Chapter 10: What did I miss?

Amelia's POV

It was okay. She didn't mean anything by it. She's just curious and has no filter. "No, Kat. Jeez, where do people come up with this shit?", I asked, no one in particular. "It's a small town. It's because of towns like ours that the game 'ear-whisper' exists", she laughed. 

I shook my head and laughed at her joke. It is true though, and maybe that's why it's so funny. 

Katy and I exited the front entrance of the college, arm in arm. I stopped in my tracks at the familiar feeling of uneasiness, of being watched. I whipped my head from side to side, as I tried to spot his face. The haunting grim that plagues my nightmares. 

"Ame, are you okay?", Katy asked. "Oh, hey. What's the Chief doing here?", her question made me stop looking for THAT face and look into a vibrant green forest instead. A forest that steadily grew closer, bringing a sense of peace with it. 

"I think he's coming to talk to you", Katy whispered, elbowing me. "What's wrong?", Jaxon's voice washed over me, soothing my panic. "I felt that same feeling again", I shivered, showcasing the goosebumps on my arms before looking around again. 

Jaxon reached over and patted my arm in a comforting manor. "It's going to be okay", he uttered, scanning the area. "Are you here to arrest me?", I asked, needing to know. "What? That's crazy, Ames. Why would he arrest you?", Katy asked nervously. 

"No. She doesn't want to press charges. And if she did, I would veto them anyway", he answered lowly, looking from my eyes to my lips and back to my eyes in a slow motion. "Where are you headed?", he asked, taking a step back. He shook his head as if he was trying to regain his composure. "We were actually headed to the police station", I answered, taking my bag off my shoulder. 

"To turn yourself in?", he asked, surprised. "Ha, never", I teased, walking over to the stone wall and setting my bag on it. Jaxon and Katy followed me. "I didn't think so", the Chief toyed back. I know Katy is confused as she watches the interactions between us. 

"Who's not pressing charges?", she couldn't hold it in any longer. "Kayla", I answered shortly. I pulled my sketch book out and flipped to my portrait. 

"Oh my God, Amelia", Jaxon cooed. I felt his hand on the small of my back as he drew closer to look. "The fucking detail", he murmured, his forefinger skimming over the picture. "This is him?", he questioned gently. I nodded my head as I stared at the drawing before me. 

"It looks like a picture, Ames", Katy whispered, peaking over my other shoulder. "I agree", Jaxon uttered. I sighed as I pushed the book into the Chief's hands. "It's a perfect, still image of a memory", I smiled grimly. "I'll have it digitally scanned and get you your book back", he assured me, as he continued to stare at the page. 

"Since you aren't going to the station. Where are you headed?", he inquired, closing the sketch book. "Home, I have night shift tonight, since I'm also not going to jail", I told him with a smirk. "At the diner?", he quirked an eyebrow. "Yeah", I nodded with a chuckle. 

"Come on. I'll take you both home", he said, turning to walk towards his SUV. "Oh, I'm actually going home with Ame", Katy chimed in. "Perfect. She doesn't need to be alone", Jaxon said, opening the back and passenger door. 

"Ooh, protective and a gentleman", Katy winked. "Shut up", I sighed, with an eye roll. Jaxon smirked as he closed her door. "Buckle up", he uttered, before closing my door as well. "He didn't tell me to buckle up", Katy teased in a pout.

"Bit*, shut it", I snapped, giving her the 'shut the fuck up eyes'. She laughed histerically as Jaxon got into the vehicle. "What did I miss?", he grinned, looking back at her before meeting my gaze. "She didn't take her medicine today. It's fine", I brushed it off. 

Katy's laughing got louder at my comment. She spewed and sputtered for a moment before taking a deep breath.