Into Darkness novel Chapter 18

He stood up and left the tent, leaving me confused and... Heartbroken?

What the f*ck?

I could just stare at the wall of the tent.

Why the hell would he say that?

Did he really just want me for sex?

Then why would he choose a virgin?

Oh my god.

Maybe he made a deal with someone.

But then he wouldn't admit that he just wanted sex... Right?

I didn't even know what to think.

I pulled my fingers through my unruly hair and pursed my lips.

Oh well then.

Screw him.

I'm not even sure I like him.

It doesn't even matter.

I sat up, grabbed my crutches and walked out of the tent.

I dried my tears on the way to the truck, where I was certain I would find Lucky.

I felt like I needed a hug right now.

I was glad to see both Lucky, Oliver and Kylie sitting with one sandwich each.

"Hi Raven!" Oliver cheered, gesturing for me to come sit.

I slowly sat down.

"Are you feeling any better?" Lucky's soft voice wondered.

"Yeah, a little bit" And I was telling the truth, I did feel much better. My head wasn't hurting as much and even though I still felt a little bit sick, my throat wasn't burning anymore. My heart felt a little bit colder though.

"Where did Lucas go?" Oliver asked and I gritted my teeth and took a deep breath before answering.

"I don't know, he just left" I tried to act unbothered, but I'd never been a good actor.

"C'mon" Lucky said, grabbing my hand and dragging me away.

"Where are we going?" I whined, I wasn't in the mood for an adventure.

He didn't answer, he just gave me a warm smile and gestured towards the woods.

When we finally made it to the edge of the airport, where the forest began he sat down on a big stone.

"Come sit" he ordered, patting on the stone next to him.

I sat down, rather confused and made a grimace when I felt how cold the stone was against my bare legs.

"So... What happened?"

I gaped, had it been that obvious?

But I didn't want to tell Lucky, since it was partly about him.

"I- I don't want to tell you, you'll think it's silly" I looked down at my knee and brushed some imaginary dust of my blouse.

"C'mon love, just tell me"

I felt goosebumps form on my skin as he used that nickname.

Love.

How British.

"Well... We kinda almost kissed twice. And then he asked me if I liked you... And I said 'I dunno' and then he was all like 'I'm a boy Raven, I just want some action' and I was like 'The f*ck mate'... But then he had already left" I cringed at how pathetic I sounded and I whimpered under his eyes.

"He said that?" Lucky's voice was filled with concern and... Anger?

"Well yeah...? And then he said that someone like me obviously wouldn't give him any" I felt my cheeks redden and I wanted to slap myself for being so weak.

"He's a f*cking dick" Lucky muttered and I chuckled.

"Yeah.." I agreed quietly and Lucky's cold fingers caressed my cheek.