2.

I watched the ground rapidly coming closer and I realised I wasn't dreaming. This is the real deal and in just a few seconds time I'm will be nothing more than a pile of flesh and bones scattered on the floor. I was just about to freak out when Danny appeared from underneath me, caught me and flew me back up. His strong arms held me tight against his body. He made me feel so safe.

I breathed in his smell. He smelled like rain. Like freshly fallen rain in a forest. He smelled like wood and earth. I burried my face against his chest. I wanted to stay in his arms forever. But I couldn't.

He put me back on the roof and immediately moved away from me. I missed his warmth already.

'Why did you do that?' He asked upset.

But I didn't answer. I was too amazed. Too astonished that he is real and he can fly! I believe I even have a smile on my face.

'Why are you smiling like that?!' He sighed frustrated and sat down on the edge of the roof, resting his head in his hands.

I suddenly felt guilty and sat on bended knees before him. 'I'm sorry' I said softly.

'Do you even realise how close that was?' He asked breathless. 'I was almost too late.'

'But you weren't.'

He sighed with a groan, as if I was impossible to talk with. 'I'll take you home.' He stood up and gestured I should get up too. His face was still upset and his eyes didn't want to look at me.

Overpowered with guilt I did as he asked and he took me in his arms again before pushing himself off. I watched the streets below me and was stunned of this beautiful view. I gave Danny the directions to my apartment and he put me down at the front door.

'Thank you.' I said blushing.

'No worries.' He turned around and wanted to fly off again.

'I'm sorry!' I said quickly. He stopped and turned back to me. 'I really am.'

He smiled. Oh my god, that smile! 'You're not entirely forgiven yet but you saying that means a lot.'

'And thank you for saving me… twice.'

That made him smile even wider. 'You're the craziest human I've met Tom Fletcher.'

'So what are you?' I asked curious. 'Some kind of superhero?'

He raised his shoulders. 'I just save people.'

'But you're not human, right?'

'No, I'm not.'

'Than what are you?'

'I come from a planet called Xion but that's been turned into a warzone ever since Eden, our ruler, died.'

'That's why you're here?'

He nodded. 'Most of us have taken shelter on different planets. We try to fit in somehow or stay hidden.'

'Are there more of you here on Earth?' My eyes widened.

'No.' He laughed. 'It's just me. Sorry if that disappoints you.'

'No, it doesn't!' I answered a little too quick and he laughed some more while my cheeks turned red again.

'Well, if question time is over, I'll be off now.'

'Wait!' I grabbed his shoulder before he could turn around. 'Will I see you again?'

'I sure hope not!'

That felt like a slap in the face and I had to look at the ground to hide my sadness. But he pushed my chin up with his hand as he explained. 'If I would see you again it means that you're in danger. I don't want that.'

I noticed how close he was standing in front of me. I could almost feel his breath on my lips. I literally stopped breathing.

'I have to go now.' He said softly and took a step back. I just nodded in response. Too paralyzed to speak.

'Oh and Tom?'

I swallowed before answering 'Yeah?'

'Breathe' he said smiling, pushed himself off and flew away.