Chapter 6

IPOV

I finally arrived at my room to find it empty. However, my mind was too preoccupied to even wonder where Jared could possibly be. I looked at the bed debating with myself whether or not to attempt to sleep. I turned around thinking that perhaps a walk could calm me and help me determine what my next move would be.

The breeze was cool as it gently brushed my face and swept through my hair. The moon was full and the sky cloudless allowing the stars to brightly twinkly above. Such a shame that I was so full of anxiety on a perfect night like this. I spotted the park and walked over to a tree in front of the small pond. Leaning against the tree, I decided that I had to decide what I should do and what I wanted to do.

I should only associate with Wanderer in order to find out about what happened to Melanie and to discover if she is still within the body. Although I felt much sympathy for her, I couldn't help but secretly wish that she wasn't in there anymore. Wanderer wasn't like the other souls. She felt like an outsider. Like she doesn't quite belong. Could that actually mean something? Could that mean that perhaps that she wasn't meant to be among them? Was it possible that a soul is meant to be among humans? Was it possible that she was meant to be with me?

This is way too fast. I've seen Wanderer only twice and I'm already falling for her. How is it possible to for someone to have this effect on me? I don't even know her. I picked up a little rock and skipped it across the water as I thought about it. Jared has only told me a little about Melanie but I know that he fell quickly as well.

What if I decided that I wanted to start something with Wanderer? How would it work? She is going to eventually find out that I'm human. But what if she falls in love with me before she finds out? And what if I tell her instead of her accidentally discovering my secret? Then perhaps she wouldn't mind so much.

Then there's Jared. What do I tell him? Yeah…sorry Jared, but I think I'm in love with the parasite in the body of your girlfriend. Yeah. Right. That's a perfect thing to tell your best friend. I guess I could just edit what actually goes on when I'm out with Wanderer. I don't have to tell him everything. Just what he wants to know. He knows that I'm not going to be able to just ask if the human is still in her body. The only thing we know is that there were rumors that some rebels were stronger than the soul and were able to remain in the body. Some even took control of it.

I have no idea how Jared expects me to find out this information. It's not like she's going to come out and say that the girl who the body belonged to originally is still hanging around. Ok. So the problem of Jared is solved…for now. Just tell him that I don't know yet. That I'm trying to get it out of her but I need to get her to completely trust me, which could take awhile. That will work for the time being. But what if I don't want to leave her? Well…I have time to think about that. Just not right now.

I walked away from the lake and headed home. Hmm…I wonder if souls are the same as humans in relationships. I have never seen them act really affectionate. Well, I guess all I can do is wait and see. 

Besides, I don't even know how she feels about me. I mean she seemed a bit disappointed when she thought I found someone but that doesn't mean her feelings are deep or anything. It could mean she's merely interested.

I suddenly found myself at the door to the hotel room. I immediately fell asleep the moment my head touched the pillow.

I woke up the next day to find Jared sleeping. I took a long shower and then brushed my teeth. As I got dressed I remembered that I had class and couldn't stop the smile that appeared on my face.

"Why are you smiling like that?" I jumped as I heard Jared's voice.

"Nothing, man. I just slept well last night. By the way, where were you when I got home last night?"

"I'm tired of being cooped up in this stupid place. I went for a drive to think. What did you find out about the parasite last night?"

"Wanderer is different than other souls and actually doesn't usually hang out with other ones. Other than that, nothing. She's not just going to come out and say that Melanie's there. I have to get her to like me and trust me." He looked at me a bit disappointed but appeared to understand like I knew he would.

"Then what did you guys talk about? I didn't go on my drive till about 7 and you still weren't home."

"Well…um…we talked about the planets like I asked her to. That's the whole reason she was out with me." I couldn't tell him that I asked her out.

"All right. I understand. Start out slowly. So it looks like we may be here for awhile."

"Looks like it." I turned away knowing I couldn't hide my smile.

"Anyway, I'm going to the beach today. Have fun at school." He added with a smirk.

"I will."

I had time to kill so I turned on the tv and started flicking through the channels. Frustrated at the lack of entertainment that was offered now that the souls took over I shut it off. I walked to a little bakery and got myself a cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee. I walked around until I deemed it an appropriate time to start to go to class. I arrived early and saw that only a few students had already arrived. I sat down and impatiently waited to see Wanderer.

When she finally walked in, she put her books on her desk and looked around until she caught my eye. She smiled and looked down shyly. I smiled somewhat proudly because of how I affect her.



Class ended too quickly and before I knew it most of the students had packed up and were heading out the door. Throughout class, Wanderer frequently looked at me while she was lecturing. I was so caught up looking at her that I didn't even know what planet she was talking about.

I walked towards her looking at the ground unsure of what to say.

"So I guess I'll see you tomorrow?" Her voice made me jerk up. She sounded a bit unsure and shy.

"Of course."

"Um…what time are we going at?"

"I'll pick you up at 6." I smiled and walked towards the door. When I reached it I looked back at her and asked, "Where do I pick you up?"

She smiled and told me where she lived. I smiled back and took one long look at her face rememorizing it before miserably walking to the empty, gloomy hotel room.

AN: Alright. Finished. Sorry it really isn't that long. I'm at my grandma's house and am trying to get the time to write more. Next chapter is obviously the date. Question. I'm really tired of calling her Wanderer. Does anyone have any suggestion as to how I can fit it into the story to change it to Wanda? Anyway, I'll try to update soon!