teenage runaway

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I decided I should at least send Zoey a text explaining where I was, it had been a few hours. This is what it said:

"Umm hey don't worry bout me or where I am I'm fine. I'm sorry I took off without tellin u anything. It's a long story ill explain later."

I was beginning to slip into one of my many daydreams as Harry was beginning to fall asleep on his couch.

He looked really cute. I couldn't keep my eyes off of him.

Shit.

I have a boyfriend I shouldn't be here, I shouldn't be staring at Harry, he's not my boyfriend,but he treats me better as a friend than Zach treats me as a girlfriend sometimes.

I decided it would be best if I left. I left a note by Harry saying that I left and leaving my number along with it.

Walking out the door I felt a bit uncomfortable, like someone was watching my every step.

Walking past every alley was a living nightmare, who knows who could be waiting at every corner. I wasn't safe for all that I knew.

"Where do you think your going beautiful?" A low voice said coming from behind me. I didn't know whether I should turn around or keep walking. Either one would be the wrong choice. I could keep walking and probably get beat up, or, turn around get kidnapped and get raped. I'll stick with the first choice.

Bad idea. "Don't ignore me you bitch!!" The creep yelled. I had to make a quick descision if i didn't want to be pregnant in some guys basement.

So, I ran. I ran and I ran. I don't know how stating the fact that I'm the opposite of athletic. But I ran. The farthest I've ever ran in my life.

And while I was running I thought to myself if anyone would care if I went missing. Would anyone even remember me if I ran off this summer? Would I be forgotten just like the old memories I've had with people? Would they come looking?

I decided not and tried running back to Harry's apartment.

But, I can't remember where it was. This is just fantastic.

I was alone, cold, scared and wet sitting against a brick wall. The rain had started pouring not too long ago and I was lost and helpless. My phone had died a few minutes ago, I was tired, and nobody knew where I was. I was just about ready to give up.

I decided that if I started walking home now, I would get there by at least sunrise. It seemed to be at least 2 am. I knew my way around town pretty good, so I started walking.

All this walking and running was killing my feet.

Every footstep was becoming a battle as I entered my neighborhood. Just a few more houses to pass and I would be home, where I should've been in the first place.

I decided to crawl in through my window since my dad might be up early.

It was a struggle getting in but at least I made it.

Morning came. I was so thankful it was summer so I could sleep in.

I pretty much slept in all day when i realized my family had left to go somewhere.

It was a little scary facing my parents, even though they didn't know anything. It felt like it any moment my mom would say "so where'd you go last night."

But she never did.

I have a lot to be thankful for. First of all, I made it home safely, second I didn't get caught, and it was summer.

Buzz buzz.

Finally that long awaited text from Zoey. But it wasnt from her.

Zach.

So now he texts me? It's already night time. I unlock my iPhone to see what it says.

"I'm so sorry I shouldn't have talked to you like that last night. Acacia is my friend and no more than that. You know that I

Love you and no other girl. I was scared when Zoey said she couldn't find you. I thought you ran away because of me. So I ran off , looking for you. And that's when I saw you getting in that assholes car. You can't trust him Katherine . I don't know what you did with him but I trust you. Anyways, Harry is no good. Stay away from him. Please<3"

I honestly didn't know what to reply. So decided with this.

"I love you too baby but I trust Harry. We only talked and got to know eachother. I wouldn't do something to hurt you like that. Your my boyfriend. He's not. He's my friend and he's a nice guy. If you trust me then you'll trust me with this. <3 xx"

This whole relationship was becoming a struggle but we would try to fix this together.