Before Gabby could say anything else Mrs. Raven ran up the stage like there was no tomorrow and took the microphone. Some of the girls up front, probably some of Gabby's friends snickered. Many of the people started up a conversation with their neighbor about what had just happened. But what had just happened? What did they all know in which I don't?
On the verge of tears, right as Mrs. Raven started speaking, I ran out the back doors not caring who was watching. I looked up through my blurry vision caused by the rushing of tears, feeling angered and embarrassed. I see that I'm in the garden, and to my right laid a bench. I ran to sit on it and let loose my tears bringing my knees to my chest while burying my head in them. I feel the presence of someone next to me, not needing to look up to know that it's Chase. His smell, musty and natural, is so familiar to me, although I've known him for a day. I feel as if I've known him for much longer, like I've grown up with him.
He leans in, giving me a side hug. I feel that jolt of excitement roll through my body causing me to shiver.
"Are you okay? I know it's a lot to take in Alison. Just trust me when I say you'll learn all you need to know in time. You are unique to us and it's a lot for everybody to handle. Some of us, like Trevor and I, just handle things much easier."
"What is a lot to take in Chase?! What do you all know that I don't and why is it so important to keep it away from me? What makes me such a freak here? It's hard enough being new. I hate it here. I just want to go home."
"Don't say that. I told you, it takes time. I'll tell you when I can and this to you I solemnly swear."
"Why can't you tell me now? Honestly, you have no idea what I'm feeling right now. Think of how it would be if you were in MY position, it wouldn't be so easy would it? And someone telling you that you'll 'learn in time' is the least bit comforting!"
"Shh shh..." he says bringing me closer. "I do know how hard this is. I can't tell you now, nobody can. What If you were to freak out and run away? I can't let that happen, Alison. To be honest, I need you. I need you here with me. I can't explain it, but when I'm with you I feel better about myself. Like I have known you my entire life. The slightest touch from you sends emotion and pleasure through my veins. Don't leave me."
My eyes were tearing up again. That may be just about the most romantic thing any guy had ever said to me. He basically just described to me how I feel about him. It's so clear to me now. I need Chase; I need to be with him forever. "You... You feel it too? When we touch? How I feel like I've known you in some past life? And don't worry... At this point I promise I could never leave you. But what if you leave me?" Talk about a fast moving relationship. If we can even call it a relationship, although I certainly hope we can.
Chase leaned over me, tilting his head. Right when I thought he was going to kiss me, he whispered to me, his lips brushing against mine. "I couldn't leave you if I tried. I am yours Alison Montgomery."
I crushed my lips onto his, surprising myself. I wouldn't usually react this way in any situation but with him everything is so different to me. I felt my self fill with feelings, it wasn't uncomfortable though. More like the feeling of butterflies in your stomach only a hundred times stronger. His lips, his body, moved with mine. All until we were interrupted by a very dark, handsome guy. He was standing at the door; with a grin on his face.
Chase's face filled with anger and hate unlike no other. These two, were obviously not friends. Understatement of the year. Chase stood up, turning his hands into fists. When he was about to go in for the kill I was astonished when I heard a voice yelling, "STOP! Don't hurt him!" I looked around for the person whose voice it belonged to. It was mine.
The boy, who I didn't know, smiled as if he'd won the victory and I was his prize. I felt a strong connection between us that no one could ever put into words. I couldn't stand being away from him. I felt like I was under a spell, an undeniably strong love spell. I ran for them both, confusion clear on my face.
Chase, who I connected to, who I feel like I've known for a thousand years, who I loved standing there with hurt written all over his face. The handsome guy whose name I had yet to know, who I felt lust for, who had a rope connecting both him and I, that is pulling me, leading me straight to him, who had me under a spell.
So much emotion was coursing through veins, causing me to feel light headed. My vision starting tinting yellow, then black. I felt my head hit the hard, concrete, garden grounds, then I felt nothing at all.
Hey Guys! Thanks for reading. I know the beginning of the book was slow but the coming chapters should start to pick up the pace a little! This chapter wasnt as good as i would have liked it to be but tell me what you think! Comment and VOTE! :)
