As soon as he turned around, I grabbed his face and pulled our lips together. I suddenly realized how much I had missed those soft lips. The kiss was short but held passion to it, and left me with tingles once we pulled away.
Be careful. I breathed out to Nathan, staring into his eyes that had seemed to become more alive with life.
Instead of answering, Nathan pulled us together once more, placing a quick peck on my lips, before turning and leaving.
I stood there watching him leave with a stupid grin on my face, before realizing I could get caught by anyone and turning to open the door.
I stepped outside onto the roof, light finally embracing my sight again.
I quickly closed the door behind me, before turning to see Max, Landon, Tyler and Cody all standing there looking anxious and nervous.
At the sight of me, I saw relief wash over their features as I stepped nearer.
There you are ! We were worried you guys had been caught. Tyler said, before pulling me into an unexpected hug.
I let out a small chuckle at my brother, before hugging him back.
Yeah, you had us all thinking you had been captured. Cody said, shaking his head.
Like hell I’d get captured. I said with a smirk, pulling away from Tyler.
Hey where’s Nathan ? Max suddenly asked, worry etched in his features.
They all suddenly looked to me in worry and question.
Well, he told me to come out on the roof and said that he’d be out here in a couple of minutes with Hana. I explained.
What ? Why ? I thought we were all supposed to help out. Landon said.
Yeah I told him that, but he said that it was better if he went alone, since the guards would have taken us in if they’d recognize us. I explained.
What the hell ? I was supposed to rescue my brother out of here ! Cody suddenly cried out in frustration before anyone else could react.
Well we aren’t leaving without him. I quickly promised him, walking over to him.
Once Nathan gets back with Hana, he can help you figure out where he’s located and then we can get him out. I said.
Cody looked up at me doubtfully.
I promise. I mean we aren’t just going to leave all these prisoners here. And plus, once we get Hana back, the police are supposed to show up so they’ll have everyone free in no time. I reassured him.
Cody slowly nodded, before walking over to a pipe and sitting down, leaning against it.
Wait, if there are so many guards there, how’s Nathan supposed to get out ? Max suddenly asked.
A smirk took over my face and I grabbed the backpack. How did you boys forget this awesome gadget Nathan gave us ? I asked them.
You mean the one that could cut through anything ? Landon asked with a curious look.
Yep. And that includes a thick cemented roof. I grinned in excitement, before pulling out what looked like a power tool but could actually cut through pretty much anything.
I like where this is going. Landon grinned at me. Max and Tyler nodded in agreement, all of them wearing mischievous grins like my own. Even Cody the grumpy blonde had become interested and looked slightly excited.
I had a feeling Nathan wouldn’t be too happy with what I was about to do, but he really had no other way of sneaking out Hana.
This adventure was about to get a lot more action-packed, and I couldn’t wait.
Okay so according to this map, Hana’s room should be… I trailed off as I walked a few steps ahead, the large map that Nathan had drawn open in my hands. The rest of the boys followed closely behind as we tried to locate Hana’s exact room.
Here. I said, coming to a stop on the roof.
Seems about right. Max agreed.
Boys, let’s get to it. I grinned evilly, causing them all to roll their eyes. Tyler handed Max the power tool thing, before all the boys bent down and turned the tool on. It let out a loud buzz and they wasted no time in bringing it down and beginning to saw it open.
We all stood waiting anxiously, a safe distance away from being seen through the hole. Once Max had cut open a hole large enough to fit two bodies through, the cement roof fell heavily down but luckily didn’t hit anyone. He turned off the tool and stepped back, all of us looking down the hole cautiously.
The light from outside poured into the dark room, showing a small single bed in a lonely room.
I stepped forward warily. Nathan ? I whispered into the hole.
At first there was nothing, and I became worried. But then there was the sound of shuffling and I saw Nathan’s head appear from under the bed.
I sighed in relief as I watched him crawl out, pulling out a young girl after him whom I guessed was Hana. She really did follow up on the attractive genes in Nathan’s family, even though she was only thirteen. She had dark blonde hair that was in a messy braid and her green eyes looked stunningly sharp. You could tell she had been through a lot from her hollow looking eyes and the slight frown etched into her features.
We thought you guys were Ryland’s men. Nathan whispered up at us, before shaking his head knowingly at me.
You scared us Nathan. Don’t ever leave like that again. Max said to Nathan seriously. It was one of those very rare moments where you remembered that Max was Nathan’s older brother. I could see the worry shining through Max’s eyes and held back a small smile.
Hana. Max whispered once his eyes landed on the quiet girl at Nathan’s side.
Come on ! Let’s leave before they catch us ! Tyler ordered, before throwing a bunch of rope down the hole for Nathan and Hana to climb up through.
Wait ! What about my- Cody started to say worriedly.
Brother ? I picked him up on the way here. Nathan shot Cody a small grin, before disappearing from our vision and coming back with a boy who looked to be about fifteen. He also had blonde hair and blue eyes, his features similar to Cody’s.