Legacy

Chapter 22- Dark eyes, Bright smile

I opened my eyes. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room. It was bright out, and everything seemed peaceful. That was when I realized that Solus was not next to me.
"Solus?" I whispered. I sat up and stretched, yawning.  I slipped out of bed and made my way to the door. Just before I touched the handle I froze. Everything seemed a little too quiet. When nothing happened at first, I opened the door and went out.
The house was small, yet cozy. But there was a air to it that didn't seem right. I walked down the short hall and turned the corner. Then I stopped in my tracks.
There was remains of a smashed bottle on the floor, like that from a alboholic bottle. I crouched and touched it softly so it wouldn't cut my fingers. There was blood on the end.
"Morning."
I jumped, looking up. Solus was standing not far away, rubbing his arm.
"Morning.. what happened here?"
"Nothing. Here, let me clean up."
I moved out of the way as he picked up a nearby broom and started sweeping the bits of glass from the floor. I patiently watched, my curiosity growing. Finally I couldn't help but ask.
"Please tell me what happened. It looks like something bad happened."
He was facing away from me, but I saw him stop as he hesitated. He sighed.
"I don't really want to talk about it."
I shut my mouth. I knew from last time that he wouldn't give up any secrets without a fight. And I'm not in the mood for one.
We were quiet as he finished cleaning the floor, then he threw away the pieces of glass. I noticed he was wearing a t-shirt to cover his bandages, and I silently wondered how hard it must be buying shirts with holes for his wings.
Then Solus spoke, "How are you feeling?"
Slightly confused, I said "I'm alright."
"Ok.. Well.. I don't think you can stay at my house much longer."
"Why?"
"My step dad he... Doesn't like visitors. And he might figure out your here." He sounded different, uneasy. I felt a pit form in my stomach.
"Ok..."
"Ok. There's another thing."
"What?"
"School."
My eyes widened. I had completely forgotten about it.
"Do we have school today?" I asked nervously.
"Yeah. If we hurry, we can make it."
"How? Your house is so far.."
"You'll see."