I kinda messed around with Derek and Chloe's personality. Oopsies!
Oh, and sorry if there's any spelling or grammar mistakes. This is my first FanFiction.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Darkest Powers by Kelley Armstrong or the song Wrapped in Your Arms by Fireflight.
CPOV
I woke up breathing like a just ran a mile. I've been haunted by nightmares ever since we came to the Safe House. It's killing me. I mean, having the same nightmare over and over, burned into my mind, the same scenes again and again.
Being able to raise dead people is not a favored quality. I have learned this the hard way. Considering I've raise people... and bats, in my sleep.
They didn't appreciate the gesture.
Well, who would actually? To be slammed back into your own dead body without warning. Not fun, I'm sure.
Getting out of bed I thought I heard something down the hall. Padding over to the door and looking out I realize it's nothing. Probably just the old house making noises, that's what old houses do sometimes, right?
On my way outside I take notice of what the Safe House looks like when it's dark. It's actually a beautiful house with the lights on, but when it's dark it has that depressing, haunting characteristic. Still pretty, but kinda scary. All the furniture is old and gothic. Like an older horror movie.
The weather outside is still pretty chilly, but grabbing a sweatshirt I walk out. The Safe House has this dense forest bordering the sides and back of it. Derek usually runs in through the woods when he needs his exercise. He showed me the stream he found the other day earlier. It has these large rocks on the banks and the water is clear and sparkling. Practically like looking at perfection.
Once I found Derek's Stream I sat on the rock he sat on earlier today.
Derek and I have become a lot closer as our time alone increased. Usually we spend the day outside at this stream or in the back yard. He's opening up to me, which sounds impossible, but it's amazing. He's amazing. I remember when he took me into the bathroom to clean me off after our encounter with Liam and Ramon. I felt something between us. But now I think its love.
Yup. It's possible that I have a thing for Derek Souza.
Isn't that insane?
But he's so nice. And protective. And beautiful. And smart. And strong... I mean, come on, ladies. Who doesn't like a strong man???
But it's not fun thinking about this topic considering its Derek we're talking about. He doesn't date. I think... Plus we're friends. I can't risk that.
Maybe it's Song Time. Slowly humming the song, I remember the words and sing:
Is this the whole picture
Or is it just the start?
Is this the way you love me?
You're capturing my heart
I used to try and walk alone
But I've begun to grow
And when you tell me just to rest
I'm finally letting go
I let go
And I'm here to stay
Nothing can separate us
And I know, I'm ok
You cradle me gently
Wrapped in your arms....
I'm home
I'm seeing so much clearer
Looking through your eyes
I could never find a safer place
Even if I tried
All the times
I've needed you
You've never left my side
I'm clinging to your every word
Don't ever let me go
Don't let go
And I'm here to stay
Nothing can separate us
And I know, I'm ok
You cradle me gently
Wrapped in your arms....
I'm home
I'm home
I'm wrapped in your arms
And I'm here to stay
Nothing can separate us
And I know, I'm ok
You cradle me gently
Wrapped in your arms....
I'm home
I'm home
It'd be nice to be home... In Derek's arms precisely. Insert wicked smile here.
Suddenly there's a rustle in front of me coming from the bushes. Before I could scream my head off, Derek steps out and walks over to me.
"Holy Crap, boy! You scared the beep out of me!"
Chuckling he sat on the rock on the other side of the water. "I heard you singing. You have a great voice."
"Why thank you, kind sir." I stood up to curtsy like a proper young lady should.
"You're so weird, Saunders," Derek said while smiling and slowly shaking his head.
"Right back at ya, Bub," I say with a smile.
He just stared at me as if to say "I do believe that you belong in a mental institution."
"So what are you doing out here, Chloe?"
"Guess why I'm here. N-i-g-h-t-m-a-r-e. Again. But, it doesn't matter. It's pretty out here. You can see the stars."
We both looked up to the sky. It was breath-taking. A gorgeous moon was bright and high with the stars dotting the blue-black background.
"It's nice being able to look at something like that," I continued.
"Yeah... So what were you singing before?"
"It's called 'Wrapped In Your Arms' by Fireflight. It's a cute little song."
He let out a small laugh and stood up.
"Where are you going?"
He jumped over the stream and landed next to the rock I was sitting on. He walked over to our rock. Yeah. That's right people. Our rock. Bam!
"Right," he sat down next to me, "here."
I smiled and looked at him. He was smiling too. You know, in movies this would totally be this really cheesy scene. Boy and Girl sitting on a rock, smiling and looking into each others eyes. But, whatever. It's my cheesy movie scene. Sometimes cheesy equals okay.
I was brought out of my thoughts when Derek suddenly leaned down. And... wait for it... KISSED ME! Derek kissed me. At first I was totally frozen. I mean, what the hell was I supposed to do?! I have no experience once so ever on this kind of stuff. But luckily Girl Instinct kicked in and I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed back.
Then suddenly stood up and I was still sitting on the rock smiling like I won the lottery. Well mostly like I was an idiot. But who cares?! Derek and I kissed.
I smiled up at him and he smiled back. I love our cheesy moments. He reached out for my hand and I took it. We started walking back towards the Safe House when Derek's arm snaked around my waist.
I leaned my head on his shoulder singing, "You cradle me gently, wrapped in your arms... I'm home..."
