Six:
~ Two Years Ago ~
Todd
I slung my rucksack over my shoulder and headed into the main entrance of Herriot's College, feeling nervous and excited at the same time. I was the first out of all of my brothers to get into college, so this was kind of a big deal to my parents and I was studying Art which was even better - my Dad didn't think my dreams of becoming a graphic novel illustrator was stupid, but thank fuck he came round to the idea because there was no way I was becoming a lawyer. I headed over to Student Support to get more information on enrolment this Thursday for my course, but as I went to pull open the door it flew open and I collided with the guy walking out.
His green eyes widened in surprise as the books he was holding tumbled to the ground, muttering bitterly as he bent to pick them up.
"Let me help, man." I said quickly, crouching beside him as I handed him the old looking books.
My eyes were burning with tears, the pain in my chest was unbearable… Where was Jake?
"Thanks," the guy gave a small smile which looked seriously cute and I couldn't help but check him out. He was slightly shorter than me, but this white guy was hot with his lean muscle build (I'll admit I spend all my time at the gym and I'm proud of my build, but I like guys with some muscle) and his short brown hair.
"HANG ON, TODD!" Hunter's voice shouted, but it sounded further away and I felt myself drifting away into the memory…
"No problem," I grinned as I stood up, offering my hand to him and he took it with a shy smile as I pulled him to his feet "I'm Todd."
"Jake," Jake's smile widened as he shook my hand and tucked his book under his free arm "nice to meet you."
Things were so much similar back then… I missed those days.
Rosemarie
I walked into my dorm room to see Mallory sitting on her bed writing in her journal and I took a deep breath, I know I needed to tell someone about this and my best friend was the best person to share my secret. Six pregnancy tests and some serous peeing, I knew I was definitely pregnant. An alien invasion is not exactly the best time to have a baby, especially when the mother is only seventeen and has no idea what she would do. Did I feel ready to become a mum? I had no idea, not a clue?
"Mallory?" I said quietly as I sat down on her bed and felt like bursting into tears "I need to tell you something?"
"What's up?" Mallory asked in concern and that was it, the tears started and I broke down in tears as Mallory quickly wrapped her arms around me.
"I'm pregnant!" I sobbed against her shoulder "Ian and I had sex, but I swear we used protection and now… I don't know what to do!"
"Oh my God…" Mallory whispered in shock, but seemed to pull herself together and rubbed my back reassuringly "it's going to be okay, you're going to be okay."
Jake
My body froze as I watched Todd being carried onto the bed in the Infirmary, his breathing hallow and his shirt stained with red blood. Hunter and Ian began ranting about a Soul attacking them at the shopping centre, but feeling seemed to return to my body as Todd's dark brown eyes turned to face me and his eyes filling with tears gave my feet the strength to move to his side and I took hold of his hand in both of mine.
"Hey, beautiful…" Todd breathed through gritted teeth as Wally rushed in with Rat and Leah close on his heels, my eyes filled with tears as I placed a kiss on his sweaty forehead. God, I couldn't lose him. There wasn't a person in this world that mattered more to me than Todd. Wally quickly rushed to the first-aid kit and began getting the supplies out, Todd's voice murmuring something I didn't understand.
"What?" I asked gently, cupping the side of his face and tried to give a comforting smile even though I felt like bawling my eyes out.
"If I get through this…" Todd breathed and a hint of a smile fought its way onto his lips "… is there any chance of getting a bed bath, babe?"
Oh my days, even when he goes and gets himself shot he's still a dirty minded muscle head and I couldn't help but laugh as I pressed my lips against his in a gentle kiss.
"No ifs, okay?" I told him firmly and cupped his face to keep his eye contact, the fact his eyes were slowly "look at me, Todd…"
Wally came up beside me with a silver cylinder in his hands, looking at Hunter with a serious expression.
"Is the bullet still in there?"
"No, that's why I thought it was just a flesh wound…"
Todd's eyes rolled back into his head and he cried out in pain, I took hold of his face to try and calm him when Wally sprayed the liquid on his stomach. The deep wound slowly healed and closed, causing Todd's breathing to thankfully calm down and he drifted into a peaceful sleep. I heaved a deep sigh as I sat on the chair beside the bed, taking hold of Todd's dark skinned hand in my lighter and paler one.
This invasion had caused me to lose my parents, my sister and my two brothers - there was no way I could lose the love of my life or my friends who I now see as family. I thank God that Wally had managed to steal some of the Hosts' healing supplies that could cure even the most fatal injuries.
"This shit is fucked up," Ian hissed bitterly and I turned to look at him, seeing Rose standing behind him but he didn't even seem to notice her standing in the doorway "it's a good thing we have only one kid to worry about, anymore and we'd be screwed."
Rose looked horrified by this statement and stormed off through the corridor with angry tears in her eyes, I couldn't shake off the feelings of concern and fear - something was wrong with Rose, but Todd needed me more at the moment.
Ember
My new room was hardly the Ritz, it was a dimly lit room with a single bed and the door that was dead bolted shut. They had locked me in the cellar, but I couldn't stop the smug smile that escaped my lips. I knew my time here was only temporary anyway - the Seekers will come for me soon and the humans were already being torn between their mistrust of each other and their hatred of Hosts, it was only a matter of time before the Seekers killed them or they destroyed themselves - I had a front seat to the show and I couldn't wait to see who'll go first… hopefully it'll be Christa.
Author's Note: Hey guys, thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed this chapter, as always a review to give your thoughts and feedback would be great - I love hearing what you guys think of my writing :)
I'd like to say a HUGE thank you to BellaSalvatore1918 for creating the beautiul cover photo for this story - the characters featured are Leah, Todd, Elle/Ember, Christa and Jesse and I hope you guys love the creative cover as much as I do :)
Final update, I've got two new stories planned (Becoming a Survivor and the Beauty Within a Beast) and it'll be great to know what you think - I've posted some information on my profile as a new section I'm starting "NEW UPCOMING STORIES" for both fics :)
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