Lukas' horse was tied to a fence post outside. We sat the way we had the night before, my legs swinging aimlessly over the horse. The air was frigid, but Lukas kept me warm. One thing was off, though.
"Lukas? Why is your Ocelot covered on your jacket?" I questioned. Lukas had a black cloth covering the cat. Lukas had loved his jacket. He wore it because it was part of his team.
"I...I don't want to be like them," he murmered loud enough so I could hear.
"Lukas," I thought of what to say, but couldn't think of anything. I just tightened my grip on him, like the night before. He seemed to relax.
We reached the house with little trouble. I kissed Lukas quickly on the cheek before waving goodbye. He smiled at me, making my heart melt. Olivia was staring out the window, literally jumping out of it when she saw me looking. She gave a weak smile and two thumbs up. I laughed and came inside. Axel was sitting on the couch reading a book. Olivia was obviously 'fangirling' over the kiss.
"Jesse, where were you? We- I was so worried! Olivia was day dreaming about her fandom," Axel glanced sideways at Olivia, who was lost in her thought. Olivia hesitated, then grabbed my hand and dragged me to my room. Axel rolled his eyes and returned to his book.
"So, how was it?" Olivia asked. She was so ecstatic.
"Well, first we went to a restuarant, then ran away to his house, finally I came here," My answer was short. I didn't really want to tell her much.
"I need to talk to you about something," Olivia's expression went blank. She ran back downstairs and grabbed a book from one of the chests and passed it to me. The top of the front page read,"BREAKING NEWS: Leader of the New Order is seen running from local resturant, but with who?"
"Oh my Order..."I responded. Did this happen to Soren and the Order?
"Yeah, so I'll leave you be now," Olivia said, awkwardly backing out of the room. She left me to sit alone in the room, thinking.
I rolled over to the side of my bed. It's been 2 weeks and 2 days since Rueben died. I had found a love in my life. The news started paying attention to me. Olivia obviously gained confidence. And Axel- Well he's Axel. I had made enemies and I've been in a boy's room. I sighed. Laying there, I fell asleep.
It's 8 pm. I woke up. A note, in a neat cursive, was laying beside my pillow.
"Lukas came by. He wanted to see you, but you were asleep. He didn't want to wake you -Olivia," I looked at the note with a small smile plastered onto my face. My thoughts wandered and soon, Rueben was on them.
I was still wearing my clothes from yesterday. Quickly changing into my usual clothes, I checked myself in the mirror. I looked normal enough to go out without being caught. Rueben's grave was located near the center of the town. I sneaked down the stairs, careful not to wake anyone. Looking back at the house, I shut the door.
The fresh air smelled of grass and was damp. Hurridly walking down the street, I kept my head low. The center of the town was only two blocks away. I was close. Thunder boomed over head and I started to run. Tiny droplets of rain came first, then they started to get heavier. I could see the banner of Rueben flying in the wind. I slowed down as I approached his grave. Finally, I came to a stop.
Lukas' Point Of View I noticed her brown hair, flowing as she ran. She tried to hide it. I smirked. She read the news. I came closer, but noticed something off. A black shadow holding something gleaming white in their hand was slowly walking behind her. Realizing what it was I started to run towards her.
Jesse's Point Of View I felt a cold hand on my shoulder. He whispered,"Don't scream. Don't yell. Just move," I was terrified so I obeyed. He dragged me behind the grave and forced me on my knees.
Lukas' Point Of View He whispered something in her ear. I was close. I pulled out a stone sword and-
Jesse's Point Of View I closed my eyes and pain shot through my stomach.
Lukas' Point Of View I knocked the man to the ground. Jesse was closing her beautiful green eyes. I didn't feel it when the man, punched me. I could barely see his face. He was wearing a black mask that covered everything except his eyes. His souless eyes. He ran off.
Jesse's Point Of View I waited for more, nothing came. Sounds of heavy breathing came from the man and someone else. Finally, I felt something grab my shoulder. Lukas' Point Of View "Open your eyes," I looked into her eyes as she stared into mine. I would have kissed her right then if I didn't want to hurt her.
Jesse's Point Of View Lukas carried me into town towards the hospital. Sometime there I fell asleep...