CHOSEN (ON HOLD)

CHAPTER 23

Amelia's P.O.V

For two days now, I have been frequenting the woods, not because of Rockie. Truth be told, I have been hoping to find Adam. You might think I miss him, well, I might but there's a lot I want to hear him explain to me. Things like how he knew about being Chosen. You know, not every random kid knows what being Chosen is. How did he? That's a question I need an answer for.

Sitting on my Rockie, my head went through what happened the last time I met Adam here. He had blamed me for his mother's death. I still can't seem to wrap my head around that. Like, how was that my fault? I have been thinking and rethinking if I did something I'm not aware of but I didn't. The funny part is I don't even know his mother. I have never met her. Gosh, I don't even know him! There are so many things he needs to explain to me. So so many things I don't understand.

Waiting for Adam is so exhausting. I had loved sitting on Rockie alone for hours straight but I never had to wait for someone.

Adam's presence has changed everything about me. From my reputation at school, to my clumsiness. Now, I'm that pretty girl every guy wants to talk to, even some girls wanted me in their clubs. Girls like Mia just kept hating because they were no longer in the spotlight.

I made myself comfortable on Rockie as I tiredly closed my eyes and rested my head on the tree trunk. Today has been a long day. From school to here. Not long, I could feel myself drifting into a comfortable sleep.

I don't know how long I slept before I heard someone's voice. I lazily rubbed my eyes, silently cursing the intruder.

"Didn't mean to wake you" Adam's smug face popped into my vision.
I blinked severally, trying to make sure it wasn't part of my dream.
I had a lot to say to him but now, with him standing right above me, I opened my mouth but no sound came out. I couldn't even lift my tongue. All the questions I have for him bubbled up but hooked in my throat. Damn, I need to say something. Talk, Amelia!

"Will you keep staring, or you have something to say?" His deep voice came out, making me look him in the eye. I tried to break the contact but my senses wouldn't let me. So much for thinking I wasn't stupid anymore!
I really have no idea why I'm nervous now. This is not my first time talking to him.

"You should really say something, since you have been calling my name in your sleep" He scoffed.

"Wh... What?" I finally spoke! I managed to let out a word!
He smirked, clearly amused, making his way to sit beside me on the rock.
I really can't believe he heard me say his name in my sleep!

"I'm here now. Let it out"
Something about the way he stares at me opens a portal in my chest. Makes me feel foolish.

"I didn't kill your mom!" I blurted out.
Immediately, his whole expression darkened. My cheeks burn from embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean for it to come out that way"
He said nothing, only giving me a small nod.

"I wanted to say I didn't.... I don't even know you!"
All the frustration from the previous days came crashing on me once more.

"You don't get it Amelia. Just shut up"
Adam's voice sounded intimidating but the girl in me was stupid.

"How do you know about the Chosen ones?" I dared to ask.

"I.. I don't know. I heard someone say it" I could tell he was hiding something.

"Who?"

"I don't know! Just forget it, okay?"

"I'm certainly not gonna forget something that involves your mom's death" I murmured.

"What?"

"Why did you come here? Missed me?" I bit my tongue as I said those last words. What is wrong with me?
He made a funny face at my question.

"To relax" He said, clearly not answering the second part.
His answer stung. Why was I hurt?

"Okay. I gotta go. Pull me when you are ready to talk" I couldn't help the disappointment in my voice.
Gosh, Amelia stop it. It's not like you feel anything for him!

He nodded once and I headed back home.