Love Makes Me (Hunter Hayes fanfic) *Currently Editing*

Chapter 54

Lexi's POV:

Another silent couple of minutes. I inwardly groan, wondering if even a single part of Bailey regrets doing this. I mean no one is even doing anything!

"Got any food?" I ask no one in particular, earning myself some raised eyebrows from nearly everyone. Most people wouldn't be asking for food in this situation, but hey I'm hungry & nothing's going on.

"No, no food," Blake says, looking rather bored himself. "Trust me I've looked."

"Damn it," I mutter quietly.

"I'll get you something," a new voice says smoothly. All eyes turn towards the door, & personally mine grow the size of basketballs. Standing there, smiling as if everything's right in the world, is my ex boyfriend.

"Eric?" I question, my eyes locked with his. Dark & captivating as always. The kind that pull you in, even when you know it isn't a good idea.

"Missed me baby?" He takes a few steps forward til he's right beside me. Instantly I feel myself get chilly, goosebumps covering my arms. "I admit when Bailey told me this plan of hers I got kinda upset, that is til she made an offer too good to pass up." He brings his face closer towards mine, sending more chills down my back. "She won't kill you as long as I get you to myself. So I guess you'll just have to find ways of thanking me later," he grins, & I feel my stomach flop.

"How about no."

"Still as feisty as ever. Still a turn on." I can hear Hunter growl all the way from here.

"How about you just let me go, yeah?" I smile innocently, then feel myself frowning when he laughs.

"Not happening." He begins to untie me, & I furrow my eyebrows together as I try to think of what to do. There isn't much I can do with all these crazy people & their guns in here. When my arms are free, I stretch them out, regaining some comfort. "Be a good girl for now, no one's afraid to shoot you." He undoes the tie around my ankles next. His hand grabs onto my arm, pulling me up & onto my feet. Having been stuck on the chair for too long, I stumble at first. Pain shoots up my sprang leg, making me bite down hard on my lip.

He clutches my arm & begin dragging me away towards the door. In an instant, I drag my feet to slow him down, which ends up backfiring as my leg now feels like it's on fire.

"Use protection!" Bailey calls, & I take the moment to glare at her.

"Stop!" Hunter calls at the same time, chasing us.

"I would suggest you stop moving," Eric warns, pulling me into him. Hunter stops, but it doesn't escape me that he clentches his fists at his side.

"I'm not letting you take her."

"You don't have a say in this," Eric smiles as Jett walks over to Hunter, keeping his gun up as warning. My eyes travel up to meet Eric's dark cruel ones. Not much as changed about him, he still has the same wavy blonde hair, same features.

I put all my weight onto my good leg, trying to relieve my hurt one.

"What the hell happened to my crutches?!" I yell out, unable to take it anymore. Realization dawns on everyone's faces as I hiss in pain.

"Sorry," Eric says sheepishly as he tries to put my arm around his shoulder. I push him away in an angry huff.

"Sorry ain't gonna cut it!" I yell, turning away dramatically as I fight back a smirk. Best plan I can think of, act it out.

"But I am sorry!" he cries, putting a hand on my shoulder as I make tears start coming out of my eyes. Have I mentioned that I used to want to be an actress? I just kind of gave up after Dad died.

I turn to face him, a sad teary expression sure to be on.

"It just isn't good enough anymore. You hurt me for the last time." I walk, well limp, away again, & go into a corner, letting out a sob for effect. I discreetly pull out my cell phone from my pocket. I quickly dial 911 in & wait for it to ring. I know they can trace the call, so I'm not worried about them finding us.

"Hello 911-" I hear the operator greet, but it's not loud enough for anyone else to hear.

"I just can't believe you were apart of this kidnapping scheme!" I cry out passionatly. "Do you have no heart?" Suddenly, I'm whipped around to face none other than Blake the asshole. He snatches my phone & after checking the screen, smashes it against the wall.

"She called 911!" He yells, facing Eric & Bailey. I watch with horror as a look of pure rage crosses Eric's features. He takes a few quick strides til he's in front of me, then grabs my shoulders.

"You fucking played me," he growls, his nails digging in.

"Well if she called the cops, we gotta split," Blake says reasonably, distracting the maniac hurting me.

"Remember, my mom's a lawyer! & my dad is one of the most ruthless gang leaders, he can kill you!" Bailey shrieks before running out the door, Blake not far behind her. Jett runs over to us in a panic.

"Come on." He points a gun towards me, so I only sigh as Eric throws me over his shoulder. I cringe as my ankle hurts.

"No way!" Hunter calls, a look of complete frustration on his face.

"Yes way," Blake says as his head peeks into the doorway. He points his gun at Hunter, smirking a little. Hunter frowns in defeat, his eyes not leaving mine. I shrug a little, offering him a small smile.

"We can't control what side life's coin lands on," I say softly. We can't always choose how we end up in life. Eric begins to run out of the room before I can even say farewell to everyone.

But my eyes never do leave Hunter's.

*Ok so yes, the story is almost over. I know, I can't believe it. Started this soo long ago, like maybe in early 2012? I got off track for a while but came back & now here we are. There will be a spinoff/ sequel. Yep, both in one. Shoot, now that I think about it there could be a lot of possible story plots that can come from this, just involving other characters. Perhaps one for Hunter & Lexi's high school years. But for now, I'll just stick with the spinner.*