NEXT DAY
"Mia!... where are you?..I'm at school already,"Naomi asked over the phone.
" sorry Naomi...I'm going to be a bit late... "
"What? Why?!"
" I'll see you in a bit... "
Naomi groaned as Mia hung up the phonecall.
"Don't you think it's early for you to be frowning like this?"Someone said behind her and she turned to meet McKenzie. A smile left her lips and she shrugged
" hey "
" first class? "
" chemistry "
" good... let's go "
" you have chemistry too? "
" yeah... "
" oh...I don't see Austin with you anymore, did you guys break up? "
" would you be happy if I tell you yes? "
" uhm... " Naomi fiddled with her fingers and McKenzie smiled as she touched her hair.
" I'll tell you about it later...come on "
*****
"Hey, freak!!"Mia shouted as she pushed the door open, entering Lonan's house.it was dead silent as though no one was living in it.
Walking up the stairs, she entered the last room she came across with the last time.it was still the same, but the casket was no longer there.
Mia made another step and suddenly stepped on something metallic. She was about to look down when someone held her neck and she flinched.
"You seem to enjoy invading my privacy, don't you?"Lonan's voice echoed in Mia's ears and her entire body froze.
She made to turn but Lonan held her still. Mia felt his cold palms trailing her neck and up her earlobe before he leaned his face against hers
" do you think I'm crazy? "
" huh? "
" many think so. Do you? "
This time, he turned her so their eyes could meet. Mia saw the usual darkness buried deep in his orbs. Her gaze went to his ungloved hands, she tried to memorize the german writings but it looked too complicated for her head.
" I..I don't think so "
" are you scared of me? "
" no, "
" then let's skip school, come with me... "
" where to " Lonan held her hand and dragged her down the stairs to the living room. He freed her before wearing his gloves and a hoodie. Mia was in her school uniform.
" do you think I should change? "
" yes. " Mia nodded and they both left the house to Mia's.
Entering her room, the blue painting was the first thing to pierce Lonan's eyes. It was too bright in the morning. His hands went to the switch and he turned it off. Mia didn't say anything.
Shuffling through the pile of clothes in her closet, she brought out black jeans and a grey hoodie. She entered her bathroom to change.
Inside the bedroom, Lonan's eyes were wondering around. Her room was cute, it suited her. The black rose was floating in the glass of water.
He walked to her study table and opened the first drawer. An image caught his eyes and he brought it out. It was a photo of a boy, maybe the same age as him.
"Talk about invading someone's privacy,"
Mia grinned as she approached him. She saw the image and hurt suddenly grew inside her but she covered it with a smile. Lonan noticed it.
" that's my cousin... "
Lonan sensed her tensed energy. That was unusual of her.
" are you done? "
" yes, let's go... " Lonan nodded and dropped the image. He took Mia's hand and pulled her onto his back. Mia smiled as she wrapped her hands around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder.
" where'd you say we're going again? "
" you'll see. When is your mom going to be back? "
He already knew the answer, but he just wanted to confirm it.
" before 20h00 "Mia mumbled against Lonan's neck. The warmness of her breath, fanning his cold skin so lightly. Her action seemed rather too innocent but Lonan's thoughts were far from that.
He wasn't a pervet or anything close to that. He enjoyed watching people scream out his name with their hot blood flooding the floor, not the opposite of that.
His dark desires have long wanted to have Mia. But not now, he thought. He wanted to let her find out whatever she was seeking. She seemed to be taking quite long. Lonan didn't mind helping.
Stepping out of the premises, Lonan's gaze went up. The clouds were turning west, it seemed as if it was going to rain soon.
He tilted his head to have a glance at Mia. She had her eyes shut. Was she really going to be a baby in his back?
Lonan's lips almost twitched into a smile but he immediately frowned and turned away.
Mia, Mia, Mia...what was she doing to him
He came her for revenge. Not to spend time with friends or sort. He had none here. Mia, Naomi and, Pearl were the only people close to him for now. Mia seemed to be closer than expected.
Lonan exhaled and without warning, he began running... causing Mia to snap her eyes open.
He was running so fast as if he was eager to win a race with the cheaters. Mia held his hood, eyes tight shut. She didn't want to let go, not even for once.
" I'll never drop you. You can calm down. "