Wicked Games (book one)

19

song for chapter:
closer - majik
| so move a little closer, to me |
(highly recommend + put on repeat)

my entire body felt as if energy stung me directly in the heart, causing me to wake up-breathing heavily.

I opened my eyes wide, seeing that my room was bright, it allowed me to focus on sammy who was bent down next to my bed.

i slightly opened my mouth as if I were about to say something, feeling myself want to say something, but I decided that I'm better off if I just stay quiet.

his finger gently brushed against the skin on my cheek, causing my heart rate to increase intensely.

my entire body stiffened, being uncomfortable with the physical contact.

a light smile crossed his face, "you're gonna be late to school." he spoke in a low tone as his finger fell from my face.

I swallowed the air in my throat, still not knowing how to handle his presence. after what happened a couple days ago, I don't think I'll ever be able to look at him the same.

I know I can't show him that I even slightly fear him-he won't like that, it could make things worse.

my eyes closed as my body fully laid back down onto my bed, "I'm not going." I simply mumbled as I held on tightly to the cushiony pillow next to me.

"yes you are." his voice strengthened in tone, becoming more demanding.

I opened my eyes, letting them pin onto the figure in front of me who I have grown even more hatred for over the past couple of weeks.

he stared down at me, almost as if he weren't giving me an option, which just pissed me off.

"you just want me to go so ethan can see me in your car." I admit my honest opinion, then closing my eyes again.

I mean it's true, that's why he keeps telling me he's taking me to school when I have my own car.

no matter how much he denies it, I know it's true. that's the one thing him and ethan have in common. both of them are jealousy antagonist.

"well yeah." a light chuckle left his mouth as he shrugged, "but you're also missing a lot of school."

like you care? I thought to myself in annoyance.

"this would only be my second day of being gone." my eyebrows narrowed as my eyes stayed shut, defending myself.

he groaned loudly creating an echo throughout my house. "it's friday, jaylee. I can't hangout this weekend, so I just wanna be able to see you at school."

my eyebrows stayed furrowed, but my eyes opened to look at him. "what are you doing this weekend?" I asked remaining still.

I could feel myself start to get more anxious as I kept my thoughts to myself. if sammy isn't around all weekend, maybe I'll be able to see ethan some how.

"um," he hesitated, looking at the walls in my room, no longer holding his attention on me. "just have stuff to do." he shrugged as he looked back to me.