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They all made it back to the pent house safely, with no threats. Alek and Chloe were told to clean up. Valentina handed Chloe a pair of sweats and sent Jasmine into the room to make sure Chloe didn't faint. The last thing they needed was the Uniter fainting in the shower. Alek's wounds were fully healed, which was very surprising to the San Francisco leader. It was as if they were sharing a life, but that was totally preposterous. The Mai have no such thing in their history.
Chloe needed help standing in the shower so Jasmine had to hold her up but look the other way, extremely hard and awkward to do. They have to feed Chloe on little amounts because if they feed her too fast she will die. Alek was perfectly fine, he jumped in the shower and was out in 5 minutes. Chloe finally got done rinsing her hair after 30 minutes as Jasmine shut off the water. Chloe got herself in her own clothes after 20 minutes of Jasmine patiently waiting. Chloe was extremely exhausted, she had no energy, but she was willing herself to hold her own. Jasmine swiftly put her arm under Chloe's and supported most of her weight as they made they're way to the main room.
There was water and snack foods waiting for Chloe. Chloe fell in love once she laid eyes on the food. She was famished. Food looked almost Alien to her as Jasmine handed her a cracker, urging Chloe to take small bites. Chloe could barely contain herself. The food tasted so amazing. It was like a kid who was trying Ice-cream for the first time.
Valentina came out soon after, looking amazed, but about something else. Alek following soon after, but from a different room. Alek sat on the other side of Chloe, gazing at her intently. Valentina cleared her throat, beginning the discussion,
"You seem to have created an extremely strong bond with Alek, Chloe. One that can never be broken, only by death." Alek and Chloe extremely confused, how could they create bonds with each other when they don't even associate with one another.
"The kiss Chloe, when you kissed Alek, you gave him your life. The kiss transferred your life into him, so technically you should be dead, well so we thought. Iyeremy, ended up finding out that if the Uniter gives her last life for another, she will be granted with 9 more lives. So you my dear are back up." Valentina said this with out the slightest discomfort.
"So…um…how doe's the um…bond fit into this?" Chloe said uncomfortably, knowing Alek just found out about her kissing him.
"You created a bond with Alek like no other. Only death can break the bond. By death I mean, Chloe dying her last life, or Alek dying. It's never happened before. But the bond consists of inner mind radar. If Alek is in danger, you, Chloe will sense the same with Chloe. We're not sure what else comes with this bond, but hopefully we'll find out. Now I'll leave you to finish eating Chloe, but don't eat too fast. I know how good it tastes, but we don't need you to die again."
"So you kissed me?" Alek smirked after Valentina left.
"Um…" Chloe ran to her room, well walked, considering she could barely move. Somehow moisture poured out of her eyes, as she cried. Alek was such a jerk. She knew he didn't like her so why did he have to pretend he did.
"He wouldn't want to be with me anyway. I'm a ticking death bomb." Chloe sobbed.
Jasmine knocked on the door lightly,
"Chloe, I'm sorry he doesn't like you, but you shouldn't cry. You should just get over him. You shouldn't cry over someone who is a jerk. I know he's my cousin but he can be a cocky asshole most of the time. Just forget about him, okay?" Jasmine murmured pulling Chloe into a hug.
"It's okay. Maybe it's for the best. But this whole bond thing is going to be so complicated. Me loving him, him hating me."
"I'm sorry."
"I just can't believe you're taking my side."
"I mad at him. He shouldn't have said all those mean things about you. I at least thought he liked you as a friend."
"I'm only a job Jasmine, always have been, always will be. I'm going to hit the pillow," yawned Chloe.
Alek heard every word, why did girls always have to come to conclusions? Why couldn't they understand that boys are scared to show their feelings too. They're not all heartless jerks. Some are caring, sweet, faithful, loving human beings. They only put off as a jerk, because they're afraid of rejection. If Chloe wanted to think that then, Alek's going to give her a show. He was tired of trying to play it cool.
He still had a little feelings for Mimi, she was a good distraction. But Chloe was the one he loved. Tomorrow he's going to give Mimi a call, and ask her if she wants to spend a couple weeks with him. Valentina doesn't mind as long as they don't sexually bond. Mimi has mentioned it to Alek a few times, but he explains to her on how they're too young to understand what love is, even though he loves Chloe. He's positive of it. But if she wants to be too stubborn that's her own loss. These next few weeks with Mimi are going to be great. No more Chloe taking up all his time. Jasmine will be on Uniter duty from now on. That's how it always plays out.
Chloe woke up feeling a hundred percent better; she could faintly feel a second beating in her chest. It felt like the sound of Alek's,
"Maybe it's a part of the bond," Chloe thought aloud. She heard a loud thud and a few swear words. She laughed, Alek was up. Maybe she'll talk to him this morning.
"CHLOE! Come eat your eggs!" Jasmine yelled.
"Or Alek's going to take em," Jasmine forgot to add.
Alek grunted as he heard Jasmine screaming at Chloe, damn right he was going to take them. He was so hungry, but isn't every boy. He strutted out to the dining room, taking a seat and piling his plate with fruit and pancakes. Valentina was only a mom on Sunday's. She'll cook breakfast and do house work, everything a 'mom' was supposed to do everyday. But everyone loved Valentina the way she was.
When Chloe came out, she looked magnificent, as if she was never held captive. Jasmine choked on her food, as did Alek.
"I'm thinking the fast healing part is part of the bond," Chloe blushed.
"Yeah probably," Alek hurriedly said, remembering he has to forget about the ignorant blonde.
"Valentina, is it alright if Mimi comes and stays a couple of weeks? I asked her this morning and she said she wouldn't mind." Alek beggged.
"Of course, Aleksandr. You know she's always welcomed here," Valentina said with discomfort, how could she have been wrong? She thought she had it all down, the two teens, Alek and Chloe, had feelings for each other. Maybe she looked into it too far, who knew.
"Um…don't take this wrong, but why did you invite Mimi over Alek, I thought you guys were done with you deal?" Jasmine cleared her throat.
"Can't I have fun? You had fun with James," everyone cringed," before we found out about him, she has fun with her human," Alek sneered his gaze landing on Chloe, "So I deserve to have some fun myself."
"I just…um…I thought you had feelings for someone else."
"I did. But those feelings died, when the girl and her friend concluded that I was stupid and a heartless jerk, and before you ask I'm not giving her name."
Chloe, Valentina, and Jasmine were taken back. What was up with Alek? They better not ask, he'll more in likely throw a fit.
"Oh um….I'm going to head home….Uh…thank you for….um saving me again." Chloe whispered, fast walking to the door. Running into Mimi, as she was dragging her luggage in. Looks like she'll be here for a while.