So, I've written Chapter 3. I'm sorry it took so long, I've just been like super busy! I apologize if I make mistakes. I really appreciate Reviews.
Anacca's POV
"Come on, give me a break. I'm dying!"
" Giving up only makes you weaker than your skinny frame already is!"
It had been two days, and Jordan had already wrung Julian of his very last drop of energy. I had been watching while throwing knives and practicing with Victoria. Sky got the job of training with Emma.
One day, we all just decided to sit and watch the two go at it. That was today.
" Maybe I like it that way." Julian said, panting.
" No you don't ." Emma replied, boredom showing.
Julian stared at Emma with a glare of utter annoyance and helplessness.
I looked at Victoria, as we both tried to suppress our laughter.
Julian's POV
Everything hurt with intense pain. At least I hadn't taken a beating from a girl. I was okay with this because it wasn't a girl, but a twenty year old muscled giant.
" Dude, you look like hell."
I turned to the door, where Anacca stood. She had a smirk on her face. I tried to fight off the blush I felt creeping up my neck and across my bare chest.
Does she ever knock? I could of been changing for God's sake. At least I'm only shirtless.
" I feel like hell."
She nodded her head as she leaned against the doorframe. " Jordan is very... Overprotective, I guess." She ducked her head as the blush on my cheeks crept back up.
" Uh, was there something you needed to tell me?" I pulled my t- shirt over my head.
" Yeah, we were planning on going out for dinner at the Spaghetti House since father is away on business. " she stood up straight and turned to leave, " Be ready at the entrance in ten."
Anacca's POV
As soon as I rounded the corner, I sank against the wall to the ground. I let out a breath I didn't know I had been holding. Putting my head in my hands, I started to think about what I had overheard earlier.
" You know I can't tell her. She'll get worried and put her whole life on hold."
" And when she does find out, which she will at some point; she'll be hurt that you didn't tell her. Hell, dad! By then, it might be too late."
I heard fists slam against the desk. Probably Father's.
" I'm sick, Jordan, not dead!"
I tried not to gasp. I'd held my hand over my mouth to hold back my sobs. Jordan and father were silent for a long time. Finally, father spoke.
" I'm going to Idris to consult with the Silent Brothers. I'll be gone for twelve days. Kyle and Michael will be returning with me from their honeymoon." He sighed, " Please, don't tell your sister. For right now, she's better left in the shadow of this."
Jordan was silent, before replying, " Don't pin it on me, when she feels betrayed because YOU, didn't tell her."
I started to sob. How could I not of noticed? My father and I had been closer than ever since my mother died. I was always concerned about him becoming overly depressed when she died, for Jordan lost himself.
I heard soft footsteps come around the corner and stop right before they should of connected with my body.
" Anacca?"
Oh no. It was Julian. Could this day get any worse?
When I didn't reply, he sank to the floor beside me. I took a shaky breath as I lifted my head and stared straight ahead. I felt his hand cover mine. I closed my eyes.
" Please, don't tell anyone." I pleaded as he pulled me up. When he didn't reply, I looked up into his eyes with my own swollen red ones. He bent down and brushed my cheek with his lips.
" I won't ."
With that, he walked off to go with the others, hopefully covering for me.
Emma's POV
Jordan was ready to go search for his sister and Julian, when Jules came around the corner towards us.
" Where's Anacca?" Jordan asked him.
Julian eyed him, like he'd get another beating, " She said she wasn't feeling up to it. So she's gonna hang back."
" Maybe I'll go check on her-" before he could go anywhere, Sky held him back.
" Just leave her be. She'll be fine on her own and probably needs space to do some thinking."
I saw Sky sneak a smirk towards Julian, who ducked his head; red spreading over his cheeks. No one else saw, but me.
Oh, so that's how they want to play, huh? Well lets just see how well they can play at their own came.
So there is Chapter 3! I will try to update sooner rather than later. Don't be a silent reader! I really appreciate reviews!
- Goddess of the Runner