The walls

Invasion

Robben's POV

*9:34 pm*,read the big clock upon the cream colored wall ,loud laughter echoed through the warm air. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon filled the cozy space, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The old jukebox in the corner played nostalgic tunes, adding to the charm of the diner. The dim lighting and the sound of chatter from the patrons created a sense of comfort.

Robben and her friends sat celebrating  the football game their school had just won. "Nahhh bro the way you almost knocked that guy out was insane" Charlie said to Jodie in disbelief .
"Nah it was nothing, I was just doing what needed to be done"Jodie said with a big grin..Jodie was the the quarter back of Fremont -heigh ,also known as as the *coolest boy in school*.

"Man, I wish I could have been there to see it!" replied Robben, still in disbelief.
"Yeah where were you anyway"Jessica asked curious about Robben's whereabouts. "I ran to the bathroom,still can't believe I missed the last shot".she replied, grinning as she remembered what she was actually up to.

The conversation continued for another hour before the group finally decided to call it a night and head home. As Robben began walking, Jodie's car pulled up next to her. "Hey, do you really think I'm going to let you walk home alone?" Jodie asked, his smile highlighting her strong bone structure. Robben turned around and got into the black Jeep.

The drive was silent . Jodie turned up the radio, breaking the awkward silence. "Thanks for the ride, I really appreciate it," I said, trying to ease the tension. "Of course, what kind of person would I be letting a pretty girl like you walk alone so late," he replied, his words laced with a hint of flirtation. Despite his kind gesture,it still made feel uncomfortable.

She often found herself attracted to older men, as they seemed more mature and intellectually stimulating. It never crossed her mind to date the jock of the school, as she was already known as a "cool kid" and didn't like being categorized or stereotyped. Despite Jodie's feelings, Robben could never reciprocate them, leading to a strained and complicated dynamic between the two friends.Jodie pulled up in front of Robben's house.She thanked him before making her way inside. As she walked up the stairs, she looked at the clock and saw that it was 11:23pm. Despite the late hour, she couldn't wait to get home and relax after a long day. She brushed her teeth, put on her light blue satin bonnet to protect her curls, and then got into bed. It didn't take her long before she dozed off, feeling cozy and comfortable under the soft.

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*4 hours later*

The sound of helicopters buzzing overhead startled Robben out of her deep slumber. As the sirens blared, she quickly got out of bed and looked through her curtains. Looking ahead, she saw planes firing at something in the city from up above. Still half asleep, everything was a bit hazy. She then ran to her parents' room, noticing that no one was inside and calling out for her mom. When she didn't get a response, she went downstairs to find her mother and father both on their phones.

She then ran to her parents' room, noticing that no one was inside and calling out for her mom. When she didn't get a response, she went downstairs to find her mother and father both on their phones,indulged in finding out what was happening "Mom, Dad, what's going on?" She questioned, feeling anxious about the chaos outside. Her mom quickly put down the phone and came to reassure Robben that everything was going to be fine.

Her husbands voice laced with stress and frustration.Robbens father was a US military sergeant,so he had direct access to know what was happening.Her mother was a corporate employee at a big law firm in Georgia. The phone call ended and Robben's heart sank as he awaited his father's answer.

She could tell by her father's tone that something was wrong. "What's going on, dad?" Robben asked with a sense of dread. "It's gonna be okay, honey, come here," her father responded, pulling Robben, his wife into a warm embrace. Despite her father's reassurance, Robben couldn't help but feel anxious about what was to come.

"I need you to do something for me baby."her father said a worried expression all over his face . "Okay what is it dad?" She asked anxiously. " I need you go up stairs and pack a bag nothing unnecessary only the things you really need .And you to be fast okay" he told his daughter. "Okay I can do that".she replied hurrying up the stairs.

Robben quickly pulled out her favorite back pack throwing in all her important possessions.Grabbing her favorite scrunchie she quickly tied up her bouncy curls.Walking into the bathroom she then brushed her teeth and splashed some water on her face.Making her way downstairs with her bag she a few protein bars just incase.

As she turned around to head to the car ,she noticed the blank expression on her mom's face not being able to make out what it meant .she quickly came up  from behind her,embracing the tall woman in a warm and gentle hug.Her mom openly accepted the gesture and hugged her back. Holding each other tightly as if it was the last they would see one another.

Suddenly the TV channel starting going off.An emergency broadcast covering the screen.The pair hurried toward the living room,Robben's father shortly following behind.

"Mom is this real..mom I'm scared..mom!" Yelled Robben in fear.Her mom looked at her then to her farther. "Get in the car sweetie go"she said. "But they said stay indoors..."glancing from her mom to her dad.Tears rolling down her face.

"Just go quckly baby go!!"Her mom now serious.Fear laced in her voice.Robben then made her way into the car her mom and dad shortly inside there afterwards.

Driving down to the free way,her dad noticed a car overhead. "I think they crashed  or something" he said looking at how the car was flipped over.Driving past it up head it what looked like a tall figure stood still. Although Robben was the only who could see. "DAD look out!!"By the time she yelled at her dad it was too late.The car then swurved turning causing it to flip over multiple times,everything went black.