Traveling
Haylee
I must have fallen asleep because I wake up in the front seat of Elliot's car. We're at a red light and I hear Hannah lightly snoring. It's dark out and I see that it's raining. I look over at Elliot and see him yawn. I look down at myself and see that I'm covered up by a red jacket. I remember taking off the hoodie and feeling something drape over me before I drifted off- I guess this was it.
I realize that I've been leaning on the lower part of Elliot's arm. I sit up and look at him.
"Hey, Sleeping Beauty." He says.
"Sup. I think we should stop at a hotel to get some rest." I say.
"But you just woke up?"
"But you didn't."
It didn't really make since but we both understand what I mean.
"Alright. We should stop and get you two some clothes, though." He says. I remember that I'm still in my bikini and nod. I lean down on the window and I jerk back away when I feel the coldness. It wasn't this cold earlier.
I hear Elliot laugh a little.
"What?" I ask.
"You were fine a while ago. If you want, you can lean on me again." He says.
"Thanks but are you-"
He puts his arm around me and pulls me to him. This time, I'm close enough to put my head on his shoulder. I feel heat rising to my cheeks and for once, I'm speechless and nervous. I feel my heart racing and I feel both of us breathing in an odd way.
"It's no problem." He says a little shaky.
"Th-thanks." I say. I wrap the jacket tighter around me because I shiver. I suppose it's from the cold but the heater is on. I can't be nervous around Elliot. I've never been nervous around any guy before. Why is this happening with him?
I realize his arm is still around my shoulders but I like it so I don't say anything. It's out of instinct, but I snuggle a little more into him and I'm surprised to feel his grip tighten around me.
"Y'know, no matter what, I'll do anything to protect you and your sister." He says quietly.
"Why? I mean, I know why but I don't." I say with an equal tone.
"Ann."
"Mason's sister?"
"Yeah. We tried to get her to develop her powers when we had Kyle. We were attacked by hunters and Kyle and Ann were with me. They were both new so it was my job to protect them. Something happened and Ann and Kyle were taken. She watched him get his throat slit and then caught on fire. She hasn't talked since."
We're stopped at a store now and he shuts off the car. I sit up a little and he starts to get out but I place my hand on his shoulder. He turns to look at me. I see regret as well as self-hatred in his eyes. He blames his self for everything that happened. I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him into a tight hug. He hugs me back.
"It wasn't your fault. Things happen, it's life. People get hurt, they die, they see horrible things and we can't change it. You did all you could do and I don't care what happened, Elliot, I trust you with my life." I say.
It's quiet for a moment.
"Thank you, Haylee." He whispers.
I pull back and look into his eyes. I can't help but smile. I get out of the car as does he. Hannah and I share sizes so it's O.K that we leave her to sleep. I walk into the store and I feel him grab my wrist.
"Get something to sleep in and something to wear tomorrow. Meet me at the counter." He says. I nod and walk off to the clothes racks. I get Hannah some pajama pants and a big tee-shirt. I look for more pants but there aren't any in my size so I settle for some black short and a big tee shirt. I get us both some skinny jeans and button down shirts. Our shoes are in Elliot's car so I grab two pairs of socks and a change of under clothes. I meet Elliot at the counter and see that he also grabbed brushes and toothbrushes.
"Ready?" He asks.
"Yep." I put the clothes on the counter and the lady rings them up. Elliot pays and we go out to the car. I sit the bag in the floorboard and sit in the passenger seat. I look at Elliot to see him already looking at me. I laugh a little. "What?"
"Nothing." He says, starting the car and backing out of the parking place.
"Whatever you say." I laugh a little and lean back in my seat and close my eyes. After a while I guess he thinks I'm asleep because he covers me up with the jacket. He drives in silence and I hear Hannah wake up.
"She's still asleep?" She asks.
"No. She woke up earlier and we went and got clothes. I guess doing all that stuff to Marcus made her tired." He says.
"Probably. Where are we going?"
"A hotel to get some rest. We'll be in South Dakota tomorrow morning."
"Alright."
It's silent for a while. After a few long minutes of driving, I feel the car turn, come to a stop and I hear it shut off. I hear doors shut. I hear mine open.
"Can you grab the bags while I get her?" Elliot asks.
"Sure. She's pretty heavy so I guess I get the better end of the deal." Hannah says. Well that's rude. Elliot laughs a little. He picks me up bridal style without any problem. I guess I'm not too heavy.
He carries me and I feel him stop.
"Can we check into a room?" He asks.
"Yes, name please?" I hear a woman asks.
It's a boring conversation as he gets a room key. He starts carrying me and I hear a 'ding' and doors open. We step into what I guess is an elevator.
"What do you think about us?" Hannah asks.
"You two have potential. That's all I know." He says.
"Is that good? I don't want things to get out of hand." She says.
"They won't."
It's quiet and I hear another ding. He walks and tells Hannah to open a door. He walks some more and I feel him sit my on something.
"I'm gonna go shower." Hannah says.
"Alright, I'm gonna call Mason." Elliot says.
"O.K."
I hear a door open and shut. I hear water running. I feel the bed sink a little.
"Hey Mase, no we're good. We're at a hotel for the night. Yeah, Hannah's in the shower and Haylee's right here asleep. No, no more hunters. Yeah, I'm watching them. Sure, I like them. They seem nice. Yeah, whatever, Mase. Alright, night. Bye." I hear him talking then he sighs. "Why you? Why am I getting this feeling around you?"
I don't know who he's talking to but I think it's me. I roll over a little and face the other direction. I feel a hand on my shoulder and a sudden burst of energy. The hand is moved. I sit straight up.
"What the hell was that?" I ask.
"I-I don't know. I just touched you and.. I don't know." He says.
"That didn't happen before."
"I know, I don't know what happened."
"it was freaky."
"Yeah. I know."
It's quiet. I'm at a loss for words, now.
"O.K. what the hell is going on, Elliot?" I ask, looking at him.
"What do you mean?" He questions me.
"You. Me. Mason. Hannah. The others... what's going on?"
"The others, well Mason says Marcus has trust issues with you now. Jonathan is doing good. He's surprisingly happy and giddy. Hannah? She's in the shower. Mason is doing good. He's still looking for his book. Me? I'm nervous. I'm scared as hell and I don't know if it's the witch hunters or you. You.. I don't know. What is going on with you?" He says all in one breath. I notice he's wearing his beanie again.
"Good, That's great. I can hear the shower running. I hope he finds his book. What do you mean? Do I make you nervous or scared? And me? I'm confused as hell about a whole lot of shit, Elliot. I'm scared. I probably could have been killed today. I'm freaking out and for the first in a while, I'm truly scared. I don't know if I want to do this. I don't want to be a witch, Elliot."
Some where in my speech, I stood up. Elliot stands and walks over to me. I'm 5'4 and he's about 5'8 or 5'9 so I have to look up at him.
"Haylee, I won't let anything happen to you. Don't be scared. Not both of us can be scared. You can't change who you are, you're a witch and that's who you're going to be." He says in a whisper.
"I don't know if I can do it."
"You're strong, Haylee, you have to."
"I'll try. But- you still didn't answer my question. Do I make you scared or nervous?"
"No, Haylee. You don't scare me. You make me nervous and that scares me."
He leans down and I feel his lips on mine.
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