Try Not to Die

Chapter Seventeen

Keira West

"You want me to kiss you?" I ask.  He nods.

"Or, you could kiss the toilet seat.  I would go for the first option."  Alex says, winking at me.

"I'll choose the second option."  I say, heading towards the bathroom.  He grabs my shoulders and spins me around and crashes his lips against mine.

He's actually not that bad of a kisser. 

Wait, what did I just think?

I don't like him.  I like him as a friend.  Sure, he is a good kisser.  And he's kind of hot.  He's also nice, funny and we're compatible.

But I don't like him.  Right?

Maybe I do.  What if he doesn't like me?

A nervous pit fills in my stomach.  What if he wanted me to kiss him to see if I liked him?  What if he's playing a joke on me?

I push my hands against his chest and pull away.  I could've sworn I saw a slight disappointment flash across his eyes.  Even if he was disappointed, it was probably because he couldn't kiss me.  Because that's what all guys are; thirsty man-whores.

I can't believe he did that though.  What if I'm just overthinking this? What if he actually likes me?

No.  He can't. 

"All done."  I say, trying to sound as sarcastic and happy as I can.

Alex is still smiling from when we kissed. God.
Sarah sashays back into the room.

"Holy- Colton and Sarah have both been gone for half an hour!" I whisper-shriek to the twins. Their eyes widen with panic and we all sprint out the door.

"Colton said he was going to the bathroom." I say, quickly running to the bathroom. Alex and Ashton are running quickly behind me.

There's Colton.  He's alive.  Ashton is the first to run over to him and Alex and I follow.

"It was Sarah."  He says, struggling to breathe. 

"I managed to get her pretty good.  Both her arms should be bleeding heavily.  But I underestimated her.  She's powerful.  And I'm about to die because of her."  Colton says.

"No, don't say that.  I'll get Carter."  I say, standing up.  He grabs my wrist.

"It's okay.  I know my time is limited.  Don't waste your time on me.  Get out of here."  He says.

"But-"

"No.  I'm going to die anyway.  And if you see Summer, tell her I'm sorry."  He says.

"Why?" I ask.

He doesn't answer.  He's dead.

"Let's get out of here." Ashton says. I don't move. I'm frozen to the spot. Colton was never able to answer my question.

Ashton grabs my arm and pulls me to the main room. I spot Summer immediately. She's immersed in a conversation with Carter.

Should I tell her what Colton said? What if it starts a problem?

I debate it in my mind for a few minutes, mentally playing how each situation would turn out.

I finally do it. I re-gain my confidence and walk over to Summer, who is still talking to Carter.

"Summer, I need to tell you something."  I say.

She turns around.  "Yes?"

"I think it'd be best to do this in private."  I say timidly.  Instead of looking upset, Carter nods understandingly.

"What is it, Kiera?" Summer asks, concern laced in her voice.

"Colton.  He died." I say, my voice cracking.

"And you're telling me this because..?" Summer asks in confusion.

"He wanted to apologize.  He says sorry."  I tell her.  Her expression softens.

"Okay.  Thanks, Kiera."  Summer says.

"Wait, Summer!" I call.

She turns around.  "Yeah?"

"Pardon me for asking, but why did he apologize?" I ask.

She sighs.

"Colton was my ex-boyfriend."

OOH PLOT TWIST!

I kinda just thought of this, so when I said Colton cut off his relationship bc of distance awhile ago I fixed it so just saying if you don't want to re read that!

QotC:  How much do you hate Sarah right now?

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