~𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄~

Life or Death

Tears are flowing down my face faster than I can run. I'm curled up in the corner of the room trying to not make a sound with all my whimpering.

"WHERE ARE YOU?!" A voice calls out.

I stay still with my hand over my mouth.

"I SAID WHERE ARE YO-" he couldn't finish his sentence without getting shot. Thankfully.

The heart stopping sound echoes through the whole building.

I really hope Ellie and River got out safely. I hope they're somewhere safe. I hope they're alive.

I've managed to get to my shaky feet and pace around the room trying to be as quiet as possible with my thick heels tapping the floor with every step I take.

I keep my hand on my diamond necklace which is weighing me down.

They've been fighting for a good half an hour now. What if Heiro isn't involved in that "they've". What if he's dead.

Shit this is where the overthinking is gonna really hit.

When Heiro left he put a broomstick through the handles so I can't get out. If he's dead I'm stuck here until whoever's out there finds me.

I gently put my right ear to the door to see if I can hear what they're saying over the gunshot noises.

I hear something just outside the door fall when it slowly glides open. I suck in a gasp and cover my mouth with my sweaty palm.

The library doors are visible in the main ballroom and that's where they're fighting. I have a gut feeling they saw me.

I'm so glad I didn't eat much because I would be throwing up everywhere right now.

I gather enough courage to poke an eye out to see what's happening out there.

Sticking one foot out I manage to see five or six of them still fighting.

Don't look at the dead bodies.

I can't tell if I saw Heiro or not because I was too distracted by the masks 3 of them were wearing. They were all plain white but I saw their hair.

Two blonds and one black.

I step inside. Should I make a run for it? I know the past like three attempts didn't work but this is a life or death situation.

I gulp and take another quick look. They're still busy trying to kill each other.

If I run I need to go straight for where the entrance is. No stops to look around.

I go deeper in the room trying to make myself not do this. Why did I suddenly get so motivated for. I swear motivation comes at the worst time.

I take a deep breath and peek out again. They're still busy.

Putting one foot out I swallow hard. My high heels are glistening with the light hitting it making me stand out more. But I'm not taking them off. I need my hands free and I'm obviously not leaving them here.

I step out completely and leap to a wall in front of me. I'm shielded. They can't see me. I quickly walk to another wall. That didn't feel right.

I can just hear my heart screaming at me trying to escape. I stay behind that wall holding my breath for what feels like forever but really was only a couple seconds.

In through the nose out through the mouth.

I poke my head to see who's still fighting and I never knew I would say this but I'm so grateful I saw Heiro still fighting hard. He looks so strong even after everything he's doing.