What you don't know, Wont kill you. I think...

What you don't know, Wont kill you. I think...[15]

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Chapter 15

Posters littered the hallways, and covered almost every inch of the hallway walls. Prom was drawing nearer every day, and my graduation was inching that much closer. The thought of graduating soon scared me to death, but I couldn’t help but feel exuberant at the thought of finally being done with school. However it was also sad… school used to be my entire life. Without it, I don’t know who I am or who I’ll become.

All I knew was that I am going to be with Sam, away from the psychotic Sebastian. It really is sad what he turned out to be… I had started to fall for him, and it was and still is hard for me to accept that he is “evil.” Maybe in time it will finally hit me, but for now, I’m just awaiting the time that I can leave and not be scared to be around him any longer.

Everywhere, people were chattering and planning their perfect prom night. I didn’t know what to talk about, even with Damien standing next to me, trying to get some response out of me.

“Nia, honey, are you alright?” He bumped into my shoulder.

“Yeah, sorry Dames. I’m just out of it I guess. Did you know that Prom is next week? That’s so soon… We graduate three weeks after that. In one month I will be out of school…” I started to freak out this time. Nothing was exciting about running away from a maniac and becoming a fugitive. Would I ever be able to have a normal life? What about my mom? It’s not like I can just up and leave her alone.

And what about my father? Is he just going to be hunted and killed like some animal? Not that he doesn’t deserve it, but I would hate to think that it’s because of me that he’s going to die, or well… murdered. I shuddered at the word. I felt so… evil.

“So guess who I’m going to the prom with?” I couldn’t help but giggle at the excited look in his eyes.

“Hmm, let me guess… Zak?” I joked, knowing I was right.

“Yeah! He asked me the other day and I was SO happy that he did! That boy is too cute” he sighed and grabbed my hand. I squeezed his hand reassuringly, letting him know that I was happy for him.

“So I was wondering if you would go shopping with me for a tux today after school?” He seemed to shy and unsure, like he was scared I would yell at him.

“Of course!” I threw my arm around his shoulder, hugging him closer to me, even though he was so much taller than me. He wrapped his arm around my waist and squeezed me. I coughed, letting him know that I couldn’t breathe and he slackened his hold, but didn’t let me go all the way.

“Damien I couldn’t be happier to take you tux shopping, anyway, who do you think is going to help me choose a dress?” I winked at him. “I’m gonna need my best friend around to give me good criticism. Constructive of course.”

“Nia, I’m sure no matter what dress you choose, it will look gorgeous on you.”

“Aw shucks Dames, you know how to win over the girls. And you’re gay?” He shrugged.

“Damn it, all the best ones are either taken, or gay. It kinda sucks.”

“Well good thing I’m neither then huh?” Someone spoke from behind me making me jump and scream in surprise. In the action I smacked my head into Damien’s chin. Yeah, that’s how much taller than me he is.

“Ow, Nia! What was that for?” He wimpered, as I grabbed my head in pain.

“Sorry babe… didn’t mean to…” I turned around then, noticing Sebastian behind us. So he’s the jerk that scared me and made me hurt my head.