The Fight to Live

Chapter 7 : Home?

Chapter 7

Lexi POV

I felt like I was in one of those horror movies. We were running on the grass, and I slipped and fell. I felt like I was going to die for sure.

Riker didn't say anything, but he grabbed my hand, and pulled me up. We kept running.

We found a road, and started running down it. I hadn't looked back yet to see if they were chasing us or not, but I assumed they were because Riker kept telling me to keep going.

Riker suddenly pulled me around this turn. We were behind some building now, and we kept running. By now, I was soaked. I was still wearing Riker's clothes from last night, and they were all saggy and weird now.

"Riker! I can't keep going! I can't catch my breath!" I shouted.

"Get on my back!"

"What!?"

"Get on!"

I climbed onto Riker's back, and he took off again. I don't know how he had the strength.

He turned the corner, and we saw a police station. Thank god! I don't know how we got so lucky!

Riker went inside, put me down, and walked up to the front desk. He explained to them what was going on, and a few officers left in their cars.

"Can you tell me your name please?" The guy at the desk asked Riker.

"Riker Lynch. And that's Lexi Harrison."

"Oh! You were reported missing this morning. And Miss Harrison, you were reported missing a few days ago."

"Can we get a ride home?" Riker asked.

"Is one of you 18 or older?"

"No."

"Then you can only be released with an adult."

"Ok, well can I use your phone?"

"Sure."

Riker called his mom.

"Ok, she'll be here in about 15 minutes," Riker said, sitting next to me.

"Did you tell her I was here?"

"No. But she'll obviously know when she gets here."

I sighed.

"Lexi, running away was wrong. And your parents will be mad, but I bet you could convince them to let you stay with me for the rest of the school year. My family would be happy to have you."

I started crying, but I didn't really know why. I think I was just stressed. Riker didn't say anything, but he wrapped his arms around me tight. How can I live in his house if I'm in love with him?

Later...

Riker POV

The car ride home was pretty awkward. My mom hadn't really said much, but she was glad Lexi and I were ok. And she said we'd talk about this when we got home. I knew my dad was going to be furious with me. But this wasn't really my fault! Sure I had snuck out, but how could I not, knowing that Lexi might kill herself!?

I closed my eyes, listening to the rain as I fought with myself in my head. What should I tell them? What should I not tell them? How can I convince them to let Lexi stay here? This is too much for me to handle right now! I just escaped from 2 murderers! I just want to curl up in bed and forget this all even happened!

When we got home, I walked inside, holding Lexi's hand. Yeah, I know we aren't together, but we're friends.

"Riker! Oh my gosh, I was so worried!" My dad said, running over and hugging me.