Answering The Shadows

Chapter 1

I'm running through the woods to get away from Sammy, who is chasing me. I look behind me every so often, but she is always a few feet behind me. I start to climb over a rock to put some distance between us, but she is getting closer and closer to me. I run like hell is chasing me and try to put more distance between us and as soon as I reach for my journal, I wake up.

Michelle wakes up sweating and panting. She puts her glasses on and looks at the clock 5:15am. Well I might as well get ready for the day.... She makes her bed and takes a hot shower to get rid of the nightmare. She gets out, puts clothes on and plays country music.
Boom boom, crack
Dang it I hate thunderstorms why do we have to have one on the first day of my new school...sigh.

She grabbed her bags and walked downstairs setting them down and going into the kitchen. Then she put on some music, blasting through the house, while making a strawberry-banana smoothie and a bowl of cereal. Her dad came in the room and warmed up a cup of coffee.

Sigh well I'll have to leave soon better go tell dad...

"Hey dad can I have the keys to the truck," Michelle asks walking into the computer room. "Sure here, are you leaving soon," her dad asks handing her the keys. "Thanks daddy," she says taking the keys from him. Finally it's time to pack up and leave! "Dad I'm going to pack my bags in the truck and come back in for a few minutes," she said walking out the door with her bags in hand.

Michelle walks to the truck, setting them inside, and goes back inside wishing she didn't have to leave her father alone. I have to do this to protect my family, friends, and boyfriend..... Michelle thinks. She sighs walking to her dad to say goodbye.

She walks to her dad and when he sees her he knows. "Dad I'm sorry but I can't put y—" she is cut off by her father hugging her so tight. "It's fine you know I can take care of myself just remember to call okay," he asks pulling away and giving me a kiss on the head. "Yeah dad I will got to go now love you lots," she says with a smile and turns away from him and walks out the house.

Now I have to go see my boyfriend and hope I won't cry he is the one I have to protect the most....... I think as I wipe the tears that start to fall.