Blood In Phlegm Sore Throat Cold

Chapter Ten "If I Needed Someone" Nora



Day 13, 14:43

The house is quiet.

But contrary to what was expected, it makes me uncomfortable. This silence gives me quiet, calm. Something does not feel much in my own home. Because now I know I have to be afraid of questions from my parents, I am caught with the phone or they do not seem appropriate my clothes. Not even that has come with Dylan.

leave the keys on the hall table and start to climb the stairs, listening to the faint creak of wood under my feet. I can not help but wonder where is my mother.

At work? Do you hide in the house of some acquaintances? Perhaps out of Evansville? I just hope it does not return for the moment, I need to clarify and decide what position I will take with respect to it and their actions.

I open the door to my bedroom and I go without delay to the bathroom, where I turn on the light and look in the mirror. It's worse than I had imagined.

My hair looks like a bird's nest, I have a pale face with blue and purple bruises. The patch on the forehead is smeared with blood stained my jeans. Saves only the sweatshirt, that only is wrinkled from sleeping on it. "

"I'm a monster .- sentenced.

I'm not complaining, I'm just stating a fact. Look bad out of a horror movie.

"Do not you contradict me .- Dylan, leaning against the door frame while watching my reflection in the mirror .- You have been ready to die and, nevertheless, are quite acceptable.

I throw a withering look and I take off my sweatshirt to throw it to the head.

"Thanks for your encouragement.

Laughing, grabs her and looks at me.

"Seriously, everything has a solution.

- Why do not you stop mess with me? "He complained, removing also to check the jersey I wear the shirt underneath has gone so bad off .- Long, I'm going to shower.

- What do I do while? "He asked, frowning.

-Think about how I can make the ball to forgive you for what you said .- I suggest, pushing to get the bathroom and shut the door in his face.

Without wanting to hear their complaints, I turn the shower water and start to take off my clothes, resented the pain that causes me to do certain movements. Willing to change the dressing, which I take off my back and crawl under running hot water.

hurts everything, even the pressure of the water falling on my injury bothers me, but I'm willing to do anything to regain a normal appearance. I detangle hair barely using some creams and I take the land from the hands and face carefully.

After twenty minutes of struggle against dirt, I can be content and leave the tub to dry with a towel and comb my hair.

"Oh no ... - muttered when I realize I have no clean clothes.

- Is something wrong? "Asks Dylan to the other side of the door.

"Close your eyes .- .- And do I order if you wish to paste.

- What ...? Okay, is .- I said.

Sighing, I cover the best I can with the towel and go abroad, going on tiptoe to reach the side of my closet and pull out clothes inside. After giving in shorts and a jersey that point I will, I take the towel and dress in a hurry.

"There, you can open them .- I say when I leave the bathroom for a towel in place and digging through my medicine cabinet gauze to cover my head gap.

- What happened? "She asks, peering through the door again.

"I had no clothes .- reply, removing the bandages with a victorious smile on the box .- Can you help me wear it? "Of course .-

decisively, and takes it out of its plastic .- How long have you carry it?

"At least two days ... Or so I think I said Denia, yesterday I was too focused .- admit, putting my most innocent face not to scold me for not paying attention.

"Better that I find I end up by yourself or taking it to graduation .- growls, focusing on the task of carefully place over the wound.

"Do not worry so much about me and my dressing .- I say, laughing.

.- I can not help with serious answers before finalizing their work and get hands .- You will get used.

I look into your eyes trying to understand what I mean. Do you frequently? Is this going to be our routine? Have you changed your mind, no longer afraid?

- Nora?

A familiar voice makes me forget all those questions to make me into the hallway, where a disheveled woman, her eyes swollen from crying, watching helplessly.

Instinctively, Dylan takes a step forward, as if he really believed that my mother is going to hurt me.

- What ... are you doing here? - Asked quietly, not fully understood.

"My child, what happened? - Ignoring my question is about until it is intercepted by Dylan, who has no intention of letting me play.

"I asked a question .- harshly warned him .- And if you're interested, you and your husband have done this with that damn cult.

Mary's face is pale and his eyes seek mine, trying to figure out if what the guy says is true or false.

"They did not have to go for you ...

- How could you, Mom? - I know, hoping that there is some explanation that allows me to forgive.

It was the only solution .- your voice shakes, not sure of his words and still try to convince me of it .- Where is your brother?

She's not here. And I will not bring you back to it after you have done.

I do not want her death, when the three of us go and flee from this hell. He is no longer contagious, the other priest could take it and be back to normal.

- How it is no longer contagious? "I ask, unfinished to understand .- He has not taken any medication.

"I gave no" answers supiese. it naturally before realizing that the topic of conversation has shifted .- If not here, what's he doing here? "He came

conmigo.-answer without hesitation, knowing that I am challenging all standards.

"You know I do not like to come home with kids.

actually know what you mean is that I have strictly forbidden to bring a friend without asking permission to be home alone with a boy joins the group for more serious crimes.

"And I do not like to try to kill Ethan and my amigos.-sentenced with irony .- Oh, by the way, get rid of the idea out of here. I know what Dad has to end up dead and I know it will for you, but I'm not going to go. Here is my life.

Without wanting to hear more empty words, shut the door to stop leaning against it as he groped for the key bolt. I want to leave my life, not ever appear again.

The room is silent while listening to the footsteps of my mother away aimlessly, letting me relax now that he is not going to be screaming from the second floor landing.

"We should not let it be, we must ...

- over to the police? - Concluded by Dylan, opening his eyes to meet his eyes .- It is my mother. And he has committed many errors, I want.

explain it does not bother me, because somehow I've come to realize that for him the emotional bonds between family members lose their meaning and value. It will be difficult to make him understand, but I have the intention of spending all my patience with it.

"So ... what do you do?" She asks, tilting her head.

"My mother is not so ... strict if it is not my father. And now ... it's obvious he will not return, maybe we can leave in peace and forget todo.-answer unconvinced. Dylan

doubt for a second. Knows that this is an impossible wish that we can or should do, but choose to accept it with a slight nod and change the subject.

- Do not dry your hair should not kick you to catch cold and rest? "He asked but sounds more like an order that I meet.

-dry to me alone, I have no desire to quarrel with the dryer .- excuse me, pulling on the bed before you can scold by my indolence.

smiled, accommodation pads to my back as I reach to take command of the mini-chain that starts sounding radio. Anything to avoid my mother would hear the other side of the door.

Not knowing what to do, Dylan leans against my desk facing the bed, hoping that I do or say something. As

not think of anything intelligent to drop, I lean over and pick up a book off the ground with the intention to do some homework now that I've finally found the time. So many things have happened lately in my life that I've almost forgotten that I have yet to pass the course.

- Need help?-It offers surprises.

- Are you good at science? "I care, because in truth I have no idea what has notes. I do not put

-interest, but I have some skill .- acknowledges with humility, being interrupted by the sound of my mobile phone. Seeing him lying on my table, picks it up and watch the screen .- It is Lydia.

"Put your hands free .- I ask, lying face up on the mattress. What if I did not say he would call me at night? I still do not know or five in the afternoon.

Compliant, Dylan hit the back button and leave it on the surface, recovering its initial position to the waiting for us to start the conversation without being noticed.

- Nora! Tell me all the details, I know to the number of times you catch your breath! - Lydia screams not even say hello.

I look up to the guy, considering what we do. Do not interrupt him that I am alone or I tell him to test all Dylan? The truth is that I can not resist the little game and I do not care who knows what I think. At the end of the day he has been honest with me.

"Relax, you do not cry I laugh .- .- Why are you so nervous? "I

I have news. Well, just one. But it is big news .- responds, speaking so fast that the words appear together. "Tell me you

.- first then decide, knowing that in fact dying to tell me.

"Okay, let's see. Now I'm going to my house, I have been with Taylor since you've left in the infirmary with your boy so far .- Dylan looks alarmed me when Lydia pronounce the words, "your kid." I dedicate an angelic smile and continue with the conversation.

- And? Have you missed something?

- I've kissed! - Cry and this time it does manage to surprise me. And my friend too, because rising eyebrows curiously.

- Really?

- Oh yes! I do not believe, Nora! ... It's been so unreal, so fantastic! Oh my God! I have a boyfriend and Taylor! - Exclaims to convince herself.

laughs, feeling really happy about the news. How can I not rejoice?

- It's great, Lydia! It was time for something to happen good. You see I was right? He likes you.

"If I fail to give the push, it would have been like years .- complain.

-Normal, you said you liked Ethan.

I suppose it's a good reason .- acknowledges, laughing with joy. I have never been so happy .- Well, now it's your turn. Begins. I want all the details and urgently. Determined to speak

watching Dylan, I settle on my bed and took a deep breath, hoping that he knows to keep quiet. His black eyes bored into mine with intensity, making me feel his own curiosity and excitement in my future words. Anyway, here goes.

"Yesterday I was with Darren as you know, had something important to say .- start slowly, measuring my words carefully.

"It's true, what did he say?" He interrupted her before she can continue, making me smile for his impatience.

"Nothing, I kissed .- respond quickly and I hasten to continue .- And just as Dylan did was surveillance and therefore saw it all.

- Oh my God! What a soap opera I've lost! Go on! - Again is crying .- Did you hit? "It became wolf ate the boy to bits? I'm waiting, I think you're going to surprise again and here is a very comfortable log .- informs me.

loose another laugh, getting ready to go.

"Almost. Grunted very unattractive that gave me goosebumps and I went to another area to talk to Darren .- Dylan crosses his arms, shifting his weight from leg to keep listening .- I explained everything above ... do not know what bad I felt rejected, Lydia.

- Why? I mean, is that you had another. You like Dylan.

I blush for his last statement, but I continue talking normally to conceal.

"Yes, the problem is that if none of this would have happened if Darren had been released ten days ago, it would have rejected. I like being with him, he is handsome and nice, funny. And I go and rejection ... It makes no sense, so I get frustrated. Because you have rejected the impossible .- loose this forgetting that he is a few meters from me.

I ignore, I do not know how I am looking at now.

-O affection. But is that life is, how you feel about Dylan is much stronger than you feel or you might feel for Darren. Feelings Force who is not be a big mistake, especially considering that your friendship .- romperíais while my friend answered, hear how it moves from its position beside the phone to sit beside me in bed.

I keep staring at the quilt. At least I will be so until I get over the shame.

"I guess you're right ... - sigh.

"Come on, continues. Something else had to happen for you to complete so pretty in the camp of your brother .- jokes, cheering up a bit. Just a little.

"I was a lot of time talking to Darren, so when I finished I wanted to go home ... but I found Dylan and he was pretty pissed off about what he had seen .- remember, smiling.

"Let me guess: Discuss how the two of you just know it. "Exactly .-

river, raising her head to look back at the boy.

There is no emotion in his face, which is partly good, because it is not angry at all I'm saying. It's just there, waiting to crash to express their opinion.

- What's it? "Every man for himself?

Swallowed hard before answering, blushing.

"I said something and ...

- What did he say? Sigh

and this time it is he who looks away, her cheeks tornándosele a slight reddish hue.

"That I wanted. And we kissed before I was because he made it clear that I was too afraid to try a relationship .- whispered with a hint of disappointment in his voice.

And I can not help but think that now is only with me because he believes was his fault that I was attacked last night.

"Oh, Nora ... I do not know what to say .- Lydia recognized after a pause .- That is, it's fantastic that's who loves you, is precious and yet to return to kiss, but ... I really do not going to try? This morning parecíais be fine. I think.

-came to me after I found Scott in the woods, slept with me, it was ... I do not know, different, the Dylan that I like. But I do not mean anything, fear can not be magically disappeared within twenty-four hours .- replied, venting to start all those negative thoughts out of my head.

"If I'm honest, I do not know how these things work with someone as special as your baby. But if you said you want, for nothing. I believe I can ignore that feeling and return to fight with you as usual.

I be right, that Dylan heard his words and somehow decide that it is true that in any way we can return to our old relationship. But he still does not reflect any emotion, waiting patiently.

may not have been such a good idea to take the call with speaker before him.

I do not understand why this has to happen just to me ...

"The truth is that I do not understand it, you do not deserve my support .- .- Agh ...

- What is it?" I wonder still a little lost in my thoughts.


"I do not ...
A new cry comes up to my ears, making me frown as I watch my phone.

- Lydia? What happens?

A thud followed by silence. Jumping out of bed without bothering to think I still feel pain all over my body and grab the phone, waiting and my friend answered.

- Lydia? "Lydia?!

a leap, Dylan stands up and takes my phone, asking me to keep quiet while wearing the device to the ear with the intention of hearing something.

"No cars, appears to continue in the forest .- reasonably quickly before hanging up and start dialing a number I will let .- Ethan.

- What happened? "He asked, stopping before you press the call button.

I do not know, but I have a bad feeling .- recognizes pressing .- I will go to the forest now.

-.- I decide I'll walk, throwing to the closet to begin foraging for warmer clothes.

"You must rest, objects Nora .- quickly, giving me a look that does not support replication.

At another point in our relationship had me cowering, but not this time.

I can not stay here alone with my mother until it is well known that .- Lydia replied.

- Nora? What? - Ethan's voice coming from my phone, making silent.

"I'm the guy Dylan .- answer back to me .- It is Lydia, your sister was ...

I lock myself in the bathroom to change clothes while Dylan explains everything that has happened, feeling the pulse trembles while I snap the black trousers button. What if the hunters have returned and been caught as they did with me?

While my brain has time to think more dire possibilities, I go back to my room and grab a coat that I hasten to wear. As I see Dylan hangs up, I turn to him.

"Come. Do not try to argue because I think you follow.

"You're a stubborn .- growls, getting my phone in the pocket of his pants as he heads toward the exit.

frowns when trying to open the door with his hand bandaged him, but still open and is forced out into the hall, hoping to follow as I have promised.

try to erase from my face a smile as I start down the stairs. This I like. Lydia