I regained conciousness to the sound of rustling leaves and breaking twigs somewhere near my ear. I blinked blearily and stars popped before my eyes. I turned my head to the side to see a boy around my age crouched beside me. he had no shirt on and his bare skin glistened in the sun.
I jumped to my feet only to collapse again. I waited for the ground to hit my back again, but instead, I felt gentle arms catch me. It reminded me of Fang. Stupid Max don't think about Fang right now he kicked you out! I thought to myself.
"You ok?" he asked. His voice sounded sweet and concerned. Wait sweet? Since when did I think someone's voice was sweet? I must have hit my head pretty hard.
I looked into his eyes and saw my reflection staring back at me. Just like Fang's. Ugh what's wrong with me?
I removed his arms from around my waist and walked a few steps away and began brusing dirt off my jeans.
"I'm fine," I lied. My head was still throbbing.
"I'm Jacob," he informed me. I just looked at him I could see every muscle defined as if he had been carved out of marble. Ugh what was wrong with me? why was I noticing these things? I rubbed my head and felt blood on my fingertips.
"And your name is…?" Jacob inquired. Should I lie? No, tell the truth, Max. He won't hurt you.
"Go away Voice," I muttered.
"What?" asked Jacob cocking his head to one side curiously.
"Nothing," I covered up quickly. "My name is Max."
"Cool name." he smiled slightly. I sort of smiled back.
All of a sudden, a burst of pain exploded inside my head. I gripped my skull in my hands and sank to my knees. The last thing I saw was Jacob running to me saying my name. I felt him scoop me up in his arms before I passed out. Again.
