Hi everybody!

Here's Chapter 12, from April's POV. I know I promised I was going to update sooner, and I'm sorry I haven't done so. Ok, this chapter kinda crappy and I apologize for that too, but here you are with chapter 12

Chapter Twelve

My heart was racing as I walked quickly down the hallway, followed by Jalil and David. Truth be told, I wasn't completely sure about where I was going. I had no clue where Christopher would be.

I turned a corner and found nothing but a dead end.

"April, do you know where we're going?" Jalil asked.

"ummm...this way." I turned around and ran down the other hallway. Just as I turned the corner I ran into something.

"Get away!" I yelped, while trying to push it away.

"April? April! Jeeze...OW...that hurts!" the person I was hitting said.

"ummm...April..." Jalil said, pulling me back.

"Christopher!" I breathed.

"Yuppers." He smiled.

I smiled back and gave him a quick hug. Then a thought a occurred to me. "Weren't you out fighting Sirin a minute ago?"

He looked just as confused as me. "No..."

"Then who...was...?"

Since Christopher still looked confused I decided I better explain to him.

"Sirin brought me down here, but then one of his guards told him he was under attack and he ran off with the guards." I said quickly. "So I got these two out of their cell. I thought it was you who was attacking Sirin."

"Nope, it wasn't me. I was waiting in your room, when the guards just up and left. I came down here to see if I could find you."

"Then who was it?" Jalil asked the question before I did.

Christopher shrugged.

"We should get going." I said, breaking the thoughtful silence we had fallen into.

Jalil nodded. "Which way?"

I looked at Christopher who shrugged again. "There must be a way out close by. We'll find it."

(Later)

It turns out that there were no exits close by. I wasn't sure how much time had passed since we began to look; it felt like hours. None of us had spoken. Christopher and I were in the lead, walking so closely together that our hands occasionally brushed against each other's. It was amazing how close I had become with Christopher these past few days. Jalil and David were walking a few steps behind us, not daring to look at one another, or at us for that matter. They just stared straight at the ground, lost in thought and trying to avoid walking too close to each other.

"Are you ok?" Christopher quietly asked.

"I will be once we get out of here." I told him truthfully.

"I'm sorry you had to go through that. I'm so sorry April. I should never have let them bring you her." He opened his mouth to speak again but I cut him off.

"Christopher, don't you dare say that it was your fault!" I said this a little too harshly and he looked hurt. I turned to him and looked deep in his sky blue eyes.

I have never seen this side of Christopher before, his eyes were full of hurt for what happened to me, concern for my safety, and...love...for me.

I took his hand gently in mine. "Christopher, you didn't have to come for me and you didn't have to risk your life and sneak into the castle to save me. But you did anyway." I stopped walking and turned to him. Still staring into his eyes, I realized for the first time, just how strongly I felt about him.

I took a quick glance at Jalil and David, who were both examining the two of us curiously. "Guys, ummm...can...can I talk to Christopher privately for one moment?"

"But April, we need to get of this--" I cut David off with a quick glare. They—finally—took the hint and went around the corner, leaving me alone with Christopher, who was looking at me curiously.

I pulled myself closer to Christopher and he lightly put his arms around my waist. We were so close together now that I could feel his breath on my cheek.

"Christopher..." I whispered.

"Yeah?" He asked, while drawing my face closer to his.

"Thank you for coming back for me. It was really brave."

Christopher smiled cockily...I guess he hadn't changed completely. Not that that was anything bad mind you.

"Yeah, but you still owe me."

"Do I?" I replied, he was still holding me closely. "Well, what exactly is it that you want?"

Without replying he leaned in and kissed me. And for that moment, I forgot all about Sirin, and David and Jalil and even Everworld. All I could think about in the moment when his lips were on mine was how perfect everything was and I honestly never wanted it to end.

Ok, end of chapter 12, I'm sorry if it was too cheesy or anything Hope you like it! Well, chapter 13 will be up hopefully soon, but I'm not really sure where I'm going with it right now. If there are any suggestions please feel free to email me at .

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