After The End: Alex Rider FanFiction

~Chapter Nine~

Alex's (POV)

            I slowly blink my eyes open, dark blue walls meeting my hazy gaze.

            My room.

           Did I just sleep a whole night without nightmares?

           The memories of yesterday evening suddenly all come rushing back.

            So I didn't go the whole night without them, it was just....earlier.

           My heart squeezes.

           While Lucy was in here.

             Sighing, I sit up.

Now everyone knows how messed up I really am.

            I mean, how many people do you come across who have a full blown panic attack over simple fireworks.

               Well, it technically wasn't the fireworks, mostly just the noise.

               A shudder runs through me as I recall last night.

              Getting my mind off that, I check my watch.

6:24 A.M.

             I get out of bed, thoughts of yesterday still streaming around in my head. One specific memory sticking out.

            Lucy.

           She stayed with me.

          No ones ever done that for me.

           I get a warm feeling in my chest.

           Does she actually care for me?

           With that thought, I head towards the bathroom to change my clothes.

            When I finish, I slowly start walking towards the stairway.

           What are they going to think? Are they going to ask questions? Will they want me to leave?

              I feel my heart speed up with that last thought.

              Only one way to find out.

              Taking a deep breath, I head towards the kitchen. Noticing that I'm actually hungry for once.

              Lucy's already in there, cooking pancakes while she hums to herself.

             I stop at the entrance, my feet not wanting to move. Lucy seems to sense someone behind her, turning around.

           As soon as her eyes land on me, her lips break out in a giant smile.

           I feel myself relax.

          "Morning, Alex!" She walks over to me, giving me a hug.

           Surprised, I just stand there with my hands by my sides as I fight the urge to stiffen up or flinch away.

           She lets go of me. "Alex, you could have told us you don't like loud noises." She sincerely says. "We would've left earlier."

           My eyes slightly widen.

           They would've left early for....Me?

           "Sorry." I say a tad louder than I normally talk.