Moving to a new city was meant to be a fresh start for you and your parents. The busy streets, filled with cars and chatter, were so different from the quiet town you left behind. The faces were new, but you welcomed the change. You didn't have frie...
Your eyes flutter open, and a groan escapes your lips as you attempt to readjust for more sleep. Despite shifting positions multiple times, slumber eludes you.
Glancing at the window, the darkness outside remains unchanged. A yawn breaks free as you sit up, rubbing your eyes before reaching for your phone to check the time.
'4:20am'
With anonchalantshrug, you rise from the bed, opening your closet.
Among your belongings, you spot your neatly ironed new school uniform, you take it out from your closet and lay it out on your bed.
Alongside it, a black zip up seamless sports jacket, workout clothes, and a black leggings catch your eye.
Adorning your wrist with a watch, you gather your hair in a ponytail. Eager to make familiar yourself with the city, you decide on a jog.
Quietly slipping out of your room, you stealthily exit the house, letting out a sigh of relief as the fresh air greets your face.
Beginning your exploration, you start jogging through the familiar neighbourhood.
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You were starting to get tired, so you began walking, but you couldn't shake the feeling of being followed.
Turning your head to the side, you catch a glimpse of a man in a black hoodie, sweatpants, and a mask.
"Great, now I'm getting kidnapped early in the morning." You mutter under your breath , increasing your pace, only to find the man mirroring to your speed. As he closes in, fear grips you, propelling you into a sprint.
Your heart races wildly as you navigate the unfamiliar surroundings, leading you to a dark alleyway that ends abruptly.
"Shit!" You exclaim in frustration, regretting your early morning tour. The sound of the approaching footsteps intensifies, pushing you to scan the area frantically.
Suddenly, an erm encircles your waist, a hand silencing your mouth as you're pulled behind a wall concealed by an old book shelf. Wide-eyed, you prepare to protest,
"Stay silent or I'll throw you out." He warns you in his deep voice. You freeze your words, though skepticism lingers.
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In the dim light, you look closely at the man; he was around your age and is very handsome. You couldn't believe he was helping you. His focus is fixed on the pursuer who was chasing you earlier. Watching as the man retreats, the tension eases, and the handsome stranger removes his hand from your mouth.
