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Chapter Twelve; Not Edited

"How are you going to trace it?" I asked when Ashton got his computer out from under his bed. I continued to watch him move around the room until he opened the phone that belonged to Niall Horan. "I don't think I can because there is a issue with the phone." He said which made me sigh in annoyance because I want this situation to be solved once and for all.

"What do you mean?" I asked, hoping that he could figure this out and end the fear that I've been having for the past month. "Is it a blocked number?" That thought came to my mind because why would the person use their real number when they could just block it.

"You're correct." I watched Ashton grab his computer once again and went to sit next to me on his bed and I watched him log on the device and we waited for it to load up. "Before you ask, Michael taught me how to do this." I nodded and I kind of knew that was probably were he learnt how to trace phone numbers.

"How long does it take to do this?" I questioned when he started to work on doing what he was doing. "I've got someone picking me up in two hours to go out to dinner." I blushed softly when I saw him freeze and glanced up at me.

"You're going on a date and you didn't tell me?" He fake gasped which caused me to giggle and I saw him place a hand in front of his face as if he was about to faint. "Who are you going with?" I held back a laugh when I saw him wiggling his eyebrows, which made me shove him playfully.

"You believe this but I'm going with Ryder Miller!" I giggled when I watched his eyes go wide in shock. "I know that was my same reaction. I can't believe he took interest in me." I was happy that someone actually wanted to get to know me more than a friend way. Hopefully something can blossom out of this date tonight.

"I'm happy for you!" I frowned when Ashton didn't sound that happy about me going on a date with tan boy. I shook my head and choose to ignore the tension in the air and it came back when I heard the a door closing in the house. "It's probably Michael. Don't worry he won't come in here." I nodded because I couldn't face him yet.

"I got it!" Ashton exclaimed and I peered over his shoulder and my stomach dropped and a frown was replaced on my face. "Do you know that number Calum?" He asked and I couldn't form words and that made the boy raise his head to look at me with a questionable expression on his face. "Do you?" He asked me once again.

"Yes, I do." I said with confusion lacing in my once calm voice. "I know this number by heart and I'm even more scared now."

It was Ivy's number.

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"I should be going now."

It was a hour later that I decided I needed to get home and get ready for my date before Ryder gets there. I grabbed my jacket and slipped my shoes on and Ashton gave me a quick hug before leading me to the front door. "Be safe Calum." I nodded when he told me that and I opened the front door and headed to my car where something was waiting for me.

'Dear,

Calum. I see you're getting cozy with Ashton. Do not do something you will regret.

Red'

I was fuming after I read the note and I turned to see Ashton was already gone and I let out a groan and got in my car and started to head back to my house. I pulled in my driveway and saw a figure by my front door and I grew nervous on who this person was. When I got out of the car the figure turned and I let out a sigh of relief when I saw the lilac hair color sticking out of the hood of his jacket.

"Hey Niall." I said when I got closer to him and he smiled softly, which I returned it. "Is their something you need?" I pulled my coat closer to my body as I waited for a answer from the boy.

"Yeah, can I come in?" He asked and I nodded and lead him inside the house and the lilac boy took a seat on the couch and I sat on the opposite of him. "This is going to sound very weird but I don't think you should go out tonight." I didn't know how to respond to what he said. Niall has been ignoring me for the past few days and I didn't know if I should listen to him when he hasn't been treating me right.

"What? I don't understand." I frowned at how calm Niall is being at the moment. "Niall, you have been acting weird lately and it's scaring me." I watched the lilac boy sigh and run his hand through his hair before looking at me seriously. "Just don't go out tonight."

"Fine." I sighed as he pushed himself of the couch and gave me a quick hug before heading to the door and leaving the house with no more words being exchanged. I knew that I shouldn't be doing this but I'm going out with Ryder anyway. I shouldn't let him scare me just because he thinks I shouldn't go out tonight. Let's just hope nothing happens tonight and everything goes well.

I hope.

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Here is Chapter Twelve of Code Red. I hope you guys liked it.

- Kirsten & Claire