"But Mason!" I screamed at my brother as he started to walk away from me. He swiftly turned around and I could see his jaws tighten. He opened his mouth but closed it not wanting to say something he would regret.
"I don't want you going over to his house alone. I've made exceptions, but this isn't safe." Mason stood emotionless and waited for me to fight back but I said nothing. I wanted to yell and scream and rebel but I knew he was right; it wasn't safe to be alone with Jason. He was a vampire and I was a human, he could snap at any moment and I wouldn't have any protection. "I know how you feel about him and I won't keep you from seeing him, but I want you to stay away from him for now."
"What do you mean 'for now'?" I asked hoping he wasn't saying what I thought.
"I mean for a couple weeks, maybe months."
"What?" I screamed in reaction, not even thinking. "I'm going to see him tomorrow! You're not keeping me away from Jason anymore! I've let you keep me in this stupid house for days, but I'm tired of not being able to do anything!" I began getting closer and closer to Mason but stopped when I remembered what had happened last time I got too close.
"Please Taylor…" He said pitifully. "I'm trying to be nice and understanding but I need you to cooperate."
"Cooperate! You want me to cooperate! I've been cooperating all freaking week! Why are doing this to me? Why are you keeping me on lockdown?" I closed my eyes and walked out of the living room and started walking up the stairs. I turned around and was about to say something but Mason was already gone. I went into my room and slammed my door. "Mason! Don't do that!" I screamed when I turned around and saw Mason sitting on my bed.
"Sorry." He laughed but then his face went serious. "This conversation isn't over yet."
"Yes it is! I'm done trying to please you!"
"Just listen to me!" He yelled and I immediately became silent. "I'm leaving to go see some…old friends…so I won't be back for a while. Without protection I don't want you going to Jason's house."
"Who are you going to see?"
"Old friends."
"The Patens?" Mason stayed quiet. "When are you leaving?"
"Tonight after you're asleep. Michael will be here to watch you." Michael was one of Mason's best friends that always followed him around and did whatever he asked. He was always weird around me which is why I was only left with him when needed.
"That serious?"
"Yeah." We ended the conversation there and Mason left. I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and get ready for bed. When I was done I crawled into my bed and curled up into my blanket. I laid there with my eyes open waiting for Mason to leave. When he finally did I closed my eyes and tried to sleep hoping I would dream about Jason.