The Forbidden Children

5: Carpe Diem

November 8th, 8018

Kadyn POV

The low rumbling coming from the bulky engine made most of us doze off soon enough. Fiona, Dylan, and I were the only ones who remained awake. 

Ralph was the first to fall asleep, even though Jaanai was a real pain in the ass, she came prepared for everything. She has all types of pain reliever medications In her over-the-shoulder bag. For instance, Ralph took Ibuprofen while I took some Advil. I'm glad it's working for one of us. 

I was very surprised my gunshot wound that Simon stitched up held together during our mini fight with the law. 

Simon.

He was one of the good ones. Maya probably liked him. 

Then there are some forbidden children that I have absolutely no idea how she handled, let alone become friends with them. 

Fiona is an annoying, unethical optimist who lets one negative thought make her go coo-coo for awhile. 

Alex is a bitch that thinks she's badass whenever someone makes her mad. She honestly just seems overdramatic. 

Hunter is one big cry baby. 

Jack can't defend himself for shit especially against his girlfriend that never shuts up. 

The only ones that I can still stand are Dylan and Ralph. Tate is getting really close to being on my bad side with all his lies and statistics. 

I could tell Simon's death was really impacting Dylan. I can't begin to understand his grief but just thinking about talking to someone for years and then finally having a chance to meet them in person but it gets taken from you before you can even grasp the concept of having the ability to save them is heart shattering. 

"Dylan I can drive." I whispered.

"No it's okay it's keeping my mind off things. Besides we're pulling over soon for you can strip the radio. We can switch then if you'd like." He replied even quieter back.

"Yes please, Dylan I want to talk." Fiona spoke up. 

"Sounds good." I concluded while ignoring Fiona's comment. 

"Tell me what's on your mind." I heard Fiona demand.

"He's driving." I simply stated.

"Not him. You." She looked intrigued.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Your eyebrows rise when you are thinking, you also bite your lip or cheek a lot." She answered. 

"Well your observant aren't you?" I said sarcastically. 

"She even observes texts somehow. She always knew what I was feeling. Through a screen!? Isn't that crazy!?" Dylan jumped into the conversation. 

"Yea crazy." I closed my eyes.

"You never answered me." She said. I could picture her crossing her arms. 

"Not planning on it cupcake." I sighed. 

I heard her sigh even louder in response. 

"Why don't you sleep?" I asked her.

"I can't. Too much adrenaline in me right now. I have never felt this way before." She replied quietly. 

"You'll get used to it now that we're literally wanted." I laughed. 

"It doesn't feel bad, just not used to it." She added. 

I wanted to stop talking to her, she reminded me so much of Maya. So oblivious to the dangers around her. I can't allow to feel anything towards her. I wouldn't be able to handle another death that could've been prevented with life lessons and ground rules.