DARK LIES

RUN (Chapter 3)

I was alone on the bus like always. Usually i don’t mind being alone on the bus. But today something didn't feel right. I looked around and noticed that the bus driver was different today.

And then i saw him take a route which was definitely not taking me to college.

“Excuse me. I think your taking the wrong route,” I said while taking out my pocket knife.

There was no reply. I called out to the driver again but there was still no reply.

I started to panic. I slowly took out my phone from my back pocket and tried to phone 911. Then the bus stopped.

The bus driver quickly got up and approached me. I tried to stand up and run, but before I could sprint off of the bus , I felt my hands grab my hair. I screamed , I fought , I tried everything I could but in the end nothing worked .

Male. He was male. I tried to observe my surroundings, trying to understand where i was. I found it hard and painful to breathe in the cold air which stung my skin. He had a strong grip around my wrist. His black gloves had a ruff surface and I felt them slowly tear my skin. But i dint care. I need to find a way to get away from this person.

I was starting to lose hope completely. It felt like forever and I didnt quite understand what was going on. My vision was starting to blur and i couldnt feel my legs. But then in the distance I saw something. A building.

Before I knew it, I was running. The icy air made it hard for me to breathe. It felt like I could drop dead any moment. But I kept running. He was chasing me but i didnt look back. I kept running. My hands had specks of dry blood from where my skin tore as I set my wrists free from his grip. I was close. My body was ready to give in . I felt like i was dying.

My campus was so close but so far. I could see its black gates, its auburn colored buildings and its beautiful statue of a lady covered with flowers. I couldnt help but laugh with relief .

But that happiness was short-lived. Before i could realize what was happening, I fell.

I had tripped.

I closed my eyes bracing for the impact, accepting my fate. But then i felt warmth wrap around me. “Gottcha” a gentle voice soothed me.

The scent of the sea breeze surrounded me . It was a familiar scent ,a scent I loved . I looked up to see who it was.

“Reyes” I whispered with shock.

“Avella! What happened?! Why are you covered in bruises?” He gasped.

A black figure approached us and I knew that we had to hurry inside.

“Someone tried to kidnap me-”

“What!” He interrupted with a horrified expression.

I got annoyed and covered his mouth with my finger.

“Let me finish Reyes Bronte” I purred with annoyance.

“That figure who is approaching us was the one trying to kidnap me. So, for the sake of our lives, can we please head inside campus, unless you want to get kidn*pped too.” I demanded.

He stood up and brushed the snow from his jacket . I tried to stand up but before I could completely stand up , he pulled me by my arm towards him.

“What are you doing Reyes?!” I exclaimed as he carried me in his arms.

I looked up at him completely flabbergasted.

“Your hurt Avella.” He muttered as he pushed back the hair stuck to my face. I felt my heart beat raise and heat rise up to my head. . He looked down at me and i couldnt help but wonder how someone could be this beautiful. . I pushed back the dark brown which was covering his forest green eyes. His skin was warm against my fingers. I saw his face turn a gentle pink. His lips parted and then he quickly looked up. I couldnt help but giggle. White clouds which were formed from our breaths, near our mouths, mixed.

Then we stopped. I looked around and realized that we were inside campus.