CPOV

It was pretty evident Simon didn't like running and wouldn't unless his life was in danger. He whined and moaned about how tired and hungry he was. I was at the point of breaking and telling him off.

"Are we almost there yet?" he moaned from behind me.

"I don't know Simon." I sighed annoyed.

"I don't want to run anymore." He reminded me off a six year old.

"Next time Simon don't run aimlessly around." I snapped at him narrowing my eyes even if he couldn't see.

"Okay, okay I see your point." He sighed and ran faster trying to keep pace with me. Which was actually quite sad considering his legs were longer than mine and he was more athletic.

It was pitch black and there was no doubt in my mind that we wouldn't get to sleep at all. The sad part was I couldn't help but blame Simon he was the one who ran off. Yeah I felt bad about it but I didn't want to be the blame for a sleepless night.

We ran in silence for a couple minutes before Simon asked. "Why do you love Derek?"

It was a question I wasn't ready for, one I hadn't even pondered. It was so fast and he made me happy, that was all. I looked over at him barley able to see him even though he was only a couple inches from me.

"I guess because it feels right and he makes me extremely happy. I couldn't imagine being with anyone else. I feel safe and secure around him."

He nodded. "I never would've guessed that you and Derek. I would have understood if you said no to me but to pick Derek, it leaves me…flabbergasted."

I rolled me eyes. "Why can't anyone else see that Derek can be loved and love?" I asked aloud.

"Maybe because I'm so big." His deep voice came from next to me, his foot falls silent. I jumped and skidded to a halt.

"What the heck?" I demanded catching my breath and trying to steady my racing heart beat.

"You are really close to camp. A little over half a mile."

I looked over in awe. "Really?"

"Yeah." He said grabbing my hand. MMMMM warmth.

"Can we walk?" Simon moaned from on my other side.

I looked at a chuckling Derek. "Yes Simon we can walk." I said exasperated.

"Finally." He muttered. "You know she had me running the whole way here!" Derek looked at me raising his eyebrows. "I know! I was like. 'Chloe, can we please walk?' And she was all like. 'No Simon we are running!' I was like okay sorry."

"I did not say it like that!" I protested glaring at Simon.

"No." he agreed. "You said it worse." My body tensed I was so close to punching him. It was probably because I hadn't slept well in over 24 hours.

Derek clenched my hand tightly. "Simon enough. Go back to camp, we're coming."

"Fine." He grumbled and half jogged back to camp. I sucked in a deep breath and shook my head.

After a moment I wondered aloud. "How do you live with that?"

Derek was serious. "He's only like that when he doesn't get something he wants. Whatever you told him didn't work, he's not giving up."

I groaned. "Come on lets get back to camp. I'm beat."

"I bet, let me carry you."

"No, it's fine I can-" I began to protest but my eyes started to feel heavy. "Okay." I sighed and let him sweep me off my feet. I clung to his chest feeling his heart beats that were even and steady. I fell asleep to the beating off his heart.

I woke up in a bed. I rolled over and clung to the sheets. They smelled like a hotel. "Chloe?" Tori asked hesitantly.

"Hmmmm?" I asked keeping my eyes closed.

"I just wanted to see if you're hungry, it's past noon"

"What?" I demanded jumping up. "How could I sleep that long?"

"Calm down." She snapped. "You didn't get back until about 5 A.M." Tori said her voice softer.

"Oh, okay." I said falling back down onto the pillows. "So where are we anyway?"

"Ummm, some motel called the Nine Door In."

"Where? Like what state or town would be helpful."

"That's the thing. We aren't exactly sure." She said looking at the window but the view was blocked because the blinds were shut tightly.

I sighed. "There weren't any signs?"

"Chloe, we were running through the woods. Why would there be signs in the woods?"

"I don't know! I just thought that maybe you knew."

She took another calming breath. "Simon and Derek have gone for food. They got another room, and do you mind if we used some of your money to help pay not just Simon and Derek's?"

I shook my head. "Okay then-" Tori was cut off by the door swinging open.

"Is she awake yet?" Simon yelled.

"If she wasn't she would be know." Derek growled putting some food on the small counter by the mini fridge. I sat up leaning my head against the head board.

"Sorry." Simon whispered.

I laughed which made him jump. "It's okay Simon I'm already up." I made my best effort to smile…it was a fail.

"Oh." He said grinning and rubbing the back of his head with his hand. He reminded me about an anime character. A very bad one. Suddenly that struck a thought.

"Simon, have you been drawing anything for the comic book lately?" I asked throwing my feet over the edge of the bed and stepping on the beige carpet.

"Yeah, actually I have been." He said pulling a note book out of his bag before tossing it to me gently. Fumbling I barley caught it with both hands.

I flipped through the pages all the ones that were there before plus one of us arriving at the safe house, the ghost, basically everything that had happened he recorded. "Wow, Simon these are amazing." I said in awe I had forgotten how talented he was.

"They're nothing really." He said smiling. I noticed Derek shoot him a glare but I smiled.

"Really Simon, don't be so naïve! These are truly amazing!" The flush deepened on his cheeks. The funny thing was I was actually enjoying myself.

"Anyone going to help me put these away?" Derek mumbled from across the room.

"Here, let me help." I said hurrying over to his side and grabbing a bag.

"You should stop flattering him. He's taking it the wrong way." He hissed at me as we both moved to set something in the small fridge.

"You are paranoid. He's your brother he knows we love each other. He won't interfere." I didn't know how I sounded so sure of myself, or used love for that matter but her just grunted in response.

"Just stop. Please."

"Okay." I muttered walking over to the bathroom and finding an unopened tooth brush. I opened it and shut the door before running hot water and dumping a ton of soap into the tub.

Author's Note

Sorry I took so long to get this chapter out. It's not even a long one. I just wasn't in the mood to write this. I'm actually working on my book, but the beginning is always the hardest thing to write I've started over at least 20 times. But anyway thanks to all the reviewers and people who put me as favorite story or author. KEEP REVIEWING!!!!!! Anyway thanks again the next chapter will come out when it will come out. I'm on Christmas break so I might get one or two in, in these two weeks. I'm not making any promises though. Thanks again! And if I don't write before Christmas hope you all have a blessed Christmas! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!

With Love,

Hope