Wow. You guys are amazing. For giving me the most reviews last chapter i've ever gotten, heres another chapter, not even 24 hours later :) I'd like to especially thank Evalina who's reviews were sooo sweet. The more you review, the more I want to write!

Alek POV

I burst through her window, huffing and puffing. She sits there on her bed, same as last time, but without the earbuds. Her perfect blue alive eyes widen.

"Alek?" She says slowly. Her eyes dart between my face and my hand and I realize that I crushed the roses in my mad rush over here. "Care to share what turned you into a psychopath?"

I lean against the wall and sink slowly to the floor, eyes closed, trying to breath normally. A few seconds later I hear Chloe's light footsteps against the carpet, and feel her hand on my knee. My eyes open to see her face a few inches away from mine, eyebrows knitted in concern.

"What's going on Alek? You've been acting weird ever since I woke up."

I put my hand gently on her cheek, mentally shuddering at the thought that she has one less life than a few days ago. What kind of a protector am I? Sure, I wasn't around for the first death, but what of the second and third? One life lost because I gave into stupid emotions and the other I have no excuse. I was standing right there. I should have known about the virus, somehow. And now, the moment I leave her side, I'm taunted and teased when her life isn't even in danger. I'm letting this tormentor jerk me around like some kind of puppet.

Her eyes soften, as they've been doing so often. "Is that what this is about? You feel guilty about me dying?"

Now's the time, Alek. Decide. Is it worth it to tell her the whole truth? She isn't in any danger. These texts are all one big prank.

"Yeah," I say quietly. Convincingly. "That's it."

She holds the hand that's on her cheek and pulls it to her chest. "That wasn't your fault. If anything, it was mine for not noticing anything."

I feel her heartbeat vibrating through her shirt, pounding in my ears. All I want is to protect that heart.

"It's hard for me," I admit. "I'm not used to being this...incapable." It isn't the right word for it, but I can't think of a better one at the moment.

"Vulnerable?" she asks softly and I nod. That's it. "It's like when that Jackall was beating you up-"

"I was returning the punches. With my mind." I can't stop myself from interrupting to save face.

She gives me that adorable replication of my smirk. "Like I was saying." The smile fades. "I felt really vulnerable seeing you get hurt like that and feeling like I couldn't do anything to save you."

Is it possible for me to grow even more fond of this girl? A few moments ago I didn't think so, yet here we are.

"Ready for a confession?" I whisper.

"Always." she whispers back.

I have to pull myself out of those eyes to be able to answer. "I want to kiss you right now."

She bites her lip, fighting a smile. "And what's stopping you?"

"Wouldn't want you to OD. My kisses have disastrously affects on some girls."

"I think we've established I'm different." she says, still whispering.

"Hey Chloe?"

"Yes, Alek?"

"Why are we still whispering?"

Chloe giggles and I dig my fingers into her carpet to hold myself back from grabbing her by the shoulders and pulling her closer until there's no distance between us. She then clears her throat and stands up. "You should go before my mom comes," she says, walking over to her laptop.

Wait. Wasn't I just about to get kissed?

"I think you're forgetting something." I say, getting up and leaning against her wall, eyebrow raised.

She cocks her head to the side. "Nope. Can't think of a thing."

"Maybe I can remind you," I say, walking forward and leaning in for another kiss when-

Bzzzzt

I grimace and take out my cell phone.

I think it's time you go out on the roof. I have some visitors waiting.

It's a lie, Alek. I'm desperately trying to convince myself out of this, but my instincts force me to edge towards her window.

"Alek?"

I turn to look at her and think quickly. "I'm a tease, King. You can't catch me that easily." I give a wink and climb out onto the roof, closing the window behind me. The air out here is cold and quiet, with not a single attacker in sight. It clicks. I am the mouse in this equation, and they're going to keep toying with me until I go insane.

Chloe POV

I groan and fall backwards onto my bed. What was with him? Ever since the virus, it was always with that cell phone. The second he got the text it was is if I wasn't even there anymore. He just couldn't wait to leave. Is it Mimi? Another girl? Can't be. Alek's the player type, but not the cheating type. Especially only one day into...whatever this is. I can't think anymore, my brain hurts. I turn onto my stomach and grab my pillow, burying my head under it. Tomorrow I'm going to get that phone somehow, and find out what's going on once and for all.

Now go write those 10 reviews, but how about this time you let me get a little hw done first? ;)