So, I realized that the chapters lately tend to be really short, but they will get longer hopefully. So, here's another one to satisfy my little beasts =D
Saturday morning, Chase rose and got ready to hang out with Felicity. Nothing too special, just a quick shower before dressing as nicely as possible while still appearing casual in a pair of jeans and a plaid shirt. When ten o'clock rolled around, he was waiting in the schoolyard for Felicity. They'd opted to meet there since it was close to just about everything and Felicity already knew how to get there. He only had to wait for a few minutes before Felicity rolled up on her skateboard, dressed in a dark pair of ripped skinny jeans, a Skillet t-shirt, dark purple converses and a worn looking Fall Out Boy cap turned slightly at an angle towards her left. She wasn't wearing her leather jacket for the first time since he'd met her two days ago. She stopped at his side and picked up her board.
"So, where to?" She asked.
Chase shrugged. "Dunno. Thought we'd just walk."
"Works for me." She replied as they started down the sidewalk. "So, did your dad bend easily?"
"Not really. He made me prove I knew you well enough to hang out alone. My whole family's being paranoid about this." He said, his annoyance at them appearing in his voice.
"Why? Is it really that odd that you have a friend who's a girl?" She asked, equal parts teasing and honest curiosity. Chase laughed.
"Kind of, but that's not what they're paranoid about." He paused, wondering if he really should tell her the truth.
"Then what?" Felicity prompted. Chase hesitated, doubtful that telling her was a good idea. Then he suddenly realized that she could be trusted, which was a little odd since he'd only known her a few days. Beside him, Felicity suddenly stumbled and he reached out to grab her arm and steady her.
"You okay?" He asked as she held her head in her free hand.
"Yeah, just felt a little woozy there. Hope I didn't catch what Ash had." She said a little weakly.
"Come on, let's sit down for a second." He said, gently leading her over to a bench. Felicity leaned back and rubbed her temples, trying to recover.
"So, what's making them paranoid?" She asked.
"A few years ago, there was this new kid at school that we became friends with. He turned out to be a bionic who was trying to kill us." Chase explained.
"Wow, that's harsh. What happened?"
"Things came to a head and we defeated him."
"So, they think I might be like him?"
"Like I said, they're just being paranoid."
"Maybe, but they clearly have reason to be. I take it they don't trust me then?"
"I don't know, but they haven't exactly met you enough to make that choice."
"So, I guess I'll just have to prove that I can be." Felicity stood then, clearly recovered. Chase followed her example and they headed off again, talking about their plans for the day.