Hunter

Chapter 9

   "You're serious?" Serenity squeals through the phone and I can tell she's jumping up and down. "You're mystery guy is not a mystery at all?!"

   "That's what I said." I sigh, attempting to put my sweater on the hanger with one hand. Multitasking was nowhere near a talent of mine, though I needed to talk to someone and the pile of clothes on my floor had begun to irritate me. That's saying a lot as I would never willingly do such a thing; though now, it was starting to become impossible to walk comfortably, which isn't much different to the internal war racking my brain.

   I had been a bit too occupied recently and if I'm honest, it's intentional. The conflict was whether or not I should reach out to Hunter first or just wait it out. It's turning out to be the latter as I've become a little hesitant on meeting with him since that night.

   What would I even say to him if we were to meet? Talk about his new and sudden otherworldly abilities? Ask him how many criminals he's caught these past few weeks? Should I help? Can I help even if I wanted to? Uncertainty was inevitably weighing on my shoulders and uncertainty will remain there until I finally reevaluate the rollercoaster that is my life; if that's even possible considering the situation.

   "Well when can I meet him?" She asks, causing me to choke on my spit. That was the last thing I expected her to say, however I can't really blame her. She probably really thought I was lying despite the many times I'd spoken about Hunter way before that party a year ago. I guess those who've even heard his name before had that taken from them as well.

   "Y-you want to meet him?" I stutter, silently celebrating as the shirt finally gets on the hanger.

   "Duh." She sighs heavily and clicks her tongue. "He's someone you won't shut up about, and that says a lot considering the fact that I used to jump through burning hoops just to get you to speak to me. Of course I'd want to meet him." She giggles and I end up joining her.

   "Alright, I'll tell him." I can't help but shake with unease. I knew I couldn't keep a secret from her and I wasn't sure if this secret was a dangerous one. If that was the case, I'd have to put up a front. I'd have to lie to her, and that's probably the hardest thing I'd have to do in my life. "You can't tell him any embarrassing stories, though. I'll just end up leaving."

   "No promises." She sings and laughs right after, causing me to shake my head. "Text me about it later then, okay?"

   "Okay." We bid our verbal farewells to each other before hanging up. I sigh heavily, sitting down on my bed. I glance over at my phone, contemplating on texting Hunter. Things would be so much easier if he made an effort to talk to me too. Right now I feel as though he's distancing himself, but I guess I understand why. I don't think it's the brightest idea as I already know almost all there is about him, so sticking together is safest.

   That's just another excuse. You just miss him. I sigh once more, tearing my eyes away from the screen. It sometimes sucked listening to my innerself. She's much too honest with me and I don't know how to deal with it most times.

   The familiar buzz of my phone breaks the silence in my room. Looking at them name that lit up the screen made my stomach both flip and wrench at the same time.

   "H-hey." Hunter's voice fills my ears and I find myself being able to breathe easily again. It was almost as though I let out the breath I was hold this past month, or year rather. Damn. I didn't know I missed him that much.

   "Hey."

   "The snow is melting already." He says.

   "Did you really call me just to talk about the weather?" I fight back a snicker, keeping my voice a bit stern. I'm still unsure if laughing at this point in time is appropriate.