The Safety Dance - Nick Clark

4 - Burning

I hated this. He said we had to do it. I regret listening to him but a part of me is telling me that it was the right thing to do. That little boy should have spoken up about the bite on his arm but he didn't and now Nick and I are leaving. That poor family, I'll never forget that night for the rest of my life.

Five in the morning and I'm running with my best friend before they catch us. Nick is right they won't believe us all they'll see is a dead family and a bloody bat. Why is this happening? To me? To us and why hadn't I believed him when he asked me too. Begged me too. I wiped my face and stared out the window while he drove. This time I was the one unsuitable for driving. I was still crying and nick reached over and took my hand. He kept his eyes on the road and never let go of me and in this moment I was thankful to have him.

I couldn't help to just, stare, at him sometimes and I know he notices but never has he pointed it out. He was truly handsome and his heart matched his looks.

Beautiful.

I wasn't sure where he was going but I feel safe.

I almost felt sick of the silence so I switched the radio on and an old song started to play and he smiled so brightly I smiled back even though he wasn't smiling at me. He started to sing softly to the music and I shut my eyes still holding onto his hand.

"And it's alright, calling out for somebody to hold tonight," his voice quiet and smooth, "when you're lost I'll find a way and I'll be your light," he squeezed my hand and sang a little louder like he wasn't sure if I could hear him "you'll never feel like you're alone, I'll make this feel like home."