Pierce -
I thanked Ice and Abby again as we arrived at the old abandoned whatever-it-was. I didn't particularly care.
They both looked a little concerned, but I forced a small smile and shrugged. "I'm tired. Don't worry." my voice was hoarse and my smile unconvincing, but I didn't feel like perfecting my act today. I was too worn out. I handed Shadow's jacket to Ice and told him to thank Shadow too. I tried not to let it show that I was still cold.
I doubt it worked, but, oh, well.
I walked up to Sky quietly, instead of stomping around proudly like I usually did, I noticed that my feet made no noise as they caressed the ground. I guessed it would take a bit of time for my exterior pride to be perfected.
Pfft. Useless.
"Sky? I'd like a key to a room, please." I didn't let my eyes meet hers, rubbing my hands together absently. I was still so cold...Damn my inability to wear jackets.
Sky seemed to hesitate before saying softly, "...Of course, Pierce." and handed me the icy piece of metal that felt warm on my colder hands.
"Thanks." I muttered, before stretching and walking forward. I looked around, humming tunelessly to myself. As long as I didn't talk, I seemed fine.
Ice was with Shadow and looked content enough, so that was good...
Hmm...Abby was standing awkwardly with some others who I didn't look at long enough to recognize, and I hoped that she'd get along with them well. Maybe I'd talk to her later, she seemed nice...
Jake caught my eye, looking tattered and beaten, and being carried by the giant bear dude. I sighed as his eyes met mine and flickered with emotion. Fun, fun, fun, I thought sarcastically as I walked over to him. Might as well pull myself together before he got the idea that I was some weak idiot or that I was going to give up.
'Cause I don't give up. Ever.
I stopped a few feet away from him and gave him the damned best fake smug grin I could manage before reaching into my pocket and tugging out a small door. I tried not to let my fake smile falter as I tossed it at him, the door landing perfectly on his head.
I didn't bother looking at his face as dropped my grin and quickly turned tail, walking to the room that my key suggested I stayed in. I didn't wanna be near them for a few hours.
I sat on the floor after locking the door. I wondered for a minute how many of the group actually knew my name...
Pfft. Who knew.
I didn't know if I cared or not. I didn't care if I cared or not. Screw confusion, for the next hour I'll just pretend I dunno anyone who says anything and sneak away...
Maybe.
Okay, I wont.
But, let the record show that for a minute I thought about leaving. Sorta.
I sighed, laying down entirely on the floor, staring at the ceiling.
There were one million questions crammed into one word as I felt myself whispering, almost inaudibly to myself.
"Why?"
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Pierce, you drama queen. :<
