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rm golden glow upon us. After we took a stop by the Ice cream king, Asher suggested we g

grass underneath our feet, and an awkward silen

ze for not intervening on yo

ealing a gaze at him

I wanted to, but you've probably figu

.especially picking a figh

eyes with those deep blue, puppy-like eyes that seemed to hold a

ly fine...I

preys to Sasha and her gang. However, what I couldn't decipher, was

ied his demeanor, I couldn't help but savor the sensation that was

pples shimmered under the dazzling starlight. I had never visited this part of the

rpet of grass, my gaze pinned at the starry sky as I d

or a second, I asked, "Is t

ike he was contemplating on something. I just couldn't help but hope that it wasn't wh

ything about you,

his words he

e alike, don'

ce, though I played deaf to

hesitant

ted an

hend the reason for his statement. Then,

don't as

s you're rig

r deep sigh before asking

ion as he glared at me, leav

sure...

eassuring manner, anticipat

n't told anyone in ou

in a situation and I need s

rows closer with all my attenti

I'm lis

ak any further. I could see the blood drain from his fac

like ever

ou mean?",

I'm

uge wave of relief that washed over my troubled mind. So,

for coming out, but like I said, I need help with something...and since you're the o

I see how his eyes flashed

not alone you know", I said

always ta

lized he was holding, and he smi

hat around for so long, and it fee

sk him what he needed help with. We just sat there for a while longer, the conversation moving on to other things-lighter, easier

*******

ched my phone as I walked, losing myself in the chilling breeze and the music flowing through my AirPods. Fear was the last thing on my

he tinkling sounds of falling trash bins and meowing cats. I gulped, illuminating my dark path with the flashlight from my

sound of male voices whispering from the le

together, Zoe

ore that a dozen beats when a voi

prett

d me with a flashlight in his hand. Squinting, I shielded my eyes with

alking

d by loud cackles from two o

rmured, "Please

dn't loiter within the lions' den premises b

something only you can give us, a

rm grip, yanked me backwards. Beads of sweat began clustering upon my face, and when I

uldn't want to raise any false alar

e as it tightened even more, tears trickling

are gonna take turns with y

you sc

y gaze to the right, allowing me to catch a glimpse of

r the helm of my dress. My screams dissolved into mere muffles, and struggling was futi

ep into mine, he munched his

what was about to happen. If only they would give me a ch

e came from the othe

her

within the darkness. With both hands in his pocket, he app

h

ng to slam my phone into their faces as well; however, as I lunged my wrist forward, the second guy yanked me toward him, slamming my back aga

, let h

moved with lightning speed, landing swift punches to each of the attackers' jaws, sendin

stay awake, until I took a final