All eyes were on Eddie as he told the story of how Dimitri found Jill. I had sat next to Adrian on the couch and we were so close our legs almost touched.

"Dimitri found her out in the desert. At the time he had found her she was still conscious and was able to tell us how she got there. Apperently Trey woke her up and brought her to the desert. What we didn't know is that Jill has been seeing Trey behind our backs." At that point I gasped and Adrian placed his hand on my knee, I felt electricity flow through me. I looked back up at Eddie and he continued "Trey had taken her to the desert, knowing after a while the sun would drain her. We think he led her on just so he could destroy her."

I pondered what he had just said. "Well maybe he did that for a reason. He liked Angeline for a while and now she's with you. Maybe by hurting Jill he knew he'd be hurting you." Adrian and I got off the couch so Dimitri could lay Jill there.

Eddie knelt down so he was face level with Jill, incase she woke up. Angeline stood behind him with her hand on his shoulder for comfort. Dimitri found his way to the kitchen which left Adrain and I standing 2 feet away from Angeline. I had my arms crossed unable to get my mind off of Jill.

As Jill starting waking up I put my hands by my side and took a step forward. Adrian grabbed my hand and held it. Jill's eyes fluttered open and she started gasping for air. Dimitri ran into the room and knelt next to Eddie. We all watched as Jill tried to find enough air to speak.

"Trey...love...father...me...sun..." She managed to say between gasps. After those few words she drifted off again and immediately everyone was on their feet and discussing what to do. In the end it was decided that the 3 guardians would take Jill to feed, and they hoped that would give her some strength back. I offered to drive them back but they said they wanted me to stay here. I put a scowl on my face as they left.

I sat down in the middle of the couch and put my head in my hands. This was all so much. What did Jill's words mean? I needed a cup of coffee at a time like this. I told Adrian I would be right back and left before he could protest. I was glad to finally get away from him, I didn't need him trying to kiss me all day, even though I really liked when he did.
I shook my head and unlocked Latte. I slid into the drivers seat and started the car. I drove to Spencer's content with being away from Adrian, though I couldn't help what he was doing there while I was gone. I shook my head as I pulled into a parking spot right infront of Spencer's. I stepped out of my car and began to walk into Spencer's.

The aroma of coffee greeted me as I entered and I smiled. I went up to the counter and ordered my usual. I got the money from my wallet and as I looked up I almost dropped it. On the otherside of the counter was Brayden, the boy who called me irresponsible. I almost starting laughing again, but instead handed him the money.

"You know I go on break in five minutes." He said as he handed me my coffee "Maybe we can talk."

I simply nodded unable to believe he just said that. I took my coffee and sat down at a table near the window. I sipped my coffee and wondered what Adrian was doing while he waited for news from Eddie. I bet he would just drink, like he always did. You make me want to become something greater than myself. I remembered the words Adrian said to me that night. I looked down at my coffee longing for that night back.

"Hey stranger." Said a familiar voice. I looked up and realized it was Brayden. He was smiling at me, which was strange because after our breakup I figured he would never want to speak to me again. I smiled and motioned for him to sit down in the chair opposite me.

"I know this is out of the blue, but, I have been thinking and I really like you Sydney. Do you maybe want to try again with us?" He said this so sincere I was hard to believe he might be lying.

"I don't know. I have even more family problems than I did when we broke up." And I meant it. With the current situation with Jill and Adrian always trying to kiss me I didn't know how I would explain that to Brayden. "I don't think you would want to handle that again."

"I see where you are coming from. I'm sorry I brought it up." I heard the sadness in his voice. "Well, if the family things clear up let me know." At that point he got up and headed back to work.

I finished my coffee and headed for the door. As I walked onto the sidewalk I had noticed the weather change. It went from clear skis to cloudy during my time in Spencer's. I hopped into Latte and hurried to Adrian's apartment. As I pulled into the parking lot it began to drizzle. I locked Latte and ran into Adrian's building. I knocked on his door and he immediately answered.

As I was about to walk in a loud clap of thunder sounded and I ran to the couch. I huddled into a ball and realized how humiliating this was for me. Sydney Sage, scared of a thunderstorm. They didn't happen often in the desert so I never had to worry about them. Now that one was happening I couldn't help but be overwhelmed with terror. I collected myself enough to sit on the edge of the couch gripping the arm of it. I didn't dare look at Adrian, I didn't want to know what he was thinking.

I heard a pone ring the same time a louder clap of thunder sounded. Adrian went to the phone and was gone for the longest time. When he returned he sat down on the couch next to me.

"That was Eddie." He began to say "He asked if we were okay here because the power went out at Clarence's." He paused for a long while. "I've never seen you like this Sage."

I dared a look at him. Worry flooded his face. "Adrian I'm fine. It's just a little fear of thunder." At that moment the loudest clap of thunder sounded and I yelped. I was so embarassed.

Adrian wrapped his arms around me and said "Don't worry I'm here Sydney." I let go of the couch and snuggled into his arms, letting my fear go and trusting him to take care of me. He kissed the top of my head and I felt safe. We stayed like that until the thunderstorm was over. Once it was over I looked into Adrian's green eyes. Before I knew was happened Adrian kissed me. I was a new person every time he kissed me. I was starting to like kissing Adrian. I wanted to forget about my head and just be with Adrian, but I knew that would never be possible.

We broke from the kiss and Adrian took my hands in his. "Sydney Sage, be mine even if it means sneaking around." He meant it.

I went to answer him but my phone rang. Not bothering to look at the caller ID I answered the phone. "Hello?"

"Sydney. I want you back." On the other end of the phone was Brayden.