HUG ME TILL YOU FEEL BETTER

" thanks for saving me from those fools... I promise I won't say anything, just tell me who you are, can I see your face? Or atleast give me a hint...why do you hide everything? Do you do this to help others? I'm not mad you killed those boys...you saved me "

The person placed his gloved palm on her mouth to stop her from talking. She was a talkative and she showed it pretty well.

The sounds of police sirens suddenly came up and Mia's eyes went wide. The person immediately ran off and Mia picked up the handkerchief and tucked it in her hoodie pocket before running after him.

" hey, serial killer! Can you slow down...I don't think the cops are gonna catch us "

Mia said breathlessly and that's when the person turned to discover she had been running after her.

" really? What is it? "

" atleast a little thank you won't hurt '

Mia scoffed and the person just looked at her.

Mia walked forward and dropped the bloody handkerchief In his hand.

" you're welcome, freak! " She said and ran off into the alley without thinking twice.

The person stared at her until her figure was out of sight. Not that the handkerchief had fingerprints that'll get him caught. He actually didn't have any. But still, he never leaves anything behind. Mia distracted him. He never spares his targets, not even one. Why did he suddenly do that?

Frowning, he held the handkerchief tightly before jumping over the fence and running off.

Next Day

"You didn't answer my call last night" Naomi spoke up as she entered the school building with Mia.

" I'm sorry, I slept really early last night "

" why? Are you sick? " She asked in a concerned tone and Mia smiled before shaking her head.

" I'm fine now "

Naomi smiled and hugged her. Mia wanted to tell her about last night, but she couldn't...not now atleast.

They broke the hug and went to class. It was empty...

" woah, I love it when we're the first ones in... "

" why is that "

" we're early birds, it just proves it. "

It was because of their parents, driving them every morning because they believed Illinois wasn't a safe place anymore. Not when the mysterious killer still roams the streets.

Mia didn't think that, not after last night. Her only wish was to keep seeing him. Not because she was beginning to like him.

No, not in that certain way. Mia Lopez wasn't the type of girl to fall in love with a boy so easily. She once had a boyfriend in junior year and it didn't end well, and of course non of them were at fault. The bond between them was just... nonfunctional.

She was not going to fall in love with a stranger. She had no idea who was behind that mask. Everyone seemed to be hiding their identity lately and it bored her. She liked it better when she knew everything about everyone.

★★★★★

"Stop avoiding me, please."

Lonan's words kept playing around and round in Mia's head. He was awfully quiet today at class. He didn't even spare her a glance.

When the math teacher asked him to answer a question on the board, he only kept quiet and he was sent out of the classroom. It worried Mia so much and that was really strange.

" are you okay Mia? " Alexa asked, noticing the way she played with the yoghurt, lost deep in thoughts.

Naomi also turned her gaze to her. They were currently at the cafeteria and it was not full as other days.

" I'm fine. " She muttered. just then Pearl showed up with her own tray of food.

" can I please join you guys? "

" sure "

She smiled and sat down. Pearl turned her gaze to Mia.

" do you know what's wrong with Lo' "

" why? "

" he's not talking to me today, I think he's sick. "

Mia stared at her. She could see the worried look on her face and she sighed.

" I need a rest room. I'll be back. " She stood up and left.

" did you guys see the post? We'll be going on our next trip in two weeks! " Alexa clapped her smiling

" a trip? This school offers trips? "

" oh yeah!... everytime when the break sessions are near. It's always awesome "

" wow I can't wait! "

" me too, we'll be going to California...gosh I've always wanted to go there! "

Naomi didn't engage in the conversation. Her eyes were glued to McKenzie who was sitting on the far right with Austin. He was everywhere with her and it was annoying.

McKenzie caught her gaze and they both stared at each other for quite a while before Naomi turned her gaze back to her food.

IN A CLASSROOM**

Mia entered the classroom and found only Lonan inside. He was in his desk, his head laid flatly on the top with his mask on.

Mia sighed and went to sit beside him.

" are you alright? "

" I'm not. "

Mia faced him. She removed the hair covering his eyes and they came to view. His dark orbs were darker than usual.

" why? "

" do you care? "

" would I be here if I didn't? Of course I care, you're my friend, right? "

Lonan only looked at her.

" I'm sorry about what I said yesterday. I was just, mad. "

" was I the reason? "

" of course not " She lied with a smile. Lonan raised his head from the desk and touched her hair.

Mia suddenly hugged him. His body was really cold. Even his face felt icy.

Lonan stayed still. He can't remember the last time someone did that to him. Her tiny figure felt like a teddy in his embrace. Warm and soothing.

" stop scaring us...can you smile for a minute? " Mia asked as she removed the mask from his face. She stared at his face and grinned.

" you look really ugly "

" I know "

" you'll be better with a smile on your face...why do you have to be a freak ? "

Lonan only listened to her talk.

" why did you come here, it's lunch. "

" yes, I guess I was worried when Pearl said you refused to talk to her... "

" she said that? "

" yes, she really cares about you " Mia bit her lips as she looked at the floor. Lonan noticed.

" anyway, are you okay now? "

Lonan shook his head and Mia gasped. She put his mask back on his face before pulling him into her arms again.

" then hug me till you feel better... " She muttered against his neck while her arms were wrapped tightly around him. Lonan only became numb.

" it won't work if you're not reciprocating "

Slowly, his arms travelled on her back and he hugged her back tightly.

Mia felt the coldness of his face when it pressed on her bare neck.