The Arsonist (Warren Peace)

Chapter Seven

I woke up and my face was pressed against a bare chest. I lifted my head to see Warren’s face just inches from mine. I gulped and laid my head back onto his chest smiling as his grip tightened on me, “good morning.” I shrugged, “you feeling better?” I shrugged again, “you wanna talk about it?” I drew random designs on his lean stomach with my fingertips, “she sent me a text saying that she needed me and usually that meant one of us was debating on harming ourselves but I think that she had already made up her mind when she sent me that text.” I sniffled, “I’m never gonna see her again because of those bastards.” I sobbed and he rubbed my shoulder, “it’ll be alright she’ll be happier now that she’s away from that life.” I nodded, “it still hurts.” he sighed, “and it probably will for a while but she would want you to move on.” I nodded and I looked up at him, “why are you still here? I thought you were gonna leave.” he chuckled, “I was going to and then I saw your face and something told me I should be here for you when you woke up.”

I smiled, “what about your mom?” he shrugged, “I texted her saying that a friend needed me and she was more than happy to tell me to stay the night with you.” I smiled and rolled out of bed, “well there are spare toothbrushes in the top drawer of the sink and these should fit you.” I threw him a t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants. He lifted a brow at the clothes and I shrugged, “bigger clothes are comfier than normal clothing you’re welcome to take a shower too if you want.” he nodded and headed into the bathroom I stripped myself of the clothes from yesterday and got dressed in a lacy black top and black ripped jeans topped with my leather jacket. I walked into the kitchen and started to cook. I made bacon and eggs for Warren while I ate a granola bar. He wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me against his chest, “are you sure you wanna go to school today?” I shrugged, “I can’t let my world stop just because someone died and besides I still need to talk to Principal Powers.”

He nodded, “Well after questioning I’ll be there and I’ll even break my bad boy leave me alone persona if you need me.” I nodded, “thank you.” he smiled quickly, eating what I made him before he had to leave, “are you sure you’ll be alright?” I nodded, “go I’ll see you at school.” he headed out and I slipped on my normal combat boots not bothering with any makeup because I knew I was more than likely going to break down at some point today. I took one last look in the mirror, “you can do this Blake just act like everything is fine it’ll all be okay.” I couldn’t stop my hands from shaking but I composed myself otherwise and I slung my bag over my shoulders and started my way to the bus stop. I noticed Will standing next to a redhead and he pulled me a hug, “oh my god Blake are you okay?” I nodded, “oh Layla this is Blake, Blake this is Layla.” I waved, “oh it’s nice to meet you can I ask what your powers are?” I looked at Will, “she’s mute.” she smiled, “oh I can read sign language.” and that caused my mood to brighten a little meaning I didn’t have to dig out my whiteboard to communicate.

 “I’m an atmokentic and shapeshifter.” her eyes widened, “that’s so cool I can communicate with plants and some other stuff.” I smiled, “that’s cool.” the bus pulled in front of us and I sat next to Will and he smiled, “you wanna come over after school I wanna get to know you more.” I nodded, “I have to talk to Principal Powers first but then yeah I’ll meet you at your house.” Layla translated because Will looked completely lost making me and Layla giggle. We landed and I caught myself on the seat before I could hit my head and Ron let out a little embarrassed, “sorry!” I stood and as I was making my way to the school Lash and Speed walked over to me and Lash wrapped his arm around my shoulders making me look at him, “why don’t you stick with us Blake we’ll make sure no one messes with you.” I grimaced and pushed against him shaking my head, “excuse me gentleman but I need to borrow Miss. Kitsch.” I looked gratefully at Principal Powers and I followed her to her office. “Would you care to explain why you ran out of the school yesterday and was called by a police officer being told that I’ll be brought in for questioning later on today?”

 I picked at my nails and she tapped her foot impatiently, “I’m waiting.” my hands shook and I dug into my bag for my whiteboard and wrote down, “not until Warren Peace gets here.” she lifted a plucked brow, “Warren Peace you mean the same Warren Peace who burned your arm yesterday.” she motioned towards my arm and I nodded, “it’s not his fault I pushed Will out of the way.”  she sighed, “fine you’ll be waiting in the detention center until he gets here.” I shifted into my wolf form and entered the detention center. I curled into a ball in the corner laying my head onto my front paws staring blankly at the plain white wall silently begging for Warren to be finished as quickly as possible. My heart beat faster and I whimpered as the door slid open revealing Will he crouched in front of me, “Blake.” I set my head into his lap looking up at him and he pet me.  “Warren said that he’ll be here in five minutes are you okay?” I transformed back into my human form and Will quickly took off his jacket covering me with it.

“No Will I’m not and I know that you’re gonna lecture me and tell me that he’s dangerous and to stay away from him but I can’t.” he looked at me confused, “and why not?” I scooted away, “not only is he my friend he is also my mate.” the realization dawned on him, “the separation would probably kill you from heartbreak.” I nodded, “please don’t tell him.” my voice was timid and he pulled me into a hug, “I won’t.” the door opened and my spare clothes were thrown in front of me, “put those on and come to my office and Mr. Stronghold please return to class.” he hugged, “I’m here for you.” I nodded, handing him back his jacket starting to get dressed.