Undercover Spy

Chapter 2- Lost boy

He was gone- he just left. But why? 

I spent the last of my lesson staring outside waiting for him to come back. But he didn't.

Finally school was over and the weather had decided to finally brighten up a bit! I got my jacket and my bag and headed outside with Thomas. 'Are you free today?' Thomas asked

'No i'm ExPeNsIvE' i joked (lol idk why i put that in XD). Thomas raised one eyebrow and said 'fine, do you want to hang out today?'. 'of course' i replied. We headed back home to get some money. 'Where do you wanna go' he said. 'the market? We can buy some Christmas presents for our school secret Santa!' i said. 'Smart idea, as always' he added on grinning. I laughed, Thomas was so nice and understanding. Should i tell him about the boy i asked myself, but my gut told me not to, not yet. I questioned myself but i kept my mouth shut. 

We headed to the market, it was already snowing by the time we got there, it was very full and there was loud chatter everywhere. Santa's grotto, a deer pen, small stalls, rides and lots of other things! I had Dave as my secret Santa! And Thomas had Livvy, i know not very secret. But we are best friends, who can blame us! I decided to get Dave a drum key ring and a card! Hopefully he likes it!!!

Thomas got Livvy, ear muffs and a voucher for some shop. I had to help him find the presents because he thought quiet little Livvy wanted a flipping toy tank. Yup, unbelievable. It was so cold so we decided to grab some hot chocolate. We went inside the tent, where the massive inflatable snow globe was. A family were taking pictures clearly not realising their child was overdosing on fake snow.                                                                                                                                                   I pointed to the parents but they just laughed and continued taking pictures. I sighed and sat down. There were carol singers in the room and i saw Livvy among them. I smiled and waved, Thomas quickly hid her presents from view. 

'I need to go to the restroom really quick, i'll be back in a minute' Thomas said as he rushed off. I nodded and continued to sip on my hot chocolate. I loved Christmas time! the smell, the food, the presents, everything! I glanced out the window, my eyes slowly halted to a stop, there he was! I rushed outside, I had seen the boy again. Why was he there, what was he doing? He saw me and started running. In that second I forgot everything else, I didn't even think of the consequences but chased after him. 'WAIT' i yelled at the top of my lungs. He sprinted further and ducked behind the trees out of sight. 

I ran through the trees, something was telling me to follow him. I kept on running, swerving past trees making sure not to lose sight of him.

I was getting nearer, I reached my hand out and grabbed him, causing him to fall on the ground. 'sorry' i said helping him  up, 'let me go.' he said glancing around breathing shakily. 'Are you OK?' i said. 'go! it will put you in danger, please. You don't understand', He said desperately. 'But'- i started 'THEY WILL FIND ME' he shouted pushing himself away from me. 'Who, what, why' i said. He shook himself off me and ran away. I stood up and watched him run off. He stopped for a second, mouthed 'sorry', waved and disappeared behind the hill.

I sat down. This was to much to take in, I didn't know what was happening. Was that boy in danger? Did  he need help? Should i have followed him? I started shaking, for once I was scared. But why? I shivered, and started running back to the market. Thomas was at our table and was looking upset and worried. As soon as he had seen me he stood up and said 'where did you go huh?', 'I needed the toilet' i answered. I was lying, i never lie to my best friend. It felt so wrong and i was sorry. 'Outside?' he asked suspiciously, his eyes boring into my head. I felt so bad, the way he looked at me made it seem like he knew what had happened. I realised how dumb it sounded 'erm, yes' i squeaked, 'right..' he replied. 'Are you OK? We should probably head home' he said.

'Yes, thanks' I muttered. Overwhelmed by everything happening. Everything was so confusing. We gathered our stuff and started heading back. As soon as i had said my goodbyes and was home I went upstairs into my room and lay on my bed exhausted. My head was aching full of questions, questions which seemed like they would never be answered. I couldn't ask anyone and I had lost the boy. What would happen to him- 'FOR THE 100th TIME! DINNER, FOR GODS SAKE LAURA COME DOWNSTAIRS' came the sound of my lovely mother. I sighed pulled my jumper on and headed downstairs. I sat at the table, my father looked me up and down 'are you OK love?' He said. 'yep, yep i'm fine' i muttered longing to go upstairs. I ate my dinner and started to clear up, Liam (my older brother) for once decided to help me. That was kind of him. He usually was hanging out with his friends or in his room apparently revising.

My phone vibrated, i dried my hands and checked it. It was just Thomas, I had left my wallet in his bag. Because i stupidly forgot to bring anything to carry my stuff in. 'I'm just getting something from Thomas' I called. 'No you aren't my mum said, 'Not at this time, imagine what the neighbours would think of us' she carried on. I rolled my eyes, 'i'll be really quick?, you can time me!' i said. 'Fine, 2 minutes starting NOW' she said tapping her watch starting the timer. I rushed to put my jacket and shoes on and fled outside. I saw a small light from the forest where the boy had fled, was that the boy? I wondered. Thomas was already at the door waiting for me with my wallet in his hands. 'Thank you so much, i'm being timed! I'll see you tomorrow' i whispered catching my breath. I ran back out of his gate, 'no problem! Good night' he called back laughing. I opened the door, and walked inside. 'Just about time' my mum said showing me her watch (12 seconds left). I managed to raise a smile and lifted my wallet to show my mum. 'You should be glad you have a nice friend like that' she said smirking. ' I know' i said. 'Now chop chop, get ready for bed' she added. I walked upstairs and put my pyjamas on, took my hair out of a pony tail and went to brush my teeth and hair.

The whole time so many questions were flashing in my mind, blurring out any non-related things. I closed my light and tucked myself in, closing my eyes to try and think about something else.

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