The Night

Chapter 34: Followed

Hey guys!!! I hope everyone is having a fantastic day. I rly want to apologize for not updating at all last week. I haven't been able to find the time to write or publish. I rly want to thank u all for having so much patience. I'm so thankful that u all have the patience and don't hate on me for not updating. And today I'm going to be able to publish 2 chapters! Enjoy😜

Third POV
"Why are you guys rushing so much?" Tuck asked as he struggled to catch up with the others.

"Rocky may have short legs, but man, he can walk fast," Zuma stated.

"Where'd we go now?" Ella asked as everyone looked all around them.

"Everest said they're heading down Cherry Street," Skye announced.

"Where's that?" Rubble questioned.

"Uh...by Lincoln Road," Skye read.

"Okay, where's that?" Rubble repeated.

"There!" Ella yelled as she pointed to a nearby sign over the traffic light that read: Lincoln Road. The five ran towards Lincoln Road to make their way down Cherry Street.

"Wait, isn't school on Cherry Street?" Zuma queried.

"Yeah!" Tuck snapped.

"We'll catch up to them if we make our way to school," Ella decided.

"I'm running out of breathe," Rubble stated. "We're acting like we're running a marathon. I need a snack." Rubble stuck his hand in his pocket and pulled out a chocolate bar.

"Rubble?" Skye called.

"What?" Rubble asked. "I'm hungry. And I need energy."

"Cherry Street!" Skye pointed as Rubble took a bite of his Milkyway bar.

"Woah, hold on," Zuma instructed as he held his arms out to his side to prevent anyone from moving on. They all stopped to a halt as they noticed the light was green and cars were moving all over.

"This light better hurry," Ella said impatiently. Skye aggressively pressed the button to let them cross.

"C'mon," Skye begged.

"Hey, guys," a familiar voice said from behind. The five turned around to see Chase and Max standing behind them.

"H-Hey," Zuma greeted.

"Where y'all headed?" Max asked.

"Uh..." the five said at the same time.

"The park," Rubble lied.

"But, the park is that way," Chase said as he pointed in the opposite direction.

"He meant the library," Ella corrected.

"The library is on the other side of the park," Chase stated.

"Ooo, look, the light is red now," Ella rushed. "We gotta go. See ya 'round, bye! They all ran as they crossed and made their way down Cherry Street.

"Where'd you think they're going?" Max asked Chase as they both watched them all run off.

"No idea."
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Everest's POV
I gotta keep my distance. If I get caught, it's over. I had Rocky in sight, about ten to fifteen feet in front of me. Even though a family of four walked in front of me, I was still visible. I wish they could go faster. If these slow polks don't hurry, I'm gonna lose Rocky. I peeked over and saw Rocky turn right went he made it to the end of the block. One thing for sure, he isn't going home. To go home, he would've turned left, not right. He hasn't been home all these days, so why would he now? More answers lead to more questions.