Raya's Secrets (Under Editing)

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"There, all done. Now make sure that you change the bandages either later tonight or first thing in the morning."
Mrs. Lake says as she finishes bandaging the wound.
"Okay, thank you..."
I whisper glancing down as a small frown pulls at my lips.
I am such an idiot...
I put James and my friends in danger...
They could have been killed...
I sit up causing Mrs. Lake to place a hand against my shoulder.
"Easy, no need to push yourself."
She says and I nod in understanding.
How did they find James and I anyway? It's not like I told anyone where I was going....
"Here, put these on."
Mrs. Lake says as she hands me a small bundle of clothes.
"Oh, thank you."
I mumble glancing down at the fabric.
I don't know what to do!
It's not like we can just move again!
There's no where else for us to go...
No where but home...
"Do you need help, sweetie?"
Mrs. Lake asks, but I'm quick to shake my head.
"No, thank you."
Mrs. Lake nods in understanding before dragging Justin out the door behind her.
"Come on, let her have some privacy."
Mrs. Lake says as the door clicks shut behind them.
Dad would no what to do...
With a small sigh I quickly change into the red blouse and blue jeans before making my way towards the door.
I swing open the door to reveal both Justin and Mrs. Lake standing in front of the door in the middle of a conversation. However, both stop and turn their gazes towards me.
"Now I want you to take it easy until your fully healed. We don't want to rip your stitches, okay?"
Mrs. Lake states and I nod.
"Thank you, Mrs. Lake."
"You're welcome, sweetheart."
The three of us make our way down to a large living room. My eyes scan over the room to see both Jo and Nathan sitting on a love seat and Mr. Lake is sitting by the fireplace reading a newspaper. Avery and James are curled up on the floor eating some chocolate chip cookies from a large plate on the coffee table. Both Tyson and Jaecee are currently being interrogated by a young girl with light blonde hair that falls to her shoulders, familiar dark eyes and fair skin. She looks to be a bit younger, but holds sophistication in her posture. She is currently wearing a black blouse, skirt and heels. However, even with the heels she is still shorter then me.
"Are you two dating?"
The girl asks glancing between Jaecee and Tyson.
"No."
"Yes!"
Jaecee and Tyson state in unison and I smile.
How cute...
Jaecee turns to glare at Tyson.
"We are not dating, Tyson."
"Not yet, babe."
Tyson winks causing a small laugh to leave my lips at the expression on her face.
"Raya!"
James's voice fills my ears and I glance over just as James hugs tight, careful not to touch my side.
"Are you okay?"
James asks and I nod.
"Yeah, I'm fine."
I reassure as he steps back and I turn my attention to Jo and Nathan.
"What happened after we left?"
I ask trying to keep calm.
"The police came and picked them up."
Jo says and I frown.
"So, none got away?"
I ask and she shakes her head.
"No, they all got picked up by the police."
"And they didn't say anything?"
I ask trying to keep the nervousness out of my voice.
"Nothing that made any sense."
Jo shrugs causing me to frown.
What did they say exactly...
"Oh! You are Raya, Raya Silver."
The girl says as she walks up to stand in front of me.
Who is she?
"How do you know my name?"
I ask causing her to smile before pointing to Justin.
"Your boyfriend told me."
She remarks causing my eyes to widen in surprise.
Boyfriend?!
Before I have a chance to deny her statement, she interrupts and holds her hand out.
"My name is Saiylor Lake."
She states and I take her hand.
She does look similar to Tyson and her parents...
"Nice to meet you, Saiylor."
I shift my gaze from her to Tyson.
"Tyson never mentioned that he had a sister."
"Well, I did just move back from Boston."
Saiylor says causing me to tilt my head to the side.
Oh, I've been to Boston...
"Really?"
"Yeah, I was staying with my aunt for a few months."
She says with a smile and I nod.
"Sounds fun."
"Yeah, she's been helping me study and train to be a lawyer."
She states causing my eyes to widen in surprise.
A lawyer...?
"Wow..."
Impressive...
"When are you going to tell your sister that you ran into a wall."
Jaecee remarks and I glance over to see Tyson frown as his gaze drops down to meet her gaze.
"Jaecee!"
"Hey, I'm just asking."
Jaecee says as she raises her hands in surrender.
"You ran into a wall?"
Sailor asks with a laugh as her eyes light up in amusement.
"Must run in the family considering you ran straight into a glass door at my pool party."
Nathan remarks causing Saiylor to flush red from embarrassment.
"Yeah, that was embarrassing..."
Saiylor let's out a small giggle.
"So, you guys have known each other for a while?"
Jo asks as she glances between Nathan and Saiylor.
"Yeah, we've all known each other since we were kids."
"Yeah, he even dissected my goldfish when I was a kid."
Saiylor mutters as she glares at Nathan in annoyance.
Seriously?
"I was a kid!"
Nathan raises his hands in surrender before a small frown pulls at his lips.
"And I was hungry."
Nathan says causing Jo's eyes to narrow.
"You were going to eat a goldfish?"
Jo asks in disbelief as Saiylor mumbles in annoyance.
"Yeah, poor Charlie."
A fish named Charlie?
"Would you all like to stay for dinner?"
Mr. Lake asks with a kind smile.
"Yes! Jaecee would love to stay for dinner."
Tyson says as he wraps his arm around her shoulders as her cheeks tint pink.
Stay?
"No, thank you, but I should really get going."
I state as I gesture for James to follow me.
"But you don't have a car."
Tyson states, but I wave my hand dismissively.
"I'll just walk-"
"Walk?!"
Justin shouts and I frown looking up at him in confusion.
What?
"You're going to walk after what just happened?"
Justin demands as the others nod in agreement.
What does he expect me to do?
I have to get back to the house so that James can get some sleep.
"I-"
"I'll drive you."
Justin states as he gets to his feet and makes his way towards the door.
No, you're not going to drive me!
I quickly say goodbye to the others before stepping outside.
"So, thanks for your help and all, but I'll just call a cab or something."
I state causing Justin to look back over his shoulder to meet my gaze.
"Raya, just get in the truck."
Justin says pulling open the back door of a silver dodge truck for James.
Justin smirks when James climbs in as if silently taking Justin's side rather then mine.
Traitor...
Justin closes the door as James buckles up his seatbelt before opening the passenger door for me.
"Come on, hop in."
Justin states, but I shake my head as I take a step back.
"I don't-"
"Stop arguing and get in the truck."
Justin orders causing my eyes to narrow.
"I'm not getting in the truck."
I argue causing him to frown in annoyance.
"You're not walking, Raya."
"You're not my boss, Justin."
I argue as I cross my arms over my chest.
"Raya, you're going to get yourself killed along with James if you keep acting reckless."
"I'm not reckless!"
"Then be responsible and get in the truck before you end up dead in a dumpster."
Justin mutters as his eyes narrow into a glare.
Well, James is in the truck and it's not like I can leave him...
I climb into the truck causing Justin to smirk in triumph as he hops into the drivers seat.
I glance up to see several pictures taped and pinned up. My silver eyes scan over the photos in curiousity as Justin begins to drive down the road.
My gaze shifts from the pictures to the road as a frown pulls at me lips.
"You're going the wrong way, I live near Jean's Diner."
I answer glancing at Justin, but he makes no signs to turn around.
What is he doing?
I instinctively unbuckle my seatbelt and place my hand on the door handle.
"What are you doing?"
Justin asks and I frown as I meet his gaze.
"What are you doing?"
"I need to stop by my house real quick."
Justin answers as his gaze shifts to my hand still holding tight to the handle.
"Why?"
I ask as my eyes narrow in suspicion.
"To speak to my parents, it'll only take a second."
He reassures as he meets my gaze.
It doesn't seem like he's lying...
"Fine, but James has school tomorrow so I want to get him home soon."
I state noticing that it is already dark out.
"Okay."
He agrees before we fall into silence.
"I'm bored."
He remarks causing me to raise an eyebrow.
"So?"
"So, do you wanna play twenty questions?"
Justin asks and I roll my eyes.
"No, of course not."
"Why?"
"Because I don't like being interrogated."
"I'm not interrogating you."
"If you're asking a lot of questions, then you're interrogating."
"Oh, come on. It's not like it's gonna kill you to play get to know one another."
Justin states causing me to roll my eyes in annoyance.
"Oh, good grief! It's like you're trying to get a broken nose?"
I ask causing him to smile in amusement.
"Play twenty questions with me, Raya."
"No!"
"Why?"
Why is he so annoying?!
"Gah! What is your favorite animal?!"
I growl out in irritation.
"Probably raccoons, you?"
"Wolves, what's your favorite color?"
I ask trying to keep the questions simple.
If I keep the questions simple and easy, then it'll be fine.
"Silver, like your eyes."
He smiles with a small flirty wink and I frown.
"My eyes aren't silver, they're gray."
I state, my tone a bit defensive as I glance away.
"Well, they look silver to me. Anuway, what is your favorite color?"
"Red, what's your favorite food?"
I ask unsure as to what and ask.
"Burgers, what's your favorite song?"
Oh, that's a difficult question...
"Well, at the moment it is Demons by Imagine Dragons, but it changes a lot."
I answer before glancing at him.
"What's your favorite song?"
"Anything by Nickelback."
He answers before falling silent.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Oh, getting into more personal questions, are ya?
"I'm not sure, I haven't really chosen yet."
I shrug before looking up to meet his gaze.
"What's the scariest thing to you?"
"Robots."
Justin answers causing me to raise an eyebrow.
He did say that he was scared of Chucky Cheese....
"What's the scariest thing to you?"
Justin asks causing me to frown.
"I'm not really scared of anything."
I lie as my mind wanders back to when James had gotten captured.
I was terrified that he was going to get hurt, but that's not something I can explain to Justin...
"Oh, that's a load of crap."
Justin remarks before he begins listing off different possible things to be scared of.
"Spiders, snakes, clowns, leprechauns-"
"Leprechauns! I'm not necessarily scared, but I don't like them."
I answer causing Justin to raise an eyebrow in curiosity.
"Why leprechauns?"
"They're creepy! They steal your money and socks and try killing you with kids toys."
I remark before my eyes widen in realization.
"Oh! And they're in cahoots with witches."
I state causing Justin to raise an eyebrow.
"What makes you say that?"
"Well, witches have cauldrons of potions while leprechauns have cauldrons of gold. However, I don't know where they get the cauldrons. Maybe a gnome and troll made them?"
I suggest calmly as Justin stares down at me.
"What?"
"You're weird."
"Oh, how sweet! I love you too."
I state letting sarcasm drip into my voice.
Justin's eyes widen as his face tints pink as if from embarrassment.
"Justin?"
"Hmm?"
"You look sick, kinda like an old lady who just got off a marry go round."
I remark causing his eyes to narrow in annoyance.
"Thanks."
He mutters before driving the car down a dirt road that leads towards a rather wooded area.
Where are we?
"Hey, if you're going to try and kill me, then I would really appreciate it if you would tell me now."
I state causing him to chuckle as we pull up to a large mansion surrounded by trees. Not far away is a barn, lake, small cabin and a few other buildings scattered across the area.
"Where..."
I trail off as my eyes scan over the fields where many animals graze.
"My mother was a farmer when she was my age and grew up in that cabin over there actually. However, she didn't own the land-it was owned by some guy who allowed my father to build his house here. My father was very wealthy and tried to by the whole farm, but my mom wouldn't allow it."
Justin explains causing curiousity to cloud my mind.
"Anyway, when they met it was love at first fight and so they've been together ever since."
Justin states causing my eyes to narrow in confusion.
Love at first fight?
"Fight?"
"Yeah, but it's kind of a long story so I'll tell you some other time."
Justin states as he parks the truck in front of the mansion.
"Lets go."
He says as he hops out of the truck.
Wait, what?
Justin walks around to open the door for James.
"Come on, kid."
Justin says and James hops out of the truck.
Why do you keep taking Justin's side?
I frown shifting my gaze to Justin as he opens the door for me.
"Come on, Raya."
Justin states as he leans in rather close until he's only a few inches away.
Why is he standing so close?
"No-"