I somehow managed to get back to the house for breakfast which I am surprised that Iggy made it since he is blind. Chewing down the pancakes my stomach never tasted something so good! Although it felt awkward since Fang sat right across from me and he kept thinking about me, I know since I read his mind which completely horrified me. Biting my lip I stared across the room and tried my best to not think of Fang since I practically hate him at the moment and I don't want Angel to read my thoughts somehow I can't even block my thoughts from Angel. Looking out the window I really felt like flying through the air and I really wanted to get away from Fang. Standing up I clenched my plate and had put it in the dishwasher. Fang got up and walked behind me making me shiver. Quickly I left the room and climbed up a tree hoping it was away from Fang but I might have fail. Crossing my legs I balanced on the trunk remembering the kiss which made me stutter. Extending my wings I looked at them gracefully as they sparkled in the morning sun. Glimpsing at my arm I remembered all of the painful injections that the evil scientists had placed into my arm. Shivering I squinted out through the forest and smiled feeling for a first, happy. I couldn't believe what I thought I was actually happy the scientists had said that the only emotion I would feel is pain and anger but I had developed happiness. Smiling I felt grateful to be a alive and not at the Institute. Suddenly I saw Max flying at the edge of the branch. "I knew I would find you here," She said softly. Looking up her hair gleamed in the sun's beams and she sat on the branch. "This is where I would go to think," Max continued. Nodding I understood what she had explained except if she was comparing me to her than she is insane! "Do you have feelings for Fang?" I asked quietly. Max looked at my eyes and saw what I meant. "I don't have feelings for him anymore because I care of my flock, but sounds like he has feelings for you," She explained. Frowning I noticed what she meant. "Tell him I have nothing to do with him! He means nothing in my book," I spoke solemnly while jumping off the branch. Flying hard I quickly landed on the house and went to my new room that Max had said was her Mom's. Locking the window I was so OCD about people coming through my window that actually isn't me. Suddenly I unlocked it afraid that it was locking that when I need it, it would lock and I would have to take time unlocking it. Sitting on the edge of my eyes focused onto my lamp disintegrating it completely. Biting my lip I tried my best to not think about Fang but he stood in my mind with the rest of my memories that I hate! Quickly I dropped my head onto my head staring at the blank ceiling hearing complete silence, which was until I heard a knock. "Who is it," I asked. Hearing silence I had hoped that the person had gone away! I was wrong in so many chapters. "Um… It's Fang," He replied in a sturdy tone. Sighing I couldn't let my fear rule me since I barely ever have fear especially over a boy! "Come in I guess!" I commanded. Finally Fang turned the doorknob and walked into the room and sat at the edge of my bed. Sitting up I faced his eyes which were as dark as night which surprised me since in his mind he has so much to open to, all of his thoughts and dreams it's like his personality is an error. "Ashlee, I am sorry that I kissed you it's just you… I am in love with you!" He protested out of nowhere. My eye grew wide not expecting what he said that's when I found that I can't let people in my mind! "Well maybe you should keep your thoughts to yourself!" I screamed. Fang stood in astonishment. Gritting my teeth I glared outside the window with Fang standing near the bed. "I am sorry that I offended you," Fang said in grief. Blinking I saw Iggy and Gazzy flying in circles up in the sky. "I was made to be a weapon I am not made to love people and I don't open myself to people like you!" I spoke solemnly. I heard Fang sigh and then I hoped that he would leave, even though he actually did thank God! Biting my lip I swung a kick at the wall and smashed a hole through the cement. Hearing someone walk up to my room I quickly improvised with the hole and had placed a picture over it and stood calmly. Angel walked into my room smiling happy through her perfect teeth. "Guess what, this Friday is Christmas! Max told me to tell you since you're a part of the flock now!" Angel said in a sweet tone. My mind continued to flutter in thoughts as I had another worry on my mind. Nodding I didn't reply to her announcement which made her walk away. "What the hell is Christmas?" I mumbled. Swallowing hard I went into the living room somehow holding all the members of the flock and researched Christmas which is some holiday about celebrating the birth of Christ. I could have cared less but I guess Angel was counting on me to participate. Except I knew nothing about the flock, except that Fang knows how to kiss! Walking out the door I flew towards town thinking about what to get the flock. "Ugh, why is this so hard?" I screamed through the wind. Landing in town I looked at each store, thinking about what to get each person of the flock that's when it hit me about what to get each member. Running into a jewelry store I decided to get Nudge, Angel, and Max a necklace even though I had no money I have a couple of tricks up my mind. Staring in the clerk's eyes I commanded that the clerk gives me three necklaces which he clearly did to my command. Smiling in success when I walked outside the Jewelry store, finally I looked around to see what to get the boys. Biting my lip I finally gave up and got them credit cards to a max of fifty dollars each. Once I flew home I landed through the window of my bedroom, and I quickly wrapped the presents and hid them under my bed hoping no one will find them. Hearing a knock at the door I ran to the living room seeing a man that Max had explained to be Jeb. Reading Jeb's mind I noticed he was a scientist for the school. "Get him out of here!" I screeched. Jeb frowned in despair as I made a command. "It's okay he doesn't work for the Institute he just used to work at the School!" Angel explained. Relieved I still clenched my fists ready for a fight when ready. "What are you doing here?" Max asked angrily. Jeb sat at the couch making him at home. "Well it's almost Christmas I want to spend this week with you guys," Jeb explained. I felt disgusted since he wasn't fooling me. Looking at the clock it grew dark as the living room was quiet that you could hear the crickets chirping. Jeb stood up and looked at me. "Who are you?" Jeb asked. Everyone looked at me and wondered what I was going to reply to. "My name is Ashlee, I am an advanced weapon from the Institute I recently escaped," I spoke solemnly. Jeb stood in astonishment as I told my story that I made short. Jeb looked into my eyes probably thinking I was a liar and I looked into his soul focusing hard. Jeb clenched his head screaming as the flock stared doing nothing. Finally I let off my powers and Jeb finally stopped screaming as I smiled in success. "That's what will happen if you try any moves on the flock or I," I spoke solemnly.
