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Alien

Chapter 11: Don't drown, kay?

I don't think I've ever had that much fun before in my whole non talking life. After I made my ungraceful entrance into the pool, everyone had to make sure I was alright at first. I mean did they not see me bust out laughing when my head came above surface? Still, it was very sweet of them to care so much about me, I was also getting used to the feeling.

I was laying on my back floating in the nice cool water, taking in the bright sunny day. The skies didn't have a single cloud in the sky, and the sun was blaring. I had to squint really hard if I wanted to see anything, and even then it felt like my eyeballs were catching on fire. When I blinked away the hurt, I could only see in black and white. The sun was terrible! It just felt so good on my skin, warming me up from the water.

I was pale, and we all know the pale kid got burned the worse from swimming. I could definitely use a tan, so I guess I was going to have to go through a lot of pain before my wish could come true. I feared sun burns though, they were always awkward tan lines, since I could never choose a decent swimsuit.

Deciding to go under water because I could feel myself beginning to sweat, I enjoyed the rush of cold. I touched the bottom of the deep end once and then kicked off with my foot. A pair of brown orbs met my blue ones as I broke the surface. I gave a genuine smile as I latched my arms around Bill's neck. He took us and spun us around. "See I told you smiling never hurts." He whispered to me.

I felt myself blush as I took my face away from his neck. Smiling is kind of fun. I leaned back in his arms and let my head rest in the water. It was a bit awkward for me to say the least, we were crotch to crotch, with him holding me by my waist tightly to his slender body.

I could feel Jake glaring at us from behind Bill, but I could care less right now. That boy needed to get whatever was wrong with him checked out, because I wasn't going to let him ruin my happy day. I rarely get to feel so free, and for once I didn't have a care in the world, I honestly didn't need negativity. Jake may seem to act nice to me, but I really think he was only going to use me to get to something. That may be myself over reacting though. I tend to do that sometimes.

"Mein gott!" Bill exclaimed, taking a look at my face. I rose up closer to him, feeling oddly self conscious. "You are burning super bad Abby! Didn't you put on sunscreen?"

"She didn't take it from me when I offered it to her." Jake butted into our conversation with a sour tone. He was teasing me again.

"Oh shut up, I wouldn't take anything from you either. She's a smart girl." Bill casually tossed back. I gave a sigh, Jake would start something when Shilo or Tom weren't inside the pool. Figures.

"You would know about being a girl, wouldn't you?" Jake said. Wow, that was a seriously lame comeback.

Bill huffed and turned around, facing Jake. Even though we were off to the side of the pool, and he was casually propped on the edge of the shallow end. "Why don't you shut the hell up Jake? Why do you always have to pick a fight with someone? Cant you just give it a rest for once?" Bill asked in an almost pleading tone. I didn't blame him, Jake was getting on my nerves, his moods were giving me whiplash.

"I'm having too much fun getting under your skin you faggot." Jake said simply. And that's when I just couldn't stand it anymore. Its like something in my snapped. I swam out from behind Bill, going towards Jake. When I got to the shallow end I stood up to my height.

"And what are you going to do about it?" Jake questioned me. "You're a fucking mental case! You cant even talk, let alone stand up for yourself."

I blanched at him. He did not just pull the mental card. Come here. I mouthed to him. I took a glance back at Bill and he looked utterly worried. Poor guy, I bet he wants to stand up for me, but I don't think he's ever fought someone in his entire lifetime.

"I'm here what do you want you psycho." He said, still unmoving from his perched seat on the pools edge.

Get in the pool you asshole. My patience was wearing super thin.

He carefully hopped in the pool, coming to stand inches away from myself. His body towered over mine. But it wasn't that bad of an advantage. "What do you want? I'm here." He said in a teasing tone.

"Abby, just drop it okay?" Bill pleaded from the end of the pool. I think he knew the just about what I was going to do to him.

"You hear that? Listen to the queer, he at least knows what he's talking about." Jake pulled his hair back into a medium hanging ponytail.

Ok so what is your problem? Whatever problem you have seriously needs to drop, now! My body was trembling with rage. It also felt good, because I haven't been able to feel something like this in a long time. Emotion. Something other that nothingness.

"Well I don't have a problem."

Sure don't seem like it. What? You like picking on people for no apparent reason then Jake?

"Well it's not my fault that faggot…" I cut him off with a forceful push on his bare chest. He stumbled really bad, almost slipping on the pools slippery lining, catching himself on the edge of the pool. He looked pissed. "What the hell was that about?"

Call Bill a faggot again. Just do it. I was stepping closer to him, I was going to fucking pounce on him.

"Faggot!" He spat out simply.

And that's when I cocked back my arm as far as I could stand to and gave him the hardest punch I've ever gave anyone. All you heard was my fist catching on the flesh of his cheekbone, and a hard grunt. He almost fell backwards into the pool, but I caught him by the elbow. Ah, punching him in the face then catching him before he drowned to death sure seems nice of me.

He wrenched his arm free from my grasp. He was shocked that I could pack a punch! I may be small but I knew how to take care of myself and my friends. I used to always want to pick a fight back home before things happened. And it felt good to finally hit something. I don't know what was worse though, the way he didn't seem too mad, or that the fact he was emotionless?

Finally anger took over his face. "You are a bitch!" He seethed out before hopping angrily out of the pool. He threw me a nasty glare before he slammed the door shut. But I made sure that he saw the middle finger I threw him. Good I hope he was pissed off at me. It'd make not talking to him a whole bunch easier. And he totally deserved that punch.

Bill was next to my in a flash, holding me in a bone crunching hug. "Abby!" He exclaimed, holding me out at arms reach, just looking my appearance over. "You really didn't need to do that, I was just going to ignore him. Trying not to let him get to me, like you said."

I shook out my right hook, it looked really red and swollen. Yeah I hit him extra hard. He kind of made me snap, I hate when people bad talk my friends, it just doesn't work out like that. Besides, it felt good to relieve some built up tension I have in my body.

Bill looked taken aback for a moment. "Just because your tense doesn't mean you can go around hitting people. That's what a punching bag at the gym is for."

I rolled my eyes. Didn't he understand that I was only doing this because I wanted to? I was only trying to help ok? He nodded his head sadly. Plus, with people like Jake, you cant really ignore him, sometimes beating the shit out of them is pretty damn efficient.

"But you only hit him." Bill said a little confused.

Wrong. Because I think I punched him the hardest that I've ever punched anybody! And did you see him? He was practically in tears.

He sighed into my wet hair. "Thank you so much. I really do appreciate it lovely, but do you think he'll leave me alone now?"

I pulled away from him to get a good look at his face. I guess we wont know until later on or something, because I honestly think he will leave you alone, and if he doesn't I'm sorry.

"Its alright though." He smiled at me, giving me a soft peck on the cheek. "I think we should head on in, just to see how everything's going on."

I agreed, because who knows what kind of messed up story Jake is telling to get me and Bill into trouble. Bill lifted me out of the pool telling me to go ahead and dry off. I took my leave towards the giant deck to where my towel laid. I pulled at the hem of my swimsuit top, trying to get it to cover up my scars. I know I'm about to change, but I could only hope it would cover up. When Bill got closer I just wrapped the towel around my body.

We filed in through the back door and we could immediately hear Georg's loud mouth. Ah, it would be really nice to finally get to see him again, I was in dire need of a Georg hug. I haven't seen him in about a week. We could also hear Shilo arguing with Jake, probably about what I did to him. Panic welled in my stomach, I really didn't want to get into trouble.

A troubled looking Georg rounded the corner and when he saw me his eyes sparkled a really happy color. "Did you do that to Jake?" He whispered excitedly across the room to me. I nodded with enthusiasm. "I think I love you!" He exclaimed, coming across the room really quick scooping me up in a giant hug. I hugged back. "Ah I missed you! Now we can finally hang out without me having to go away!"

I missed you too! I said back. He nodded happily, I guess he could read lips too. Bill cleared his throat awkwardly.

"I think we should go get changed." He said, looking sweetly at me. I gave him a nod.

"Wait!" Georg started. "What happened with you and Jake? He practically came in tearing up the house! I mean I felt bad for him for a second, but he must have deserved it."

Before I could answer Bill cut in for me. "Abby was sticking up for me, and she just punched him in the face because he was being a royal jerk. So mainly the usual." Bill sighed.

Georg gave a great laugh, clapping his hands together like he found it the most funniest thing in the world. "He has a wicked weld on his cheek! Right under his eye! That baby is already bruised and swollen, I cant wait to see what it looks like tomorrow!" He was too happy about that.

I turned my attention to Bill. Told you I could pack a punch. His worried face busted out into a full on smile. But before we could get any farther in the conversation an angry.. Angry wasn't the word! More like a fuming looking Shilo rounded the corner and her eyes landed on my own. I was terrified. I didn't want her to hate me!

Once she saw my terrified expression I visually saw her face smooth out and calm down. She walked up slowly to me and spoke in a whisper. "I'm not angry at you alright?" I nodded, I felt the tears brimming in my eyes. "From what I know of Jake is that he probably deserved it, am I right?" Another nod. "Good. Now lets not speak of it ok? I'm not mad." Nod. "Now give me a hug!" She said in a random burst of happy.

I stepped into her arms and got her all wet again from the pool. I enjoyed hugs, they always made my day, lifted my mood even. I stepped out of her warm embrace and just gave her a brilliant smile. "Now go get changed. How about we start this sleepover?"

XxX

I had nothing to wear whatsoever. My clothes were in the washing machine downstairs and I was sitting awkwardly in my bra and panties wrapped in that damn fluffy towel. I didn't know what to do! I'm pretty sure Bill wouldn't mind if that I had to borrow some of his clothes, since I've done so before. The thing was getting to him, he was in his room probably, since he took a billion years to get dressed in the first place.

I was debating whether or not to throw on my swimsuit again, but I'm sure it would be too freezing for my skin now. I didn't feel like shivering my butt off, at least now I was relatively warm. My legs had goosebumps, and my arms were cold. I sighed a nasty sigh, I might as well get this over with. I stood and made sure my feet were dry, I wasn't going to make a fool out of myself; while only in a towel. That would be embarrassing to me.

I hesitantly poked my head out of the door to make sure the hallway was clear. I tightened my towel and took off at a little tiptoed jog. I was dumb, this was stupid, someone was going to see, I was insane. Making it to Bill's door I knocked on it a little rushed, because I didn't want to be out here that long. Who knew when someone was going to come up the steps.

I heard Bills muffled response behind the door, I don't know what he said but I chanced it. I threw open his door and quickly closed it behind me. "What the hell..?" His back was facing me and he was in the middle of pulling up his boxers. I averted my eyes from his nice backside, pretending like I didn't see anything. "Oh!" Was all he said when he saw it was me.

I was blushing like crazy. I was just wondering if I could borrow some clothes since mine are in the wash.

He awkwardly scratched the back of his neck. He laughed. "No I don't mind, just let yourself into my closet, and you can just change in there if you'd like?"

I nodded. Sorry again.

He caught me by the waist and pulled me to him. "Oh lovely, there is nothing to be sorry about, you need clothes and that's ok." He hugged me tightly before letting me go, giving me a light shove towards his giant walk in closet. "Just warn me before you come out… uhm you didn't see anything when you rushed in did you?" That question caught me off guard and I couldn't even lie because I was too busy blushing. He did an awkward sigh before shaking his head.

I closed the closet door quietly behind me before looking through racks and racks of shirts. I decides on a simple black shirt, it was a bit snug on me. When was the last time Bill cleaned out his closet anyways? This shirt was tight on me, it must not fit him. Oh well, I shedded the towel walked around in need of some shorts. I would a neon yellow pair and put them on. Wow, I felt particularly bright.

I gathered my towel and disposed it in the clothes hamper in the corner of his closet. I swear it had everything! I gave the door a loud knock before I did anything else, I didn't want to have to walk in on Bill a second time today, because frankly that was weird. The door creaked open a bit and I saw Bill's smiling face, but he wouldn't open it too much more. "What would you do if I locked you in here?"

I thought that over. I would hate you forever. I mouthed simply.

"Ah, you cant hate me!" I gave him a serious look. He back tracked. "I mean, wouldn't you use the window?"

I gave him a shocked expression. There's a window in here? I turned to look at my surroundings, and sure enough behind one of the clothes racks was a blacked out window. Wow.

"Can I do you makeup?" He asked as he sat us down on his bed.

Definitely not! Plus aren't we about to go to sleep anyways? And I'm just so exhausted from today.

"Oh fine you meanie! Ah, I thought I was the only one who gets really tired after swimming, I guess that makes two of us." He gave a tiny yawn. It was seriously the cutest thing I've ever seen. "You should totally sleep in here with me!" He exclaimed in a happier tone.

I shrugged. Okay, but I wont be up for makeovers or games, I just want to go straight to bed tonight.

He snorted. "Too bad we have to go downstairs and face the wrath of Shilo, she has been talking about this sleepover nonstop. So you'll probably have to do stuff with her."

I shrugged. I don't mind, it will be fun. And now that there are more people, we'll have more fun. What do you think she has planned anyways? Probably a movie.

"I have no clue, but I think we should go downstairs before she sends someone up, don't you think?" He asked, taking hold of my hand. I gave a great nod as we both took off out the door.

As we were walking down the steps Bill thought it was a funny idea to pick me up and flip me over his shoulders. My face was facing everyone, and my legs and backside was tossed over his back. I guess the shirt I borrowed from Bill wasn't that tight on me at all. It pulled all the way up to the end of my bra. I was baring my scars to everyone, I tried to wriggle free, but he couldn't tell how desperate I was feeling right now.

At the last step he put me down like a sac of bricks, yeah I had pinched the crap out of his legs until he complied. He was giving me a questioning stare as I was fixing my shirt, making sure it stayed down. I was too scared to meet anyone's eyes, I didn't want to face the fact that they hated me. I was too scared for them. But they were my friends, would they judge me?

When I was thinking they didn't notice, Jake spoke his smart ass up. "What were you like held against a stove or something?" He didn't say it to sound mean, he said because he was really wanting to know.

The tears came. He was close to the truth, and I didn't like it one bit. It made me feel vulnerable.

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