RUN!! & HIDE!!

Rats!!!

"Damn rats!" I say out loud to myself. I can hear them scratching in the walls. You would think the people that own this place would have gotten rid of them before renting it out. Yet, here I am listening to these little evil things. "Getting traps tomorrow!" I say aloud and make a mental note. It's getting late and I still have a ton more unpacking to do so I'm gonna do it tomorrow. Thank goodness I found my bed stuff. I kick off my shoes and pants and climb into bed. Long busy day and I'm tired. I look at my phone, ten texts from Eric. "Ugh, why?" Escapes my mouth. I need space from him. We were only roommates, not even close ones. Can't he leave me alone.

Opening the texts,

"Hey Jenny :)"

"How's the new place?!"

"You didn't need to move! :("

"Wish you wouldn't of moved when I was at work. :'("

"I wanted to help!!"

"Did you move to the place I recommended?"

"Hope all is well!"

"I miss you! :'("

"Let me know when I can come over for midnight margaritas!! ;)"

"Talk tomorrow, love!! <3"

"I'm not your love!!!" I practically scream at the top of my lungs. I only lived with him for four months and I hardly ever talked to him. Only when I handed him rent and the occasional mumble in the morning before coffee. He would randomly text me about conversations we never had. The last night I lived there I woke up to him watching me sleep. I'm so thankful I have friends that would help me move out so quickly.

I lay in bed and see nothing, but darkness. I still hear the rats. Damn they are loud, ugh ridiculous. I finally fall asleep.

He's chasing me, I need to hide. I try to find an unlocked door, but it's a huge building. Everything is locked, I finally find a door that opens and run in. I shut the door quietly and lock it. I start to walk backwards my eyes fixated on the door. I back up into something I turn around quickly and it's him. I try to scream, but he covers my mouth.

I jolt awake, out of breath, and sweating. I run to switch on the light and realize it was just a dream. I start to cry because that dream was so real. I look at my phone and see it's almost five. Time to get ready for my day I guess. I find some clothes and a towel and I hop in the shower. All I can think about is that dream. Maybe I'm just scared to be living on my own. "I got this!" I shake off my worry and start dancing and singing while I shower. When I'm almost done I hear the tell tale ringtone I know so well. "Ugh, Eric! Leave me alone!!" I shut off the water, dry my hair, and wrap the towel around my body. I walk over and grab my phone and I knew it.