"So, are you coming or not?" Emery asked, for the tenth time this week. Even if Cassian had said 'yes' ten more times in advanced until the actual day came. Emery was packed for a week long trip, just two hours away in Portland. Her parents talked to her about the things she should and shouldn't do when she's alone for so long with a boy. Not that any of that would actually happen. Her dad gave her a whole kit, even if she didn't need it she took it with her anyway so he would stop nagging about it. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhYJkGHxAO
Cassian arrived around five- forty five and promised to her parents (especially her dad) that he'd keep Emery safe at all costs no matter what. He didn't really know if that'd be possible considering his whole involvement with the Covenant. She said her final goodbyes as Cassian closed to the trunk and they left. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh8GaKSAT5S
"Question, why did you agree on coming on this trip with me? I thought you'd spend it with your family or something." She said, taking a bite out of the granola bar she had packed. Cassian's grip on the steering wheel tensed just a little bit at the question. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmXA16fYoR
"They're not into the whole Fourth of July thing. Nor politics, nor anything patriotic. They're sort of, rebels towards the government. So I wouldn't spend it with them, rather I'd lock myself up in my room and just draw or something. I didn't have friends growing up either so I couldn't sneak out and hang out with them. That is, until I met you." He said, changing lanes. She nodded, looking out the window and taking a picture with her digital camera of the mountains just along the horizon. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx1nVSMq5Lz
I-95 was busy during holidays, which meant they'd probably be stuck in traffic more than two hours. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc21P1AD69P
"Hey, Cassian can we go to the gas station?"6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwcWrVQgIr
"But we just got gas before going on I-95."6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBEzPzp5kf
"I know, but it's an emergency. I promise I'll buy snacks here, please." She begged, he groaned and shook his head. He changed lanes again, driving off the highway and to the Sunoco just off the road. Emery nearly jumped out of the car, and into the restroom. He followed, and started his search through the isles. The door opened, causing the small bell to chime. Cassian looked up, his heart nearly stopping.6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7hnui5WHV
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He stood at the entrance before meeting eyes with him. Why was he here? How was he here? Ian smiled, and walked right up to Cassian.6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDxbolyTZq
"Ian what the hell are you doing here?" He asked, looking towards the restrooms praying for Emery not to walk out. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0hGPczhw3
"Could ask the same for you. And oh, what is that? Are you looking out for my dear sister? How sweet of you." He whispered, stepping closer. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡckjXye0koq
"Dude what are-"6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMqdUAtSCp
"She's in good hands. But wait till she finds out what you truly are, what you truly did. That you lied to her, used her so you could save her. Wait until she finds out that her best friend is your half sister, until all of this goes down. The Covenant wouldn't be so pleased to know that their one and only Cassian Lockwood is falling in love with the next target. And just so you know, you aren't safe. No matter how far away you are. You're not safe, you never were. Never will be." 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFs9SMi4hNt
His heart was pumping, mind was running, his chest screaming, air freezing. It was terrifying. His ears were static, he couldn't even think straight until a voice cut through the air.6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKmFvaSxSY
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"Cassian!" Emery said, loud enough for him to hear. He looked at her still shaken by the hallucination he had just had. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpD7KCzAbIc
"Y-yeah?"6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyjPElcpC5b
"Are you okay?" She asked, looking up at him. He nodded, clearing his throat. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7uxTFw9ghl
"Y-yeah, I'm fine. Uh, buy whatever you want and wait in the car. I'm going to the restroom." He mumbled, she blinked but nodded anyway. She looked at the isles, and picked out a few snacks and drinks and went to pay for them and waited for Cassian. Thirty minutes passed and he wasn't back, she was getting worried. Was he okay? She sent him a text, unfortunately he left his phone in the car, the screen glowing in the drivers seat. 'Dammit' she thought, it's been thirty minutes. Thirty fucking minutes. She got out the car, rushing into the restroom. Cassian was on the floor, shaking, trembling, crying. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyEFXS1jpUm
Her heart nearly dropped, she fell to her knees; wrapping her arms around him. He melted into her arms, sobbing harder. It felt as if his world was ending, maybe she was used to him being cold or distant. Neutral to say the least. But not this. Never this, it scared her. She didn't know what to do. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPtCspNNcl6
"Cassian what's wrong? Are you okay?" She whispered, he shook his head.6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1WRwgOIgQ
"My head is too loud, it's too loud. My ears hurt, too loud. So loud." He kept repeating it over and over again. She pressed closer to him.6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vu5ymUbV6
"It's okay, it's fine. I'm here now, I'll be here when it's done. Just breathe, in and out. Breathe. It's okay." After a few minutes he calmed down, his breathing quieted down. All the tension in his body easing just a bit. She wiped his tears away, coaxing him to stand up. They walked out to the car, she opened the passenger's door for him, then walking over to the drivers side and got in. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UzfUhJQXf
Emery started the car, and got onto I-95 once again, Cassian had fallen asleep a few minutes later. They got stuck in traffic, until she finally went down Exit 36. She kept driving a few more minutes until she arrived at the beach house, parking in the drive way. Her hand reached over to Cassian, shaking him awake. He blinked, waking up slowly, calculating. He shifted to look at her. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpNNErXwtqD
"Wake up sleepy head, we're here. I'll take out the suitcases, you can take out the bags." She said, stepping out of the car and carrying the suitcases inside, he came in a few seconds later. She closed the car, and placed the keys on the counter. Emery walked over again towards the front door and locking it. Cassian had disappeared upstairs already laying in bed, she smiled softly at him. She got changed quickly, and turned off the light laying down next to him. He snuggled close to her, his arms wrapping around her waist. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJmiIievzcV
"Thanks, little ghost. For comforting me back there." 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6K9N4yLtJf
"Anytime, mystery boy." She mumbled, wrapping her arms around his shoulders. The night went on, the only thing heard was their soft breathing, waves crashing onto the shore in the distance. And the silent mist, recoiling once again. Like it always does, even now. More than ever. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7pyekvr75V
"I love you, little ghost." Cassian muttered under his breath. And maybe just maybe, Emery believed him. 6Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrStEfbEZD5
