The Lost Girl

I bit my lip, as I heard the screeching sounds of my surroundings. Everywhere I looked, I saw some type of creature, yet was too frightened to look. My legs tucked into my stomach, my eyes watering from the shivering cold weather, I was only wearing shorts and a t-shirt, because before I came here, it was Summer. Hi, my name is Riley Hunter, and I have been lost in the woods for a year. No one has taken an interest to find me. I guess I am not wanted. I guess nobody cares about me. Though, I do not need their help. I am 12 years old, technically almost a teen. So I am mature enough, and brave enough, to fight whatever is out to get me. No matter the struggles I've faced, I was always able to get through the problem. I got up from the rock I was sitting on, and kept walking. At this point I am not that afraid anymore. Because I was here for a while and nothing really has changed. Though, today is different. Today is the day, the werewolves come out for feeding. They only feed on human flesh. "I cannot be human dinner!". I thought. I'll just keep hiding, and keep my head low. I stopped. Something was behind me. I quickly hid behind a bush, but before I looked, someone had covered my mouth. They told me to "shhhhh!" Though I don't listen to people, who strangle me! I pushed the person off and noticed that is was Jason, a kid who had a crush on me for ages. I'd have to say, he is kind of cute, if I do say so myself. But I'm not falling for a stupid guy. Even though he had bright, twinkling blue eyes. That just shimmer in the moonlight, like a reflection of something in the water. "I've been worried about you ever since you've disappeared!" He said. "Especially since it's werewolf season!" Well at least someone cares I thought. "Why are you here? I don't need your help! I'm not a baby you know!" Did I mention that I'm a jock. I honestly don't believe in love, or baby ness. I grew up in a tough family. And did I mention that a 90% is a bad mark?! I know right! "Wow. Same old Riley. Same jock girl that I fell for since 2nd grade". His expression changed into an embarrassed face. I just died of laughter, and he tried to play it off by laughing too. I just went with it, because meh, I felt bad for the guy. "Look, I appreciate you coming here. Trying to save me like a superhero. But it's too dangerous for you to be out here! I have experience. I've been here for a year. You've been here for a couple of minutes and have already flinched because of the sounds of the leaves that you're stepping on." "So are you calling me a wimp?" He gave a smirk that he used to give me when we used to hang out a lot. "Maybe I am." I said. He laughed. Even his teeth are perfect I thought. "What's wrong with me!" I said. "What?" He asked. That wasn't supposed to come out. It was a stupid thought. "Um, nothing." I lied. He looked worried for me. "Jason I'm fine." "I didn't say anything." He said. "I know, but I can read your facial expression." "Shut up. " he said. I laughed. I could stay here all day with him. He sat down beside me. However, right before he sat beside me, we heard a loud boom! We both jumped. A few metres away was a gigantic werewolf. I was freaking out inside. The werewolf came closer to me. Jason jumped in front of me and yelled "BACK OFF!" I was actually quite surprised. He never backed me up before. He's really changed.... "Look you ferocious, death eating, mouth breathing, *cough cough*. Someone can use a breath mint ." I would laugh, but that might just get me eaten. I might as well keep my mouth shut. The wolf howled with a vicious look on it's face. "Leave us alone!" The wolf then jumped onto Jason's back and started biting him. I screamed. "Run Riley, RUN!!!" I didn't want to leave, he had risked his life to save me. Now I have to do the same. I jumped onto the animal and started punching it. I accidentally punched Jason, but I did manage to get the animal off. I grabbed his hand and started running. We ran for about 10 minutes so the wolf wouldn't capture us. We stopped and sat down after a while of running. "Thanks for saving me". Jason said. "It's no big deal." I said. "Yeah it is, no other girl would do that. You're the most courageous girl I've ever met in my entire life". I blushed but didn't answer. Before I could say anything, we heard rustling behind the tree we were in front of. When we looked back, thousands of wolves were behind us. They all looked starving for human flesh and blood. I was about to scream but Jason covered my mouth. We were trapped. We knew that we were finished. There was no where out. Jason took my hand, and said "this may be the end of us, but at least we will die together". I held his hand harder, and we kissed. I felt butterflies and smiled. A tear went down my face. "I love you Riley". "I--I love you too". After a split second we saw the wolves coming after us. We looked at each other, and said goodbye.

THE END

Written by: SARAH