CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 41 – 50

CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 41 – 50

BY ANNY’S LIBRARY

“Byron……” Amelia’s shaky voice trails and that’s just the perfect moment Byron has been waiting for, he felt his resistance running thin as he captures her lips in a hot and passionate kiss, choking the remains words back into her throat.

Amelia responds almost immediately, crawling from the blanket and onto his body as Byron takes full control, his hands grabbing her hips as she strandles him, her legs wrapping his torso like a belt, both hands on his shoulders as her nails digged into the fabric of his shirt.

The raw sounds of kissing filling the air as he deepens the kiss, his tongue gently brushing against her lips, seeking entrance and Amelia opened up even more, going with the flow as his other hand cups the back of her head, holding her in place and he devours her mouth, his desire for her growing with every passing moment.

It’s as if the whole universe paused for the ongoing moment, nothing but heavy breathing, biting, nibbling, biting and more biting as Amelia pushed Byron onto the ground, his back meeting with the soft grasses and she literally pinned him to it, living the moment to the fullest. At this point they’re practically breathing each other’s air.

Amelia slowly pulled away, the satisfaction burning in her eyes as she stared down at Byron, he had this smugged look on as she pokes his nose playfully, pulling on it as a small laugh escaped his lips.

“Seriously?, After this intense moment all you can think of is being a brat?” He asked and she pouted.

“What else would I have done?” She asked.

“I don’t know, you tell me” he retorted, still laying on the ground as Amelia placed her head on his chest, there’s something about feeling his heart beats, it’s so soothing to her ears.

“This is my first kiss” she said out of nowhere and she felt the movement of his fingers brushing her hair paused, she can’t see his face though.

“No, it’s not” he chimed in and she immediately raised her head, looking at him dead in the eyes.

What does he mean by that?, She hasn’t kissed anyone before and she’s very certain about that.

“I’m pretty sure it’s my first, I don’t think I have kissed anyone before, in fact I haven’t done it before” she said and his hands sneaks up to her waist.

“Well I’m telling you it’s not”

“But it is…..”

“And I said it’s not!”

“Then who was my first?” She asked and he smriks, gesturing for her to lower herself and she did immediately.

“It’s a secret” he whispered and a small smile plastered on her face as she raised her body, she possibly can’t understand Byron, he’s unpredictable.

The fact that he’s knows so much about her and she barely knows anything about him made her feel sad, he’s really trying his best to fit into her life, he’s changing into a different person even though he’s still unhinged, the fact that he’s trying to make her comfortable around him is so heartwarming.

“You think you know so much about me?” She asked and he nods confidently, rising from the ground as he sits up with her in his laps.

“I know everything about you” he voiced out with so much confidence that she almost got scared for a minute.

“Don’t be so cocky, I bet there’s one thing about me you don’t know” she retorted and he raised an eyebrow.

“Oh really?, Wanna test?” He asked and her eyes darted over his face before nodding.

“Yes” she replied immediately.

“Okay, I’m listening” he braced himself up and she chuckles mischievously.

“Who’s my bestfriend when I was little?” She asked, and he pursed his lips before answering.

“Your teddy bear, you were literally obsessed with that thing” he said with a sour look on his face, it’s as if he had a personal beef with the stuffed animal.

Even though she doesn’t exactly remember, for some reason she felt like he’s right, the look on his face proves it.

“Okay, what happened to it?” She asked again and this time he almost smiled.

“It got burned along with your house, I believe you would have cried to death if you remember how it happened at that time” he chuckles and she smiles as well.

“Was I really obsessed with it?” She asked and he nods instantly.

“You were more than obsessed, you always have it close to you, you don’t even let anyone else to touch it” he said again and a frown appeared on his face.

Don’t tell me he’s jealous of a teddy bear?.

“What was my favorite hobby at that time?” She asked again, ignoring the sour look on his face.

“Playing the piano, you also loved painting” he replied Instantly and her eyes lit up.

She can’t believe they had the same interest in art.

Okay, don’t get too excited yet.

“What do I hate the most, both now and in the past?” She asked again and he adjust her on his lap before answering.

“As at now, you hate me, and being told what to do and in the past….. you hated your Mother” he almost whispered the last part and series of questions raced her fragile mind.

She doesn’t hate him.

Amelia’s subconsciousness: Yes, you do!.

No, she doesn’t!

Amelia’s subconsciousness: Yes, you do!.

Or maybe she did hate him before, but not now.

Amelia’s subconsciousness: Yeah, yeah, just because he threatened the world and fixed up some lame date, you think you don’t hate him anymore!.

Shut up stupid mind!.

The truth is, being around Byron these past few weeks has been her most favorite moments of all time, call her selfish but she’d rather be with him right now than be anywhere else in the world.

He slowly transformed from being the cold hearted, unapologetic monster to her peace and happiness, yes, Byron has successfully made her happy effortlessly without even trying hard.

He slowly pinched her cheek and she jolted out of her inner thoughts, staring at his blazing grey eyes.

“I don’t hate you” she mutters and he chuckled.

“Yes, you do” he retorted.

“But that’s in the past, right now, I’m ready to know more about you” she said with her smile gumming to her face like a leech.

“You don’t want to know more about a broken man, I don’t have anything exciting about me, just pure darkness and rusty webs hovering over my life” he said genuinely, he’s actually opening up and she really needs to seize this opportunity.

“What led to my heart surgery?” She asked and he almost started talking but paused mid way.

“Ah, I see what you did there but it’s not going to work, I can’t risk telling you about that, it’s the main reason why you lost your memories” he pointed out and she pouted.

He’s way too smart for his own good.

“I thought I could fool you, but I guess you are not as dumb as I imagined” she jokes and he flickers his hand on her forehead and she winced at the pain.

“You were dumb for trusting Elzra” he suddenly said, the irritation in his voice didn’t go unnoticed.

“I wish I could go back in time, I wouldn’t have been close to him” she said, hugging him instead.

“Oh yeah?, But I was a total monster at that time” he chuckled, his hand rubbing her back and occasionally flickering over the exposed skin of her shoulders.

“Yeah, a monster who punished me with órgasms, who wouldn’t want that?” She said with a laugh, her mind running through the previous nasty moments they had shared.

“Speaking of órgasms, I should totally give you one right now” he whispered and she pulled away from his grip immediately, rolling off his body as she stands up on her feet.

“I was only joking” she breathe out, walking back to the blanket and food.

“You joke about a lot of things, and I’m very serious about everything” he retorted, still sitting down.

“You are full blown jerk, I wonder how your previous girlfriends put up with you” she rolled her eyes.

“It’s easy, I never had one” he voiced out and she paused to look at him.

Is he being for real right now?. He has never dated before?.

Byron fùcking Steel, the most handsome male student of ALC, the most loved captain, an internet sensation, the same guy who owns the hearts of many people, Silver’s number one obsession?. And he’s saying he hasn’t dated before?.

How’s that even possible?.

“You are just saying that, I’m pretty sure you’ve dated a lot of girls” she rolled her eyes this time around, even harder than before, her heart perking at the thought of him being close to a girl before.

She’s definitely not jealous.

Hell to the fucking no, she’s not!.

“You really think I have the luxury for lying?, I have never dated before, I don’t even know how it’s done, what does dating even feels like?” He asked and she almost laughed.

Is he being serious right now?.

“I don’t know, I have never been in a relationship before” she shrugged her shoulders.

“Good, because I would have searched for that low life and end him, I don’t care if you two aren’t together anymore” he pointed out and she felt her stomach tightening up again, he sits across from her on the blanket with the food in the middle, separating them.

Amelia calm down, your head might actually burst at this point.

“Is it true?” She asked as she watched him eat from the berries, he seems to be in love with them just as she is.

“What?” He asked with a mouth full.

“When you said you can’t survive without me in front of the girls?” She asked, trying not to get her hopes up.

“I don’t say what I don’t mean, you are very important to me and I will keep ringing it in your earrings like a doorbell. I’m obsessed” he chuckled out without hesitation.

Byron Steel is a man of his words, he doesn’t play around, if he wants something?, He goes for it and right now….. Amelia Earhart Cole is at the top of his need list.

CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 41 – 50

Silver faced the mirror, wiping the makeup off her face as a tear slipped down her eyes.

The words of her Dad leaving a hole in her heart as all she can think of right now is to cry.

At first, she thought being with Byron was her dream, she saw him as her future, she thought he would actually let loose and be with her but she was wrong.

She was damn wrong!.

When they were very little, they used to be so close, Byron was a free minded kid who jokes around, he was so innocent that he can’t help but see the good in everything. He loved the world so much even though he was just a kid. But everything changed when he finally escaped from the hostage.

Byron changed, he became cold, colorless, his bright grey eyes turned black, he suddenly withdrew himself from the world, he suddenly became a shadow of himself, he hated everything and everyone…….

“Silver?” Silver jolted backwards as the wipe fell from her hand, she didn’t know when Emily walked in.

“Emily, you are here” she asked with a smile, wiping her tears but Emily noticed it immediately.

“Are you crying?” Emily asked with concern.

“Definitely not, why would I cry?” Silver chuckles, but her puffy eyes says otherwise.

“Because you are, is this because of Amelia?” Emily asked and Silver breaks down in tears and Emily hugs her immediately, she wasn’t expecting it.

“I’m ruined Emily, Byron doesn’t love me, my parents wants me to be with him at all cost and I’m very sure Byron would rather die than to end up with me!” Silver cried out as Emily rubs her back.

“I thought you wanted to be with him because you loved him, you never said it was your parents doing?” Emily asked and Silver sniffled.

“Well, I thought I loved him, you know, it’s not healthy to love someone who doesn’t give a fúck about your feelings, I know I’m persistent but I’m not desperate” Silver pointed out, pulling away from Emily’s arms.

“It’s funny how you are realizing this after Amelia almost disfigured my face” Emily retorted with a note of sarcasm and Silver pouted.

“I’m sorry about that, has Byron threatened you?, I’m pretty sure Amelia must have told him about it” Silver asked, for some reason the thought of what Byron might do scares the shît outta her.

“You wouldn’t believe that I have been hiding from him, I keep avoiding him at the slightest opportunity, he came to my room but couldn’t find me, I’m in big trouble” Emily voiced out, ruffling her hair in fustration.

“Maybe you should apologize to Amelia, she might talk him out of it” Silver said, something bitter forms at the back of her throat after saying that.

“Never!, I’m only going to stop pestering her but I will never apologize, not in this life or even in the thousands to come” Emily rolled her eyes.

She’s right, the fact that she’s considering to leave Byron doesn’t mean she likes Amelia now, they will never get along and she doesn’t want to have anything to do with Amelia either.

“My parents threatened to disown me if I cut things off with Byron” Silver said with a heavy heart.

“Shit!, What are you going to do?” Emily asked with anticipation.

“Emily, in life?, my happiness should come first, no matter what price I have to pay for it” Silver voiced out and Emily slowly stood up.

This is definitely not going to be easy.

CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 41 – 50

“The meet up?” Amelia asked with a raised eyebrow as Byron pulled over, after spending hours in the field and literally eating each other’s face out, her lips is still sore but it’s not like she’s complaining or anything.

“Yes, don’t pretend as if you don’t like it” he snarled, unbuckling his seatbelt and she did same.

“I thought you would take me back to school, the girls must be worried” Amelia retorted and Byron smriked.

“Why would they be worried when they know you are with me?”

“Don’t even start, Byron”

“Why shouldn’t I?, Afraid of losing an argument?”

“I’m not afraid of losing anything”

“You just lost this one though, because throughout your time with me, none of the girls even dropped a text or phone call which proves that they are comfortable with you around me” Byron stated frankly and she pursed her lips.

She sneakily brought out her phone and checks through it and indeed none of girls messaged, not even a phone call!?, Damn it!.

She hates that he’s right about something…… again!.

“Fine!, you win this round” she voiced out and he smiles trumphantly.

They stepped out of the car and straight for the building, he did the thumb scanning and they got inside immediately and the sight before them almost made Amelia’s eyes bulged out of it’s socket.

Is she dreaming?…… Xander and Kimberly?….. kissing?.

No, scratch that, they’re making out!.

Byron simply stood, leaning on the door with the smug expression on his face as Amelia slowly walked up to them on the couch.

“Someone is having a good time” Amelia voiced out and they pulled away almost immediately, the shocked expression on Kimberley’s face as she saw Amelia standing right there.

Xander wasn’t shocked or bothered, he was rather irritated at the fact that they got interupted.

“Melia?, It’s not what you think” Kimberly mutters, she tried scotting away from Xander but he wouldn’t let her go.

“Umm, it’s pretty obvious, why didn’t you guys say anything?….” Amelia asked, even though she knows Kimberly and Xander were exactly like her and Byron, but Byron never denied the fact that he wants her.

“It’s not what you think, we were just kissing that’s all” Kimberly mutters and Amelia wagged her eyebrows teasingly.

“I’m pretty sure you guys would have done just more than kissing if we hadn’t walked in” Amelia furthered and Kimberley’s eyes widened.

“W-what?…” Kimberly stuttered.

“No, no, don’t fidget, I will never judge you, I understand your reasons for keeping it a secret” Amelia said and Byron pushed his weight off the door and head for Xander.

“At least I’m not a sneaky little cat, I’m definitely telling Ronna and Kayden about this” Byron points out and Xander rolled his eyes.

“Too late!, We already know!” Ronna climbs down the stairs along side with Kayden and Xander couldn’t hide his shock.

Damn, damn, damnit!.

How come he didn’t know they were in already!?.

“You guys are here!?” Amelia asked with a surprise and excited look as Byron pulled her into his arms, hugging her to his side.

“We have been here for hours, we decided to leave but Xander and Kimberly just had to put on a show and believe it was quite good” Ronna chuckles.

“I would have taken a video but that would be wrong, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t do it anyway” Kayden muttered with a smirk and Ronna grabbed his arm.

Kimberly was beyond shocked, she tried standing up but Xander’s grip on her hand wouldn’t let her.

“You got it on video!?” Ronna asked in excitement.

“Totally” Kayden chuckles, pulling out his phone.

“You guys should stop playing around and delete the video” Xander finally said and Byron smriked.

“Please send it to me” Ronna ignored Xander’s request as he pulled out his phone.

“Can I have it too?, I need to show the girls” Amelia mutters excitedly, pulling out her phone as well.

“Amelia!” Kimberly called out nervously as Byron realesed her and she walked up to Kayden and Ronna, completely ignoring Kimberly.

“Will you relax?, It’s just a kiss right?” Byron taunts and Xander shoots him a glare.

“Got it!” Amelia grins as Byron pulled her away from the boys.

“Why do you even have the video?” Xander asked Ronna who grins as he stepped away from Kayden after receiving the video.

“To tease you when you try to deny your love for Kimberly, duh” Ronna said, pocketing his phone.

“You guys are crazy” Kimberly mutters as she finally felt comfortable and leaned into Xander’s arms.

“Not crazy as you are over Xander, gosh!, I can’t wait to make Mia mine, so I can flunt her over your faces” Ronna said as he heads out.

“You are interested in Mia?” Amelia asked.

“You bet your pretty pink boots I am, I’m in love with her, unlike you creepy wankers that scares the shît outta your girls?” Ronna points at Xander and Byron “I’m different, and very soon she will be mine” Ronna said, placing a hand on his chest as if he just delivered a heart felt speech.

“Fúck off” Kayden chuckles, pulling Ronna out of the house.

“You guys will see, soon enough, I will be the one kissing Mia in your faces, you all should better get ready!” Ronna yelled as Kayden pushed him out completely.

Byron shakes his head while Kimberly and Amelia laughed.

“I wish Mia was here” Kimberly mutters and Byron knew they were about to strike a conversation so he pushed Amelia towards the stairs.

“You guys should have fun, but not too much fun” Byron joaked as Amelia smiled at Kimberly before they disappeared.

“You jerk!!!” Kimberly hits Xander immediately they were gone and Xander groans.

“What did I do?” He asked with confusion.

“You said no one else would be here!, Once Amelia shows them that video, I will never hear the end of it” Kimberly mutters, her cheeks heating up slightly.

“Are you ashamed of them finding out?” He asked with a frown and she paused to look at him.

“It’s not what I meant” she mutters in response.

“I don’t care if anyone finds out, in fact, I’m glad they did, now everyone knows you are with me” he chuckled to himself and she rolled her eyes.

“I thought I disgusted you” she asked and his smile almost faded.

“Your actions disgusted me, the truth is, I’ve actually liked you for a really long time and I thought being mean to you would make the feelings go away…….”

“But it didn’t and now you want to accept it” she completed his sentence and he smiles.

“That was really dumb of me” he voiced out and she nods in agreement.

“Very dumb, I was beginning to wonder what I ever did to deserve such cruelty from you” she chuckles bitterly and he pulled her closer, kissing her forehead and she smiles.

“I’m sorry, I truly am” he apologized and she smiles, kissing him lightly.

“I will think about it before forgiving you” she points out and they both laughed.

These two are definitely getting somewhere.

CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 41 – 50

Meanwhile Amelia and Byron are seated in front of his huge painting board, she watched with awe as he carefully dedicated his attention to the board.

“Despite his father’s warnings the little boy still held onto his passion for painting” Amelia mutters and Byron paused, his face is slightly smugged with colors of paint.

“You are really smart, you figured out who the little boy was” Byron chimed in and she chuckles.

“Of course, it was pretty easy, plus you are painting in front of me right now, do you think it would be possible to….. change your mind?” She asked and he looks at her.

“Change my mind on what?” He asked more specifically.

“On quitting hockey and going for what you love?” She asked and he smiles although it doesn’t reach his eyes.

“I have thought about it but I can’t, I am my father’s son, no matter how rebellious I tend to be, there are some certain things I can’t really halter” he said with gritted teeth, focusing on the board.

“What if it lands on my circumstances?, Will you still obey him?” She asked and she saw his grip on the paint brush tightened.

“If it comes to you?, I don’t mind giving everything up just to keep you” he shrugged his shoulders and she almost choked on her silava.

There’s no way he’s would do that.

But he just said he would.

Nah, he’s not serious.

But Byron never jokes around.

Yeah, it’s true……he doesn’t joke about serious things.

“It feels as if my life has been faithed to yours” she chuckles and he grined.

“Maybe, honestly, I know my level of obsession is alarming, but I don’t care, I don’t give a fúck about right or wrong as long as I get to be with you all the time” he voiced out and she smiles.

She watched him stand up and placed the paint brush and tray besides the board.

“Where are you going?” She asked immediately.

“To shower, you can join me though I don’t mind” he teased and she waved him off.

“I don’t feel like it yet, go away” she almost laughed.

“Your loss” he snickers, placing a long lingering kiss on her forehead before walking into the bathroom, she sighs as she faced the board and studies it internally.

It’s all black with a flicker of white, she doesn’t understand why but for some reason she knows it’s related to them.

He did say his life would be stak dark without her and she’s guessing she’s the white hovering admist the black. Such artistity.

She smiles as she looks around the room, it smells like him, his favorite color…. black.

She stood up and decided to tour, it’s not much of a big room but it’s still spacious, it’s beautiful, everything about this place is amazing until her eyes caught something besides his closet door.

It’s properly hidden but like a magnet, it caught her attention immediately.

She slowly walked up to it, grabbing the black cover as she pulled it off and her eyes almost popped, it’s a painting…..a clear painting of a woman in red….. besides her is a little girl as well but….they don’t have faces.

She squinted her eyes as she gently touched the board, Byron did made mention of a lady, it looks exactly like how he described her, she’s beautiful even though she doesn’t have a face in the painting, her hair………..her body, he got everything correct about her description.

Amelia’s eyes falls on the little girl, she looks so cute, why do they look beautiful without faces?, Amelia dropped to her knees as she stared at the little girl, her eyes occasionally flickering over the tall woman.

She doesn’t know if it’s in her head but suddenly a funny tone started blaring, this sudden strange darkness englofing her, the fear, the anxiety…..the blood!.

No, no, no!.

The shower from the bathroom adding to the sinister diesel burning deeply inside her as she continues to touch the painting, for some reason…..a sense of awareness is taking it’s toll on her, the hair on the back of her neck standing in alert as it hits her.

It’s exactly like that day, something is coming back, she can feel the exact same dark aura, the imaginary tone playing repeatedly in her head, the angry yelling…. it’s coming back!.

“Mom?”

MEMORIES FLASHBACK

CAN’T RUN FROM YOUR SHADOW : CHAPTERS 41 – 50

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