Contingency~TW/TO~ Lahey

Chapter 6: Motel California

Stepping back into the metal box, I locate a seat in the middle to isolate myself from everyone the best I can and opt for staring out the window the rest of the drive through the desert. I watch as the moon replaces the sun in the sky and becomes bombarded with twinkling stars.

The meet we were to have today had become postponed hours ago due to the weather. And not even coaches tantrum from the news could encourage a smile from me.

After Issac's antics, I wanted to be alone so I wouldn't do anything too rash. Isaac moved closer to the front, possibly knowing I wanted space this time, and every so often he will turn and glance at me. It's not that I hate him, I could never hate him, I'm just so angry that I don't want my emotions to take over my words. I know I would never hurt him physically, but I can't promise I won't hurt him emotionally. Though I hate to admit it, he can be a bit fragile.

The bus comes to a stop in front of the Glen Capri Motel. Sighing, I grab my bag and make my way to the steps located at the front of the bus. Once I step out into the dim lighting of the street lamps, I wait for coach to retrieve the motel keys. I just want to get a room and go to sleep so this night can be over. That's if my mind can settle down enough for me to sleep.

Everyone's faces twist up in disgust by the sight of the motel. For me, this is nothing compared to what I have lived in. Especially, with the places Derek has been hiding us in. Fortunately, I have moved on from Derek's home of horror and onto my own place that is void of Isaac.

Coach blows his whistle bringing me from my thoughts of Isaac before they can go too far, "Listen up. The meet's been pushed till tomorrow. This is the closest motel with the most vacancies and the least amount of good judgment when it comes to accepting a bunch of degenerates like yourselves. You'll be pairing up. Choose wisely."

One by one, we all line up to grab a key after pairing up. I find Allison and Lydia without question, knowing anyone else here that I pair with would not be leaving the motel alive. They are the only two tolerable teenagers here and because they haven't questioned me about being roommates makes the decision easier. Besides, I'm positive they already put two and two together.

Allison and I have been somewhat closer since we became neighbors. We're not exactly friends, but I have a feeling we are making our way towards that particular relationship. She doesn't make my blood boil as opposed to when she did a week ago. In fact, she's quite enjoyable to be around. I see strength and power in her, and I admire those qualities.

"And I'll have no sexual perversions perpetrated by you little deviants," coach shouts as I grab our key. "Got that? Keep your dirty little hands to your dirty little selves!"

I sigh, "For once, I will." If Isaac and I weren't in this fight, he would be the one I'd share a bed with and we would be up late having 'sexual perversions perpetrated' as coach puts it. However, that's not how my night is turning out to be.

Allison and Lydia stay behind while I race to find the room number that matches our key. I had informed Allison of the number before she turned to talk to Lydia so she knew what room we were staying in. Whatever they are discussing, I don't need to be apart of it.

Unlocking the door, I step inside the red-carpeted room and take everything in. The place screams run with its dark wood paneling and beat up furniture. If the outside was horrific to my classmates, they were in for a rude awakening once they make it to their rooms. Dropping my bag to the ground, I fall back onto the bed I will be sleeping on tonight and stare at the ceiling. It isn't long till Allison and Lydia walk inside to join me and break my peace from the silence. I pay them no attention while they chat amongst themselves.

Maybe I should have stayed back in Beacon Hills. Then I wouldn't be feeling this way from encountering Isaac beating the hell out of Ethan. Hell, maybe I would have never known about that and once he made it back to Beacon Hills from the meet, we would be back to normal. Whatever normal is.