Where it began

Part 2

From that day on Thorn and Occy were best friends. They decided to walk in the forest. The trees hang above them as they rant about their parents.

"I know! My stepmother won't let me go anywhere! I have to sneak out!!" Occy announces. Thorn laughs. "It's the opposite with my dad, he doesn't care what I do! He just wants me out and away from him! Haha!" Thorn responds.

They continue walking until they hear a rustle In the bushes. "What was that..?" Occy whispers, holding Thorns hand. "I.. I don't know." He replies.

They walk towards the bushes. Their leaves are waving in the cold wind. As they get closer. It seems to get darker. Occy's heartbeat quickens. Her fear is growing with every step she takes, Thornn on the other hand. He is afraid, but much more determined. He inches closer, letting go of Occy's hand. She stands there, frozen in fear as Thorn reaches his hand into the bush.

...

"There is nothing here haha-" Thorn is then pulled into the bushes with a scream.
"THORN!" Occy runs over. Then she jumps in and starts to look for him. The twigs and spikes scratch her arms and legs. "T-THORN?" she yells for him. But she gets no answer.