Trapped in Love

Act 1: Ch 2 conti..

Act 1: Ch 2
CHAPTER THREE CONTINUE.
THE WERDIO ON MABLE STREET

Pulling off the sweatshirt Valerie steps into the Wheelers basement. water dripped from her and onto the floor. it wasn't as bad considering a puddle was forming around the girl as the guys set down their belongings and guides her to the couch.

"holy shit." said Mike, turning on the lights to fully light the basement.

Valerie runs a hand through her hair, tugging them so it didn't stick to her forehead. she stood there, wrapping arms around herself so nothing didn't show through the t-shirt she was wearing. the boys immediately turned away, making her laugh. "can i please have a new shirt? wet clothes make me uncomfortable."

Mike walked away, waving her over. "come here."

Valerie walked over to Mike who was standing by a clean basket of clothes. Glancing at her for a second he dug out a band t-shirt and sweatpants.

thanking him, Valerie pulled off her clothes. having no shame in who saw, and tugged the clothes on. she known these boys for as look as she could remember so she wasnt bothered the slightest. Valerie was probably the smallest here so the clothes were big on her -just a bit-. as she looked over at the boy, his eyes were wide.

"what?" asked Valerie, raising an eyebrow.

Mike gulped and dropped his glaze to his feet. "do you willingly change like that in front of people?"

"sure i do. self confidence is key." replied Valerie as she walks over to the couch, dropping down next to the girl. it spooked her a bit but realizing it was Valerie, she relaxed.

Exclaiming the girl, Valerie noticed the bruises on her arms, the cut on her cheek, followed by tear stains. she was obviously hurt. Valerie could tell whatever it was that hurt her, really effected her.

"what's your name?" she asked the girl.

snapping her eyes to Valerie's, the girl debated on if she should tell her or not. as she was about to open her mouth, Valerie spoke again. "I'm Valerie but I prefer Val or V. Those are Mike, Lucas, and Dustin. now your turn."

"maybe she doesn't speak english." says Lucas.

"or maybe she's deaf." dustin says. "let's test it!"

suddenly dustin claps, causing the girl to jump in her seat. "not deaf." he says as he lowers his hands back down to his sides.

"my name is..." the girl mumbles quietly as she tugs up her sleeve. she shows at tattoo on her wrist. 011.

the boys gasp and huddle around the girl, shouting things like "woah that's so cool!" "is that real?!"

Val rolls her eyes. "back up." she states, knowing the boys were more the likely freaking her out.

she turns her attention back to the girl. "eleven." she reads, doubtfully looking back at the boys. "she's named after a number?"

"sick!" said dustin, thinking of all the amazing possibilities in his head. "what if she's an alien from outer space or something?"

"what if she took Will?" Lucas said, gesturing towards her. "i mean look at her."

"why would she?" Val questioned, annoyance filling her up.

"agreed. a girl wouldn't take will." mike says, shaking his head.

dustin pipped in about how that's what aliens want us to think. Val rolls her eyes at his theories.

"what do we do with her?" says mike, panic written on his face as everyone looks at the girl who sits innocently and confused.