Together we're better.

the creep at table 9

Avery's POV

"Order up!" Cody the cook yelled from the kitchen.

I make my way to pick up my order for table 9. Today has been crazy. After meeting my sister yesterday and remembering my mother. I haven't been able to focus.

I received a text asking about lunch. I forgot I had a shift. So I agreed to have a girls night with her and her Mom. I made my way to table 9. The guy sitting there looked normal enough but, I'm picking up on his aura and it's got me on edge something isn't right about this guy only I don't know what.

He's kept his eyes on me since he showed up. To anyone else it'd look like he was just checking me out but, he's giving me the creeps. He's abnormally tall. That in its self puts me in a disadvantage. From being a fighter most of my life. Things like that stands out to me. I would have to get in close but, something tells me I don't want to do that.

My shifts about over. I feel the need to sneak out the back. I look around to see if hes still staring me down and he is. He hasn't even touched his food. That alone tells me what I need to know. He didn't come to eat he's here for me.

Without a word to anyone I walk to the kitchen and tell Cody I'll see him later as I rush through the back door. I feel an ocean wave of nerves hit my stomach along with fear. What did he want and why was he here?

I make it to my car just in time to see the man looking out in the parking lot. f**k he knows I snuck out the back. I quickly started my car and backed out of the parking lot. It took him about 6 minutes to catch up with me.

"What the f**k does he want?!?" I yelled out in the empty car.

I'm curious but, the force within me is telling me I don't want to find out. All of my senses are hightened right now. I was about to completely loose it when my phone rang I looked down to see it was Mr. Simmons. I don't know why but, I felt relieved. Like he was just going to make my situation better.

"Hello!" I answered me phone.

"Well, hello beautiful. I missed in you class yesterday." Came his sexy voice.

"Mr. Simmons there's a man following me. I don't know what he wants but, I have a bad feeling." I know he could hear the urgency in my voice.

"Avery, where are you?"

"I'm on main street right down the road from the dinner."

"Okay, Avery the police station is less then a mile. I want you to get off the phone call the police and tell them you need an officer in the parking lot waiting for you and what is going on." His voice sounded serious now..

"Okay, I'll call you later."

I hung up and dialed 911. When the the dispatcher answered. I told her about the man following me and she told me there were officers waiting for my arrival but, the creep turned off right before I pulled into the police station.

After explaining to the police the weird encounter with the creep from table 9 and giving a description of him and his ride. I decided I didnt want to be home alone tonight. I feel that pull again only it's not my birthday anymore.

I've never felt the pull any other time. I know I should be with my sister right now. So that's what I decided to do. I just started driving.

As I drove I racked my brain for possible motives. What could he have wanted? His piercing blue eyes haunting me. I don't know why but I have this eerie feeling this is just the beginning of my problems.

I've been driving for the past 3 hours when I realized through all the crazy. I didnt even call Emily to tell her I'm coming. I picked up my phone to call her but, she was already calling me.

"Hello" I answered.

"Avery, I have a bad feeling. I keep seeing a tall man with Peircing blue eyes." I'm shocked at her words.

"Where is he?" I say fear evident in my voice.

"I don't know my visions they're never clear but, I know he mean us harm."

"He was at the dinner today he kept staring at me and then when I left he followed me til I pulled in the police station. He really gives me the creeps Emms."

"Where are you Avery? Our connection is strong tonight. I think we should be together."

"I thought the same so I decided to drive down. Is it okay if I stay the night with you?"

" Of course. I told Mom about you. She's dying to meet you."

"Well I will see you soon. I need to make a call. "

"Okay I will leave the porch light on."

She says right before I hang up the phone.

I pick up my phone and called Mr Simmons. After 3 rings he answered.

"Damn Avery I've been worried sick. What happened? And have you seen your apartment." He spits out not even bothering to take a breath.

"He drove off right when I pulled up to the police station he freaked me out so bad I decided to go visit some family out of town. What's wrong with my apartment?"

" Its completely trashed when I didn't hear from you I decided to drive over. Your door was standing wide open and it was completely trashed!"

"What!?!?"

"Avery I've been worried sick. What have you gotten yourself into? Why was that guy following you?" His words sounded accusing and I don't like the feeling.

"I honest to God don't know but, I'm really freaking out." I answer him honestly. " I'm about to pull up at my location I need to get off the phone."

"Be careful Avery. Whatever that guy was after he seems determined to get it." His words came out softer and I'm reminded why I like him so much. He's my lover, my friend, and yeah he also my teacher.

"I will good night." I say as I hang up the phone.

I see my sister standing on the porch Illuminated by the light above her head. After I park my car i remember that I didn't remember anything. I don't have any clothes nothing but, I'm way too freaked out to go home.

I may be a legal adult but, I am still a 16 year old girl. With a creep out to get me. I get out the car and make my way to Emily. I don't know why but, being close to her I feel safe. I've never felt that way with anyone and I welcome the feeling.

"I'm so glad you're here!" She says as she pulls me in her embrace.

As soon as our skin made contact I had a vision but, it was like I was seeing through someone else's eyes. I could see my apartment. If I was the one frantically searching and trashing it. Going through my things. Till I look in the mirror and see the creep from table 9. So he was the one who broke in my place.

As we pull apart I can tell the Emily saw something too.

"He broke in your place Avery. What does he want from you?" She ask concern evident in her voice.

"I don't know Emms but, I'm officially scared. He knows where I live and work."

" I think you should stay here until we figure it out."

"I didn't bring anything other then myself. Emms I was so freaked out I just drove here."

"Well from what I just saw it sounds like you made the right choice. I have everything you need we look the same size and besides I always wished I had a friend or sister I could share clothes with."

"Wow I thought my life was sad. You don't have friends. What about your boyfriend." I asked a little harshly.

"It's a long story but, I've never Had a real one. I dated this guy who was just dating me so he could embarrass me in front of the entire school. Since then no one else has had anything to do with me."

I was surprised she's so beautiful I can't imagine how she doesn't have guys lining up. I got a feeling I need to have a sit down with this little prick.

"f**k him you should've kicked his ass!! He was the only boy you dated he didn't swipe your v card did he?" I felt my anger rising as I asked the question. I feel like I need to protect her.

"No, just my first kiss."

"So you're still a virgin?" She nods her response. "Well that's your problem ur too innocent and thats why they pick on you. " I say pointing out her unicorn pajamas.

I noticed the other day at the school when she was dress all in pink. Now the unicorns plus shes still a virgin I didn't get a back bone either til my v card got swiped.

We sat up most of the night talking about Dakota Black and his psycho obsession with my sister and it became clear my sister needs a make over. I'm going to help her get revenge on this asshole.