The Dreamer by J.M.Hurley (important books to read .TXT) 📕

1. History
2. Algebra
3. Art
4. Lunch
5. Self Defense
6. A.P. Chemistry
7. Dance
8. ELA

I folded the letter and put it back into the envelope then turned towards Zane. “Do we have any classes together?” I asked silently begging him to say yes.

“Any? We have every

class together,” He said smiling as my jaw dropped.

“Every class? That’s like impossible,” I said gawking at him.

“Well then I guess I’ll have to tell them to change it,” He said pretending to get up. I grabbed his arm and pulled him back down.

“No way, I need my personal savior around,” I said sounding a lot more confident then I felt.
“Well would you let your personal savior hang out with you tonight,” He asked shooting me a smile so cute I could’ve died and I wouldn’t have cared.

“Well I do sort of owe him don’t I,”I said feeling my cheeks turn bright red. Had he just asked me out? He’s So Cute! I thought to myself. I smiled shyly and winked at him.

“I’m taking that as a yes,” Zane replied his smile brightening at the outcome of his invitation.


Chapter 3

So there I was. It was 5:30, a half an hour before my ‘date’, and I still didn’t know what to wear. I curled my light blonde hair into ringlets and started powdering my face as I tried to find something to wear. Only problem was that when Ms. Kelly transferred my belongings she messed everything up I couldn’t find anything. Finally I found a navy blue sundress that complimented my pale skin.

As I finished up with my preparations I heard a knock on the door and my heart skipped a beat. I walked over to the door and opened it with clammy hands. There stood a Blonde Valley girl. “Hi, you must be Sierra, I’m Summer,” I said extending my hand towards her.

“Oh I know who you are, you’re the girl who escaped Stephanie,” She said shaking my hand energetically. “Congrats, I hate her too,” She added stepping into our room. “You looking for something or are you just really messy?” She asked scanning the clothes covered room.

“I was but I found it, sorry about the mess I’ll clean it up when I get back,” I said grabbing my jacket off the dresser.

“When you get back? Where are you going?” She asked turning away from the mess.

“Zane Invited me out for a evening stroll,” I replied hearing the pride in my voice.

She looked up, confused, then asked, “Zane?” and before I could answer she continued, “Oh! You mean the tall, blonde, new guy, right?” She said. I nodded at her, and smiled at her description of him. “Oh ok then you go and have fun,” She said turning to give me a wink.

“What?” I asked desperate not to be late but curious.

“Well he’s not too hard on the eyes if you know what I mean,” She said smiling mischievously. Before I could reply there was another knock on the door only now I knew who it had to be. I opened up the door and used the handle to steady myself.

Zane stood in the door way looking so handsome I almost had to look away. “Are you ready for our walk?” He asked as he looked me up and down the smiled, obviously satisfied.

We went out for an evening stroll near the campus lake. After the half an hour of walking I had to take off my heels to relieve my aching feet. Though most guy would take a girls walking around barefoot with her shoes in her hands a total turn-off, Zane said it was cute.

After a while of strolling we gave up with it and sat by the lake. We talked about every topic from the weather to debating alien life. With every new topic Zane found a new way to make me laugh. “So you actually got fired from fry cook,” I said giggling flirtatiously and dipping my toe into the water.

“Yes, a bit embarrassing isn’t it?” He replied laughing with me.

“Maybe you should try pro wrestler,” I said, “You
took down my attackers pretty well,” I add laughing awkwardly. Zane’s smile disappeared masked with a new serious face.

“You shouldn’t joke about that,” He said pulling his feet out of the water.

“I didn’t mean to make you upset,” I said getting up and brushing myself off and mentally kicking myself for ruining the mood.

“I just don’t want you getting hurt again,” He said looking over as Stephanie and her cronies walked out. “We should go now,” He said grabbing my hand and pulling me over to the opposite door.

“That’s right you better run,” Tyler yelled. Zane’s back stiffened and his body began to tense.

“Ignore him, let’s go,” I said uselessly trying to pull him into the building.

“No you go ahead, I’m going to stay here,” He said pushing me inside and shutting the door behind me. I pushed against the door, desperate to stop him, but it didn’t budge. So I waited. I just stood there and prayed that he’d come through the door soon.

I had to wait about 10 minutes before the door whipped open and I had to step back to avoid getting hit. Tyler and Stephanie burst through the doorway and from the dark corner I was hiding in I could just make out her comforting him. They were oblivious to the fact I was in the hallway. They didn’t stop moving or even pause in their steps, just kept going down the hallway, and then darted into the nurses office.

Then Zane walked through the door and I gasped. His shirt collar was soaked with blood and his knuckles were tore and oozing blood. “Oh My God! What happened? What did he do to you?!” I screeched touching my hand to his chest where it was covered in blood. He didn’t wince under the pressure so I figured that was a good sign. “That’s not mine,” He said indicating the blood on his chest.

“What about that?” I said pointing to his raw knuckles.

“We got in a fight and I got a swipe at his face, no big deal.” He said squeezing my hand.

“You hit him?”I asked.

“Yeah, I think I broke his nose,” He replied then seeing my look of horror he added,” Only because he threatened to hurt you.”

“So you were protecting me?” I asked feeling rather flattered.

“Yeah, now it’s getting late so I better get you home,” He said sliding his arm around me to guide me towards the door.

When we got to my dorm he stopped walking and
pulled me up against the wall. “Promise me you’ll try to stay safe,” He said his face so close I could smell his cinnamon scented breath.

“Promise,” I said Inhaling deeply.

“O.K.,” He said letting his arms fall to his sides.

“Well, bye,” I said dumbly then turned towards the door to cover up some of my awkwardness.

“ I had a wonderful evening,” He said pecking me on the check, “have a good night,” and with that he disappeared down the hallway.


Chapter 4

I just stood there for while, processing everything that just happened. I thought I was going to stand there all night until I heard the night wardens. Knowing how much trouble I’d be in if I was caught up and about past curfew, I quietly slipped into my room.

I did a quick scope of the room, noting that
most of the mess had vanished, a good sign. My eyes fell upon Sierra who was quietly snoring, fast asleep, in dream world now. Then I realized how nice she’s been she gave me advice, cleaned up my mess, and didn’t fuss over me leaving. Maybe all roommates are like that, though I’d never know, I’ve been stuck with Stephanie my whole life.

I pulled off my shoes and slipped under the warm sheets. Not bothering to change because I smelled like him, I closed my eyes and before I knew it I was dreaming. But I realized all to soon that I wasn’t having a dream, no, I was having a nightmare.


Chapter 5

I was falling into a never ending dark abyss. When my feet hit the ground, my knees buckled and I fell forward onto a hard, rough surface. I felt the tiny rocks underneath me and came to the conclusion that I was lying on gravel.

I pushed myself up with my hands, spitting mud and pebble out of my mouth. I finally got it together enough to stand. As I looked around I spotted a light in this pit of never ending darkness. I took a step forward but feeling my knees turn to jello I just sat down. I was about to try standing again when I saw a figure approaching me. “You’re one of them,” He said his voice deep and rough, he scared me and his voice sent shivers down my spine.

“One of what?” I asked deeply confused by his accusation.

“To powerful….deadly…..must die,” His voice was low and hushed and as I tried to hear what he was saying I began to grasp what his previous words were.

“Must die? What are you-” But he cut me short as he pulled a knife out of his long trench coat and lunged forward at me. I closed my eyes and screamed, sounding even more terrified then I actually was. I braced myself for the blow, I even felt the knife pierce my skin and sink deep down my chest and into my arm. I cried out in pain, and readied myself for his next attack when I was pulled out of my nightmare, and everything disappeared.

Chapter 6

I bolted straight up in bed. I was completely tangled blankets and was drenched with sweat. I took deep breaths, trying to calm myself but I only managed to make myself hyperventilate. “I tried to wake you up,” Sierra said startling me with her presence and making me jump. “Did I wake you up?” I asked, feeling like the worst roommate ever.

“To be honest, I doubt there’s anyone who you didn’t wake up within a mile from here,” She said turning on a lamp so we could see better.

“Was I that bad?” I asked as I started to untangle myself from my mess of blankets.

“ Let’s just you would win the part of horror movie scream girl, hands down,” She said trying to lighten my mood, but not getting very far. I couldn’t even bring myself