Chapter 8

*Oneye*

(Back to reality)

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"I'm coming for you!" I screamed as I tried to open the chamber's door. How could I? I've tried for so long, yet, it wouldn't budge.

I wondered how did Nichole get it open. How she was stuck, why the door closed, and why she hadn't told me how to get in. I could just imagine her sitting on the floor, leaning back and closing her eyes, as she pets her dog. It scared me to think she could be stuck there, alone. I feared this much, after all, I was her protector. I couldn't let her down.

If I did.... I could never live with myself. All I could think of was if I didn't get her out, I would've failed what I swore to, I'd never see a good friend again, and I would never be able to tell her how I feel.

I thought about how much I'd miss the young brunette. The way her skin shone in the sun, and her hair pulled back swaying around always made me jittery. Her intense eyes always bore through me, and I never thought I could live with that, but without it, I'd drive myself insane. I couldn't let that happen, I believed we could have a future together. I wasn't gonna let that not happen. Never, ever, ever.

Finally I noticed a out-of-place rock. I pushed it, and the door opened! Koda ran out first, and Nichole followed. She hugged me, I had a strange sensation inside bubbling up, but I had to try and act cool with it.

She smiled and told me what she found in the room. After all, I hadn't been paying much attention, and plus, she was super excited. I couldn't just stop her, no way I could. So I let her continue, and it was great to know that her grandmother, and mother had been in the very room we were just in. I suspected that she might get teary eyed, but maybe not now, right now we had to get to the other side of the mountain.

I knew it was a jagged path, but it would be worth it. After what Nichole did for me -dragging me to safety- I had to get her to the other side of it. It would be safe there, and she wouldn't be in harm, and maybe, just maybe. I could visit her every so often.

She pulled my arm and I moved along, time to go now. I thought as she dragged me and my stuff out the cave entrance. I saw that she had drawn something on the entrance when I got out, a marking so we'd never forget. I smiled and we trekked down the path.

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I wondered how long it would take to get there, I couldn't wait. I may not see her again, but at least she'd be safe. I couldn't think of my life without her, but I couldn't think of a life where she wouldn't be safe.

It seemed to take forever, and I couldn't wait any longer. The only thing was, I had to. Nichole seemed to be looking at me funny all day, but I had to try and not care. Even though it was really hard not to. I mean, if you like a girl, how do you simply ignore her? If you can do that, tell me how.

Anyways, I turned to look at her... again, and she stared at my eyes. We abruptly stopped and stared, but we didn't stop. Why? I don't know.  She stared at me and I stared back, not knowing what to do. Suddenly she shifted her gaze to the mountain.

"Ready?" I asked her as she glanced back at me.

"I'm ready, but I don't know if I'm ready to let you go on your own- on the other side." I answered as I started to walk that way.

"Well, I don't want to leave my protector either." She said as she caught up to me, holding her dog's neck.

I don't know why, but I think the dog hated me. To be fair, I didn't really like him either. His gray eyes always seemed to gaze right through me, and his shiny silver fur seemed to gleam in my eyes, a little too brightly. He seemed to be glaring at me, as if he thought he was the protector. No, I'm the protector, I couldn't let a silly dog get to my head.

We walked towards the other side of the mountain, trying our best to stay on the trail. We talked about our futures, what we wanted to be. How we'd become the people we become. She told me stories about herself, and I exchanged with mine. We'd ask questions, and one of us would answer. I loved this, getting to know her. It got better and better.

I finally saw the other side of the mountain, I hadn't realized we walked so far. I glanced at Nichole and I saw her smiling. I guess now I had to let her go. I thought as we walked closer and closer to the valley behind the mountain.

I might never see Nichole again.

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