Steam!: Aiden

Aqua's POV

I didn't see Aiden for the rest of the day today. And the next day he wasn't there all day, maybe he took what I said the wrong way. I didn't mean to insult him or anything, I was just telling the truth. Oh well, he should stop being such a big baby and come back to school like a real man.

"Hey, where's Aiden?" I asked Sunny, taking a chip from my Doritos's bag. The boy's don't really like to sit inside with all the kids so we all love to hang around a huge oak tree outside. I was now sitting on a tree branch with Sunny and Eric while Eric was zoning off doing some weird sketch.

"Oh.. he has been acting even weirder- if possible- latly." Eric said rolling his eyes.

"Weirder how?" I asked curiously.

"Well... he skipped half of school yesterday and came in late last night saying he was just walking around. Then when we woke up this morning he was gone and all was a note saying, and quote, 'some thinking to do' and that he'd be home later." Sunny explained.

"Ooops..." I whispered.

"What?" Sunny asked.

"Ugh, I said some stuff to him yesterday and I think it offended him." I said ,leaning my head against the tree trunk.

"What stuff?" Eric asked.

"I got mad because he wouldn't stop glaring at me in class and he said he does it because he hates the world for being unfair to him. And I told him he can't be a loner if there are people out there you care about him." I explained.

"That... doesn't sound offensive." Eric said slowly.

"Exactly." I yelled.

"Oh well. He'll get over it. Besides I refuse to try and understand how Aiden thinks." Sunny said leaning back against the tree closing his eyes.

"If you say so." I muttered with a sigh.

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Aiden's POV

God this is so confusing. I don't even understand why I'm dwelling on what that girl said anyway, but I can't get it out of my head.

Was it because she was right? Was she right? What am I thinking how can I possibly be caught up in what one little human said when she doesn't even know me. Maybe she knows what position I'm in, I thought to myself. No. She can't possibly know what it's like to live like a monster.

But, what's even more confusing is why I saved her yesterday. I was the one to take action when that guy was about to slit her throat, I was the one to pull him off her, I was the one that carried her to the nurse. But, the problem is I don't know why I did all those things. I keep trying to convince myself that if he would have cut her anymore I would have lost control on my hunter instincts, but I know that wasn't true. I did it for another reason, but I don't know what.

All I know is that when that Cain guy was hitting her and yelling I felt like I wanted to rip his fucking head off for causing her pain, i feel very protective of Aqua. And maybe that's why why I'm angry with her. I don't like having feelings for anyone, especially for someone I don't know. I always considered caring about someone was too vulnerable because they could always end up getting hurt in the long run. I don't llike feeling vulnerable for caring about Aqua. But, from some strange reason I do care for her,alot.

But, I can't risk anything. I just have to keep my distance and avoid her and everything will be fine.

Right?

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Aqua's POV

Around 5th period Aiden finally showed up. I was going to talk to him about what I said the other day but, he kept avoiding me. I didn't know why, and when I asked Kevin in art he just shrugged.

All of these unanswered questions are a real pain in my ass. I'm getting answers whether he likes it or not. After school, Operation: Kick Aiden's ass till I get answers, commences.

Finally, after three more guresome periods school was let out. I ran to my locker and then to my car that was luckily parcked to theirs again, today. I was waiting patiently by my car when I heard almost silent footsteps coming my way and looked over to see Aiden. I thought he would come over to me but he instead headed to his car next to me and avoided me again. That's it.

I dropped my bag to the ground and walked fastily to his car before he could get in, just when I reached him he was about to open his door but, I slammed it shut by kicking it and stepped in front of him so my back was pressed against the driver's side car. i stared at him questionably for a while and he sighed and took a few steps away from me like I had a virus or something. "What do you want, Aqua?" He asked.

"Oh, it talks." I said crossing my arms over my chest.

"Are you going to tell what you want?" He asked again.

"An explanation would be nice." I said angerily.

He smirked slightly, then smiled. "Your cute when your angry." He said jokingly.

"Will you shut up and answer my question." I said through clenched teeth.

He sighed and readjusted his shoulder bag. "I just had some thinking to do." He said simply.

"About."

"God, your nosey." He said seriously.

"Well, after you disapear for days after I talk to you for the first time makes me kind of nosey." I said matter-of-factly..

"Aqua," He said again and let out a fustrated breath. "just stay away from me." He said reaching for the door handle. But, I grabbed his ice cold wrist to stop him but, he quickly pulled away.

"Why do you do that? When ever I'm in a mile radius of you, you either stay away from me or look at me like you want to kill me." I said in disbelief. How can this guy I don't even know hate me? He muttered something under his breath and couldn't be sure but it sounded like, 'The last thing I'd want to do is kill you.' and then he took a deep breath and pushed me away from his car so he could get in. But, before he stepped in he stopped and looked at me from the corner of his eye. "Don't try to get involved in anyway with me Aqua, you'd just get hurt." And with that he left.