This Isn't Me

Chapter 10

Chapter 10:

“I’m sorry for being so harsh.” Adam informed me. “I probably sounded like an ass.” I laughed, nodding.

“I’m sorry too.” I informed him, snuggling into his warmth.

“You are adorable together.” Ian simply stated. “So, what do you guys want to do today, now that harvest is over we don’t have to work with the farmers for a while, unless they need help of course.”

“I want to stay in bed.” Jerome whined.

“Why would you want to do that?” Mitch questioned, confused.

“Because you’re an ass.” Jerome responded. Mitch shook his head.

“Yeah, but I’m your ass.” He teased, pulling Jerome’s head against his chest.

“I think we should go to town, tell people you’re back Ty, lots of them are sorry actually; even Hazel.” Adam stated. I didn’t respond, giving him a confused look. “What?”

“What do you mean I’m back?” I started, sitting up partially.

“You’re here now, I mean, you don’t have to leave, no one’s making you.” Ian exclaimed, smiling.

“I… I can’t stay. They’ll find me, then I’m fucked as hell.” I confirmed, lying down, my head in Adam’s lap.

“Who? The Central City?” Mitch questioned.

“How did you know that?” I demanded, instantly sitting up.

“A dude came by looking for you two days ago, he left yesterday, before you showed up.” Adam explained, holding me in his arms. I slowly pulled away, getting up and going to my room, grabbing my sheath, then coming back downstairs to get my armor from the armory. “No, you can’t leave yet!” Adam argued, grabbing my wrist.

“If they find me, they’ll force me to give up Snow-Dust, despite the fact I own him.” I sharply replied, snatching my wrist back. “I’m not letting them take him away, he doesn’t like people for a reason.”

“Can I come with you?” Adam continued as I sat down, pulling my bracers on, my boots as well. I grabbed my cloak, pulling a piece of charcoal from it and smudging my face.

“Do you have a cloak to keep you warm?” I questioned, facing him.

“No-“

“Then you’ll die. I’m coming back, I just want to get Damien, besides; he’ll help.” I confirmed, walking out the back door, grabbing Snow-Dust’s tack.

“I can help! Please, stay!” Adam pleaded, everyone following me. I got Snow-Dust geared up, Snow-Dust starting to panic at the sight of Ian, who he’d never met before. I looked to Adam, giving him a kiss, making him quiet. “How long will you be gone?” He whispered.