Over And Over

Chapter Three

Amos held unto Zoe's wrist as he ran with the group. He wasn't sure why he held her so tightly. Maybe the thought of loosing her was terrifying.

"What the hell was that?" Sawyer's voice rang around the forest.

"That wasn't loud enough Sawyer, why don't you shout that louder so we could get caught" Aria's voice was barely audible but Amos knew she was heard.

"No offence but I don't think that freaking matters right now". Spencer whispered.

"We can't run forever. I don't know about you guys, but am low on fuel. Does anyone remember how we can get the f**k out of here?" Aria asked.

"If we did, do you think we would still be in this damn forest sis" Zoe asked her sister.

"Guys, stop running, I think we lost her...it. whatever that was".

At Amos words, everyone stopped.

"If that can turn to anyone, how are we sure it isn't here with us?" Sawyer's question caused silence among the group. They thought of his words and knew it could be a possibility.

Slowly everyone took a step back from each other.

"Guys, this is insane. That thing is a shape shifter, and from what I know of shape shifters , they take people's form but not their memories". Spencer said.

"How do you know so much about shape shifters? Could you be one yourself?"

Spencer shakes her head at Zoe's words. This was why she wasn't really close with her. "I know so much about them, because I read. Maybe if you read more, instead of spending so much time wearing that stupid cheer leading uniform, you would know so much more".

"Em.. am guessing Spencer's not the shape shifter. So whose next. Tell us something about each other". Sawyer said, beside a furious Spencer.

Seeing the mood, Aria decided to go first. "Okay. Em. Zoe and I are twins".

Sawyer laughed at her."Don't be stupid Aria. Anyone can tell your twins. Jesus, you look alike".

"No we don't". Zoe and Aria denied. They never liked being called identical.

"Tell us something else Aria". Spencer said.

"How about, I never wanted to come for this stupid trip. I was forced by my dear sister here". Aria said, pointing an accusing finger at her sister.

"Hey, I didn't drag you here. And you weren't saying that when you were having fun". Zoe whispered, scared of being heard.

"Fun. You call being chased by a shape shifting thing fun. A monster that killed my ex boyfriend. And it's probably eating his remains as we speak". Aria snapped at her sister. She hated Ryan, but not enough to wish him death.

"Shape shifter Aria". Sawyer told her.

"What?" Aria asked confused.

"You said shape shifting thing. It's called a shape shifter".

Spencer slapped her boyfriend at his back, while everyone gave him a weird look. They had no idea how he could find humour in this situation.

"We need to get the hell out of here. I don't want to end up being someone's dinner". Amos whispered to the group. He tried keeping his voice down.

"No kidding. But how do we get out of here?" Zoe spoke the question on everyone's mind.

"I saw a house. Or at least I think it's a house". Aria could remember seeing a house around the woods when she was trying to get back to her friends. Although, she only had a glimpse of the house, she was sure it wasn't far from here.

"You think? Aria, this is not the time to think". Spencer murmured.

"Doesn't matter, that's all we have. Since we don't have our cell phones. At least, there's a chance whoever lives there, might be kind enough to let us make a call". Amos reasoned.

"Who do we call? The cops? I could picture how that will turn out. 'Hey, our friend was killed and eaten by a thing that can turn into anyone'. Yeah, like that will end well".

Aria was tempted to correct Sawyer on the shape shifter word, but she knew better. She was more focused on getting the hell out of here. "Look guys, we have two choices. Either you follow me to find the house or we stay here and get killed by a shape shifting eaten monster".

"Gosh Aria. Shape shifter. Why can't you get it right"

"Shut up Sawyer". The group yelled.

With a sigh, Sawyer gave everyone a serious look."why don't you guys give the shape shifter an invite as you yell.

Shaking her head at Sawyer's stupidity, Aria wondered how Spencer could stand him.

"Am going to check the house. Who is with me?" Aria asked.

She knew the answer, when everyone followed behind her.