Beyond Darkness

Safe House

They might've been walking now for about an hour after they left the garage, they still hadn't reached a place where they could use their transportation, however Michael had a feeling that they were going to reach a clearing soon as the trees and the forest was getting less denser by the minute they were walking. He had also felt some gravel under his feet so he was pretty confident that they will reach on a road soon enough. Since they hadn't used their Segways Michael thought that they would easily reach civilization or until to a point where they would be able to get something that would help them reach somewhere safe. Michael had no idea if it was even safe that they would be able to go back home, after all they were spied on twice and attacked on once, Michael had one idea on how they would be able to get somewhere safe but he had no idea how far they were from that place. Michael felt all of those greasy meals he had eaten despite working out and all of those coffees with loads of sugar and whipping cream, those cookies he had eaten right after a workout. He was feeling really guilty about putting his body through this torture. He wanted to take a hot bath, but he also wanted to douse his limbs in ice until they became numb and fell off. Michael saw lights in the distance, he alerted Orion about it but he was still skeptical if he really was seeing lights or it was just his mind playing tricks on him, He had no idea but he saw it again and then he tugged at Orion's elbow and then he got to know that what they were seeing were streetlights. Streetlights, Michael smiled thinking that he was definitely having an illusion but he did not think anything about it. Wait. What? Streetlights? They were near a road? Michael jumped in elation and hurried in the directions of the lights, almost tripping and falling in the process he reached the opening and almost danced out of happiness as he saw a sign that also stated that his destination was about thirty minutes away and since it was almost dawn they would reach the place without getting noticed which was more amazing than actually finding a road.

Orion had come up behind Michael and had slinged an arm around his shoulders. "Do you know this place?" Michael did know this place, he also has several memories about this place. He had never thought that he would come around here again after last time.

He was feeling overwhelmed and all the right kinds of it. He wanted to cry out of happiness because now he could go to his safe house and actually fall asleep without thinking about that he was being attacked. Michael nodded and told him that he did and that it was not far from here. The relief on Orion's face delighted Michael out of bounds, "Let's ride then?" Orion nodded and then they both started their segways and then carefully stepped on. They slowly started riding in the direction of Michael's safe house. They rode in fun, trying to overtake each other and making fun of each other, soon they came to a stop in front of a small clearing path that led inside the forest. They decided to ditch the segways so they did and then they walked inside on foot. They came onto a small gate which Michael opened, the small path led to stairs and a small beautiful home, it was built as a part of a resort so the houses were miles apart. However he didn't have any idea that Jacob's estate was so near. The house was beautiful and small. Modern from the inside and cozy. Michael had gotten this house as an escape but then he had turned it into a safe house. He visited here once every month, to keep the place clean and to add all the books he had thrifted that week into his small library. Michael looked back at Orion and had outstretched his hand. Orion had taken it and had given him his breathing smile. Michael felt goosebumps rise and his heartbeat quicken. "That's a nice house you have here" He heard Orion say. Michael narrated how he had gotten a deal as it was a part of the resort. He found that Orion had actually listened to what Michael had to say. Michael smiled at Orion and let go his hand go so that he could open the door.

Michael put in the passcode and the door to the house swung open. The house was stacked with all the basic necessities. There was an encrypted phone too. He informed Orion about the same. Orion ignored the phone first and directly raided the fridge. Apparently he found nothing he could like so Michael proposed to cook for him and He agreed.

Then he went to get a change of clothes. Michael took his time in the shower. Rinsing away all his worries. He came out and changed into a fresh pair of clothes. He then went down to find Orion in the corner looking out the window whispering into the phone. Michael made no indication of him being there and headed straight for the kitchen.

Checking through the cabinets he found all the ingredients for a quick spaghetti recipe his grandmother had once taught him. Luckily there was broccoli. He could make baked vegetables with se spaghetti and bread. Michael set to work. Cooking pleased him and Michael was pretty efficient at it. Since there was enough equipments it didn't take him long to prepare enough food for both of them.

Orion walked into the kitchen, his hair was wet which indicated that he took a shower. Michael's clothes looked good on him. His form filled out the cream cashmere pullover and th jeans made him look like he came out of a GQ magazine.

"Food's Ready" He smiled at Orion.