The Grand Finale

Taylor-  Temptation

 I was ready to go. Only two more days until I will run away with Alex. We will stay together under the night sky in the wilds forever. I can’t wait, I’m getting goose bumps just thinking about him. His kiss, his smile, his touch, I love him. Carol can’t keep me here, not anymore. I want to go see Alex, everyone seems asleep for the night. I creep out of bed and slowly make my way out the door and down the steps. I’m dressed in all dark colors, I don’t want to be caught not now. I keep my guard up until I make it to our house. The doors opens quietly and a silhouette of Alex appears from the dark.

“Lena, what are you doing here?”

“I wanted to help.”

Alex’s face shows a half smile, more of a smirk.

“We agreed to meet tomorrow.”

“I-I know.”

Tomorrow seemed like and eternity away and just the thought of it made me choke up. I couldn’t think of what to say, luckily I didn’t have to. Just as I began to form words Alex deemed them unnecessary. His touch sent shots of electricity through me, my eyes fluttered between his face and his shirt. His lips felt warm against my cheek.

“I know it’s hard, but we aren’t ready yet. I haven’t gotten enough food ready. We can’t rush this.”

“I know.”

I knew his words were true, but I still couldn’t wait. I buried my face in his shirt and listened. His heartbeat was slow and steady, a constant beat. Bump bump… bump bump… I lost track of time and before I knew it Alex had me in his arms lightly stroking my hair.

“You have to get home,” I could hear the sadness in his voice,” It won’t be long.”

I don’t remember the next morning or work that day. My mind was focused on counting the hours until I could see him again. Hours turned into minutes, minutes into seconds. Finally night had fell, Carol made me do dish duty again that night but I didn’t complain. I cleaned the dishes, got Gracie into bed, made sure Jenny was fast asleep, then listened for the sound of footsteps to stop. I waited around an hour after then I left for Alex.

I was less alert this time, but luckily I was fine. The door creped open, but instead of Alex standing there I was alone. Confused and worried, I searched through the darkness. I found nothing. Worry swelled inside me until I could see the streams puddle on the ground. Every drop shattered against the floor, with every drop a flood of water. Everyone could hear me, but I couldn’t stop. The door then slammed open and dust scattered through the room. Through the blur I could see him. Alex’s mouth wide open, his hands clasped around my cheeks. He was here, he was safe.

Alex took his time calming me down, letting his mouth and hands do more than words. Once I was calm, he whispered,” Sorry I was late. I was picking up something.”

Before I could even ask he showed me two large bags.

“What?”

“I’m ready… I was late packing enough for us.”

I was in tears again. I could leave, we could leave and never look back. We could be together, be happy. We packed everything and set out. Alex motioned for me to follow him as we got close to the fence. There was no buzz, it was off. I climbed the fence and carefully rested waiting for Alex to come too. Once he did, we ran; we had nothing to fear anymore. We were free, Invalid, and happy.