Once home we put away the food. I noticed the time and school would be just getting out. I snuck away to put on my pajamas back on.
Once upstairs I turned my phone on to check in on Trey. He was talking to that guy from dinner. I think his name is Justin. "Hey man, I haven't seen that state girl around today!"
Ugh seriously like Indiana is such a difficult name.
"I went to her house yesterday and her brother said she had the flu," Trey responded.
Justin laughed and questioned, "So when are we taking her to the cabin?"
Trey seemed twisted by this but "This weekend. It's supposed to be cold but if she runs off and we don't find her. The cold will." he said as if this was just a random game of hiding and seek.
My happy buzz left, I knew my body was feeling warm.
"Sounds like a plan Trey. I will tell the oth-"
Jax walked in and turned off the phone. I glanced at him as I finished putting my tank top back on.
"Indie I thought we both agreed on no work today!" he said in anger.
I rolled my eyes. "Jax, I adore you! I truly do but if you touch my phone again I will bite you!" I said.
This caused him to laugh.
I waited for him to stop. "Jackson I'm glad you find it so funny but I found out I'm getting an invite this weekend."
I watched his eyes widen and his jaw clench. "I have a plan but we aren't talking about it tonight. Tonight we are off and I thought we could make dinner together?"
He nodded then smiled at me. "Together? Isn't it usually you telling me to make dinner?" He asked.
I laughed "But how else is Maggie's lasagna going to be made in time for dinner? I want to eat sometime tonight!" I said with a demand.
He laughed.
I walked into the kitchen with Jax in tow. I looked at him then smiled as I started getting stuff from the fridge.
"Will you get the pot ready for the pasta?" I asked.
He nodded. We worked side by side like a well-oiled machine. The only sound coming from the kitchen was the sounds of the pots and pans clanking, the fridge opening and closing, and the sound of our movement. We didn't mind the silence, we were together and we didn't force awkward conversations to kill the silence. As dinner cooked in the oven we walked out to the living room. I turned on the tv and fell back into his arms. I was safe and tonight I didn't have to worry about high school or dying in a cabin in the woods.
Dinner was amazing. I suggested after dinner we watch a movie.
He agreed, "But it's my choice Indie and we are not watching Rio Bravo." He said with a smile.
I frowned but I nodded. I started cleaning up the kitchen. He came back into the kitchen.
"Did you pick a movie?" I questioned.
I turned around and I saw him look worried.
"Jackson, what is wrong?"I questioned because he scared me with that look.
He wouldn't even look at me.
"Jackson, tell me, damn it! What is wrong!" I demanded, he can't ignore me and do this. It pisses me off that he tries!
He finally looked at me and any chance of me smiling went away when I saw his face.
"Local PD found another brunette outside the fall line of the woods. She was raped and her face beaten in." He said as he stared at me.
I could feel my body burn in anger. I drifted to the floor as I felt the tears slide down my face. "This is my fault. I should have just stopped him after he told me. But no, I wanted to be greedy and get them all." I sobbed on the floor.
I put my hands in my head and just let the tears fall. I felt his arms come around me. "Jax, I shouldn't have listened to you. I could have been a distraction. That girl wouldn't have even been a thought on his mind." I snapped into tears.
"Indiana, you can't think of it like that. You overdid it and I almost lost you. We don't even know how long she was missing. This is something you never knew could happen." he said as he was trying to justify his response, or at least attempt to make me feel better.
I looked at him. "But didn't we, Jax?" I questioned, I stood up and looked at him, before looking down "Jax, I'm going to bed. Then tomorrow you will hear my plan." I said with force as I walked past him.
I walked out before he could say anything. I walked into my room taking a deep breath. I looked at myself in the mirror. I took my hair down and wiped the lipstick off my lips. I curled up in my bed but I couldn't stop crying.
Jackson's POV
I shouldn't have told her. I should have waited but that wouldn't have changed anything. She would have found out one way or another. Plus knowing her she would sense I was hiding something from her. That's one thing I hate about things with her at the same time love. She is always so amazingly strong. Although I think her ability makes her feel that way. Her fear of not being able to stop another murder is what is getting to her but this isn't her fault. I was right she did need a break. It's not like she needs to go to school to learn. She graduated 5 years ago, she was very advance. Although she didn't need to go to school, she used it to gather information. She has become very good at her job. Even with ribbons and lipstick, she still gets the job done. I looked around. I can't just stay down here when I know she's hurting. I walked upstairs, I leaned against the door. I could hear her breathing and the sounds of her crying. I turned the knob and walked into her room.
"Indie? Can we talk?" I asked.
I could hear her sniffle before she responded "No, Jackson! Just leave me alone!"
I decided enough was enough. I pulled back the covers and climbed into bed with her. She snuggled into me and sobbed most of the night. All I could do was hold her and tell her we are going to fix this.
Indiana's POV
When I woke up the light was barely there but I needed to start getting ready. Jackson was still in my bed. I figured he deserved to sleep after I cried and cried. I have no idea what time I fell asleep or when he even fell asleep. He kept telling me we will fix this. He was wrong, we aren't going to do anything, I am!
I walked into my bathroom and started the shower. I glanced in my mirror and took a breath. I will be handling this. I stepped into the shower just as Jackson walks in. I closed the curtain and rushed my head under the water.
"Indiana, we need to talk about last night!" he demanded.
I just figured if I ignored him he would just go away. I closed my eyes as I enjoyed the water pouring down my body. I can sense him get flustered by the silence. All of a sudden the curtains rip open. At a time I would have been shy but right now who I was is gone. Any chances of me taking it easy on those guys have gone out of the window.
"Damn it Jackson either come in or shut the damn curtain!" I shouted.
I knew this caused him to question my insanity but I laughed because I sense that bashfulness in him.
"Okay, Jackson, seriously I am getting cold. Can I finish showering and then we can talk about last night." I said as I tried to push him out of my shower.
He nodded as he shut the curtain. I finished about 2 minutes later and was getting ready to step out when I noticed he was still there. I didn't hesitate. I pulled the curtain back and toweled off.
He looked at me puzzled.
"What Jax? See something you like?" I questioned in sarcasm.
Not even a smile crossed his lips but I could sense he was being bashful.
I walked to my closet, today I wasn't going to play any games. I grabbed my black dress, my leather jacket, and my black combat boots. I noticed Jackson made himself comfortable on my bed. I didn't bother as I set my stuff on my bed. I walked to my dresser and got my black lace undergarments and the fishnet stockings. I sensed him eyeing me the whole time but I went on about my business. I walked over to the vanity. I brushed out my hair, dried and curled it. I grabbed my red ribbon and tied it on top of my head. I glanced over at him and I noticed he was still watching me.
"Jackson, while I am at school I need you to do something for me!" I pleaded.
He eyed me and I started putting on my lipstick.
"Jackson I need every picture of the women who were killed. Also I need you to get an agent here that doesn't know me or my abilities. I know there has to be someone. Can you do this for me?" I asked
He walked over to me, I stood up straighten myself out. "Why Indiana? I mean I will do this but why?" He questioned.
I couldn't help but touch his face running my fingers down his jaw light as I stared at his lips. "Jackson, you need to trust me. Find that stuff, get that agent here tonight!" I demanded.
I kissed him and not the normal pecks I would give him before I left but a strong kiss. One you would give before going to war. I could feel that he was happy.
"Before you ask. Yes, I need to go to school. No, I don't need a ride. And yes I will call if something happens." I said answering the questions he would have asked me anyway.
He smiled. "Indie just-" He started to say.
I rolled my eyes "I know, be safe." I replied back.
He laughed, it was a warm laugh, the laugh, I needed to hear from him.
I walked outside. It was chilly but I was still burning mad. Just like before I could feel eyes on me. I stopped and took my hand mirror out. I glanced over my shoulder and it was the black jeep. I took a deep breath. If anyone could sense things like me they would surely see a flame pouring off me. I soothed myself by thinking of Jackson and how I loved to watch movies with him and let him read Poe even though I think Poe is overplayed. At least when it came to Jackson. I thought of that kiss I gave him today. I thought about how last night he didn't want to leave me alone. I was able to breathe and I was no longer angry.
His voice rang out "Yo, Indiana, are you trying to catch a cold?" he asked.
I rolled my eyes as I turned around and put on a smile "Oh hello Trey." I said with honey.
He opens the passenger side door to me. "Get in!" he shouts.
I figured this could be part of my plan. I climbed in and smiled at him. He looked at me if I was the first light in many cloudy days. I kept soothing myself. He reached out as he put his hand on my thigh. I giggled and played along.
"So did I miss much while I was away?" I questioned.
He nodded his head. "Have I told you how beautiful you look today?" He said in a charming way.
I rolled my eyes. With those words, he didn't know this but he helped me soothe because I thought of the time Jackson told me I was beautiful.
I smiled at him, "Trey, I want to meet your friends."I said as I looked at him and his dazed look sent me all the signs.
Today I was going to meet the men I was going to end! I will meet the men, I plan on torturing them until they each run for their lives before realizing there is no idea. Today! I smiled.