Keep Quiet

Chapter 8

*Aiden's POV*

I woke up and for the first time in my life I felt this warm and bubbling feeling that I recalled from the time I had my precious pet. I smiled at this pleasant feeling and snuggled up against something soft and suprisingly warmer than I. Opening my eyes, I turn to see the heavily breathing SaraBeth. I was confused for a moment.

And then I remebered what had happened. What had happened to her? I recalled how she had muttered 'asthma' so desperately. She looked to be in so much pain and couldn't catch her breath. I wondered how she could keep up with everyone on stage. From the recordings of her shows she was really hyper and bounced a lot. So how can she have asthma? I looked at her and frowned at her condition. Her face was bright red and she seemed to be having trouble breathing.

I touched her cheek, only to pull back from the heat. Was she sick?

"Aiden,"She whispered,"I'm so sorry."

SaraBeth really is a stupid girl. But loyal. For some reason, that made it all the worse. I can't get involved with her. She could hurt me! Like all the others. Fear pulsed through my veins. A feeling I knew all to well about.

I caressed her cheek when I realized she was still asleep. Besides, why would she care about me? She should be a bitch. In fact, I wish she were. It would make everything a whole lot easier. She's annoying but sadly it was in a good way. Why can't she be mean!? Like everyone else!? I recalled what my friend, someone who moved away, said to me. That I was addicted to pain. Was I really? I suppose so because my heart was hurting bad. I shouldn't love another, though, so they don't get hurt.

I've made my decision. I'll carry it out. But still, why does my heart hurt so much? It makes no sense. I know next to nothing about her and yet it hurts.

Is this what they call a broken heart?

*SaraBeth's POV*

I didn't feel so good when I finally got up the courage to open my eyes. I didn't want to; Aiden was touching my cheek in a comforting way. I snuggled up to him and heard him give out a small shocked gasp.

"Sara? Are you awake? Do you feel okay?"Aiden asked.

"Yeah,"I said not wanting to trouble him. I learned a long time ago that I can't tell anyone about the asthma. If I did, then people walked on eggshells around me and always worried. It was no brainer when I ran away at one point. And as to why, Mom got so scared that I would break and soon even I had those same fears. Of course I came back home after three months. A year later my mother died... leaving me all alone with my secret. Even now, its that way.

(Not really good at writing these type of scenes but I tried ^3^)

"I think,"Aiden began and pushed bangs away as he pushed his forhead to mine,"That you have a fever." His gesture was so natural. As if he had grown up touching me. I stared into his eyes when he didn't pull away. Our breaths mingled. Adrenaline rushed through me and I was left shaking with want. I stared at his lips and memorized everything about them. I wanted them so bad. When Aiden didn't move I pushed closer til I could only hear and smell him. I opened my mouth and my tounge darted out as they moved over his lips.

He gasped and then I saw in his eyes a battle. He looked confused and hungry all at the same time.

"What's wrong?"I asked without being able to help myself.

"I-I don't w-wa-want to h-hur-urt you,"Aiden stuttered out,"Your s-sick, S-saraB-beth." I pulled away and nodded. I don't see how he can hurt me but he had a valid point with my sickness. I felt lightheaded and I swayed dizzyingly. Wait....? Had I really done that? Embarresed I thought about what to say next.

"Your right. I-I, uh, What time is it?"I asked.

"8 p.m."

"Oh no! I had an interview today!"I say and then I hide under the blankets,"Oh they'll kill me, I can't go back!"

"SaraBeth,"Aiden's voice said hesistantly,"If you want.... You can s-stay, uh, here..."

My eyes widen,"Really?"I ask because Aiden kinda looked scared. I didn't want to make him uncomfortable even when I really wanted to stay.

"I said so, didn't I?"Aiden's voice came out harsh and I flinched. His face tightened but his voice softened,"I mean, it's fine. Besides, we should wash your clothes before or else they'll wonder."

My face turned bright red as I suddenly became aware of the fact that I was indeed in nothing but my underwear.

"R-right, but I guess they'll be wondering either way,"I said,"I should call Eric... Make sure they don't call the police."

Aiden nodded, looking at me with a mixture of calmness and fear. I'm not really sure how to two could co-exist but Aiden's expression proved me wrong.

I honestly thought it would be a calm night. I didn't realize at the time how wrong I could be...