Oblivion

Chapter 15

(Quick Note: Sorry I haven't updated in a super long time!! AHH and this chapter might be a bit confusing and I apoloogize, but I promise it will make sense soon!! Thanks guys!! ~Lexi) 

"L-luke? Is it really you?" I started to cry. 

"Yes. It's me Lexi." 

"I thought I kill- you died. I mean how the hell are you even alive?! How is this even possible?"

"Look, Lexi you shouldn't really be here, it's not safe. I could get in serious trouble for this."

"My safety? And why the hell would you get in trouble?" Then it hit me. 

"You're him aren't you? You're the mysterious black figure. I knew you seemed familiar. I can't believe it! I should've known! I'm so stupid! The god damn clues were right there in front of me! But why you? Why would they send you to interrogate your supposedly own murderer Luke?  Or should I call you 'Detective H?'" 

He didn't say anything. He just stood there with a blank look on his face. 

"Unbelievable. You know when I first saw you I immidiately wanted to break down. Your so called 'death' has made my life a living nightmere. That night shouldn't have happened. That night not only ruined me, but it broke my heart as well. I thought I lost you forever." Without thinking I went into his arms and cried. 

"Lexi please don't cry. I know all of this sounds confusing, but answers will come eventually, just not right now. And I just need you to know that I did truly love you." 

Did love me? What's that suposed to mean?  He doesn't love me anymore or what? Or worse he knows. All of a sudden multiple alrms went off and there was a knock at the door.The last thing I saw was Luke mouthing 'I'm sorry' and everything went black.

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The ground beneath me was moving fast. The air is cold and there is barely any light. I heard yells from behind, but I can only barely make out what they are saying. Then I realize that someone is carrying me on their back.

"Luke is that you?"

"Lexi you're awake, and yes it's me."

He ran into what seemed like an alley.

"Luke what's going on?"

He ignores me as usually and tells me to be quiet. A few seconds later the steps of at least 10 police officers ran by barely missing us. 

"Aw man, that was a close one. We really outran them huh?" I laughed. 

"We? You mean I outran them. Psh you did nothing. You were just extra weight." 

"Well that wouldn't have happened if someone hadn't knocked me out."

"It was for your own good. And anyways you wouldv'e kept us in harm's way because you're so slow. Trust me i've seen you run before."

"Okay I can agree that i'm a little slow when it comes to physical activity, but lets be real here, I can beat your ass any day in a eating contest any day. Food just happens to be my specialty."

We both laughed. It was the first time in what seems like forever, that we actually had a nice moment together.

"An eating contest? Psh please that's easy, challenge accepted." 

"Fine." I said adding a smirk.

"Fine." He repeated back. 

For that one second in time we just stared at each other, it was as if the world around us had stopped. It was just us again, just like how it used to be. But nothing will ever be the same.

"Well I think we should probably start moving before those idiots realize that they're not chasing us anymore and turn around. I know this place that we can stay at for the night. Just promise to keep up, slowpoke." 

"I can't make any promises, but i'll try." 

It was quiet for the rest of our so called 'journey.' I still have no idea where the hell we are, i'm just happy that I can finally breathe in some fresh air.  

"Luke, why are you helping me?" I didn't even realize what I said until after the fact. 

"That's a good question actually. Um I guess because I feel like I have to in a way if that makes sense."

"I don't mean to be annoying with all these questions but really why? Do I really deserve any of this? What I did was horrible. I hurt the most important person in my life at the time and even now."

"Lexi, we all make mistakes. Some just happen to be bigger than others. But in the end I think we all deserve a break from everything." 

"But that's not the point. That night I thought I killed you Luke! And I have a feeling you already know, but I killed the love of my life. I hurt the only person that I had left. I don't deserve anything good. And I don't deserve you." 

"Oh but Lexi, you really didn't kill me at all. This is all just a figment of your imagination. I'm actually not even here at all. I never was."

And then just like that he disappeared into thin air.