Shawn's Little Secret

Chapter 3

Once I turned of the camera I went to hug E.T.

Then I heard my mother.

She walked in and looked at us.

"Mom, please." I said.

"Grab your bags, E.T." She said quietly.

I went to help him pick up his things. I grabbed his suitcase and rolled it downstairs. I was already dressed because I wanted to be prepared if anything happened.

We all got into the car. Why is he even bringing his things if they're just going to kill him?

We drove to the police station and got out.

We walked in and there was an officer.

"Hello ma'am, what seems to be the prob- what is that?" He asks pointing to E.T.

"Years ago my son found this creature in our house. We were scared at first, but eventually we learned to love him. He has been secretly living with us for a couple years. I now don't have enough money to provide for them both, so we brought it here. He's not dangerous. He's harmless. You have to understand that he isn't going to hurt anyone. Please don't hurt him. My son loves him with all of his heart.

And so do I."

"CHIEF!! CHIEF GET IN HERE! Don't worry we'll protect you." The officer said pulling us away from E.T.

"WHAT IS THAT!?" The I'm guessing "chief" yelled.

"Everyone stay in your positions. This is not a drill! Stay where you are." The chief said over the speakers for all of the other officers to hear.

He called someone else, and started saying stuff I couldn't make out. This officer is still guarding us. And E.T. is still in the middle of the room, standing there confused. I feel so bad for him. I should've protected him.

In a matter of minutes, the chief runs outside at comes back in with a cage which he puts E.T. in.

"NO!" I yell.

"Get them out of here. They're obviously too attached to this monster. They're holding us back." The chief says to the officer guarding us.

"HELL NO. Don't fucking tOUCH HIM!" I yelled.

But it was too late. This officer was pushing us out of the station. He locked the door, and put down the blinds.

I ran to the car and got in sobbing. I've never cried this hard ever before. I can't believe he's gone. This is it. This will be the thing that will lead me back to depression. The only reason I've been okay for the past couple of years is because of him. Even though I'm only fourteen. My dreams are fading away now that E.T. is gone. I've always wanted to be famous, but I can't do it without him. How will I ever get over this? How will I ever forgive myself for this? I could of saved him. I could've done so much but I did nothing. I can't believe I let the only thing keeping me alive go. I know it sounds stupid, but E.T. was my only friend. I have nobody else. Not even at school. I have no one now.

Mom opens her door and climbs in. We just sit in silence for a minute. E.T.'s stuff is still in the backseat. He will never see the note I put in his bag.

Mom starts up the engine and we start driving. I put in my headphones and look out the window. I click shuffle on my playlist. The first song that comes on is one of my favorites.