Fighting, Surviving, & Hopelessly Lost

Chapter 15

"Good morning Juliet. I thought you stayed the night at a friend's house," Hanna said as she saw me sitting in the kitchen.

"Oh, hi Hanna. I forgot to bring some clothes and I felt bad borrowing so I just asked Peyton to walk me home from the party," I replied swiftly.

I knew my aunt was going to interrogate me this morning so I reviewed all of my lines in my head.

"Oh and how was the party?" she asked.

"It was really fun. Peyton, Cassy, Lucas and I had a great time. In fact I might meet up with them today," I informed. I really wanted to hang out with my friends today to not only hang out, but seek comfort. I was scared of walking around myself now that some freak was trying to kill me. Telling Hanna would just ruin my life even more so I couldn't tell her that some creep was trying to kill me.

I mean, I'm a badass at fighting. I know that. But being cautious was better than being reckless and making dumb choices.

"Well that's nice. Say, your mother called last night. She wanted to talk to you but I said you were out with friends. Are you willing to give her a call today?" Hanna hinted.

My mom probably ordered Hanna to tell me that I had to call my mom. I didn't want to talk to my mom only because she wouldn't see my hurt and rock-hard expression.

"I'll consider that option," I informed but I will not call her and that's final. A mother should be equally loving, not one-sided and close-minded.

"That's good. Now sweetie, I'm going to be in town just meeting up with some friends. I'll be out the entire day but if you need anything, I'm only a ring away."

"Okay Hanna. Have fun!" I called out to her as she left the house.

The door closed loudly behind Hanna which made me jump a little. Not wanting to wait any longer, I whipped out my phone and texted Cassy.

Me- Hey Cassy, r u free today?

Cassy Bestie xD- hey Jul. Lucas and I are hanging out today, sry. Why not try Peyton?

Me- Okay, i will. See u Monday

Cassie Bestie xD- ok, have fun with Peyton ;P

Me- oh shut up! XD

I laughed at Cassy's text as I proceeded to text Peyton. Fortunately, he wasn't doing anything today so we decided to meet at the skate park. I just hoped there wouldn't be any tension in between us from last night's episode. I swiftly put my sneakers on and walked out the door. That creepy sensation came over me- as if somebody was watching my every move. Forget walking, I sprinted to the skate park as if my life depended on it.

I arrived at the park in half the time that it takes me to walk. There weren't much people at the park. In fact, there was nobody here. I shook my head and continued to pant like a dog.

Whatever. People are probably busy and carrying on with their lives, I thought to myself. I turned around in a 180* to look for Peyton but he still wasn't here and just as I was about to turn the other way, a voice shouted out.

"Hey Jul!" Peyton yelled happily. He literally came out of nowhere.

"Ahh!" I screeched as I turned around and punched his arm weekly. So much for being the best fighter if I punch weekly.

"Oww, what the hell Jul!?" Peyton yelled angrily as I straightened myself out to look at him. Peyton was holding an ice cream cone in each hand but he quickly put the ice cream cone from his left to his right hand to massage the area where I punched him. It was a weak punch but strong enough for a bruise.