A Saint And A Sinners Kiss

Chapter 15 c

CHASES POV

I was getting very concerned. I had a feeling in my gut that something was wrong. Rose always walks to my car at seven fifteen. It was now seven thirty and she wasn't answering her phone. Maybe she accidentally overslept? I get out of my car and walk to her house. Nervously waiting on the porch after I knock on the door. I was probably worrying about nothing, but overthinking is something Im really good at. After a minute Roses mom answers the door. She looks like she was in the middle of getting ready which made me feel bad.

"Hey, Rose hasn't come out yet. I just wanted to make sure she was awake" I shyly say looking at my feet. Rose doesn't talk to her parents very often, but they know her and I are friends.

"Oh, come in. You can go check, I have to finish getting ready for work" Loranne says walking away from the door, but leaving it open. I walk inside, shutting the door behind me. Loranne disappears into her room so I walk to Roses.

I knock on the door, but there's no response. Quietly I push it open. Her bed was empty, and that's when my heart started pounding. She always plugs her phone in on her dresser, and it was missing. Where was she? Was she mad at me and took the bus? That seemed like the most logical answer so I turned around. Something in the closet caught my eye though. Well, more of a lack of something. When I came over to watch movies with Rose she always had her leather jacket in a certain spot in her closet.

The jacket was gone and so was Rose. Did she go to Cidrea last night without telling me? More importantly, why wasn't she back yet? Maybe she lost track of time and she was on her way now. I shake my head. I didn't know if I was angry at Rose, but I definitely wasn't happy. I thought she was getting better. Now she's gone out behind my back. All I want to do is protect her.

I get in my truck and sign. Timothy sat in the passenger seat and looked at me.

"Where is she?" he asked. I haven't told him anything about Cidrea, because I know he would get mad. He would probably even tell the parents.

"I think she took the bus," I responded, putting the car in gear and then driving to school.

The entire day was torture. I felt like throwing up when Rose wasnt in English class. This means she had to still be in Cidrea. Was she hurt? I didnt even know if I could help her. Shes told me a lot about the people there. I know that Im no match for any of them. I wait for the day to go by, each second tugging at my heart. I just wanted to know if she was hurt. When my last period finally ended I ran to my car. I was about to drive home, before I realized I had to wait for my brother. Why did I have to drive him? I almost want to scream out of frustration. When I finally see Timothys dumb face get in the car I drive home. I ignore his comments about my speeding. I pull into the house and run inside. I go straight to my room. I look out my window and see Roses room empty.

I guess part of me wanted to see her in there. I feel tears prickling at my eyes. What if she was really hurt? What if I get there and its too late.

I sat on my bed and thought for a minute. I had a plan in my head, but what if it doesn't work? What if she doesnt want my help and I make it worse? I shake my head. I had to go. There was no way I couldnt go. I grab my jacket and my wallet. What else did I need to bring? I was new to all this. I dont know how to be prepared. If Rose could see me right now, she would laugh so hard.

Once Im in my car I drive down the road. I looked up on my GPS which way it is. If I could get to the train station I would know how to get to the bar. I didnt want to take the train, because I knew I would get stuck on it, because I wouldn't know what stops to take. Its only a thirty minute drive anyways. I try to clear my mind as I drive. Its no use, but at least I tried.

When I arrived at the train station in Cidrea, I drove down the streets we walked on to get to the bar. I find a parking lot a couple blocks away and walk the rest of the way.

Beth was one of Roses friends, I think she would know what to do. What if Beth doesn't show up tonight and I was just wasting time? I sigh and walk down the alley where the door is. I dont think I can get it without Rose, so Ill just wait here.

I didnt think I would have to wait long, but I was wrong. The sky turned dark, and it was getting colder. I passed time by looking at pictures of Rose on my phone. Her hair was so beautiful when it was messy. She was just really beautiful in general. I looked at my phone and saw it was almost nine at night. I was about to give up. Then I saw a flash of pink hair come down the alley.

"Beth" I almost screamed her name. She jumps at the noise, but then sees its me.

"You're Rose's friend" She says more to herself then to me.

"Yeah, I need your help," I say. I realize how stupid it sounds the moment it comes out of my mouth. I wasnt in a movie, why do I keep talking like Im in one?