More Than I Should

Chapter 1

i have been working at the skating rink for a couple months now and i hate it. It pays okay but i get the worst customers and most of the time my manager is a douchebag. Today is a busy night. People are skating all around the place, playing games in the arcade and eating the greasy food we have to offer. The place smells like sweat, pizza and feet. I stand behind the snack counter waiting for people to order food. I look up from my phone when i hear a group of guys approach the counter. They are probably 35 , 36, and they are very attractive. My eyes focus on one in particular. He is on the shorter side but has an amazing body. He has black hair and brown eyes. I think i've seen him before but cant place where. "So, what can i get for you guys?" I ask. One guy orders a coke and another a beer. The cutest one steps up and says "I'll take a rum and coke." I smile at him and grab a cup. As i pour his drink, he leans against the counter and looks at me. I finish pouring and give him his cup. He grabs the cup and i see him smirk at me. He hands me the money and then says "what time do you get off? Maybe i can walk you home." I smile at him, "Sorry, my boyfriend will be picking me up." i tell him. He smirks at me and says "Well, tell him if anything happens, to call me." He hands me a napkin and his number is written on it. He and his friends leave. I put the napkin in my pocket, not thinking anything of it, and start helping other customers.

As soon as my shift is over, i grab my things and meet my boyfriend by his car. He opens the door for me and i slide into the seat. We drive in silence until we reach the gas station. i go inside to prepay for gas. "Hey, can i have $20 on pump 2?" i say to the man at the counter. "Yeah." he says as he pulls the money from the drawer. i pay and head out to the car. My boyfriend has his head back against the seat and his eyes closed. "Babe, the tank is full, you can go." i say as i get in the car. he nods and starts the car. we drive a bit more, listening to music. i look over at my boyfriend and he seems tense. "Hey babe, are you okay?" i say. He nods his head and turns up the radio. I stare out the window as i watch the cars go by. After about 15 minutes, i notice the car is slowing down. "Why are you stopping? We are in the middle of the road." i say, slightly irritated. My boyfriend doesn't respond. I try to get his attention but he ignores me. after a few moments that feel like forever, he turns to me with a irritated look and says, "we need to talk." i stare at him confused. i say, "what's wrong?" His expression changes and he looks mad. "I'm tired of this relationship." he says. "What are you talking about?" i ask, starting to get scared. "I'm tired of the arguing and i am sick of seeing you work so late." he says, looking away from me. I stare at him. He turns his head to me and continues, "I want you to get out. we are done." i sit there in shock. i say, "but you know i don't have a car and have to work." He looks at me with disgust, "not my problem." and turns away. i stare at him as the tears start to come. "you can't just leave me on the side of the road!" i screamed at him. "Watch me." He says as he turns the wheel and drives off. i sit there stunned and in shock. i can't believe this is happening. After a few minutes, i realize he left me.

I start walking down the street, crying and trying to figure out where i am. I have no idea how long i have been walking. My phone almost dead and it's dark outside. i walk until i reach a street light. i walk into the light and shrink down against the pole, with my knees to my chest and my head buried in my knees. I start sobbing uncontrollably. After a few minutes, a car slows down next to me. I look up and see the cute boy from the skating rink. He rolls down the window and asks me, "are you alright?" I wipe the tears away and say, "not really." He gives me a sympathetic look and says, "what happened?" I say, "my boyfriend kicked me out of the car and left me here." His face goes from sympathetic to anger. He says, "I'm sorry that happened."

I shake my head and slowly get up. "thank you... but i have to get home and i'd like to be alone..." i say. He looks at me, his eyes full of concern. He says, "are you sure? you seem pretty upset." I nod my head, "Yeah, I'm okay. thanks though." i say, looking him in the eyes. He stares at me, trying to figure me out. Finally he says, "Okay. Do you want me to give you a ride?" I shake my head and say, "No, thank you. I just want to walk home." He sighs and says, "if you insist. Well, see you around." I nod and turn to start walking home. He drives off and i continue walking.

When i get home, my mom runs up to me screaming about how i'm late and is extremely concerned. I tell her about my boyfriend ditching me on the side of the road. She hugs me and says everything is going to be okay. We eat and watch movies. When the movie ends, i kiss her goodnight and head upstairs. I strip and take a shower, wash my hair, and get into bed.

A couple days pass and i decide to skateboard for a while to clear my head. i have been feeling a little depressed and i have a lot on my mind. I skate down the sidewalk, enjoying the wind blowing through my hair. I look around and realize i'm lost... i turn around and go the other way. After about 20 minutes of skating, i see a park. I head towards it, thinking it will be a good place to rest. i slow down and stop when i reach the entrance.

I start walking into the park and hear something. i stop and listen. i hear something coming from a nearby tree. i walk over and peek behind it. i gasp when i see the cute boy from a couple nights ago. he is sitting there, writing in a notebook. He looks up when he hears my gasp. his eyes grow wide and his face turns red. He quickly closes the notebook and says, "Oh my god! what are you doing here?" I say, "I'm sorry, i didn't mean to interrupt you. i was just walking by and heard something." He sighs.

"It's fine. Sorry. You just scared me." He says. "I'm sorry." I say, feeling bad. He shakes his head. "What are you writing," i ask. He laughs and closes the notebook. "So anyway..." he says rubbing my thighs, "how about we go to my house and continue this..." I look at him dead in the eyes and reply, "yeah...no. i LITERALLY just got dumped and you're a bit old for me no? im 18. Definitely not my thing." I get up to leave and he wraps his arm around my waist, pulling me back down into his lap. I smack his hands off me and get back up. I turn to see him with and irritated look. "what is your problem dude? Don't touch me like that" i yelled. He sarcastically chuckled and rolled his eyes. "C'mon..."  he sighed. This man doesn't even know my name. What makes him think this is okay?? "Are you drunk or something? You don't even know my name" i screamed. i turn to walk away when i hear "What makes you think i don't know your name...? ...(y/n)." How does he know?! i never told him... I freeze and my heart sinks. I knew he looked familiar but i KNOW i'd remember telling him my name...

"I've known your name for a while," i hear, "I've known where you work, live, your mothers name, and the car your boyfriend drives.." I start shaking, unable to move... "what do you mean..?" I stuttered. I heard his footsteps sneak closer and closer. I have to run. I'm pretty sure there's a police station down the way i came. Maybe i can make it there..  i run as fast as i can, tears streaming down my face. I try losing him through alleyways and yards. I see a dog house with no dog... Maybe i can fit in there. He continues running after me. I can hear him calling for me in a sick singing tone. It goes quiet for a few seconds when i hear a knock of the top of the dog house. he found me. "Please... please... leave me alone" i cry. "Oh but sweetheart.." he replies, "i've already gone through all this trouble.. now come out before i drag you out."  I can't outrun him.. "please don't hurt me... i'm coming out" i cry. I crawl about and turn to him. My clothes are now muddy and gross. I look at him in the face and he has this smile... "make this easy for me, and walk with me to the car"  he whispers. I can feel his breath on my neck. I flinch at the feeling. "Just leave me alone!" I swing at him. i take off again. I won't go without a fight! He groans in pain and bolts after me eventually tackling and pinning me to the ground. he stares at me. "Get the fuck off of me!" I scream. he leans in close, "I told you to be good." He throws me over his shoulder and starts walking back to the park. I struggle but it's no use. He's got too tight of a grip. 

He throws me in the car and slams the door. moments later he gets in the car and takes off.