To Good To Be True! Literally It Would Seem

My Bloody Valentine

Part 3

Begrudgingly finishing up my shower, I turned my head up towards the mirror and stared tiredly at the exhausted looking face staring back. I Can't believe I'm actually going to this party! Sure, life isn't going great for me right now but I never knew I had a secret death wish or anything!

Letting out a small groan, I shook my head sadly before looking over warily at the towel rack.

After a moment of staring, I grabbed a light pink towel from the rack and wrapped it snuggle around my wet hair. Walking over to the mirror I looked down quietly at the neatly folded pile of clothes.

Letting out a loud sigh I grabbed the white the straps over my shoulders I let out an annoyed sound as I fought to snap the clips into place before letting out a frustrated growl.

Finally I just pulling on the borrowed panties and jean's before slipping the soft blue baby-doll shirt over my head and smoothing it out over my stomach. I'll just get Sarah to do the snaps. I

sighed once more to myself before pulling the towel out of her semi-dried hair and using her hands to shake out the last few water drops.

Satisfied with my appearance, I finally let out a loud sigh before leaving the bathroom. Walking down the hallway I called out, "Sarah? Sarah you here? I need your help for a sec!" No one responded and I was about to turn the corner into the living room when suddenly a hand was on my shoulder.

"EEEEAAAPPP!" I let out a high pitched yelp and spun around. Tom held up his hands in surrender, "Sorry! I heard you shouting and I just came downstairs to make sure everything was okay." I let my breathing return to normal before looking up at him with a sheepish smile. "Sorry...I'm just a little wound up."

I smiled a little wider, "Y'know, if you hadn't already guessed or anything." He grinned at that and shook his head, "Can't say that I have." I rolled my eyes before looking around his shoulder, "Hey, have you seen Sarah? I need her help quick."

Tom shook his head, "Sorry, Sarah went to the store a bit ago to grab some milk for her mom and dad before we left for the party."

I let out a growl of frustration that he took note of, "But I could help you if you wanted. What did you need?" My pale cheeks erupted into heat. "U-Uhmm, no that's alright. I'll just wait till Sarah gets back..." Tom shook his head, "No really, I'm here to help." I shuffled in my feet before hesitantly turning around.

"Uhmm...I was going to ask Sarah if she could snap my bra straps tougher..." This, apparently, was not what Tom had assumed I wanted. "O-Ohhh! A-Ahem... he cleared his throat loudly and I couldn't help but grin at how awkward he sounded. "Uhmm... S-Sure, I can do that.."

I flushed hotter and was about to tell him that he really didn't have to, but before I could I felt his callused but pleasantly warm hands lightly brush my lower back and the soft snap of the two clips.

My eyes grew wide, feeling my stomach do summer salts. I quickly turned around, blushing behind my hair, "T-Thank you... I a-appreciate that." He just nodded under his hat, looking just as flustered before straightening his tan vest and shuffling off to the living room.

Finding standing in the hallway fairly uncomfortable, I shuffled in the living room behind him and plopped myself down onto the couch next to him. Unable to bear the silence anymore, I decided to attempt a conversation with my new 'soon-to-be crazy' fictional friend.

"So... Does your family work in that mine?" I questioned lightly. I knew the answer but I didn't want to make him suspicious.

Tom looked over at me, startled by my sudden commentary before a shadow passed over his face, "Yea... uh, my family actually owns it..." I feigned shock. "Wow, that sounds like a really interesting job."

I flushed under his stare, "I don't like the dark much. Even though I'm not a 100% I'm pretty sure I've never liked the dark or been in a mine. I'd be pretty out of my element."

He chuckled lightly at that, "It's not that bad. I grew up in those mines so you get use to the dark and stuff. Pay sucks though, and I own it." He joked lightly and I laughed.

Grinning up at him, I just shook my head, "I dunno, I just hope I make a good impression on your other friends tonight. I mean until I remember and figure out what to do, I might be stuck here for awhile." My voice saddened.

How long would I be here for. If... if I even lived... Apparently noticing my deep thought and obvious sadness, Tom sympathetically wrapped his arm around my shoulder and pulled me against his side.

"Hey...It's alright, he murmured softly "Everything is going to be alright. We'll help you find your way home. I promise." I couldn't help the tear that slipped down my cheek as the total weight of the situation set in.

Nor' could I control the annoying note of innocents that slipped into my voice as I whispered softly back, "R-Really? You p-promise Tom?" He looked down at me and nodded firmly, a determined look in his eye, "I promise. " he repeated.

A small, grateful smile broke across my face and I nodded. A sudden spark of hope flickered into my heart. Frowning at the few tears that still slipped down my cheek, he gently smudged them away with his thumb.

"C'mon now, no need for tears. Like I said, everything will be alright, I promise." I just shook my head before burring my face into his comforting shoulder. "Okay...I b-believe you Tom. I trust you..."

I felt him nod and was least to say shocked when I felt him press a small, comforting kiss to the top of my head. I couldn't help but blush at that and sniffled a little more before closing my eyes and melting into his side once again.

I was completely content with just staying like this, all other worries and thoughts gone as I lay, being cuddled into his warm side. The silence between them was no longer uncomfortable, but the complete opposite and I knew that we had somehow bonded in those few moments.

I felt protected in his arms and I knew Tom would keep me safe. And at that moment I came to a decision. I wouldn't let Tom become a killer.

I wouldn't let him become that, not if I could stop it. Deep in thought, I was suddenly startled to the sound of the front door slamming and both me and Tom jerked away from each other, despite my great displeasure.

"Tom? Katie? I'm back! C'mon you guy's lets hit the road!" Letting out a long sigh, I stood up beside Tom and walked with him to the door.

I was tense the entire ride their, managing to ignore the urge to vomit every time we hit a bump on the gravel road. Looking back worriedly at me, Tom questioned, "Hey you doin' alright back there? You're looking kind of sick."

I just nodded my head weakly, "I'm fine. Just... a little tired I suppose." Tom nodded, not looking fully convinced but thankfully didn't call me out on it. I went onto silently look out the window.

You know you'll probably die tonight, right? Is all this really worth DYING? The logical part of my brain demanded of me. I just smiled sadly. I dunno, maybe not. But I'm in to deep now. And I...I can't let Tom become that monster... Not if I could stop it.

I felt my logical half just shake its head quietly at her, resorting to calling her a variety of colorful names like, 'Dumbass' 'Retard' and finally, 'A stupid sack of shhhh...' well, you get it, before silencing itself once again. The jeep suddenly came to a steady stop and i felt my heart jerk violently.

And so it begins...

I silently crawled over the seat and out through Tom's door. Latching my eyes fearfully on the mine entrance, I listed as the sound of rock music wafted around it. Seeing her frightened expression, Tom gently took a hold of her hand and gave it a soft squeeze, "If it helps any. I'm a little scared to." He whispered gently in her ear.

Giving him a small, strained smile, I just nodded before releasing his hand.

Sarah rounded the jeep before taking a hold of Tom's arm and leading them over to her friends. "Hey guys! Thanks for waiting." Sarah called cheerily. "Yay!" Irene cheered gleefully, leaning over and giving Sarah a hug, "Axel was just about to give up but I knew that you'd come. And hey! Look who it is."

Irene smiled happily at me. I just smiled and waved shyly, slightly hidden behind Tom's side. "Uhm... hey, my names Katie..."

Axel smiled, -a little to eager if you ask her- at her and nodded, "Nice to see you're doing better." He commented lightly. I just nodded tensely, "Thanks..." Axel just nodded again. Jumping down off the truck, Irene grabbed a camera, "OK! So before we go in. Snapshot of you two with our newest friend!" Irene smiled widely.

"Noooooo. No thank you" Sarah flushed. "Oh come oooonnnn!" Irene whined, pouting at them. Tom backed her up, "Sure, c'mon." Sarah looked up at him in surprise? "Really" Tom nodded, "Sure why not." Irene grinned widely at them, holding the camera up. "Because all you guys look so damn adorable tougher!."

I sighed softly before stepping into the shot at Tom's side. He then wrapped an arm around both mine and Sarah's waist. "Say 'Over the pants hand job!'" Irene sang out playfully and we couldn't help but smile at that. CLICK! Irene smiled proudly and held up the camera. "To the best party ever!" She announced

Grimacing at that, I felt my mood plunge even deeper -if possible- then before. Yea, right... Best party ever...

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