The Operator

Guardian

I made a loud thump as Adrian grunted when I fell right into his arms. I weighed him down a bit almost making him hit the floor..but he caught me.
I was breathless and so was he when he let me down on my feet.
I stumbled a bit and then threw my arms around him.
"I couldn't believe I caught you." He said squeezing me back. "Let's get out of here before we get caught."
I couldn't even speak so I nodded and looked back to where he stood.. but he was no longer there.
We got to his house and went up to his room quietly.
"What time is it?" I asked looking around his hallway.
"After twelve. I hope you're as tired as I am." He said opening his door and letting me go in first. "After that, I'm exhausted."
"The window closed on my fingers and I lost my grip."
"I know. I was terrified. I shouldn't have told you to do that if you weren't comfortable." He said coming up behind me
"It's okay. I'd rather be with you than in some hospital." I sighed running my fingers through my messy hair.
He slid his hand down my arm then brought it back up and said, "I'm really sorry. Can I make up for it?" He pushed my hair off my shoulders and brought his lips up to my ear. "Tell me how." He whispered and I shut my eyes. His lips went down to my neck kissing and biting the same soft spot making me hold my breath. I fell back into him biting my lip and grabbing his arm that was around my waist. His hand moved lower as did his lips making my lips quiver and my knees buckle.. He pulled me closer and I moaned making him pull me tighter.
"I'm sorry." He said bringing me back to the earth.
I stumbled a bit letting go of his arm and turning around to face him. "Wait no I don't care. I want you."
He laughed shyly and looked down. "Karen I don't want to make you do-"
I pushed his face up to make him look at me. "I want you." I said again and he looked over my face.
He pushed my hand away and stepped back. "I got carried away Karen but my parents are home. I can't. Believe me I want to." He ran his fingers through his hair and smiled at me. "But you're probably tired. We should sleep." He said quickly.
I ran my fingers through my hair again and shrugged. "Alright. At least put your arms around me."
"Will do." He said and I shook my head before getting in his bed. He got in beside me and instantly put his arms around me tightly. "I love you Karen. More than anyone." He whispered before I closed my eyes.
"I love you too." I said without thinking.
I fell asleep quickly only to be awaken by a noise...a sort of constant tapping. I rolled on my back and stared up at the ceiling as it continued. Adrian was asleep beside me so I got up as quietly as possible.
I went over to the window and the tapping stopped.
Come outside Karen.. Open your eyes..
I turned towards the door and it was slightly open. I walked towards it and left as silently as I could. I crept in the hallway and to the front door opening it quietly. I put no thought behind it and that was my problem. I turned around taking a deep breath and that was soon taken away from me as I stared right into the face of my tormentor.
My breathing quickened realizing how close he was to me and how realistic. His body was lean and he had to be at least ten feet tall. It was so realistic but so unrealistic at the same time. He seemed to be made of static because it felt like my eyes were staring at a broken television with no signal. When he moved that only intensified the feeling and I just couldn't take my gaze away. I was frozen and forced to take in every part of him. He leaned down slowly giving me a view of his faceless face. He had no eyes but it felt like he was staring right through me. My blood went cold as I stared back watching him move closer to me. His face looked down and I followed his gaze seeing his enormous hand being held out to me. He was offering it to me and I don't know why I did but I reached out wanting to feel it. I reached out wanting to hold it. My eyes went back up to his quickly and he gave a small nod which gave me all the assurance I needed.. I grabbed his hand and this intense feeling came over me. It felt like I was being lifted and all my senses became awake. My head looked up towards the sky as a bright light beamed down on me. I gave my final breath.
I felt everything and then nothing at all.