I don't know what went through Mr. Hansel's head but he accepted it. Accepted that I'm going back to the human world. For a week I stayed at the hospital, they wanted to wait for my wounds to heal. I don't know why they are waiting so long but the anticipation of waiting was driving me nuts. When that week went by, I was healthy and jumpy as usual. Evan would come and visit me just to hang out and see how I'm doing. Mr. Hansel would come various of times also, just to get me small presents like chocolate and all. When time has come, I packed my bags and I went to the human world with Mr. Hansel and Evan. I put on my baseball hat just for my dad when I see him. But even when I think about him, I think of my real dad lurking in the shadows. "Are you okay?" Evan asks me, running his hand up my thigh. I shake out of my thoughts, trying to push the bad things aside. It's night in the human world, we are driving to my house from the lake. I sat in the back with Evan to keep him company while Mr. Hansel drove. I peel my eyes away from him. "Yeah, yeah I'm fine. Just excited." He smiles at me but behind his smile I see that he seems upset. I don't question it while turning my head to the window. Finally we arrived at my house, pulling up on the driveway. Mr. Hansel gets out of the car, walking up to the porch. "Do you want to meet my parents?" I ask Evan, playing with his fingers. "I'd love to." He sounds a bit broken but a smile was on his lips. He leans closer, pressing his lips onto mine. It was warm and short but it still felt like a lifetime. I wish we can kiss longer but I hear the voice of my mother sounding all cheery. I give him a smile before he pecks one more and gets out of the car. I get out too, giving my mom a lazy smile. The one she loves. "Adeline! I miss you! Are you okay!" She asks me and I nod my head. "Yes mom, I'm good." She grabs me into a hug, kissing my cheek wildly. "Oh my goodness. I missed you so much!" She pulls away from me, bringing her gaze to Evan who's next to me. "Mom, this is Evan. My boyfriend." Her eyes light up with excitement. "Hello Evan!" "A pleasure." They shake hands and I see Mr. Hansel and my father quietly talking to each other. I slowly walk up to them and when my dad sees me, his lips grow into a large smile. "Adeline, I missed you!" He pulls me into his arms, tipping the cap back so it can fall off my head and onto the ground. He runs his fist over my head, ruining my hair. I chuckle, pushing him away from me and grabbing my cap. When I turn around I see Mr. Hansel talking to my mother but she didn't seem so happy. What is he saying? I walk up to them but trying not to be sneaky. They both see me, giving me a large smile. "What's going on?" I ask them and she shrugs. "Nothing! Everything is good. Chandler over here was just telling me about everything that happen." Her voice trails off when she was ending the sentence. I awkwardly bite my bottom lip, nodding my head. "Okay, I guess we all can go inside right?" I say, gesturing my hand to the front door. Mr. Hansel shakes his head and sighs. "Evan and I need to go." "So soon? My parents just met Evan." I pout, feeing upset. "Adeline, we should go." He says, his voice a bit harsh and stern. I sigh, rolling my eyes. "Fine." "We'll go inside." My mother says while my dad grabs my luggage. They both go inside the house and I'm alone with Mr. Hansel and Evan. "I'll see you soon." Mr. Hansel starts. "Soon? Who do you sound like you are never going to see me again?" He shrugs. "We are but I'll come here. I don't want you to come to the vampire world." "Why, I have to see Piper and- and everyone else. Like my uncle and all-" "Adeline now isn't the time thinking about that. You need a break." "But I can't just forget them." He runs his hands along the side of my face, feeling frustrated. "You'll get back to them." He turns his attention to Evan who's standing by himself. "You guys can say bye." Mr. Hansel walks to the car to give us alone time. Evan slowly walks up to me, placing his hands around mine. "Why does he sound like we aren't going to see each other anymore?" "No, no we are but it's hard to just come to the human world like that and without getting in danger." "You are right." I agree. He stares down at my hands, sighing. "Listen, now that I won't be able to see you everyday, I want you to be good, okay? Don't do stupid stuff... Don't sneak out like you did in the vampire world. None of that." "You got that sir." I snort and he chuckles. Eventually he pulls me into a hug, squeezing his arms around me tightly. "I love you Adeline. You know that?" "I do too, Evan. I love you." We pull away and it looks like he's really sad. He presses his lips on my forehead while I run my hands up and down his arms. "Bye." His voice was shaky when he says that but I didn't have time to ask him if he's okay. He was walking away from me. Mr. Hansel comes back up to me and hugs me. "Listen, I'll still be your guardian even when I'm not here." "Yeah, yeah. We'll see about that." We both laugh and behind him I see Evan kicking pebbles down the driveway. "You know, having you in the vampire world was crazy." "What can I say, I'm a child who can't sit still." He laughs again, placing his hand on my shoulder, giving it a tight squeeze. "You are some person Adeline. That's why everyone loves you." "Just like you. I'm going to miss you, Chandler." "I will too." He whispers before pursing his lips into a thin line. "I'm sorry." His voice is laced with guilt and I furrow my eyebrows. "Wait what?" Suddenly he places his hands on my temples, giving it a light squeeze. I try to pull away but I can't, I feel numb at the spot. His blue eyes connect with mine and I can't look away. "Ever since you came to the vampire world with me, you will forget everything. You will forget the lake, the world, the people, the kills, attacks, finding out about your real family... you will forget about me. You will also forget this moment right now saying goodbye." I blind various of times before I can comprehend everything. I look around my presence and I'm standing in the middle of my driveway at night. What I'm doing there? I don't know. I look around to see if I'm with Rebecca or anyone from school but no one. I'm alone. "Adeline come on in!" I turn around to see mom at the door, gesturing me to come inside. "What am I doing out here?" I say, walking up onto the porch. "You just walked home from Rebecca's house." "I did?" "Yes you did." I feel a cold shoulder creep up on me and I pause from going inside, turning my attention back into the darkness. Something feels off but I can't name it. "Wait." I say, staring at the driveway. "Who's car is that?" I ask mom, pointing at the brand new Audi on our driveway. "Oh, your father just bought it." "Oh wow." I pause and mom places a hand on my shoulder. "Are you okay?" I flinch at her contact, realizing that I just zoned out. "Yeah, yeah I'm fine." I respond back and she smiles. "Great let's go eat dinner, I made your favorite! Lasagna!" She cheers and I furrow my eyebrows. Lasagna? I feel like that's someone else's favorite. I shake my head while shutting the door and locking it. A familiar smell of vanilla and detergent fills my nostrils and I sigh. I don't know why but I'm happy I'm home. I feel safe, something that has been burden inside me for a while. I'm safe and sound.