Fire and Ice

Chapter 6

Alyssa

Annoyingly enough, Kaden somehow managed to escape me after school. I got to my car too late and he was already gone.

But I at least accomplished something today. Mike liked me, he practically invited me to annoy Kaden with open arms. My charm and wit was just too good for me to believe sometimes.

With my chase ended for the day, I had no other choice but to go home. Goody.

When I stepped into my house I glanced into the living room to see my mom sound asleep on the couch.

I tiptoed in and closed the door as quietly as possible. I slipped my shoes off and set them aside to make my travel through the house silent.

Then my phone rang. I jumped, fumbling to turn it off. It was an unknown caller, so I just declined the call. I held my breath as I peaked into the living room. No movement from Mom.

I tiptoed to my room and closed the door silently. Thank goodness I made it. Mom could be worse than an angry toddler when woken up.

My phone rang again and I looked down at it curiously. Once again it was an unknown number.

It's a serial killer. I'm about to die or end up on Criminal Minds.

Despite my lovely thoughts, I answered. "Hello?"

"Is this Alyssa Crane?" A deep voice responded.

I instantly felt uneasy. "And who's asking? If this is some prank I'll beat your ass."

"So you are Alyssa." The voice merely said, almost sounding amused. Then they hung up.

I looked at my phone in complete confusion. What in the world was that about? I totally did talk to a serial killer.

Shaking my head, I tossed my phone onto my bed and disappeared into the bathroom for a long shower. I didn't really need one, but I was bored and didn't want to do homework.

As I showered, my thoughts wandered to that call just now. Who could it have been? The voice sounded older than some teenager, unless they were just... particularly deep voiced.

Other than someone at school pranking me back, I didn't know who else would have called me.

"Alyssa!" Mom's voice rang through the house.

I jumped, hitting my head on the shower head. I winced and rubbed my head. "Ow."

"Why are your shoes by the door?! Get them out of the way!"

"I'm showering!" I finally screeched back. "I'll do it in a minute!"

"No, you're doing it right now! You understand me, Alyssa Gemma Crane!"

My full name falling from her mouth definitely meant trouble. Oh joy.

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I spotted Mike moving down the hall the next morning and I rushed over to him. He towered over me, so I had to poke his shoulder to grab his attention.