Chapter 16
Jacoby and Alex reappeared at the foot of Alex's bed. Alex stumbled and clung to the comforter for support.
"We have a problem." Said Cassie who was conveniently plopped on the bed.
"Damn! You came out of no where." Said Jacoby.
Alex looked up at her. "Why…are you here?"
"I can't tell you." She said glancing at Jacoby.
"What do you mean you can't tell me.. I…"
"No Alex, I can't tell Jacoby."
Silence.
"Why?" asked Jacoby. "Is it personal?"
"No Jacoby it's about what you just did… You know Robyn?" Alex nodded and Jacoby shrugged. "He can read minds, like me. The thing is though is that he can't read Alex's for whatever reason.."
"So… this means?"
"I need to talk to Alex alone because your thoughts are like an open book and we need all the help we can get at this point."
They both stared wide eyed at her. "You're sure?" Questioned Jacoby.
"Yes! Now go somewhere sound proof." She said angrily.
Jacoby raised his hands in surrender and disappeared.
Cassie turned to face Alex and Alex sat down in front of her.
"What's going on?" He asked.
She sighed and looked at her hands. "Why did you go see them?"
Alex tilted his head. "They asked."
"You just set your own fate."
"Cassie What the Hell are you talking about?!"
She looked up solemnly. "What? Did you think they would let another mutant run around in their territory?!"
"…But… They haven't done anything to you?"
"No because I honestly don't pose a threat., Alone, that is. Now that you and Jacoby are here they want all of us gone."
"… Why?"
She glared. "Do I need to spell it out for you? You didn't join them! Neither did Jacoby! You pose a threat! They want you gone, as soon as possible."
Alex stared in disbelief.
"The fact you live with a human doesn't help either. They hate them." She paused. "So, what I'm trying to say is… they'll go after anyone they need too, to get you to leave."
"They seemed so bloody nice…" Said Alex half way talking to himself. He looked up at Cassie. "What can we do?'
"We can wait, but I need to stay here."
"Why?"
"They're after me first."
Alex groaned and rubbed his temples. "Fine you take the bed. I'm not tired anyway."
"Have we forgotten my power?" she said sarcastically. "You haven't slept at all. I have. Now, I can explain to Angela…"
"No." He snapped. "She can't know."
"… Fine. Just go to sleep okay?" She said hopping off of the bed and patting the covers for him.
He just stared back in response. "You expect me to sleep at a time like this?"
"Yes." She said shortly and that was the end of the conversation. She turned and left the room. She knew, however, he had no intention of following her instruction.
Alex sat there with his head in his hands. "What the hell, have I done?" He whispered to himself.
"Don't ask me. You made me leave the room." Said Jacoby as he jumped beside Alex.. "Now what's going on?"
"I can't tell you."
"Not you too mate? How am I supposed to help if …"
"Jacoby!"
Jacoby paused and stared at Alex. "Yea?"
"Shut up. I can't tell you. Go talk to Cassie or something."
"Fine." Said Jacoby as he jumped off of the bed and walked into the hallway. "I'll leave you here to go crazy."
"Alex? What's going on?" Asked Naima as she pushed past Jacoby and ran into his room. "I heard what you and Cassie were talking about. Who did you go see?"
"AH! Fuck me!" Screamed Alex angrily. "This is a mess. Cassie! Come here!"
She ran into the room within seconds. "What is it?"
"Why didn't you tell me she heard us?" He asked as Naima and Jacoby watched confused.
"I… guess I wasn't paying attention."
"You guess?" Said Alex as he stood and walked to Cassie. He stopped in front of all three of them. They were watching him intently.
"Listen to me. All of you." Said Alex, standing strong. "This is not a time for you to space out." He glared at Cassie. "This is war. I don't think you quite understand. And for the record Cassie I can't do this without Jacoby, so we need to tell him. Then there's the fact of Naima. Now she's at risk. I swear the next person who causes me a problem I will personally choke them until their face turns blue! Got it?!"
The sound of footsteps echoed down the stairs
"What's going on down there?" Called Angela.
"Shit. Jacoby take us all out of here." Said Alex as he walked to Jacoby. He grabbed Naima and Cassie by the arms roughly and pushed them to Jacoby. "Now!"
They disappeared.
They all fell to the ground at the school. Jacoby walked to the nearest wall and threw up. Naima, Cassie, and Alex all stumbled and fell.
Jacoby spit and turned to face them. "Don't ever make me do that again!" He said pointing a finger at Alex.
"We didn't have a choice." Said Alex calmly as he stood.
"Well. This is convenient." Said Collin from under the streetlamp.