Chapter Twenty-One: Escape Plan

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Michael continues drinking his hot chocolate when suddenly Gabriel appears in the booth across from him. Michael lets out a sigh

Michael: You just don't give up huh?

Gabriel: I'm not playing around now Michael

Michael: I'm not either. I'm telling you right now. Once we leave this city, we're never coming back

Gabriel picks up the cup in front of him and drinks it

Gabriel: You won't be safe too long, he knows a way and you should be worried

Michael: I'm not

Gabriel: You are a such a pain in my ass Michael

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Gabriel: You are a such a pain in my ass Michael

Michael: You are to, you just don't fucking quit and let us be happy

Gabriel hits the table

Gabriel: Enough of this shit!

Everyone looks at them

Gabriel: You are coming back whether you like it or not and that human will die by my hands!

Michael glares and hits the table

Michael: I'd like to see you fucking try!

Waitress: Hey!

They look at her

Waitress: Take it outside!

Gabriel: Hear that? "Take it outside" she said. That sounds like a great idea; don't you think?

Michael: I know the youths are out there

Gabriel: So tell me then; how do you want this to go down?

Michael: How about a little game of the mind

Gabriel: Are you sure about that? If I win, I kill the human

Michael: I never lose this game

Gabriel places his hands on the table and smirks

Gabriel: We'll see about that

Michael does the same. They have a stare down. The diner starts to shake a little while the lights flicker. Everyone in the diner starts to freakout and leave. Jess and Nathaniel look at the lights

Jess: What the hell is happening?

Nathaniel: Their playing the game

Jess: What game?

Nathaniel: To see who can control the others mind. A very dangerous game

Jess gets a worried look

Nathaniel: Now is a perfect time to take care of the youth

Jess: Wait, you can't leave. What if Michael loses?

He looks at her

Nathaniel: Have faith Jess. Something's coming Jess. Something very bad that'll affect the both of you. No matter what happens, don't give up on each other

She nods. He smiles then disappears

Michael and Gabriel's eyes start to bleed but Michael's turn pitch black. Gabriel starts to struggle. Michael is still then smirks

Sleep

Gabriel falls flat on the table. Michael's eyes change back. He gets up and goes to the bathroom door

Michael: Jess, it's safe now

She unlocks the door and comes out. She sees Gabriel then looks at Michael. She wipes the blood off his face

Michael: I'm fine

Jess: Good, I was worried

He grabs her hand

Michael: Come on

They walk to the booth. She notices that the diner was empty. She quickly grabs the bag while Michael grabs his jacket

Jess: Damn my hot chocolate is gone

Michael: Yeah, he drank it

Jess: Did you like yours at least?

Michael: It was delicious

They smile at each other

Michael: Ready to go back home?

Jess: Will you be able to?

Michael: We're about to find out

He wraps his arms around her then concentrates. They appear in the house. He falls to the ground

Jess: Michael?

She kneels next to him and sits him up

Michael: I'm fine

Jess: No you're not Michael

Michael: Really I am

Jess: Your eyes say it all

Michael: What?

Jess: I can tell you're in pain from how you're looking at me

He stares at her

Michael: Alright fine. I am in pain Jess. My head is going crazy like if it's going to explode

She puts her hand on his forehead

Jess: You're very warm. Lets get you to the bed

He nods as they both get up and walk over to the bed. He sits on it and falls back, bringing Jess with him. They stare at each other. Jess kisses him passionately then stops. He smiles

Michael: Woah Jess

Jess: I'm just really worried about you. I feel like you're going to disappear one day and never come back

He strokes her head

Michael: I'll always come back for you

She smiles and lays her head on his chest. He wraps his arms around her
Then adjusts himself on the bed while hanging onto her. They fall asleep

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