I could hardly look at Jack in the eyes on top of that, I didn't know where my position with Heath was at either, after all he could be thinking all sorts he could even be thinking that I hung up on him - he wasn't one for holding grudges though.
I havn't known Jack for long but he was Erik's ex-roomate and for that period of time, they became close (in a friendly way duh!) which could mean he would tell him and.. all hell would possibly break loose.
My first motive was to bring Jack closer into the room and close the door behind him, I didn't want any more (eavesdroppers) people listening in on the (private) conversation (or seeing Jack in this state).
"Jack" I hardly whispered holding my hands out bring myself closer, I didn't know what sort of reaction to aspect.
"Why Z?" he repeated "I thought you were happy here"
I paused slowly lowering my hands, how could I answer that? Was it even a question?
Thinking about it, I was happy even through the rough spots, it was finally a place I could call... home, coming here I think (in a strange way...) it brought Heath and I even closer than we already were.
I had a horrible feeling in my gut wanting me to stay for every-ones protection.
"I-I'm sorry, I really am, b-but I'm not even going anymore" I finally managed to say hoping it would calm Jack down.
"Why did he dump you?" my eyes jerked up, a side of Jack I have never seen before, I was honestly shocked, I know I know! He really cared for me I didn't know what to say. I lowered my head looking at the dirty dark floorboards.
I could hear him take a deep break moving closer to me; hopefully a little calmer, by surprise he gave me a hug.
"I'm sorry Z, I-I didn't mean to be so horrible but everyone is going to be devastated if you leave without telling anyone"
I kept hold of him letting out silent tears I was not one to cry but I was feeling mixed emotions and couldn't take it any longer.
"I'm sorry" I whispered to low I didn't think he heard.
We came out of each others grasp and smiled (wow so soppy).
"You know, If you and Heath don't work out, I'll take him" Jack joked giving me a cheeky grin.
I couldn't help but laugh he had certainly cheered me up until he asked me a question that I didn't know how to answer.
"What... What about Erik?" He asked concerned.
I sat in silence thinking how I could answer that without making it sound like a lie, from a distance I could hear two step of footsteps coming up the stairs, ah geez, I forgot to close the door properly, luckily it wasn't anyone I didn't want to see.
"Hey Z we brought you som- oh my Zoey! You okay?
"You look awful" Erin finished.
This probably happened from the crying and fainting and stress business. What a nice compliment.
"I'm fine guys, It's nothing" I said before they go all out on me.
"Nothing?! It looks like you haven't slept in 3 days!" Shaunee bloated coming towards me.
I was getting overly spoilt by the twins, it was great! I didn't realise how tired I actually was.
Finally, they all left the room leaving a tray of food on the bedside table but I was not hungry at all.
I fell into a deep sleep almost instantly .
I wasn't one for having creepy or pleasant dreams, they just seem to come to me, I didn't think I had control of them, the dream I had tonight seem more like a flash back...
'He stepped towards me, oh crap.
'Zoey Montgomery! Night has chosen thee; thy death will be thy birth. Night call thee; hearken to Her sweet voice.
Your destiny awaits you at the House of Night!
He lifted one long white finger and pointed at me. As my forehead exploded in pain Kayla opened her mouth and screamed.'
The tracker. Why did he pick me? What was so special about me?
I could never forget that moment, that long white finger lifting to my head, Kayla screaming, the increasing pain on my forehead that caused me to have a pernament tattoo and the pain it caused me and others around me.
He was the first tracker I had seen, never did they seem to roam around the House of Night, seem to me like they could pick any random teen off the street.
My dreams never did seem to make sense they lead onto something different which included Heath. Weird.
That was when I woke up, breathing hard, sweating from the tightness of this thick blanket. The dream felt like a nightmare, I just didn't want to believe it.
I thought it was about time I stopped trying to avoid the people that cared about me the most.
"Your awake!" The twins called out making all eyes directed on me, Erin and Shaunee both got up to give me a hug.
"I'm fine, really" I said as they took their time releasing me.
Next was Damein, I felt awkward meeting Jacks eyes after everything that happened upstairs but I acted like nothing happened wondering if he said anything.
"It's okay your secret is safe with me"he said in my ear while giving me a hug and finally Erik.
This was getting out of hand, why was I still leading him on, as much as I wanted to break things off I couldn't, well I didn't want to mostly.
He looked even cuter in that cotton like sweater sticking out his perfectly sculptured chest and broad shoulders.
"Hey" He gently whispered giving me a hug and kissing me lightly on the forehead.
I forced myself a smile which seemed to me like Jack was the only one knowing I was doing while the others smiled. I hated lieing to them.
The dorkath- I mean marathon movies were still going on, I sat on the floor with my head resting on the sofa. I was really bored.
He was a vampyer, and worse. He was a Tracker.
Well, crap! He was standing by my locker!
And then it happened.
That moment that changed my life. Forever. If I were to last that long that is.
I heard a loud band that instantly woke me up luckily everyone was too busy watching the television - A movie I had seen a hundred times, I looked around me in total boredom when someones hand rests on my head forcing me to stop it moving.
"You okay there noddy?" Erik whispered in my ear, I couldn't help but giggle, which from a far distance would look kind of... weird.
He slid his hand off my head down to my neck resting on my shoulder rubbing it slightly feeling the warm heat against my shoulders, a part of me wanted me to put my hand ontop of his.
After everything that we had been through, keeping my friends happy felt like an important priority to me even if it didn't help me much, sliding Erik's hand from my shoulder telling them I needed to be somewhere urgently. Alone.
I looked out my window at the dark sky from my bedroom deciding whether or not to take my jumper with me, as if I needed it anyway, I could easily call the elements, it was only midnight everything was dark but there were no more clouds in the sky.
I ran to my bedside table to find my cell phone, I flipped it open to see a dozen messages but not all from Heath... few from Aphrodite?! I didn't know I had her number.
Just as I was about to check my voice-mails somebody calls, my fingers react too quickly for me to check who called.
"Heath?" I said down the phone without thinking.
"Uh n-no it's me"
Me? Me who? Who was giving out my number?
"Wh-"
"Stark" he said with a sigh.
"Sorry. Right, I'm glad you called, I-I was just coming to see you" I assured him.
"Oh right" he said sounding a little relieved "Well I guess there is no need now"
Shoot. I wanted to get out of this room!
"Right um... are you okay?"
I could hear him laughing to himself "I should be asking you that"
"Yeah thanks for sav- helping me before and sorry for Erik you know...he should have never had a go at you"
"Yeah well its sort of my job so don't worry" he answered coldly.
Shocked by his answer "Its so not your job but thanks anyway so... where are you"
"Outside"
Hmm... I got off my bed and sat by my window, there he was.
"S-so what you doing outside" I asked.
"Just... waiting... for- listen I got to go now bye!"
Before I could get another word in, he hung up on me. I continue watching Stark out the window as he makes his way to the west wall where the exit out of here was... what was he doing?
He grabs hold of the door of the entrance until someone approaches inside, from what I could see, a brunette with curly long hair who was just about the same height as Stark. It may have been dark but I could see clearly see them with the school and street lights on, all I was wondering was who the girl was and why was he bringing her into the school. That was when they leaned into each-other obviously kissing, gross. After what felt like a really long time, they came out of each-others grasp the girl started talking to Stark something I couldn't make out, but she left him approaching the school, while he stares back at her. He must really like this girl. Then they were gone, I never got to see her face.
"BOO!"
My mind went blank until someone from behind me scared the panties off of me, I turned around to see a very familiar face I have missed so much.
"Hey!" I said giving her a hug. "I have missed you"
"I have missed y'all too" said the voice with the accent I loved.
I pulled back examining Stevie Rae - she hadn't changed a bit.
"How did you get in here?" I asked curiously.
"From the west wall about 5 minutes ago"
"Wow that's strange, I saw Stark out there sucking face with some brunette who he let in from the west wall a few minutes ago, did you see them?"
"Oh... Um.... no" she said looking unsure. Changing the subject "so whats been happening?"
We spent the rest of the night filling each-other in with all the gossip and everything that has been happening although I did leave out the whole Heath stuff out - I didn't need her worrying about it that was when Aphrodite walks in.
"Oh great! I knew she was back here" she said giving her a disgusted look.
"Duh course you would, we have imprinted" Stevie Rae said coldly.
I couldn't help but laugh at that - it never got old.
"Ugh remind me to somehow break this imprint" Aphrodite said looking at me.
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
"I have tried to call you a bunch of times its what cell phones are for you know so we could contact each-other if anything were to happen or something geez, cell phones are a waste on you" said the hateful hag.
I wasn't in the mood to answer, instead I look at her in pity - Ugh she was giving me a headache.
"Anyway, you really shouldn't leave Stark outside alone" she said more to Stevie Rae.
"Wait... why?" I asked even if she wasn't talking to me.
"Someones human boyfriend could be out there and lets say... it won't end nicely"
"Wha-" Before I could say much, I turn my head to the window, Stark was no longer there, maybe him and his... lady friend were off somewhere or could what Aphrodite be saying true...?