The Enemy

Chapter 2

i gasp, throwing up water all over the floor. i pant uncontrollably trying to catch a breath or a glimpse of what's happening to me.

a loud bang shocked above me, i make my way to my feet, peering my head above to see the blue sky. my lips parted as soon as i spotted how many people were around me.

a hand reached out to me, i took it. i met with the grass. my heart thumped in my chest. the light stretch of the ground, the slight heat from the sun.

i let out a laughing sigh. everybody stared at me with muttering words. but all i could focus on was the joy of world around me.

the length of the glade was endless. the smell was nothing i've smelt before. i stood to my feet, smothered in the dirt. a man approached me. "hello. my name is alby. what's your name?"

his kind aura made me think twice about the people of this society. "i'm ella." his perched a brow but in a sweet way. "welcome to the glade."

my eyes still glared at the glade, taking in the beaty and warmth of the air. it's been awhile since i've been outside. if i had ever been.

i look over to the crowd of people. not one girl in sight. great, just like my society. not loving this.

a blonde boy approached me by pushing through the crowd, he held out his hand. "im newt. i shook his hand. "newt? like an amphibian?"

he softly chuckled at my joke. "i guess so."

after meeting almost everyone i avert my attention to looking around the glade. alby had offered to show me around but i wanted to explore.

even the woods was beautiful. i've never touched a tree before. of course i've seen one from my classes but never actually lived to touch one.

the graze of the bark scratched my fingertips, even the smallest touch is euphoric. a twig snapped, i froze. i didn't move to make that noise.

i turn my head behind me, seeing a boy stood slumped over, i exhale in relief, holding my chest. "fuck. you scared me."

the boy didn't say a word, he stood panting, patiently waiting for something. "are you okay?" i ask, i slowly move backwards. he notices, moving his eyes up and down my body.

i gulp, stuttering against my words. he lets out a last few grunts before charging at me. i turn my back to him, running through the woods.

i tried to keep my calm until i hit a tree, making me and him tumble down a large hill. my stomach hits a woods plank. i groan loudly. he moves over towards me, laying his entire body weight on top of me, his mouth was drooling all over me.

i struggle to get out of his grasp as well as trying not to get bit by him as that's what he attempting to do. i was beginning to get weaker and more worried i'll give in to his strength. i begin to sob from the idea that i can't beat a man in an unexpected fight.

with one last push i give it my all, sending him off of me, giving me enough time to pull myself to my feet and sprint away from him. i scream loudly, pleading for help like the boys in WCKD. i see the light from the glade, feeling a sense of relief.

my stamina was running out and i was growing a stitch, the boy was right on my tail. i trip onto my knees, the boy pushed me onto my front.

before he could take a bite out of me he was attacked off of me. my body was lifted quickly. i crawl away frantically from him, the grass felt much more different as it almost got me killed.

my breath was loud. newt and another boy was holding him down as alby tried to console me.

all i keep thinking was how i couldn't get him off of me.

it haunted me throughout the day, even when i was sat in the medhut, getting treated. my shirt was lifted slightly, showing a massive bruise from when i hit the tree after rolling down the hill.

i hiss as jeff pressed a cold compress over it. "sorry." he whispered.
newt and some other boys were in the hut entrance, worried.

i felt so powerless in this society full of boys.
after being treated newt approached me with a smile. "you okay?" he asked sympathetically. i just nod, if i talked i know i could break down into tears.

he decides to change the subject to soothe me. "chuck has set up a hut for you. there's clothes, towels and necessities on your bed for whenever you're ready."

my face started to brighten. maybe they're not as bad as i was told.

i walk over to my hut, i felt like such a burden. i immediately broke down in tears as i close the door to my hut. i hold my mouth to prevent any noise.

i've always been told to me strong and to never show emotion, only anger and love. not sadness or jealously.

i raise my eyes to see a neatly stacked pile of clothes with a small bag sat beside it. i've never worn clothes like these. there was shorts, shirts, cargos. most of it looked like boys clothes unfortunately.

the bag had toiletries like soap and tampons. i snicker to myself. chuck is a sweet boy bless him.

i lay the clothes on the bed, studying how they looked. i decide to rip up the shirts and shorts as they would be way too big on me.

i change quickly putting the cargo shorts on and a cropped black shirt that showed my stomach. i held my hips, proud of myself.

night turned around pretty quickly and there was the smell of burning, i peer over to the crowd of boys, they were chanting together.
i walk over towards newt, he was sat alone, drinking from a glass cup. "hey newt, what's going on?"