I woke up to a sudden "sharp" feeling in my back. I looked out of my window and then glanced immediately at my small clock. 3:42 am on the dot. I sat up slowly, pushing a few black strands of my hair behind my ear. I silently slid on my converses and tip-toed out of my dorm room. I walked quietly down the hallway, looking cautiously at the other dimly lit dorm rooms. I spotted a shadowy figure at the end of the hall. It was Conner. I tip-toed to him and whispered, "What are you doing out so late?!?!" He gave me a blank stare for a few seconds finally saying, "Why do you care? The real question is, why are you out here..alone?" I looked at the ground and glanced back up into Conner's grey eyes. "None of your business...." I grunted and looked up, seeing a night guard. "Conner, C'mon!" I whispered, pulling him into the nearest closet. I held my breath and looked at the ground, hearing the loud footsteps from the Night Guard. I watched his shadow pass by the door. I exhaled and looked up at Conner, towering over me. I opened the closet door and tumbled out, laying on the floor like a rag doll. 'Okay..one last time to tell me why you are out here, Conner.." I said, trying to be serious, despite my high pitched voice. "Okay, Alright..Chill out. I am out here because I'm searching for Ezra... She wanted to show me something, but i guess it's just a whatever now." He stood up calmly, brushing off his shorts. I mumbled under my breath. I slowly stood up, trying to not make the floorboards creek. "Autumn, why are you out here..?" Conner said, crossing his arms over his chest. "Well...I..um...I'm leaving.." I glanced at the ground. Conner grabbed my shoulders. "Autumn, are you insane?!?!" He whispered, kinda spitting in my face. " I'd rather be with the zombies..out there...It's better than getting lashed for everything..or being tested on..or getting food that I'm pretty sure is out of a dumpster..Conner...come with me..please..? It's bad here..in this institute...and you know it too." He glanced out of the window, looking at the wicked creatures. He then glanced back at me. "Fine...I'll go.." He mumbled, with a cheesy smirk on his face. Suddenly, I felt a cold hand on my shoulder. Conner looked at me with wide eyes, instantly turning pale. I didn't have to turn around to know who it was...
