The Lone Wolf

A day spent running

"You once told me that the only certainty in life is death, but now I present you with another... My love for you"

Maurice

Dreams have always been a weird concept to me. They come entirely from our own subconscious, and they can have some pretty important meanings and implications on your waking life.
You're supposed to figure out your dreams and what they mean, to give you a better perspective on life and things happening around you.

I used to dream of big things, like my future. But over the years I've come to the realization that my parents will never let me have a future away from them. 'Its not safe' they'll say. That's what they always say... about everything. So instead, now I dream of simpler things. A day alone. My parents hugging me without fear.
But along with dreams, sadly, come nightmares. And nightmares are a lot more common than dreams with me.
I guess that's what's making this dream so weird. First off I realized it was a dream almost automatically because
A.I was on a beach.
B. I was on a beach with Adeline.
It was peaceful, serene. We were sitting in the sand, listening to the waves. I could feel the warmth of the sun. It was so vivid I almost confused it for being real. I looked over at Adeline, she was laying down, soaking in the sun. When she saw me looking at her she smiled.
"It's very beautiful out here today, isn't it?" she asked me. I nodded and she pulled me down to be laying beside her. We started laughing, and for that one moment everything was perfect.
But then things took a dark turn. The laughing went from fun and loving to dark and bellowing. The beach wasn't sunny anymore, it was dark and stormy. Suddenly I couldn't move, the sand was like mud and I was stuck in it.
Adeline wasn't there beside me anymore, just a dark figure. The dark figure moved around me, almost like those predators on the nature channel getting ready to attack its prey. It did this for a few seconds but then it stopped it bent down. I started screaming, it was about to kill me.

Suddenly I was being shaken awake, unbolted up and started gasping for air. I was still on the couch, where I've been sleeping for the last 3 days. Adeline was sitting beside me, with a worried look in her eyes. I looked around, to make sure I wasn't still dreaming. Adeline stuff was still on the other couch, my house was still just like it was yesterday.
"Hey," Adeline said, touching my shoulder "Are you okay M? You were screaming so I woke you up."
I took a deep breath and nodded my head.
"I'm fine, just a bad dream. I'm glad you woke me up. What time is it?" I said standing up and stretching.
"10 AM." She answered immediately, "Do you have nightmares often?"
"No." I lied. I didn't want her to worry.
Adeline has been staying with me for 3 days now, I keep waiting for her to tell me to leave her alone. But she just keeps listening, keeps being here. It's... Nice. Nice to have someone.
The rest of the day we just hung out at home. Around 3 there was knock at the door, and it turned out to be Laura and Joseph.
We were all watching a movie when I realized that it was five in the evening, and I hadn't taken my pill yet. That was one of the promises I made my parents, that I would make sure to take them everyday.
Without saying anything to the others I otherworldly went to the kitchen, I didn't want them to see this for some reason.
When I got them out of the cabinet and opened them, I just looked at them. I've always wondered what would happen if I stopped taking them. My mother says they protect me, and she got them from a priest.
With a sigh I took two out, but right before I was about to take them Adeline suddenly appeared behind me.
"Maurice!" she said suddenly, making me jump and spin around, dropping the pills. I laughed nervously and tried to pick them up but she beat me too it.
She picked up the pill bottle and looked at me curiously. She uncapped it and brought it up to her nose. She suddenly started coughing and dropped them back on the floor. I picked them back up.
Laura and Joseph came in almost immediately and rushed to her side.
"Adeline! Adeline?" Laura cried. "What's going on? What's happening?"
Adeline shook her head and took a step towards me, her eyes seemingly filled with worry. But she looked more angry with worried. I took a step back, not quite understanding what's going on. She snatched the bottle out of my hands, and looked it over. When she saw the label she just nodded to herself.
"As I thought. Where did you get this!?" she demanded,her attention suddenly drawn back to me.
"What? What is it Adeline?" Joseph asked. She tossed it to them, and they both gasped.
Snapping out of my nervous trance, I got mad. Why were they being like this?
"What! It's just allergy meds. Give it back," I reached out for it but they didn't give it too me. They were waiting for me to answer them, " Jesus Fine. My parents. My parents make me take it. Why!?"
Adeline scoffed. "Allergy meds? Maurice Holden, we both know good and well that those AREN'T allergy meds. Now quit lying. Tell me everything. No more secrets." She said.
"No more secrets? Why don't you tell me what your deal is first!? A bunch of random people show who suddenly care all about me? What are guys, some kind of cult!? " I yelled back.
Laura came up to me and put a hand on her hand on my shoulder. I suddenly felt calmer, Joseph did the same to Adeline and she seemed to calm down as well.
"Look, M,I make you a deal. You tell me. And I'll tell you. Fine?"
I took a long glance at all three of the other faces in the room. Laura looked sorrowful, Joseph looked excited, Adeline was expecting. I had two choices right now, lie and get rid of the only friends I've ever had. Or two, tell the truth and risk losing everything. Neither seemed to be very good and my parents would kill me if I tell someone my secret.
But I couldn't keep hiding anymore. And maybe, just maybe, they'll accept me. Like no one else ever has. Though I didn't believe that, and I had absolutely no reason to trust any of these people who are practically strangers to me, I still trusted them. No, I trusted her. And looking at Adeline right now, I could see that she wasn't really mad at me. I wasn't sure at who, or what. But somewhere deep down I knew they were here to protect me.
So, with a deep breath I went and sat down in the dining room and the others followed suit. Here goes nothing, I guess it's finally time to reveal who I am.

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Hey guys, CHAPTER 5!!! This is really fun, and so many of you actually like this story and it makes me really happy, so thank you, and enjoy. Also I'm sorry this chapter so short, especially since I've spent literally a week on it, but I've been really busy lately with school so please please be patient. That's all, -Echo B.