice boom behind me. I turned to see Ashton with a scowl on his face.

He was seriously overprotective. I would understand why. I was wearing booty shorts for crying out loud! I would go ballistic if he just walked out in underwear. He would be exposed to the whole world.

And I was not a fan of the thought. I wanted him to myself. Jesus! I sounded like one of those clingy girlfriends. Not some thing I wanted to be. But maybe he likes clingy.

"Wow! What happened to you?" Ashton rose his eye brows. "Looks like you got hit by a truck. And a bus. And train. And an airplane. And-"

"I get it! I look terrible. Thank you. I didn't get any sleep. Well, thirty minutes actually. I'm worn out. I didn't even have enough energy to get dressed in decent clothing. I'm freezing! I'm hoping it'll get a little warmer." I sighed slamming my locker shut.

"Nope. It will not. It's gonna be like this all day." He laughed. I wanted to cry. I really did. This day was just gonna get worse. I knew it. I felt it. I don't even bring a sweater.

"Shoot!" I was so worn out that I might of just fallen asleep standing. That wasn't possible though. I'd probably knock myself into a concussion.

"If you want, I have my football jacket in my trunk." Ashton offered a kind smile.

"Yes! Please. I might die of hypothermia." I stood straight.

"Should've checked the weather." He shrugged.

"Need I remind you, I am tired." I scolded him. He pulled me into his side. His heat radiating off of him. I wrapped my arms around his waist snuggling closer to him.

Thank God for his heat! Or else I would've frozen by now. We reached his car and he pulled away. I frowned from the lack of his touch, and heat.

Come back!

I almost whimpered. How pathetic. I was growing so attached that it almost scared me. If he hadn't told me that he was a werewolf and I was his mate, I would've scared myself into a coma.

"Here." Ashton handed me his navy blue jacket. I dropped my bag and pulled it on. I picked up my bag and hugged myself.

"Thank you." His jacket was warm. And it smelled just like him. Mint and vanilla. Lord he was really a Calvin Klein model. Every thing about him.

Ashton stepped closer taking both sides of the jacket. He did the zipper and stepped back. I frowned in confusion as he smiled at me.

"Better." He nodded. I rolled my eyes walking back into the school.

"You're so dumb." I shook my head. He wrapped his arm around my shoulders pulling me into his side.

"Only to you." He whispered into my ear. I looked up at him. His face was really close. Jesus.

I wanted to kiss him. I wanted to feel and taste his heavenly lips. Well .. To me they were heaven! I seriously just wanted all of him.

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I got home and decided to call Melanie. I haven't heard from her since yesterday, and she didn't show up to school today. I wanted to make sure she was safe. Yesterday.. was a mess.

The phone rang three times. I sighed as she picked up! Thank goodness. I thought I was gonna have to drive to her house and bang her door down. Not that I could.

"Mel!" I smiled.

"Alex." She mocked. Still the same. Couldn't have it any other way.

"Why didn't you come to school today?!" I frowned.

"Bryan didn't want me going to school, and I didn't want him going to school. So we just hung out out my house and watched movies all day. And he was giving me belly rubs. I may not be on my period, but I am a pregnant teen who loves belly rubs." She stated firmly.

"I don't blame you." I chuckled.

"See." She screeched. I rolled my eyes.

"Any ways, I'll text you. I gotta call Theo and see where he's been. He didn't show up either." I sighed.

"I'm sorry baby girl. That we left you alone. That I left you alone." She sighed.

"It's fine. Ashton kept me company." I chuckled.

"Ooh! Give me details." She squealed.

"Nothing happened actually. I went in my pjs, and he gave me his football jacket. It was freezing. That's it. But he told me about werewolves. And you guys and my brother and dad."

"Wow!" She whispered.

"Yea, but I'm gonna let you go. I gotta call Theo." I sighed.

"Alright. I love you. And I'll see you tomorrow for sure." I heard her smile through the speaker.

"I thought you loved me!" I heard Bryan in the background.

"I love you too! Bye." I rolled my eyes.

"Buh-Bye!" Melanie hung up. What great friends I have. I dialed Theo but got no answer. I wonder what happened. Maybe he was with his mate.

I placed my phone on the charger and scrolled through my computer. I played a bit of music and read on a website I just found.

And that was the rest of my night.

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