A/N: Sorry, short chapter again… Reviews, please!
Maybe she's right. I am an idiot. She gave me a second chance, and I blew it. It only took me five minutes to ruin what little hope I had left. Surely there's something I can do, though? Make her see I'm not a lost cause?
I'm going after her. I can't live without her. I tried calling, but she's blocked my number. So I shall just have to bring her here.
I'm not going to kidnap her again. That hurt us both too much. But she can stay for one night, right? I wouldn't do anything bad. I wouldn't chain her up. I might lock the door, and stay in her bed, but that's it.
In theory.
Why they let me in Haven I'll never know. But, there I was, in front of the small door, trembling from head to toe. The sharp rap echoes through the tiny flat.
"Go away!" comes a voice from inside. I hear the click of the door.
"Let me in." No shouting. That's good. It means I'm not angry.
"No!" Holly screams.
I slam my fist on the door. "Open it!"
I think she's crying. "No! Leave me alone! I didn't do anything!"
I've heard how when you're extremely happy, or sad, or scared, you get adrenaline rushes. That's a sudden burst of energy from an increase in the hormone and neurotransmitter adrenaline, esp. increased heart rate and blood pressure, perspiration, blood sugar, and metabolism. I think that's how I pushed the door open, straight on top of a screaming Holly.
I can barely lift the door off her, and when I do she moves at lightning speed to the far end of the room, shaking.
"Come with me," I command. "To our home."
"It's not mine, it's yours. Just you, by yourself."
"I know. I get lonely. That's why you're coming to stay with me tonight."
Her eyes widen and the colour drains from her face, making the red in her hair extra bright. "No."
I roll my eyes, sick of her now. "I don't want to hurt you, Holly. Just come."
I don't notice Grub Kelp standing before me. But I feel the bullet tear through my back.