KAI COACHMAN [May 15th, 2023] I stand quickly from my crouched position but before I can move, Alec slips something in my pocket. I look at him as he stands up as well. I try to not look at his prize possession. "Use what's in your pocket as a just in case," he tells me. "You're not coming?" I ask with wide and scared eyes. He shakes his head with a smile, "I am, just go on first." I nod and quickly flee from behind the bushes and sprint as fast as I can towards my mom. Ailee and Lyn haven't see her yet so maybe I can take her away before they see her but luck isn't on my side as my mom calls out Lyns name. Instantly, their gaze snaps to her. I'm close enough to wear they see me as well but I'm in a close proximity to my mom where I'm able to grasp her arm and pull her behind me.

