Kept in the Dark

Kept in the Dark - Chapter 11

General Shaif cleared his throat to catch everyone's attention.

"TIPA understands that you guys are young and well hormonal and we want you guys to live as normal lives as possible. We want you guys to be able to have relationships and flirt we don't think becoming emotionless zombie fighting machines is healthy. We want humans not robots. But if we can't act like adults and remember that we are each other's assets and not enemies than I will force non sexual cordiality. Got it?" I blushed embarrassed that I was the one that was starting the trouble. Kallum whipped his head around angrily than grabbed a giggling Summer by her waist and pulled her toward the Lake. A wave of nausea hit me. Stupid sickening Kallum! Lane grabbed me-by the hand-and pulled me towards the back of the house where a large barn sat. Is that where he got the weapons? Cool. He let go of my hand and turned eyes blazing.

"I hate that man and I enjoy every chance I get to see him bleed but I won't keep sticking up for you when you keep searching for pain!"

I flinched at the truth his words held. I wish I would stop looking for it. I really do. Anger quickly took over any pity I felt for him getting into a fight.

"I didn't ask for you to stick up for me. Or to fight." I growled. A look of hurt crossed his features. My anger disappeared-I didn't want to hurt him. I pulled him into a hug, wrapping my arms around his waist. His lips found my hair and he inhaled. "Lane I'm sorry you got hurt but I am a grown up. I hate Kallum right now but I won't promise to stay away from him." I cringed at the truth I spoke but didn't want to hear. "But you don't and shouldn't fight for me. I love you like a brother, and I respect what you want but I just-I can't promise it." I finished barely above a whisper. I didn't want him to leave, it felt so good to be held, but I knew that I pushed away his demand. If he was selfish, or smart, he would leave me, because I knew I would just hurt him again. He spoke as if reading my mind.

"I should leave you and stay away cause I know you are just going to hurt me again. But I have my own reasons for wanting to fight him even if you don't want to hear it." I inhaled sharply knowing what he was referencing instantly.

"Winning doesn't mean I am yours." He shook his head absently in agreement. He wasn't hearing me. I grabbed his chin and forced him to look down at me. "Winning doesn't mean I am yours."

"Not in the way you are thinking. I can't force you to like me but I can beat the shit out of everyone that wants you as well." I laughed. He had a point I guess. Why couldn't I look at Lane and feel the passion? The electricity? The desire? The chemistry? It just wasn't there. He was beautiful. drop dead gorgeous no doubt. And yes when he held me it felt like finding sunshine after weeks of rain but that didn't equate a relationship. I needed to want him. To desire him. That wasn't going to change but oh how I loved the sun.

I spent the rest of the afternoon running. This place was huge and exploring took a lot longer than I had planned. Directly to the east of the house was the forest I had originally ran through with Dexter. A hill sat about three hundred yards directly to the south of mansion. Well hill was the wrong word small mountain was a much better description. It was a direct vertical and I had to climb to the get to the top but it was worth it. Six miles of forest in every direction. At least. In front of the house was the lake and the large flat training field. I could make out the trail that we had maneuvered to get it here. It wasn't marked in any way. Heathe and Dexter must have really known their stuff. There were hills and creeks random patches of forest and boulders everywhere. Nothing to hint at a training facilities for mutants just up ahead. It was the perfect hiding spot. I pivoted to face the opposite way of the mansion. More forest, hills, meadows, small ponds and streams. I could faintly detect the start of a city with my eagle eyes. Even by car it would be a good five hour drive. If we did seventy the entire way. I laughed and jogged down the steep mountain keeping my balance easily. I felt like a mountain goat jumping and leaping landing daintily then on to the next small patch. I reached the bottom with a thud.