The next morning, I laced up my shoes for a run. Kaine must have left earlier, because he wasn't here when I woke up. I started on the normal route, to a pretty grove of trees and back. My mind went back to what my dad told me. How am I supposed to do anything though? My breathing picked up as I went up a hill. What does he want me to do? I didn't even dream last night. I guess I could try to make a trip to the Library's restricted section. We're not supposed to, but everyone knows about it. I could maybe find something there that would- "Woah there!" I never got to finish the thought seeing as I just smacked into Kaine. We both toppled to the ground, with me landing on top of his chest. Kaine had wrapped an arm around my waist and I got caught in his eyes. They're a lighter blue this time, and he looks almost panicked. His heartbeat matches my own racing one. "I keep falling," I whisper.
"And I keep catching," Kaine said, with almost a rough catch in his voice. Something caught at my memory. A wave of fog lifted and I remembered. I've heard this line before, with a gentle tune to accompany. My mother and my father, softly singing it to one another.
"And I'll always let you," I finished the verse. Kaine had a faraway look in his eyes as he played with my fingers, which he had grasped when I said the first line. I closed my eyes briefly. Kat, get a hold of yourself. You're not supposed to fall in love, remember? Resist. A clear image of my mother now entered my mind, soft as a whisper. She had blonde, wavy hair, hazel eyes, and a perfect figure. She always smiled at me, and her eyes would crinkle at the corners when she did. My breath caught as I was transferred back to reality. I was on Kaine's bare chest, and crying. He was calling my name, and looked concerned. Why would he look concerned? Oh, right. I'm crying. I dried my tears and got up. "Thanks for catching me." I ran off, already crying again, this time for Kaine.
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Resist
Science FictionKat has been alone for most of her life. Then she dreams. In this dream she received information to save her sister and possibly her mother, both of whom have been gone for years. Before she has a chance to try, Kaine moves in. He comes with a note...
