Chapter 9
Spencer's POV:
When I woke up the next morning, Lily was already awake. She was sitting up with her eyes closed. I hadn't moved yet, or made any noise, and I didn't think she knew that I was awake, so it surprised me when she said: "Good morning, Spencer."
"Morning, Lily", I responded. "How did you know that I was awake?"
Lily smiled, and opened her eyes to look at me. Then she said: "You're breathing started getting uneven."
"Wow, your ears must be really sensitive", I said amazed.
"They are. Sometimes I'm happy about that. Other times not really", Lily responded.
"Oh, like when you shoot a gun?" I asked.
"Yes", Lily answered.
"Wait… so if I don't know if an answer is correct on a test, I can whisper it and you can tell me with a sign if it's right or wrong?" I asked.
"I guess", Lily answered laughing.
"Awesome!" I exclaimed.
Suddenly someone knocked on the door. Lily stood up and opened it. It was my mom.
"Good morning", she said. "I thought I heard voices. Looks like I was right."
"Morning, mom", I said.
"Good morning", Lily said.
"Mr. Black called this morning and asked me if you two would be uncomfortable sleeping in the same bed. Lily, he said that he asked your dad about it, and your dad said that you wouldn't mind. Mr. Black said that it might be easier for you if you sleep in the same bed because Spencer would be closer to you and if someone does manage to break in, which is unlikely, then you could protect him better since he would be closer", my mom explained.
It took me like a second to make up my mind. I wouldn't mind sleeping in the same bed with Lily. I mean she knows I'm gay. We also changed in the same room, and somehow I'm already really close to her.
"I don't mind sleeping in the same bed with Lily", I answered.
"Well, my dad was right. I don't mind either", Lily answered.
"Okay, I'll call Mr. Black. Spencer, why don't you get some stuff together? We're going to leave soon", my mom suggested as she was leaving the room.
I got up and thought about what I might need. My phone, my laptop, my chargers, some clothes, my bathroom utilities… those are the most important things. I got a bag, gathered my stuff, and then put it in my bag. I also put some other stuff in there, like sunglasses.
"Done?" asked Lily, who had been watching me the whole time.
"Yes, I think that's all I need for now", I answered.
Lily nodded and got up. I walked downstairs to find my parents and Lily followed me.
"Mom", I started. "I have everything I need for now."
"Okay, Mr. Black said that you and Lily can go to the new house whenever you like. Lily, Mr. Black said to drive around some random streets and take the longest way you know", my mom explained while handing Lily a paper with our new address.
"Okay. I'll make sure that we're not being followed", Lily answered.
"Take care", my mom said and hugged me.
Lily went to her car and I followed her. We both got into the car, and Lily started the engine.
"I'm going to die", I whispered quietly.
"Relax, Spence. You're not going to die. I always drive like this, and I've never been in a wreck", Lily tried to reassure me.
"Sorry. It's just… your driving is kind of scary", I answered.
"I know. You'll get used to it though", Lily laughed.
"I'll try", I said as Lily started driving.
"The house is about 1 hour away… Well, more like 25 – 30 minutes when I drive. It's only 30 minutes away from headquarters, so about 10 – 15 minutes if I drive", Lily explained to me.
"Oh okay. That's not that far away", I responded.
Half of the drive was silent. It was a comfortable silence though.
Suddenly Lily sped up even more.
"Lily?" I asked somewhat scared. "Why did you speed up?"
"We are being followed", Lily answered.