The World Is Burning

"I love you," those words echoed in my mind. For a second I did not register what he had said. Didn't realise the gravity of the bomb he'd dropped on me. For that spilt second it took for my mind to catch up to my ears I was smiling. Then I felt as if a cold bucket of water had been thrown over my head and I was floored. I froze in his arms then stepped away like I'd been electricuted.

"What?," I muttered, staring in bewilderment at him.

"I love you," he said again, placing his hands on my cheeks and looking at me like I was the most beautiful girl in the world.

"I've gotta go," I sighed and began pushing myself through the throngs of people dancing. He called after me but I did not turn around, how could I when everything was ruined. This was the defining moment that every girl dreamed of and i was running away. I was truly a disaster. How could I stay when I did not love him? When the only thing I wanted was to take care of my sister so she could not end up like me. I did not have the luxury of falling in love like most people. I soon reached the door and ran out into the cold night. Halfway to the car I realised that Max had the keys, I cursed realizing that I couldn't go back now. I guess I'd have to catch a cab. I walked off down the street, small pinprickles of tears sliding down my cheeks. All I could think of was getting home and sleeping. My phone buzzed with a message. It was him.

*Hey are you okay? Tell me where you are so I can fetch you*

I switched off my phone. Sooner or later I would have to deal with him, I chose the latter. Alex was a good guy, a bit wild but nonetheless good, he deserved better, not me. And I was going to have a hard time breaking his heart. I stood by the side of the road and tried hailing a cab. After a few minutes one pulled up and i got in. I told the driver my destination then but my arms over my head and stayed like that for the rest of the ride.

Soon he pulled over at my house, i paid him then left the car. I looked up at the window and sighed. I was so not in the mood to climb up the tree to my room tonight. But it was either that or getting caught sneaking in.

I walked over to the tree on tippy toes and placed a foot on the bark and began climbing. I reached my window then threw my bag in first before pulling myself in. Once inside I slowly made my way to my bed, where I jumped in, clothes and all before closing my eyes to sleep. However before I could shut my eyes a white light suddenly flashed from my window. I looked and my heart stopped. A dark silhouette was sitting on my window with his feet on the inside. All I could make out was long hair and blue glowing eyes. I screamed and then he disappeared.

What the hell?!