Prisoner- Chapter 81

The falling over rain interrupted our swim, forcing all of us to go inside. We would have been glad to stay outside if it was just rain, but with this rain came thunder and lightning.

I had been sitting by my bedroom window looking out at the storm for almost a half an hour now. Sure, it may seem crazy to watch a storm, but there's something fascinating about it, something that draws you to it.

Lightning flashed, lighting up the sky and the thunder boomed moments later. I jumped a bit at the force the storm was showing. It wasn't going away, it was getting worse.

A knock came on my door.

"Come in." I called turning my head to the door.

Anne came in with a small smile.

"Hi Max." She said closing the door behind her.

"Hi." I said turning to look out the window again.

"I thought we should talk about what was said at breakfast."

"If you're looking for an apology." I said tilting my head back a little. "You're not gonna get one."

"Of course not." She said starting to sound annoyed. "You don't feel you did anything wrong."

I turned to look at her and put on a stubborn face and said, "That's because I didn't."

"So you think it's okay to leave and show up unannounced?"

"I thought you liked us being here, Anne?"

"I do." She said throwing her head back in aggravation. "I meant it would be nice to know where you are, so I know you're safe."

"You're not our mom." I said shaking my head. "So don't try to be."

"I already told you I would like to adopt you all." She said throwing her hands in the air. "Why won't you let me?"

"I don't trust you." I said narrowing my eyes on her. "Not after that secret you kept."

"I would never do anything to harm you children." She said crossing her arms.

"Depends on what your definition of 'harm' is." I muttered.

She must not have heard me.

"Can I ask you something?" She asked tilting her head slightly to the side.

I looked out the window, not giving a response.

"How long do you plan on running?" Her voice was soft again.

"As long as we have to." I said turning and looking her in the eyes.

Another knock came on my door.

"Come in." I called.

The door opened and Fang was standing there. He looked from me to Anne and then back at me with a questioning look.

"Hello Nick." Anne said turning to look at him. "I was just leaving."

She exited the room, shutting the door behind her.

Fang watched her leave then turned to look at me.

"Hey." I said with a small smile.

"What was that about?" He asked walking over to me.

I stood up and sighed.

"I don't want to talk about it." I said wrapping my arms around him.

"Max." He said not ready to let the subject go.

I looked up at him.

"Tell me."

I took a deep breath then said, "The continuation of the conversation from breakfast."

"Did you play nice?" He asked with a smirk.

I acted like I was thinking about it then answered, "No." I smiled and shook my head.

He pulled me into a hug and I breathed in his scent.

The thunder boomed and I tensed in Fang's arms, being caught off guard.

"Ugh… I wish this storm would stop." I said putting my forehead against Fang's chest.

"You okay?" He asked looking down at me.

I looked up at him with a small smile.

"Yeah." I said honestly. "I'm just really sick of loud noises."

He nodded.

"I've heard way too many bombs." I explained. "I don't need the thunder chiming in too."

The thunder sounded again.

"It will go away." He said tightening his arms around me. "Just relax."

"But it's so annoying." I said rolling my eyes and throwing me head back in exasperation.

He smirked and I let out a small laugh, putting my hand on the back of his neck and pulling him down to my face, so I could plant a soft kiss on my cheek. He returned the gesture, then continued to hold me.

If only things could stay like this forever, minus Anne and the storm.

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