Chapter 30
A few days had gone by and everything was finally back to normal. I was no longer sick and I could finally walk on my own. Although I got tired easily. Sarah had told Ryan about her pregnancy and soon the whole school was privy to the news.
I was down in the kitchen, making myself something to eat. I made myself a sandwich with a side of pickles and chips. I grabbed a soda and sat down at the table, gazing out into the sun filled sky.
I swallowed my sandwich and finished up the last pieces of the meal. I took a few sips of my soda when I heard a door slam, and a grumbling Logan walked by the kitchen.
"Logan!" I yelled.
I threw my plate into the sink and ran after him. Man this guy was quick. He was already have way to his room by the time I made it to the steps.
"Logan! Wait up!" I yelled.
I ran all the way to his room to have the door slammed into my face and the lock click into place. I put an angry scowl on my face and transported myself into his room. I was very grateful my sessions with the professor were paying off.
"You know, when someone slams a door in your face along with the lock, it usually means they want to be left alone." growled Logan.
"Yes, for normal people. But I am not normal therefore I have reason to be here. What's wrong?" I asked him.
He didn't answer me, only went to his closet and grabbed a bag. He threw in some spare clothes and a few necessities.
"Logan?" I asked confused.
"I gotta leave." he said.
"Leave? Where do you have to go?" I asked concerned.
"Don't worry. I'll be back soon. It's just a routine thing." he said.
"Liar." I said. He whipped his head around and glared at me.
"What did you say?" he growled.
"Come on Logan, I know when you are lying, and even if this was a "routine thing," I said with air quotes, "You wouldn't be huffing and puffing. What is really going on?"
He sighed. He didn't answer and only continued packing. I picked up a few things from his side table and handed them to him. He snatched them from my hands, making me jump at his anger. I lowered my head and turned to leave. He grabbed my arm and I heard him sigh. I didn't even turn around and I knew he had given in.
"I'm sorry." he whispered.
I turned around and faced him. I could see the tension throughout his entire body and knew something bad had happened. I wrapped my arms around his neck, enveloping him in a big hug.
"What happened?" I whispered.
He pulled away from me and looked at me. He tucked a piece of hair behind my ears, making me suck in a breathe as he touched the tips. He gave a small smile and the kissed me. He pulled away and rested his forehead along mine.
"Strycker escaped." he whispered.
"What?" I said pulling myself away.
"Strycker escaped. I have to go and track him down." he said.
"But how could he have escaped?" I asked.
"The professor is still trying to figure that one out." he said. "I have to leave tomorrow morning, early."
"Where do you have to go?" I asked.
"Everywhere. Until I can find him. I think I have a pretty good idea where he is at, but you can never tell." he said.
"This is stupid." I said. "Are they sending anyone else with you? Like Scott or Ryan or anybody?"
"No it's just me." he said.
"That's ridiculous! How could he send you out there all on your own! That's insane! What if something were to happen to you? How would we know?" I started rambling.
"I have to check in every thirty minutes. If I don't, then you know something happened." he said trying to calm me down.
"Yes but that still doesn't make the fact that you are going out there all on your own just fine and dandy! It's practically suicide!" I yelled.
"Pix, please calm down." he said.
"Calm down! How am I supposed to calm down when you are gonna be out there all by yourself with no one to protect you! How am I supposed to sleep at night!" I rambled again.
"Don't worry, please. I need to know that you will be fine with this when I leave. It will make my job much easier, knowing you are alright." he said.
"Yes but how will I know you are alright?" I asked, tears falling from my eyes.
He grabbed my left hand and brought it up between us. He fiddled with the ring that sat on my ring finger, the one that promised that we were to be married.
"I will come back. With or without Strycker. This ring lets you know that I will come back for you, and marry you. I promise." he said.
I only nodded as more tears fell from my eyes. He wiped them away with his fingers and kissed me. There was much more meaning behind that kiss then there ever was. A meaning of promise, love, and want.
Things began to get more heated as the kiss continued and soon I was on my back, Logan on top, devouring me with his kisses. We continued to kiss for a few more minutes when he pulled away.
"Are you sure?" he asked me.
The sound of the door being locked made Logan's head turn. He looked back to me as a smile grew on my face.
He gave me a smile right back as he leaned down and kissed me once more. The night began as small smooches and being felt up. It then progressed into more passionate and meaningful attributes. Never had I ever felt anything so magnificent. I never thought anything could feel this powerful.
After many hours of foreplay and passionate acts, we both settled down next to each other, Logan wrapping me up into his arms.
We both lye awake, staring out into the night sky filled with bright and shining stars, thinking about what our lives would be like in the future.
At about two in the morning, we both finally fell asleep, smiles adorning our faces.
I woke up the next morning, the bed cold. I looked over to find Logan missing along with his bag. I heard an engine roar to life outside. I jumped from the bed, wrapping myself in a sheet and ran to the window. I saw Logan tighten down his bag to the back of the motorcycle and check the motorcycle for anything out of place. He climbed onto the bike and went to put it in drive when he paused. He turned towards the window where I stood and gazed up at me. I put my palm to the window, longing to reach out to him, to give him one last kiss before he left. He turned away and took off, leaving nothing but dust behind him as he left the gates, disappearing into the dark morning light.
A lone tear fell from my eye as I lowered my head. I let my hand drop from the window, falling loosely to my side. I slumped to the ground in a fit full of tears. I hugged the sheet closer to me, taking in the smell of him. It was the only thing I had left of him. I didn't know how long he'd be gone and I wanted to try and remember everything I could.
I dragged myself back up and laid back down on the bed. I snuggled deeper into his pillow, savoring the smell of muskiness and cigars. I was soon back asleep and waking to pounding on the door. I groaned and dragged myself from the bed, wrapping myself back up into the sheet. By using my mind, I determined it was Sarah. Figuring it was safe, I opened the door to find her smiling like a goose.
"What are you so happy about?" I mumbled.
"Well, if I am not mistaken, you were not in your bed this morning, and you are also wrapped in nothing but a sheet. So, since I am such a genius, I have come to the conclusion that you slept with Logan last night!" she squealed.
"Wow, you are good! It would have taken me days to try and figure that out! Thank you!" I said sarcastically.
She only rolled her eyes and smiled even wider.
"Whatever smart ass. Listen, do you wanna go shopping with me today? I have to go baby shopping, and you are the only one that is free. So what do you say?" she said with sad eyes.
"I'm not in a shopping mood Flip." I mumbled.
"Ugh!" she said as she trudged into the room. "Look, I understand that Logan is gone, but you cannot slump around this place until he gets back. One, it's not healthy, and two, it's annoying. So please?" she asked.
"I don't know." I said as I sat back down on the bed.
"Look, we can go shopping, and then go get some lunch, and then get some ice cream because I am seriously craving it!" she said. I laughed at her excitement and bluntness.
"Fine." I said.
I had to give in to her. She was so convincing when she did that puppy dog thing with the lip and everything. She jumped up and down squealing.
"Just let me take a shower and then we can go." I said.
"Awesome!" she said. "I'll expect you in thirty minutes, no later!" she demanded.
"Fine!" I said.
"Fine." she said.
"Ugh, leave!" I said.
She only laughed as she bounded out the door, leaving me alone with my own laughter. I dressed myself half hazardly into my clothes and went back to my room.
I was done getting ready in twenty minutes which was a record. I walked down the stairs to find her waiting impatiently for me.
"You ready?" I asked her.
"Took you long enough." she grumbled.
"Oh shut up. I took twenty minutes!" I argued back.
"I know." she laughed. "I just like seeing you angry. Come on, let's go!"
She dragged me outside and into her car. We were soon on the road towards the mall and I knew it was going to be a long day. I slumped down into my seat with a sigh as Sarah proceeded to sing to the radio, making me wish she could carry a tune.
I have put up 2 chapters for you guys since i havent updated in a week! I like to spoil people...Let me know what you think!