The Last Seven Lives

Old Friends And Trouble In Paradise

AN: Well, I finally got five votes and a PM! A HUGE shoutout to _Mystical_ and _CrazyStupid for making this next chapter possible! You're both great Uniters! I'm sure Alek would give you a big hug if he was here! I've been on my own lately though! Disclaimer applies! Blah! Blah! Blah!

Chloe's POV:

We finally pull away again as Valentina clears her throat. "Well, I see you won't have a lack of protection from now on!" Alek glances at Valentina and smirks. "What are you talking about, aunt Val? Chloe has always been my number one priority, but not because of the Uniter business!" He looks at me and seems shocked that I'm still in his arms. "It might shock you all to know that Chloe has been my crush for years now! I-" I realize what this means and laugh so hard that he stops talking. "Oh! Now my attraction to a human doesn't seem so foolish, huh?" I expectantly wait for his response. He sighs and picks me up and carries me somewhere like a baby. I can't believe the nerve of this guy. Ever since I met him, he's known how to ruffle my feathers. "Alek Petrov, put me down now! I will not kiss you for a whole month! I-" He interrupts my rant by kissing me again. As soon as my lips are free I continue. "This is SOOO not cool, Alek! I want to get down!" He approaches a doorway and I try to escape. I hear laughter and realize it's because of my comical behavior. I grab the door frame and Alek struggles for a moment before finally managing to get me through. He puts me down on the bed.

"As I was saying earlier, I was so in love with you that even looking at you would be enough to kill me inside! Then I saw you in the hall with Amy and I noticed you were the one against the wall. That's when, as you know, I started to throw the ball at the wall over your head. I noticed you were starting to lose focus on your story and then you grabbed my ball and talked to me." I think about that day and the three years leading up to it. Alek and I had been inseparable in 6th and 7th grade and he was my best friend. He randomly started avoiding me and I was hurt. I argue with myself about whether I should ask something and my curiosity finally wins. "Why did we stop talking? I mean we were getting pretty close and-" Alek smiles sadly. "That's EXACTLY why, Chlo! I almost kissed you the last time we talked and I realized I wasn't safe! I was a threat, Chlo!" It all clicks into place then. He tried staying my friend and it put me in danger. He almost kissed me! I touch his cheek. "Shhhhhh! Hey! I forgive you! Okay? For not telling me you love me and just anything you feel you need to apologize for!" He nods and kisses me passionately. I like where this is going and pull him on the bed with me. Our breathing becomes heavy and he kisses my neck. I realize what this could lead into and make a wise decision. "Alek, I think you should go." He gets up and kisses my forehead one more time before leaving my room. I sigh and fall asleep quickly.

BOOM! I jerk awake and sit up swiftly as thunder sounds again. I sigh and then notice the person sitting in the chair in the corner of my room. I adjust my eyes so that I can see in the dark and it's Alek. "Hey!" He shakes his head as if he was very deep in thought and smiles. "Hey, Chlo!" I see the tension in his lips and get out of my bed to go sit in his lap. "Okay! What's up?" He wraps his arms around my waist and sighs as he looks me in the eye. "Promise me something!" I smile as I lean in. "Anything, Alek!" He kisses me and pulls away. "What happened yesterday...it can't happen again! Promise me you won't die for me-" I kiss him to stop what he's saying and sigh. "Anything, but that!" He lifts me up and sets me down on my feet before pacing around my room like a crazy person. "Chloe-" I walk up to him and cover his mouth with my hand. "Alek, listen to me! I'd rather lose a life than lose you! I am in love with you and I won't let you die for me!" He mumbles something and I take my hand back. "It's my JOB, Chloe! I'm so in love with you that I don't care if I fulfill my duty and die saving you!" His voice rises as he speaks and I shush him and motion towards the balcony off the guest bedroom we're arguing in. We walk out into the rain and I close the door. "Alek, I swear if you die protecting me it will be a waste of time! I'll kill myself!" By now, we're both soaking wet. Neither of us cares though because of the words that are coming out of our mouths. "...and I will tell Valentina to watch over you as a ghost. Damn, Chloe! Why are you making it so hard for me to do my job? Huh?" I run inside crying and he follows me. He closes the door to the balcony and walks out of my room in a huff.

A few days later:

I sit across the table from Alek and awkwardly take a bite of my pizza. This is how it's been for the past three days. Out of the corner of my eyes I see Jasmine and Amy exchange a look. "Amy, didn't you want to go buy a new dress for your date with Paul?" Amy perks up. "That's right, Jasmine! Chloe, come with-" I don't let her finish as I stand and Alek looks at me. I smile at the face he's making at me. "Gladly, ladies!" I grab my purse and Amy and Jasmine walk out the door. I'm about to follow, but stop in my tracks when Alek says my name. I turn to face him. "Be careful!" I smile at him. How can I be mad at him for being concerned? "Always am! Alek, even though we're fighting..." I drift off and he raises an eyebrow at me. "Just know that I love you!" He smiles and winks at me. "Now was that so hard?" I step closer to him. "It was easy." He nods. "Good! I love you, too, Chlo! So much!" I sigh and step closer to the door. "We'll talk later, Alek!" He nods and I walk out the door. Amy and Jasmine smile and I know they heard every word. "It's so cute how even though you're fighting, you can't help telling each other how you feel!" I smile. "Amy, let's go!" I link arms with her and Jasmine and we go to the elevator.

An hour later, we are sitting in the food court of the local mall with shopping bags all around us. Most of them are Amy's and she's furiously figuring out what money she has left in her bank account. "Okay! So I spent $900 total...and I have $3,000 in my account! I'm good!" She smiles and then her jaw drops open. "Wow! Hottie alert staring right at Jasmine!" I swallow my coke quickly and turn around to look at the mystery guy. He is definitely gorgeous with his green eyes and long, black hair that's tied into a ponytail. He smiles at me and walks over here. "Hey, ladies! I'm Henry! And you are?" Amy immediately stands up and walks up to him. "I'm Amelia, but people just call me Amy!" I wave at him. "I'm Chloe!" Jasmine just stares at him. "I'm Jasmine!" Henry nods and looks at me again. "Did you say Chloe? As in Chloe King the Uniter?" Instantly, Jasmine and I look into his eyes and Amy groans. Henry looks around to make sure no one is watching and then his eyes turn into slits. I smile. "Well, we need to take you to our headquarters! Valentina-" Henry shakes his head as I speak and interrupts me. "I am just visiting! There's no need to make a fuss about my presence!" Jasmine and I exchange glances and Henry shifts his weight. "Okay! Take me to Valentina!" Jasmine smiles and leads him away and I start to follow. "Chlo, that seemed suspicious! Also, why does is every hot guy a lethal Mai?" I laugh. "You have Paul! And...I don't want to jump to conclusions about him just because of Zane!" Amy nods and shudders. We follow Jasmine and Henry.

AN: Okay! Here is the new chapter I promised _Mystical_! I think this is a good place to end it! Also, did ya'll notice how long it is?