Until Dawn (Josh x OC)

Chapter 14: Distrust.

Those three words 'I see you' kept repeating in my mind, as I lost control of my emotions. My whole body was shaking, and I felt extremely ill.

I had no one to call for help, I was stuck alone, with someone who was following and watching me.

I wasn't sure where to go, I felt too afraid to leave my car, even though I knew that sitting around in my car will end up bringing more attention on me.

My heart beat was at a worryingly fast pace, as my hand shook violently. I jumped outside my car, as I walked to my boot, pretending to get something so that I could see who was in the car.

It was empty, which meant nothing but caution in my eyes, as he must have been outside somewhere.
I ran back to my car as I saw a shadow behind me, I didn't care what people had thought if they had seen me, mainly because I was so terrified, and I felt like I needed to do this to look after myself.

As soon as my foot hit the floor of the car, I slammed my foot on the pedal, speeding out of the car park in fear, as I drove off into the busy roads of the crowded streets.

"Oh god..oh god." I repeated to myself, trying to gather my thoughts as I felt somewhat overwhelmed from the current situation.

My stomach was aching, as the anxious environment made my health get affected quickly.
I drove around in circles, going nowhere for over half an hour.

*beep* *beep* *beep*
I was too afraid to check the number, as my hands were still shaking at a uncontrollable pace.

My whole body calmed down immediately, as I saw Josh's profile picture show up onto my phone. It was him calling me.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to pick up my phone in time, as a voicemail burst through my phone loudly.

"Hey..I have finished, call me." To hear his voice through my ears was such a relaxing feeling, I felt in some way safe, and protected just from his comforting voice.

I was only a couple of minutes away from the hospital, as I rushed over there to find josh, and to tell him what had just happened, hoping to receive some protection and support.

As soon as I parked my car, I ran into the hospital, as my adrenaline from earlier managed to get me to josh quickly.

"Josh!" I said as I saw him leaning against the wall or the ward he was just staying in.

He looked at me with an angry face, he seemed fed up of me, I immediately dropped my arms to my side, as I felt uncomfortable, not knowing what was wrong with him.

"What's wrong?" My voice was filled with clear concern, as I put my hand on his arm, for comfort.
He completely ignored me, as he started to walk outside of the hospital, I chased after him quickly, not wanting to be alone.

He stopped when he reached my car, as he waited for me. I felt too afraid to ask him what was wrong or if anything had happened, as his mood was clearly just anger.

As we sat down into the car seats, he leant his head against the palm of his hand, as he closed his eyes, tiredly.
"Josh..josh, josh..JOSH!" I shouted in frustration, as he still seemed adamant to ignore me.
"What?" He shouted back in fury.
"What's wrong..why are you ignoring me?"

He rolled his eyes back, as he looked back outside of the window.
"Do you want to talk to me..or are you jus going to ignore me all day?" My voice started to raise in volume also as he was making me feel angry.
"There's no point. You wouldn't care." He shouted, loudly.

I felt really hurt by his comment, as if he was trying to make me feel bad.
"Why would you say that? You know what..don't talk to me later." I shouted angrily, as I drove him to his new house, quickly.

The ride back was extremely awkward, and I hated the feeling, I felt so separated from him.

As soon as I parked at his door, he jumped out. Storming to his front door full of anger.
"Josh wait.." I shouted to him, as I jumped outside of the car also.
He expected me to run over to him, begging for me to forgive him, although instead I ran to my boot, picking up some of the clothes he had worn yesterday.

I thrown it into his arms, angrily, as I felt something drop from my pocket, I didn't check what it was, mainly because of how frustrated I was of him.

My emotions were varied from fear, to frustration, anger and pain. I felt extremely confused at that moment.

I picked up fhe final thing he left in my boot, which was his belt, as I ran back over to him to pass it back.

Then, I had realised what was in Josh's hands, which he was searching through, it was my phone.
"What the fuck is this Lauren..?" He shouted in confusion. His hand was shaking in anger, as he pointed to the phone call list, which had James' number on there with his name.

He had also texted me, which I didn't reply to, josh noticed that as well and I could tell he was feeling so upset.
"James! Fucking James!"

My lips formed into an "O" shape, as I felt speechless. "It's not what you think josh." I said immediately.
"Yeah..alright, just fucking leave now, Lauren." His voice was filled with anger and jealousy.

"He called me..he wouldn't leave me alone." I shouted as a response, trying to prove my argument.
He listened to me, and I could tell that angered him. I saw him slowly close his eyes, as he ran his fingers through his hair, trying to gather his many rushing thoughts.

"I need to be alone right now..night." He said, as he emphasises his anger in the last words he said.

I had no energy left, as I couldn't be bothered to clarify to him what went on any longer, as I returned to my car.

It was getting dark now, and I felt extremely sick, mainly because I didn't have chance to eat anything at all today.

Without myself knowing, I felt a tear fall from my eyelashes, as my head felt too crowded with thoughts about everything that has happened today.

My body felt limp, as I stumbled to my apartment, I wasn't paying attention to any of my surroundings, from my tired mood.

I inserted my keys into my door, as I entered my apartment as quickly as I could.

My heart stopped abruptly, as I noticed what was around me. Everything of mine was placed in different places, it was pitch black in here, and I could see that my rooms were open.

I almost immediately grabbed my phone as I rang for help.
"Josh..j-josh, please come over, there is someone in the house, help me, p-please!" I begged through whispers, as I hung up. I hoped that he would forget about earlier, and that he would come to my need, because I desperately needed him.

My whole body tensed up in fear. I slowly crept my way to the kitchen draws, where I could pick up a knife, to defend myself. Every step I had taken managed to sync up to my hearts constant rhythm.

The sudden noise of something fallen over in my bedroom alerted me, as it echoed throughout the empty halls.

I hid down, as I bent down so I was hidden behind the kitchen counter.

Someone's cold hand touched my shoulder, as a loud laugh rang through my ears. "Oh..you won't be needing that now, will you..Lauren." A voice said quietly, as I felt someone disarm me from the knife. I was now trapped in my apartment alone with a stranger, who removed my only chance of escaping.

I jumped up onto my feet as I attempted to run to my front door, until I felt large hands grab onto my waist tightly, pulling me backwards.
"Get off me!" I screamed loudly, still not being able to see the persons face.
"Shhhh..." His hand covered my mouth completely.

He his grip got even tighter around me, as I started to cry loudly, "You are staying with me."