Pumped-Up Kicks (A Logan Lerman Story)

Chapter 23

Something Great- One Direction

Amsterdam- Imagine Dragons

Secrets- OneRepublic

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Logan's P.O.V.

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I watched her sleep the rest of the night. I wouldn't be a dumbass to her one more time. Last night was the best thing I could've done. It was also the worst mistake I'd ever make. I didn't want to leave her. Then I remembered I wasn't leaving her. She would always be safe. I put the shoes holding the gem away. Yeah she only bought it a few weeks ago. Yeah she was 16 but her  birthday in our time was yesterday. And she just turned 16. I realized how much of a load of bullshit that sounded like. I also realized that I needed to explain all of this to her.

Her body shifted and her face was brought to me. I wanted to kiss her so badly. I wanted to touch her so badly. I held myself back and looked toward her calendar. There were only a few days left until the full moon. I wasn't sure if I could pull off a Jay Gatsby while being a hairy beast. Lots and Lots of shaving. And it only happened at night. Looks like I can only stick around at the party for an hour or two. I pulled something from my pocket and gingerly slid it on her wrist. I kissed her forehead and left her bed. My legs guided me out of her door. She would be fine.

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Telly's P.O.V.

I woke up to the sound of Wesley's voice instead of Logan's. I realized he left again. I brought my wrist up to my neck scratching gently. Cool metal touched my skin. I brought my hand away from my neck and took in the bracelet. There was a heart made of something that looked like sapphire and a moon. A full one made of topaz.  I unclasped the hook and turned it around. There was writing on the back of the moon.

You and I'll be safe and sound. - Logan.

I had the urge to put it back on. Then the air changed. I ignored it and climbed out of bed. I started my morning routine and walked to my closet. I looked myself up and down in my mirror. Grey jeggings clung to my thighs and a cream colored sweater hung off of my shoulders loosely.Big mistake. It showed off more bruises that formed overnight. You just couldn't really tell they were bruises yet. I shrugged. I placed my feet in the shoes with the red bow. They started glowing again.  Maybe that wasn't the best idea. I took them off and settled on navy peep toe flats. My phone buzzed violently on my nightstand. I crossed the large room on my way to get it. Logan seemed to appear out of thin air and beat me there . He handed it to me mouthing Jared. I rolled my eyes and answered it. I brought a finger to my lips as his voice rang in my ears.

" Let's go out for lunch today."

" Yeah that sounds good."

" After we could swing by the mall."

" Um sure that's fine."

" Remie called me and invited herself and Logan to tag along with us.Oh yeah he's picking you up."

" Thanks for the heads up. I'll see you at school." I wanted to see him regardless of what the others say.

" Okay bye."

I ended the call and finished getting ready by throwing on make up and loosely curling my hair. " He's doing a really good job." Logan spoke behind me.

" At what." I ran my fingers through my hair.

" Lying."

" He's not lying Logan." I defended Jared. He was too nice to do something like that.