Demon

Strange

Did he really just ask that?

He slowly shut the fridge and rubbed his head where he hit it.

My eyes-which were still adjusted to the dark-saw his features when the light was off.

The curly brown hair shone in the moonlight.

Ashton?

What the hell is he doing in my house?!

How does he know why I live?!

What the hell?!

I froze.

The bat was still raised.

"Are you ok?" Ashton asked as he notice me freezing.

Me, ok?

Hell no!

He snapped his fingers in front of my face bringing me back to reality.

"Well, this isn't necessary, either," He said gently grabbing the bat.

I didn't want to let it go.

He may go to school with me, but he just broke into my place, and he wasn't even suppose to know where it was!

He managed to get it from my grip and set it on the counter next to him.

I took a couple steps back.

I made two short whistles, calling Koda to my side.

She listened and sat next to me.

Ashton eyed her and then looked back at me.

"I'm not going to hurt you, Bailey," He said gently.

Wait, how does he know my name?!

I took a few more steps away.

Even though I was freaked out, I didn't feel afraid of him.

But why?

I nodded slowly, to show him I beloved him.

"I didn't mean to just go through your fridge, but I was hungry," He said watching me carefully.

I went over and turned the kitchen light on.

I blinked a couple times to get used to the sudden change.

"Sorry," He mumbled.

I shook my head and motioned for him to sit at the bar.

I went to the fridge and pulled out a few things.

I started making us both a grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

While it toasted, I went to the freezer and grabbed an ice pack.

I handed it to Ashton tentatively.

He looked down at it in confusion.

I motioned to his head and he understood.

Seems like he would realize if his head still hurt.

I finished our snack and handed him his on a plate.

"Thanks," He said taking a bite.

I took a small bite of mine as Ashton watched me.

"You don't speak much, do you?" He asked.

That pulled a smile to my lips as I shook my head.

He cocked his head to the side, studying me.

It made me suddenly self-conscious that I was only wearing a spaghetti strap and booty shorts.

I wrapped my arms around my torso before I stood up and took our empty plates to the sink.

As I reached out for his plate, he suddenly latched his large hand around my wrist.

I stared wide-eyed down at his hand grabbing me and then up to see the confused face of Ashton.

He quickly released my wrist and stood up.

He stared at me with a strange look before turning away and walking out the front door like he was never here.

What was that about?

Why did he grab me like that?

Why did he give me that look?

Why, when he grabbed me, did I hear something that sounded like a thought?

But, it wasn't my thought...

It couldn't have.

I wasn't thinking when Ashton grabbed me.

So, why did I hear something?

Neither of us spoke and we were the only ones here.

Those unsaid words spun around in my head, making me dizzy.

Why can't I hear her thoughts?