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Lucy's POV

I grinned at the alien, who's real name was Sparks but Hannah wouldn't listen, as he did some more stuff with the oids. He was still showing us some of the stuff he could do. I was watching, but a bang from downstairs caught my attention. The others didn't seem to notice so I stood up, deciding to check out what was downstairs. Tom noticed and stood up to.

"What's up?" he asked in his usual over-caring tone. I smiled, feeling my heart melt.

"Nothing, just…grabbing a snack." I said before rushing out the room. I didn't want to worry him, he's done a lot for everyone else today. Soon I was downstairs and heading for the kitchen. I was just about to walk in when I noticed Bethany walking in from another entrance, approaching a very still and weirdly smiling Rickey. I quickly hid behind the wall, close enough to listen to their conversation.

"What the heck was that? Talking about feelings comes with the girlfriend there is no loophole for that!" she snapped loudly before she took a deep breath. "Ok, I get it. You're not going to talk when I'm yelling. I'm sorry, it's not mature of me to shout." another sigh. "Look, I am so, so happy being your girlfriend. But if you really care about me the way I care about you, then it shouldn't be a problem to give me the time that I need."

I thought about what Bethany said. She has a point. If I was going out with Tom I would want him to pay attention to me. But the thing is, he already does. He is sweet and caring and has shown that he would risk his own safety for me. He doesn't even like it when I leave the room without him knowing where I'm going. Some might see that as being obsessive but I see that as him being really sweet. I really wish he would ask me out, I've been waiting for him for three years now. My thoughts were interrupted by Bethany getting mad at Rickey. I realised that he hadn't been talking this entire time.

"So that's how it is? I'm getting the silent treatment? Oh who is in high school now?" she yelled before running back outside.

Sorry Bethany but we still need Ricky.

A crash from upstairs alerted my attention. What were they doing now? I quickly ran back upstairs, only to see the door knocked down. I ran in, only to be hit in the chest with something small and hard. It forced me backwards and onto the floor. I shook my head, feeling it swim dizzily. Two of the aliens rushed past, riding on a skateboard while dragging a pink suitcase behind them, the girl holding Jake's paintball gun. Did I hit my head?

"Lucy! Oh my god are you ok?" I heard Tom shout as he ran out over the busted down door. He helped me up and I nodded. Jake was behind him and I saw his eyebrows shoot up.

"Wow Lucy! You sure can take a hit huh?" he exclaimed.

"What?" I asked, looking at Tom. His eyes darted down to my stomach and I followed his gaze. My eyes widened at the blue paint splattered over my white shirt. No wonder I felt winded.

"You know that pattern actually makes the shirt look pretty cool." he said. I blushed.

"Thanks?" I said. I saw Jake role his eyes.

"Can you guys continue this later? There's a cop outside who wants answers and we have an alien in a trunk who keeps yelling at us." I looked between all of them, Art, Lee and Hannah having joined us in the hall. I looked in the room to see it trashed, and with Nana standing as still as Rickey was.

"Is Nana…?" I trailed off when Tom nodded, Lee holding up the controller. Jake looked like he was fed up with waiting. "Ok, you guys get rid of the cop, I'm on alien watch." he said before running out the room. I rolled my eyes. Always so impatient.

"What did you guys do while I was gone?" I asked. They all shrugged. I would have asked more questions, but I was dragged downstairs by Tom when we heard someone knocking on the door, Art and Lee carrying the trunk between them while Sparks hid in Hannah's back pack. When we finally presented ourselves to the cop, he didn't look to happy.

"I don't know how much you guys know about peno codes, but making phone calls with the intent to annoy or harass is a serious offence. It's called criminal mischief and it can land you a one way ticket to juvy. 911 is for emergencies only…" I tuned out, letting the cop drone on and on. Tom looked like he wasn't listening either, rolling his eyes when the policeman started on another rant.

I noticed him look down at the trunk before at the cops belt, eyes widening when they settled on his gun. Did Tom what to shoot the alien? I nudged him and gave him a questioning look. He looked confused before he rapidly shook his head, mouthing something that I think was supposed to say 'The alien wants the gun.' but I couldn't be sure.

"Look sheriff," Tom started, fed up with him. I shared that. If what Tom thinks is true then he needs to leave, now. "We told you we were sorry. So really you can leave now, we'll be good." he was making it sound like we were a bunch of eight year olds who were begging their parents to not hire a babysitter. The sheriff didn't look to impressed.

"Oh you'll be good? Ok well we got the whole problem solved." he said in a really sarcastic tone. I stiffened when the trunk started to shake violently, catching the sheriff's attention. Tom kicked it and it stopped shaking. "Hey what's that there?" he asked. We all stammered to come up with an answer, Tom going with a robotic dog. The sheriff didn't seem to buy this and started reaching for the trunk, demanding to have a look. I held my breath, preparing for the worst. Just as he was about to open it, a car horn blared loudly and I never thought I'd be so happy to see the grown ups. Tom on the other hand looked a little uneasy.

I noticed Nate look a little uneasy as they approached us. Mr. P did not look to happy as he rounded on Tom.

"One hour, we're gone one hour." he said, staring down at Tom. I felt the anger rise again as Tom glared at his dad. "What did you kids do?" he demanded while Mrs. P introduced herself to the sheriff.

"Is everything ok?" she asked. The sheriff frowned.

"No ma'm I'd say making a fraudulent call to 911 is not ok." he said sternly.

"You called 911?" Mr. P asked, staring only at Tom. Tom was shaking with rage but I gently took his hand. His shaking stopped but he still looked a little mad. As the grown ups continued to talk, Mr. P talking about how Tom will be punished-causing me to grip his hand more tightly- we both felt a wave of panic sweep over us when my mom invited the sheriff over for lunch. No! No! No! why are Tom's parents acting so stupid. And it only made it worse when the sheriff accepted.

I was startled out of my thoughts by something bouncing off the sheriffs badge. Tom stepped forwards, concealing whatever it was with his foot.

"What was what?" he asked, dodging the sheriff's questioning. "Come on everyone, dinner." he said, trying to sound enthusiastic. We all nodded, ushering the grown ups inside, through the house and into the back garden. We all gathered around the table as Mr. P began cooking the burgers. I sat next to Tom, who was sitting on the trunk holding the alien. Now that we had a minutes peace I was finally able to ask him something I had wanted to ask since he woke me up.

"Tom, about what happened back at the lake…" I trailed off as he nodded, staring right into my eyes. I ignored Nana's blabbering to Mrs. P as I continued. "Can you teach me how to swim? I'd really like to learn." he smiled, his brown eyes glinting.

"I'd love to." great not only was I going to get to learn how to swim, I was going to get to see Tom in a swim suit, topless. I blushed when I realised he was also going to see me in nothing but the bikini I packed.

My thoughts were interrupted by Bethany's angry threats to whoever created love. I still felt sorry for her, being ignored by her jerk boyfriend. I got up.

"Where are you going?" Tom asked. I looked over at Bethany.

"To try and mend some bridges." I said. Tom didn't say anything, just nodded as I walked off. When I reached Bethany, I didn't really know what to say.

"What do you want?" she snapped as I just stood there awkwardly. I shrugged before I realised she couldn't see.

"I don't know. I saw you and I guess I just wanted to see if you were alright." I said simply. When she didn't respond I came and sat next to her. "Look Bethany. I'm not going to pretend I know what you're going through. Yes I am going through some unrequited love of my own, but I just want you to know that I'm here for you." I said. She looked at me.

"Why are you being so nice to me? Especially after what I said in the car this morning." she asked. I shrugged.

"Us girls gotta stick together I guess. Hannah's to young to have girl talk with to I guess it's just you and me." I said. Bethany smiled and I smiled back, glad to see I cheered her up.

"So unrequited love? Is it Tom?" she asked mischievously. I chuckled as I stood up, walking away.

"Shut up Bethany." I said, laughing a little. I sat back down next to Tom, who was chuckling.

"What was that about?" he asked. I shook my head.

"Girl stuff." I said simply. He backed right away, leaning away from me.

"Whoa, to much information." he laughed and I smacked his arm. As everyone else was sitting down, I noticed that Jake still hadn't come back from the house. Mr. P seemed to notice it to, asking Nate about his son. Nate shrugged.

"Jake's an adult, he can take care of himself. If he wants food he can come and get it." always thinking with his stomach. Me and Tom sat and ate in silence, both thinking about where Jake was. It was when the trunk under Tom rumbled again, did everyone stop eating and look at him.

"My stomach!" he said, grabbing his burger. "I'm starving." he clarified, taking a big bite. But he dropped his burger when a distinct, annoying voice broke through all the chatter.

"Attention all. Resistance is futile. Give me what I need." Rickey demanded as he strode up to the table, pushing Bethany away when she tried to get his attention. I looked at Art and Lee, who were both looking at the ground in confusion.

When he approached the table, he walked up behind Hannah, snatching the bag from her back while ignoring all the shouting Hannah was doing. When he walked past me he grabbed my arm and hauled me up.

"You will provide useful for bargaining. The leader will not attack if his mate is threatened." Rickey stated, dragging me away from the table. Mate? am I that obvious that even an alien notices. Of course I struggled against him, but Rickey was strong.

"Hey where are you taking her! Lucy!" I heard Tom shouting after us.

"Let me go!" I demanded, kicking, punching and even biting Rickey. He didn't seem to feel any pain as he dragged me inside. I could hear the others following and as soon as we reached the door to the basement, Tom barged in through the front door.

"Let her go you alien controlled son of a bitch!" he shouted. My eyes widened at Tom's language. Rickey just chuckled as he through Sparks into the basement. He then grabbed me, making sure Tom could see the tears that were forming in my eyes.

"If you do not submit then the female will be harmed." he stated. Tom stared at me, pure fury in his eyes. They seemed to soften when they saw how scared I was.

"Tom...help, please." I sobbed.

"Just stay calm, Lucy. I promise I will save you." he said determinedly. I smiled hopefully but that melted off my face when Rickey started laughing.

"Pathetic human emotions." he laughed before pushing me into the basement. I stumbled and lost my footing, falling down the steps and rolling painfully into a deep hole that I don't remember being there the first time we came down. I heard shuffling before a voice sounded.

"Another human?" it was one of the aliens. It sounded like the ugly one. "What do we do wit her?" he asked his companion.

"Duh! We tie her up and put her with the other one!" the girl yelled before I heard a thumping sound. Before I could find the strength to move I felt my wrists being tied. When I tried to struggle I felt something sharp pressed against my neck. "Don't struggle. You'll regret it." she demanded. I didn't listen and I felt three nails rip into my cheek. My cry of pain was stifled by something being shoved into my mouth then duct taped in, "That was a warning!" the girl hissed before going back to digging. I felt myself being moved and the next thing I knew I was inside a dark corner. I couldn't see the aliens digging but I could feel the earth hitting me in the back, shredding at my clothes, then my skin.

I was alone, and scared. I did my best to curl into a ball, hide myself away from the darkness of the world that I was trapped in. Tom, if you can hear my thoughts, please save me like I know you can. I still need to tell you that I love you. When breathing became to hard through my gag, I felt my eyelids drop and I passed out.

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