ZOMG guys i am sooooo sorry for not updating sooner! I had this massive block and didnt know what to write. But I'm all good now and it will be updated more regularaly. Please forgive me! Anyways, i hope you like it!R&R!
I didn't get back to sleep after last night. I had paced up and down my room trying to figure out what my dream had meant.
Was Alex going to hurt me? What about Iggy's sister? Was it really murder? Was I dating a murderer? What had I gotten myself into?
Finally it was morning so here I was heading to school early for once.
There were only a few people there when I arrived and the school was unnaturally quiet. I went to my locker and put my things away.
I got a creepy feeling and the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. I spun around only to come face to face with Alex.
"Hey beautiful" he grinned.
"Hey" I smiled back.
It was just a dream, it didn't mean anything. And Iggy was blind, he could easily have been mistaken. Right?
"So how are you feeling?" he asked softly, putting his arm around my waist.
"I'm good, just a little tired" I said half honestly.
"That sucks. How's Iggy?" he asked and I got a shiver.
"He's not so well. Pretty beaten up" I said over exaggerating a bit.
I frowned as I swore I saw the tips of his lips turn in a small smirk. Maybe I was just being paranoid.
"That sucks. I hope the basted that did that to him gets what's coming to him" Alex shook his head in disgust.
"Yeah, I'm sure he will, the bad guys always get what they deserve" I said.
"Not in real life. And what if the bad guy isn't actually a bad guy? What if he's just trying to do the right thing, but people misinterpret that as bad?" Alex pondered.
"I guess it depends what it is" I said slowly, giving him a suspicious look but then grinning as he looked at me.
I headed to class, my mind on Alex and Iggy. What had I gotten myself into here?
Before I knew it, it was home time. I packed up all my things and started to leave.
"Hey" Alex said, catching up to me.
"Hey" I said.
"So I was wondering if you wanted to go out tonight?" he asked.
I ran a million excuses through my head of what I could say to get out of it. But me being me came up with the worst one ever.
"Sorry Alex but I'm going over to Iggy's tonight, he's getting out today" I said, shrugging like it was no big deal.
"Oh, ok. So he's awake and talking that means I guess" he said and I nodded.
"Did he say who did it?" he asked.
Did I detect some nervousness coming from him? Should I lie or tell the truth. I figured if I told him what Iggy had said then I could see what reaction I got out of him.
"Funny story actually. He told me it was you" I laughed like it was the most ridiculous thing ever.
I kept my eyes on Alex the whole time. His jaw tightened, his eyes narrowed and his fists curled. I had to get out of here.
"Wow, they must have had him on some strong painkillers" Alex laughed but it was mechanical.
"I know right. We'll I gotta get going. I'll see you tomorrow" I said and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek and left.
I had to stop myself from running away as fast as I could. Once I was out of his sight I began to walk faster. I finally got home and shut the door behind me, locking it for good measures.
No one was home and I suspected Max was next door.
I put my things away and went over next door; I didn't want to be alone.
"Hey" Fang said as I walked in.
We always strolled into each other's places like we owned the place, it was just our thing.
"Hey" I said with a small smile.
Max was curled up with Fang and they sat in the lounge watching tv.
"So how is he?" I asked awkwardly.
"He's better. He's in his room" Fang said.
"He's been asking for you" Max said with a wink and I pulled a face at her and they laughed while I blushed.
I quickly made my way upstairs before they could say anything else. I didn't bother knocking on the door and walked into Iggy and Fang's room.
Iggy was lying in a bed, his head was on his pillow and his eyes were closed. He's sheets were thrown off his and he was lying there shirtless and my cheeks got hot as I saw his bare chest. I noticed though most of it was covered in bandages and his skin was mostly all bruised. His eyes opened and I froze.
"Ella?" he asked and I rolled my eyes.
"How's you know?" I asked.
"I'm just that awesome" he grinned.
I went and sat down on his bed next to him and his hand automatically touched my knee, feeling where I was.
"How are you feeling?" I asked.
"I've been better" he half shrugged and I half smiled.
He tried to sit up but I he winced in pain. Without thinking I reached over and helped him up.
"Thanks" he mumbled.
"So, I heard you've been asking for me" I grinned and he blushed.
"I just figured you'd be avoiding me after what I told you about Alex" he said slowly.
"No, I figured your right" I mumbled, but of course he heard me.
"You believe me?" he asked in shock.
I hesitated as I thought. I don't think Alex was a killer, but there was definitely something wrong with him.
"Yes" I said half honestly.
There was silence as Iggy chewed on the inside of his cheek.
"That means a lot to me" he said after a while, his cheeks were red.
I had the feeling no one usually believed Iggy. Suddenly I felt the urge to want to make him happy. I also had the feeling Iggy hadn't been properly happy in years.
Before I knew what I was doing I ran my hand through his hair and down onto his bare shoulder. He didn't push me away or anything. Somehow his pale blue eyes were straight on mine and I bit my lip. I thought about the past few days. How Iggy had carried me home from the party. How he had put me to bed so tenderly. How he hadn't used me. How he followed me on my date to stop Alex hurting me.
I had never seen it before, but Iggy was a great guy. I couldn't help myself and I leant in and kissed him.
At first he froze but before I knew it his hand found its way to the back of my neck and he pulled me closer. I tilted my head to get a better angle and ran my hand through his hair. Our lips moved in perfect sync.
I never hated Iggy, I loved him.
I pulled away to take a breath and we both sat there in silence. Iggy broke the silence.
"I don't know what that was about, but Ella, you are amazing and perfect and I've known you for ages and I think I love you" he said, his face glowing red.
I couldn't follow that speech. So I did said something very Ella-like.
"Shut up and kiss me" I said pulling him closer and I saw him grin just before his lips were on mine again.
We continued like that for 10 or so minutes before we were interrupted by Max.
"Ella, I'm going home. If you want me to save you some pizza then get your ass home now!" she called up.
I sighed and stood up.
"I should go" I said.
"Ok then. I'll see you tomorrow?" Iggy asked hopefully.
"Of course" I grinned leaning down and giving him a small kiss and then left.
"Bye Ella" Fang said as I walked past him.
"Bye" I said.
"Wow, what happened?" Fang asked and I stopped.
"What?" I asked.
"Your practically glowing" he grinned and I blushed.
"See you tomorrow Fang" I said and he chuckled.
I walked outside, it was getting dark. The cool wind nipped at my skin. As I was walking between the two houses, heading to mine I heard a noise from behind the fence.
I tried to ignore it but all of a sudden something jumped out from behind the fence and before I got a good look something hard hit my head and I blacked out.