The Stolen Jewel of Hecate

Chapter 36

I fucking got stood up on a date I originally didn't want to come to, and yet a few tears fell down my cheeks. This was going to be my first date ever and the guy didn't even show. I think the excitement was kicking in when I was getting ready. Excited that someone wanted to go on a date with me, but he obviously thought differently than I thought he would. I hear a ding come from my phone. I look to see Ellie asking if Derek showed up yet and if we were heading their way. I send her a quick 'not yet' and go back to stargazing. I wonder how many stars I'm seeing right now have gone out. "What are you doing here Sam?" I hear a familiar voice say. I turn around to see Logan with his normal contagious smile. God, he looks like that while I'm here with probably makeup running down my cheeks, and puffy eyes. I stand up to greet him and his beautiful smile drops. I give him a weak smile and his frown only deepens. "What's wrong?" Logan asked and I let out a sigh. I rub my arm and look at the ground in embarrassment. "Nothing important. What about you?" I ask and he gives me a stern look. He comes right up to me and grabs my hand. I look down at his hands holding mine then look at his bright blue eyes. "It obviously isn't nothing if your eyes are that red, unless you got high which I'm assuming isn't true," he says with a laugh and I let out a sad chuckle. "I think getting high would be less sad than what happened," I said wiping a tear off my cheek. Logan sits at the table and he gestures for me to sit beside him. I try to collect myself as I go to sit beside him, making sure to keep a good distance between us. I let out another sad sigh and prepare to tell him what happened. "Well, I was supposed to be on a double date with the lovely couple right now, but my date never showed up," I said sheepishly looking at the ground. He puts a hand on my shoulder and scoots a little closer. "He texted Steven he was coming even, and now I just feel dumb," I said resting my head in my hand, letting out a sigh. Logan looks down at the ground then back at me. "If it means anything right now, you look stunning. Like, he really missed out," He said looking me up and down. I look away hiding an obnoxious blush. "Thanks for the compliment but I know you're saying that to make me feel better," I say with a small frown. Then I hear a low chuckle come from beside me. I look at him like he just grew another head. "Are you kidding Sam? Have you looked in a mirror? OK, besides the makeup slightly smeared on your face you look phenomenal," he says with a smile and my eyes widen. I look ridiculous with makeup smeared on my face. I pull out my phone and turn on my front facing camera. "I look like a mess!" I practically shouted. Logan is laughing beside me while I'm freaking out. This god beside me is looking gorgeous as fuck while I'm sitting here looking like a fucking sea cucumber. I look in my purse for something to wipe my face off and I come up empty-handed. "And I'm out of makeup wipes?" Come the fuck on!" I shouted in anger and Logan's contagious laughter just grew louder. "I have an idea," Logan piped up after his laughter died down. I gave him a raised brow and he scratched the back of his neck. "How about instead of wasting a night of you getting dressed up, we go to your place, get you washed up, and I'll take you out?" He asked, getting quieter as he went. I turn my head so fast in his direction I get whiplash and my eyes go wide. Did he just ask me out? I could see he either looked embarrassed or scared and I'm not sure which one it is. Words are not exactly working so all I manage is a quick nod. We both stand up and I lead Logan in the direction of my house. We walk side by side and we just enjoy each other's company in silence. "I'm really sorry you got stood up," Logan said, moving a little closer to me. I mumble a 'thanks' and keep walking. "It's not your fault," I said letting out a sigh. Logan put a comforting arm around my shoulder and out of habit I tense up. Quickly my shoulders relax and I lean into him a bit, resting my head on his shoulder. I remember doing this with my ex Evan and I was always tense in his arms. With Logan, I feel so calm, safe, and loved, even if he only sees me as a friend. We stayed like that in peaceful silence until we reached my house. I got out of his arm and I immediately felt cold without his heat. "This is my place. Make yourself at home," I said as I unlocked the door. Logan slowly walked in behind me and I froze. A figure was sitting on my couch and it was Alec. I'm not telling him what happened. "Alec, why are you home so early? You should be out until like midnight as always," I said confused and Alec laughed. "Well I figured you would be home soon and I wanted to know how it went considering your confidence from earlier," He said without taking his eyes on the TV screen, and I went slightly pale. "Actually my 'date' isn't over. I just came home to grab something then I'm leaving again," I said as I went upstairs to my room to clean off my face. I don't have enough time for another full face so I just go plain. No makeup no nothing. That's what I wear every day so I don't see a problem. "Hey kid, aren't you scared to leave your boyfriend with your brother?" he asked and I shrugged. "Why would I?" I asked then it hit me. Have I forgotten what my brother is like? "Oh shit!" I panicked and started cleaning my face at record speed. Alec is going to traumatize Logan! My face was clean, my eyes still puffy, but overall I look presentable. I run all the way down the stairs to see my brother and Alec..........getting along? With all the boys I brought home, with all of them except Evan being friends, he has always scared them to bits."I can't believe my sister found another music geek," Alec said and Logan chuckled. "She has been obsessed with this band all her life and it drives me insane. I think she said she would marr-" Alec was saying before I ran up to him and covered his mouth with my hand. "OK, that's enough we're leaving. Have fun in your hole of misery!" I shouted, dragging Logan out the door. "Keep this one Sam, I like this kid!" He shouts back and I lock the door. I let out a sigh and Logan let out a laugh. "Your brother seems nice," He said holding his arms up in defense. "You have no idea you are the only boy he has been nice with, do you?" I said and Logan only shrugs. "Seriously! I have brought home all my male friends and he ripped them to shreds. I didn't even like some of them as friends," I said laughing and Logan joined me. "How many of those friends did you like?" Logan asked and I froze. I look up at him to see his eyes filled with curiosity. I let out a calming sigh. "I brought home two. One was my ex-boyfriend and we are not getting into that, and I can't tell you the other one," I said playing with my fingers. He raised an eyebrow at me in confusion. "Why can't I know who the second person is? Don't you trust me?" He asked and my heart broke. "Of course I do!" I shouted. I could see the sadness in his eyes and it tore me apart. "I just-" I can't do it. "You know them, and it might be awkward for you when you see them," I said scratching the back of my neck. You know them extremely well. I feel a strong hand on my shoulder and I look up to see Logan's contagious smile back on his face. "I get it. I would be screaming my lungs out telling who I liked, but you guys know who she is, and I feel the same way," Logan says and I don't know if I should be happy or sad. He understands my pain, but it's about some other girl. "Enough about horrible crush stuff, what are we doing?" I asked and Logan gave me a smirk. "I was thinking we could go for ice cream?" Logan said even though it did seem more like a question. "So chliché," I said with a smirk. "I'm down," I said grabbing his arm and placing my head on his shoulder. "I'm happy you decided to come, Sam," Logan said and I smiled. "Well it was either that or loath in self-pity on my bed," I said with a small laugh. "How do you manage to have a sense of humor after all the events of tonight?" Logan asked and I shrugged my shoulders. "Well, I have you by my side right now, my brother finally liked someone I brought home, and I'm going out for ice cream. I think tonight hasn't been all that bad," I say and we arrive at the ice cream place. We quickly order our ice cream and we go and sit on a bench outside. "You know I will forever feel guilty right?" I asked and Logan laughed. "Over not paying for your ice cream?" He laughed and I nodded. "You have had some day Sam. Let someone do something for you," Logan said and I rolled my eyes. "My guilt aside, thank you for everything today," Ugh "I hate being corny, but you really turned my night around," I said with a smile. Logan squeezed me a little tighter and placed his head on my shoulder. This was probably one of the best nights of my life.