TheClosetKidnapper

Alex "You're not missing anything important," I tell her, leaning against a tree, "Trust me."

Alex I flash a smile when I see Faith, sitting back in the garden and waiting for her to sit at my side.

Jason I'm nearly asleep when my mind snaps back to me after having wandered into Alex's. I turn to Faith and clear my throat, "Alex got bored. He's outside. He ...

Jason I head out and to my next class, flashing a smile at Lis before slipping back into my thoughts.

Jason I pretend to be paying attention, but distantly think about something completely different instead.

Jason I nod and close my notebook, class starting.

Jason I don't say anything right away, looking down at my scribbles from last week. Reading through them, I swallow and glance back at her, "Don't tell him that. Just ...

Jason I freeze at the name and scratch the back of my neck anxiously, "Yeah, why?"

Jason I flash a smile, "Relax. Alex made you a promise and I have no reason to break it for him."

Jason I sigh, "The thing in the hallway. All of that."

Jason I look back at her, studying her, "With Alex. He didn't tell me, don't worry. I see things though."

Jason Faith comes in and starts doodling. I take out my notebook and flip through instead of doing anything, clearing my throat, "I know what happened yesterday."

Alex I hug her back and watch her walk in before heading to my own.

Alex We get to her Chemistry class and I put her down, ruffling her hair, "Be good today, kid. Don't f**k with anyone who can make your life hell."

Alex I flash a smile and stand, carrying her towards her first period.