Chapter 6: Tears

I opened my eyes and I blinked in the sudden brightness. I tried to get up but the sharp pain in my arm and neck forced me to fall back onto the soft bed I was lying on. I noticed that the side of my neck and right arm were bandaged and recalled the incident that had occurred with Dominic Black and let out a frustrated sigh.

How did I always manage to get myself stuck in the worst possible situations?

I sank further into the comfortable bed.

Wait, a bed?

I finally took in my surroundings. I was in a beautiful room with cream colored walls and peach drapes that were opened and allowing sunlight to flood in. The walls had framed pictures of beautiful landscapes hanging on them and on the side table sat a single black and white lamp. I tried to get up again, slowly this time and after a few winces and groans I finally succeeded.

"Well you're definitely not a morning person." I heard an unfamiliar voice say.

I practically jumped a foot off the bed and squealed as I saw a man standing at the door who I didn't recognize.

"W-who are you? Where am I?" I asked him confused and then it suddenly hit me.

"Where's Will?" I demanded narrowing my eyes at him and getting out of the bed.

The guy smirked.

"You're a lively one I see." He said stepping forward towards me.

"One step closer and I'll wipe that smirk off your face. Permanently." I sneered at him.

For a moment he looked taken aback and then he threw his head back and laughed. For the first time I noticed how handsome he actually was with his chestnut brown hair and blue eyes. The slight stubble made him look somehow more boyish.

He continued to laugh until I cleared my throat and he finally stopped.

"Where's Will?" I repeated, annoyance lacing my voice.

"Don't know." he replied shrugging his shoulders "He didn't leave your side once when you were out." he finished looking amused.

"How long was I out?" I asked hesitantly

"About 18 hours, I suppose." He responded cautiously.

My eyes bulged.

18 hours!? Everyone at home must be freaking out!

"I'm Tobey by the way." he said grinning.

"Uh, I'm Marriah" I said awkwardly

"I know." He replied winking "And Oh, just so you know you look terrible." Tobey said chuckling lightly.

I narrowed my eyes at him.

Tobey laughed again "You know, I have a feeling we'll get along."

I was about to give some snide comment when suddenly Will walked out of what I assumed was the bathroom. His hair was dripping wet indicating that he'd had a shower he wore a black button down shirt.

His eyes met mine and I didn't look away, I stared back into his mesmerizing grey eyes, we stayed like that for I don't know how long until I heard Tobey clear his throat.

I felt Will stiffen as his eyes trained on Tobey, I saw him narrow his eyes threateningly.

Tobey wasn't fazed.

"Looks like my clothes fit you pretty well." He said, eyeing Wills outfit.

Will snorted. "What are you doing here?" He asked coolly.

"Pleasure as always." Tobey replied smirking but there was no humor in his voice this time. Gone was the boyish aura that had been about him earlier. He looked at Will with clear hostility.

"Wait, you two know each other?" I asked surprised, breaking the silence.

"Yes. We've met before. Briefly." Will replied curtly.

I saw Tobey scowl but he quickly masked it putting on an emotionless mask. "I came here to give her these." He said and for the first time I noticed that he had two huge shopping bags in his hands "Dominic sends these as an apology for his... Uh- rash behavior" Tobey says awkwardly looking at me.

"Tell Dominic that I don't need his stupid apology and that he can go to hell" I spat out angrily.

I could see Tobey flinch. "I'm just doing what I was told." He said shrugging.

"Get out!" Will growled threateningly.

Tobey's face hardened he took a step towards Will and my breath caught in my throat. For a moment I thought he was going to hit him. Will didn't waver, he looked at him squarely. Tobey suddenly seemed to change his mind and took a step back putting down the shopping bags.

"Whatever. Just don't leave this room." Tobey muttered angrily and he walked out the door leaving me alone with Will.