Chapter 24 – Sick–2
–LIA’S POV–
“Oh you came upstairs,” Mom said. “I told you to wait downstairs.”
Blake glanced at me, his expression stoic. Somehow, I felt threatened.
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“Mom, it’s okay,” I said quickly. “I just didn’t wanna see him. because of what I look like.” I forced a laugh.
Mom turned to me, shooting me a glare. “Lia,” she said with disappointment. “It’s okay, honey. You look beautiful even when you’re sick.”
“She does, Mrs. Snow. That’s what I tell her,” Blake said.
Mom laughed, now completely losing the alarmed edge she’d gained.
“She’s a dummy. Keeps underestimating herself. I’m glad she finally has someone like you to tell her how amazing she is.”
Blake smiled. “I will never tire of it, ma’am.”
Mom’s grin widened further. “I’ll let you guys talk now. Enough intrusion.” She chuckled and left the room, and as soon as she was gone, Blake walked in and closed the door, locking it.
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I grabbed my blanket, ready to throw it off of me and stand up, but Blake clicked his tongue.
“Stay in bed, Lia. Please.”
I sighed, withdrawing my hand from the blanket.
“Lie down. You’re sick.” He approached the bed and sat down at my side, clasping his hands.
“I’m okay,” I muttered.
“Are you?” He extended his hand towards my face, and I quickly backed away, sucking in a breath.
Blake lowered his hand, placing it in my lap. “Would you relax? You haven’t even seen me turn into a werewolf and you’re frightened of me. Meanwhile you saw Zane in action and still allowed him into your room.”
I swallowed. “How–how do you know he was here?”
“Because I can smell him all over this place, Lia,” Blake spat. “Disgusting dog.”
I frowned. “What else can you guys do?”
“A lot,” he replied. “I can hear every single beat of your heart.”
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My eyes widened.
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Blake leaned in slightly, placing his hands on the bed, on either side of me. “So I know every time your heart starts to race when I’m close.”
“Could you leave?” I whispered, my stomach twisting with. discomfort.
“I guess you’re afraid right now.”
I looked to the side, and then at him again.
“You should come to school.”
“What?”
“School, Lia. You should come.
“I’m—I’m sick, Blake. I have a fever.”
“That’s alright,” he shrugged, “the closer you stay to me, the better you’ll feel. Trust me.”
I bit my lip. “Blake, please. I don’t feel good. Let me stay home today.”
“Why?” he asked, narrowing his eyes. “So Zane can come visit you anytime he wants? In your cosy little bedroom?”
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My throat started to burn. “No, Blake. I am terrified of him. I don’t want either of you anywhere near me. And I wanna stay as far away from The Hounds as I possibly can. I’m sick, Blake. Please let me be today,” I begged, and a tear slid down my cheek.
Blake’s eyes widened, and he quickly wiped away my tear, making me flinch. “Hey, why are you crying?” he said softly, frowning. “It’s okay, Lia. I didn’t mean to make you cry.”
I sniffed. “Please just leave me alone.”
“Alright, I’m going,” he said, standing up from my bed. “You have nothing to worry about. If Zane shows up, you give me a call. I will drag his ass out. Neither of us will disturb you today, okay? You can just relax. I’ll cover you at school too.”
I slowly nodded. “Thanks.”
“No problem, Lia. I told you, I’m your friend. I will always help you out in whatever way I can. I am sorry if I scared you. I just don’t trust him. And I think you should stay away from him.”
“I’m trying,” I whispered.
His face filled with guilt, and he nodded. “I understand, Lia. I’m so sorry. I’ll go now. Just give me a call if he comes, okay? Or I could stay outside your place to make sure he doesn’t bother you.”
I took a deep breath. “I want you to go to school, Blake. Please.
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Just leave me alone completely.”
“Alright, whatever you want. Take care, Lia.”
I did not respond, and simply looked away from him.
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With reluctant steps, Blake left my room, and then went down the stairs. I heard the main door close, and then allowed myself
to relax.
Were these two taking turns tormenting me? Could they not understand how scary and traumatising this was for me? Why could they not leave me alone?
As though on cue, my phone started to buzz.
I glanced at the screen, to find Zane’s name flashing on it.
I clenched my jaw, declining the call.
But he did not give up, calling once more.
Aware that he would show up if I ignored him for long enough, I answered the phone.
“What do you want, Zane?” I said softly.
“Hello to you too, love. I called to check up on you. When you didn’t come to school, I was afraid you’re skipping town. I was about to come over to your place, but I thought maybe I should
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call first.”
“Thanks for having the decency to do that for once,” I said.
Zane laughed, and I realised I’d insulted him.
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“I mean, 1—I couldn’t see you if you showed up. It’s day time, and my parents are home. And I’m really sick, so they probably wouldn’t let you in. And they don’t really know you, you know? I would have a lot of explaining to–”
“You’re sick?” He cut me off. “What happened?”
“I have a fever,” I replied.
“Is it high?”
“I don’t know, I haven’t checked.”
“Why not, Lia? Should I come?”
“No, Zane, please don’t,” I said. “Please leave me alone for the day. Both of you.”
There was a pause on the other end.
“So he came to see you?”
“Does it matter?” I cried.
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“Yes, it does. Because I don’t trust him.”
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“He has been my friend longer than you have, Zane. Let’s not forget that you only took an interest in me after he showed up. I don’t know for certain what’s going on, but the two of you are making me into a prize to be won. Please don’t drag me into the middle of your werewolf rivalry.”
Zane was silent for a second.
“That’s what you think this is?”
“Yes. What else could it be? Why would two supernatural creatures want to spend so much time with a girl like me?”
“True. It’s not like you’re beautiful and smart and funny.”
Even now, he managed to make my heart skip a beat.
Then I froze. Could he hear it over the phone?
“Everything okay, love? Your heart just started racing as if you’re afraid.”
I took a deep breath. “I’m fine, Zane. The two of you insist that I shouldn’t be afraid of you, so I am going to cut the call right now and there won’t be any consequences for it.”
Zane chuckled. “Go ahead. I don’t want you to talk to me out of fear.”
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“Good, then. Bye.”
I hung up the call without letting him respond.
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I lay back in my bed and closed my eyes, covering my burning face with my hands. I had no idea what would happen next. But whatever it was, I would deal with it tomorrow.
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