The Only One

Chapter ten

Lisa's pov

If someone ever found a way to turn a human being into an animal, I'll be the first person to be their guinea pig. I'd really, beg, borrow, steal to turn into anything that flies. Because that's what I want to do. Fly away, from all my mistakes, other people's mistakes which ruined my life. To just fly away.

I'd give anything to fly away from all that anger, sadness and mostly the fear that people whom I secretly care for might get hurt, because of me. This excuse of a human being.

When I see Arian, breathing heavily, lying down on the dirty pavement, I'm beyond scared. I'm terrified. Why is that I barely know the guy but feel so different when he's hurt?

They all get angry in a minute and tell me to bug off. When I don't move, one guy takes a punch at me. I avoid it and punch him in the stomach with all that i have.

Another guy comes over, but before he could even try anything, I lift him up and throw him on the ground, with a deafening thump. My ankle is on fire now.

I ignore it and crack my neck muscles. A guy I didn't take into account, comes up from behind and holds me in a bear hug. And before I could blink, he has me over his shoulder.

"You're in so much trouble, lady. " I act in a flash. I coil my legs around his waist, which makes him lose his grip, so I head butt him with all my might.

He staggers down to the ground and I get up, seeing stars in my vision.

"Are you okay? "

"Shut up. You got us into this mess. " I way beyond angry right now. The rest of the gang must have seen that, as they walk backwards slowly, and then run out.

I'll never admit it out loud, but I felt relieved the minute the others chickened out. I was already had it with my stupid ankle. I looked down at Arian, and he seems fine. Except his face is so busted. Black eye, and all.

I nudge him with my foot.
"Get up. " He groans.

"Can't. Already tried. My feet are numb. "

"Are you telling me you're paralyzed? "

"I'm telling you if you lift me up, I can walk. Just can't get up. " I sigh. He doesn't look like he can walk without falling miserably.

I bend down and pick him up, bridal style.

"Hey, hey!! What on earth are you doing??! Put me the hell down!! "

"You're getting special treatment, so shut up princess. " I snort.

"Oh god this is so embarrassing!! "

"Hey, I just saved YOUR butt from a couple of gangsters and I'M carrying YOU, not the other way around. Of course, this is embarrassing for you."

"Oh, just shut up. As if I don't know already. " He hisses.

I turn towards the right of the alley, and find my motorcycle. I drop him gently, and we both get on.

As I'm riding, the pain on my ankle is excruciating. The streets are well lit and busy with traffic. We're both quiet. I feel his arms go around my hips and I stiffen. I feel his forehead on my shoulder and even through the blowing wind, I swear I hear him say a thank you.

I don't know what to say to that.. I just let him hold me like that all the way to Nate house.

As I pull up toward the familiar, warm home, I'm filled with emotions. This is where I spent most of my life, rather than my own home.

After fights with my mom I would ride straight over here and stay the night. I carry Arian into the living room and drop him on the couch. When Nate opens his mouth to probably ask me what took so long, he sees him in my arms, he scrambles to help me.