Crossing Borders
His skin was tanned, as if he spent most of his time outside – killing territory passers – and he had a light stubble lining that perfect jaw.
“Name’s Chase, never come into my territory again” he says and I’m suddenly pushed backwards.
I land on my bum again, knowing that it will join the parts of me that will become blue. I scramble up, rushing towards Felix. For the first time in our lives, he wraps an arm around my waist, comforting me.
“If I see any of you close to the border again – I will end you!” Chase warns. He glances at me for a second, giving me a wink before disappearing into the woods. When he’s gone I nestle my head into Felix’s shoulder, tears leaking out of my eyes.