Race Against Time

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I looked down at the golden watch in my fingers. The hands in the face of the clock twirled around and around endlessly. If you weren't careful, you could find yourself in a trance like state watching time fly by.

I sighed. Ever since the night we found it, I'd tried to reclaim my connection to the watch's owner so that we could glean as much information on the person as possible. So far the connection evaded me which frustrated me to no end.

I tossed the watch into the air and watched as gravity pulled it back down into my outstretched hand. Fingers clenching around it hard enough to leave indents in my skin, I thought about my last vision. Whoever the watch belonged to didn't have a wonderful life. I couldn't help but feel bad for the man.

I mean, not only did he have to watch his brother die while he was helpless to save him, but he had to face his parent's hatred toward him.

I jerked my head toward the door and nearly dropped the watch as the door opened with a creak. Selina and Sam poked their heads in the door. "It's almost time for the guy to get here."

I nodded, pocketing the watch and following them to the elevator. Our plan was to just hang out in the kitchen until the doorbell rang. The five of us would get to the door before Carl had the chance to sweep him into his office. After Carl sends us to our rooms, which he'll no doubt do, we'd send Fluffy back under the door to spy on them.

Selina was the one who actually made up the plan, with Aiden pitching in every once in a while. All Sam, Noah, and I did was play the most intense game of truth or dare ever while they did the hard stuff. At one point, I was dared to hold my breath until I passed out, which I tried, but failed when I felt like I was going to burst.

The boys were waiting for us in the elevator when we all finally got in. The tense silence was soul sucking so I sent the group a small smile. "What's the worst that can happen?"

Selina rose an eyebrow. "You mean other that the fact that they can get super pissed and kick all of us out and we accidentally kill someone because we're untrained?"

I felt Aiden stiffen beside me. Out of all of us, he was the one who'd accidentally hurt someone.

I shrugged. "Exactly," I said optimistically, despite the very prominent fact that her question was rhetorical. She huffed and looked down, shaking her head in amusement as she tried not to laugh.

The elevator dinged and the doors slid open. All the lights were off, so we had to feel our way around it he dark. I had to stifle a giggle as a thud and muffled curse rang out behind me.

"What did that chair ever do to you," I scolded Aiden playfully as he huffed in annoyance.

I couldn't be sure in the dark, but I was nearly certain he sent me a glare.

Eventually, Selina had the bright idea to turn her phones flashlight on so there were no more alterations with the house's furniture.

We made it safely to the kitchen without being seen by any adults. I went straight to the table while Noah made a beeline for the cabinet.

"What are you doing?" I asked him as he shoved a handful of gold fish into his mouth.

"Eating, duh," he replied.

I tried to think of a witty remark, but his blatant reply left me speechless. Aiden smiled from in front of me.

"Remember, comebacks are only funny right after someone said something," he reminded in a falsely haughty tone.

I rolled my eyes and shoved him playfully.

"At least my face isn't always funny," I said.

He snorted. "That's the best you got?"