Sorry for the long wait!!!
The Quarterly Exams came early and I have to study my brain out…
Don't worry. My brain still have some juice in it to make this awesome chapter.
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Allison tried to make a sensible response but her mind was just too startled by what Adam asked . Even Adam was surprised that this question came out of his mouth.
When Allison didn't reply, he panicky apologized, "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to get so personal."
"No. It's alright. Don't you think it seems a bit too early to ask me something like that. This is just our first date, isn't it?" Allison replied the most believable excuse she could think of. Deep inside, she wanted to tell him the truth. That it's him that she like, not Kris.
Adam didn't bring up the topic again and their conversation fleeted to more pleasing subjects such as their lives before Idol and some of their newfound friends in the competition. The time passed by fast without them noticing it. Adam checked his wristwatch and announced that it's already 9:45. Both of them were expected to be back in the house at 10:30 so he paid for the dinner and both of them made their way out of the establishment.
"Shoot." he exclaimed under his breath when they discovered that Kris took the rented car with him. "I guess we'll have to call a cab." He gave Allison a disdainful smile. "Good thing I've got enough mon-" He wasn't able to finish his sentence when he reached into his pocket and couldn't feel his wallet.
Allison just stared at him in disbelief. "Don't tell me. You lost your wallet?!"
Her companion just kept on checking all the pockets of his jacket and pants. "No." he denied.
The 16-year old crossed her arms and looked at him challengingly.
"Maybe."
She raised her left brow.
"Fine. I lost it. You happy?" Adam finally gave in. "I'm sure I just left it at our table back at the restaurant." He ran back. "Don't go anywhere." He shouted his command because he's already halfway there.
Allison found herself all alone in an almost-empty parking lot. After a while, five men were heading towards her direction. Allison judged by their clumsy walk that they were drunk. She tried to look inconspicuous, hoping they won't notice her.
The tallest, probably their leader, did see her, which made her efforts in vain. "Look who came to party, guys?" he called out to his friends. He approached her and asked, "Hey there sweet cheeks. What's your name?" Allison barely understood his slurred words.
"Leave me alone!" she bravely retorted.
"Hey, there's no need to be rude. We just came here to have fun." He reached for her hair but she pushed his hand away. Allison turned in an effort to run away. But he yanked her arm forcefully and twisted it, causing her to let out a cry of pain. "I'm not done talking to you!" he remarked harshly.
"The girl said leave her alone!" An angered voice ordered from behind. Allison whipped her head to see Adam's flaming eyes.
"Oh yeah? And what are you supposed to be? A superhero? Alright, Superman, if you want to play it that way…" The husky man pushed Allison aside and walked to Adam with his fists tightly balled, prepared to punch.
Adam knows he's in danger. But when he looked at Allison, he found the strength to fight. His attacker started to beat him but he instinctively dodged every punches and kicks given to him. Soon, the entire group were brawling him.
Allison looked for ways to help Adam. Luckily, she found a thick piece of wood lying on the ground. She grabbed it and began to hit some of the men. She took down four of them, leaving Adam to fight the last one standing, the leader. She tried to intervene but what she did isn't really the best move. The enemy saw her coming and pushed her vehemently to the ground, making her hit her head on the hard, cold pavement.
She closed her eyes but she could still hear Adam crying out her name frantically. Then she blacked out.
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"Hmmm…" Allison shifted from her position,
"Allison, are you awake?" she heard someone say. But it wasn't the velvet-like voice of Adam, which she expected to hear. She opened her eyes, only to see Kris' worried face. "How are you feeling?" He sincerely asked as he touched her hand. Her eyes roamed around and realized that she's back in the Mansion, lying in her bed.
She quickly pulled away her hands from Kris' grasp and immediately interrogated, "Where's Adam? Is he okay?"
His eyebrows suddenly met, as if he's confused or something. After a long pause, he's cheerful personality came back and replied in a positive tone, "Are you really this caring? You just hit yourself in the head and yet you ask if Adam is okay? Unbelievable." He shook his head.
She ignored what he just said and tried to sit up, only to experience a massive headache. She touched her temple and felt a huge bump, throbbing. "I've got to see him. Where is he?" She insisted, ignoring the pain she's currently experiencing.
He just heaved a sigh, knowing that there's no point at arguing with her. "He's in our room. Megan's treating his bruises."
When Allison heard the witch's name, she quickly stood up and asked, "Why?" But she didn't give Kris a chance to answer for she's already inches from the door.
He just assisted her because she sill feels dizzy, which makes walking difficult. It still confuses him why she insists on seeing Adam but simply kept in mind that she is only concerned for her friend.
Though at first Allison hesitated, she finally let Kris help her in climbing the gigantic staircase. They haven't yet made it to the top when they heard one of Adam's famous screams, "Owww!!!"
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