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[Flower446 & ST]

Ooooh!!! I just read it, and I got chills. You're doing a fantastic job... LOVE it so far. Can't wait for the next chapter.

{Note: I also love how you have drama in every chapter... And cliff hangers.. }

[natures-daughter]

Thanks! And I'm so sorry about the wait but I'm a big procrastinator and I just got a lot done over winter break. To make up for it I'll have the next chapter up tonight. Promise.

[Flower446 & ST]

No problem! *hugs* I can't wait for the next chapter!!! Eeee!!!

[I n f i n i t y]

I'm addicted!!!<3 love it!!!

[natures-daughter]

The three of us stayed over night at the hospital to see if we had shock or anything of the sort. Thank god we were all okay.
The next morning doctors came in one last time to check me out, signed the release papers, and told me I could leave when I was ready to. I sat on the uncomfortable hospital bed after they left, running my fingers along the scratchy white blanket that neatly covered it and one white pillow completed the bed. The room a had wasn't a room anyway. Just one big room with a nurses office and plenty of other room closed off with baby blue curtains.
I was terrified to be here. Those people could be anywhere at anytime, ready to kill me. It was actually kind of interesting, this past month has been the most exciting thing that has happened to me. But terrifying all the rest.
The blue sheet were ripped open, making my heart skip a beat. I took a step back defensively until I made out the features of who it was. Derek stood in front of me, his expression was so weird though. I studied his face to find out what he was thinking, I saw relief, happiness, and obviously worry in his eyes. The dull color of his eyes and bags underneath them noted he hadn't slept at all last night, and hollow cheeks revealed he hadn't eaten either. Derek opened his mouth to say something important but clamped it shut tightly.
"They went too far this time." I muttered under my breath. If that jeep had hit just one foot over, Dalila would be in worse condition, or dead. I shuddered at the though and pushed it away instantly. Without that girl I would probably go insane.
"I know, that's why we need to get your appearance changed and get you to the safety of the training academy." Derek seemed slightly out of breath like he had run here. I pursed my lips slightly and looked down, crossing my arms uncomfortably across my chest.
"I don't think I can do this anymore." I murmured almost silently but I new he heard me because I felt the tension in the room press harder against me than it already was.
"What? You're not just quitting on me now are you Astella?" Derek sounded absolutely hurt after hearing my words. I glanced up at him a I could feel the betrayal, hurt, and confusion he had which only made me more uncomfortable.
"This is just too much for me, Derek. This whole thing has put everything I love in danger and I can't do that." I said slightly louder. I looked up into his eyes and narrowed my own.
"They were already in this since the day you were born! It's a wonder its taken them this long to find you! But after that fire, you were all over the news and talk of the country. A broken girl who risked everything to save her younger sister. Thy knew you when they saw you. It was only a matter of time. You would be dead by now if they came any sooner." Derek spat back at me. Guilt balled up in my stomach but so did anger, I did t have time to choose my words carefully before they flew from my mouth the the heat of my anger.
"I don't think they would have ever found me! I'm nobody! Just a few weeks ago my life was as normal as it would get for me. This thing ripped away my life from me and I'm never getting it back. Do you have any idea what it's like to know you could die any second of the day? I am terrified! But you would have no idea what that's like." My voice cracked somewhere at the end, and I guess what I said had an effect on his because he seemed almost under standing for a moment then straight back to angry.
"Do you not think I had a life before this? I lived a totally normal life until those men came after me when I was twelve, asking about you. I've been saving your a** since we were young and I had to grow up too soon so I could protect you like the head master instructed me to do. And I do no how terrified you are, because every moment of the day I'm terrified I'm going to loose you." Derek's words took me by surprise. He had been covering for me since I was eleven and I never knew. Then the last part made a large lump form in my throat. We stood in silence for a moment. Derek pursed his lips and looked at me waiting for me to say something.
"You're either with me or I'm stuck with you for the rest of your life." He sighed and kept his eyes on me. I took a small step forward then quickly walked over to him and wrapped my arms gently around his neck and rested my chin on his shoulder. I squeezed my eyes shut and waited for his reaction. He stood there shocked for a moment then wrapped his arms around my waist tight, burying his face his my knotted hair.
"I've been meaning to do this." He mumbled into my hair. I stayed silent a moment then opened my eyes again, I tried to not make it noticeable how tense I was.
"I basically took your whole life away from you just because I was alive. I'm so sorry." I mumbled quietly and closed my eyes again, burying my face into his neck.
"It's not your fault Astella, I really didn't want to believe you were the fourth hybrid until you tried to save your sister. But I promise you I have no doubts about you now. Just come with me and Jared so I can be sure you'll be alright." I hesitated a moment then nodded, starting to enjoy his strong arms around me. I felt protected like this. I heard the curtains open again and pulled away from Derek as quick as I could and stuck my hands in my back pockets, placing my hand on top of my red cell phone. I saw my mother and Dalila standing in front of us. My mom gave me a weird look then glanced over at Derek. He rubbed the back of his neck uncomfortably then with out words we just followed my mom out and to the car. I could tell my mom was strain to get used to picking me up from the hospital, I just hoped I never got used to it. I pulled out my phone and read a text from Dalila.
'Hey chick, u still up 4 my awesome hair skills??' I smiled at my phone then looked at her and nodded before slipping it back into my pocket. The ride home would be long but I just wanted to get back to Sarah's house.

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Once we got home fatigue hit my like a blow to the head. I realized I hardly slept last night at the hospital. But I knew I wouldn't be sleeping until Dalila was done with my hair. Dalila shooed me into the bathroom down stairs and put a towel over me then even blind folded me. I hated not being about to see or hear, I felt like I was at a disadvantage. I felt her starting to put the stuff on my hair, it felt cold against my scalp. It was weird and gooey.
When she was finally done with that she wrapped each section in tin foil. We walked out of the bathroom and I noticed all of the bags from the mall sitting in the corner. I chuckled when I saw it, I found it funny they managed to save that stuff. We sat down on the couch and Dalila turned on the tv. I had a whole hour for this stuff to sit before we washed it out and I would see the new color of my hair. Dalila turned on some channel about fashion and a hair styling show was on. Some of the hair styles I thought were funny but Dalila seemed to be studying them carefully.
Derek walked out of his room , and apple in his mouth and headphones in his ears. He glanced over at me and pointed at me with the apple in his hand, chuckling a little.
"You, look like a robot." He laughed, I glanced up at the tin foil and glared angrily at him, my cheek burning up. The hour couldn't go by faster.
After an hour finally past, Dalila washed the stuff out of my hair and smiled brightly. I couldn't exactly tell what color it was until she blow dried it. My eyes widened seeing bright red hair. I didn't look like myself when I looked in the mirror. I saw a girl but it wasn't me. Dalila started to style my hair too. She gave me beach waves and side swept bangs. I did like it but it wasn't me. I guessed that was the point.
"Wow, Dalila. It looks great." I faked a smile and forced one to tug at the corners of my lips.
"I know! Lets go show Derek. You know I think he cares for you." She whispered the last part and I was ready to get defensive but didn't just stayed silent. Dalila laughed and walked out of the bathroom and up stairs. I waited a moment the followed her up. Everyone's eyes widened in surprise. Kayla ran up to me and asked if she could braid it but Dalila wouldn't let her. I got a lot of good comments from the moms and Dalila's father who was with her mother and brother at the hospital. While everyone else started to talk about other things I sat down next to Derek an looked at him. He acted as if he didn't notice me until a moment later when he pulled out of one of his ear buds.
"So you're a red head." He chuckled, I couldn't help but smile a little bit but I rolled my eyes.
"Do you think it's alright?" I asked him, hoping it was.
"I can barely recognize you." He winked at me and stood up, walking into the kitchen. I let out a sigh of relief. That meant Dalila did good.

[I n f i n i t y]

So awesome!!!:)

[Flower446 & ST]

Eeeee! Sooo incredible!! I love it!

[natures-daughter]

Why thank you!

[nivans.piers]

loved chapter six! you're an amazing writer! still have to finish chapter seven, but my eyes hurt so... hehe.

[Qiokkabee]

Dat picture. Dat hair O.o
Wonderful story <3