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Car Keys

I followed quickly behind the four boys Gabe, Kota, Victor, and Luke. They told me first we were going to stop by a suit place so the guys could try on their custom made suits. Then the real doing began. When they told me they were going to try the suits on, I got a little suspicious because these guys don't really do anything without a purpose except for maybe Luke. I feel like maybe they already planned this trip but since I'm here, they may as well shop for me. Kind of like an excuse to stay here longer maybe? Caught up in my thoughts, I didn't realize the boys had stopped and ran smack into Victor I'm guessing. Both of our keys, my house keys and his keys, fell out of our pocket and I quickly noted that in grabbing a pair, I grabbed Victor's keys. I stumbled back a little but Victor caught my wrist and gently tugged me forward. Gabe, Luke, and Kota all turned to watch this. My head lowers involuntarily. Did they think I was clumsy and unaware of my surroundings? "Hey," Kota said softly. "Why don't you come walk next to me? You shouldn't be straggling behind like that. We don't want to lose you." I have a small nod but kept my head down. This time I stopped when they did and followed their shoes into a store. Someone tugged me aside. "Sang." I slowly lifted my eyes. Victor. "Do you want to wait here?" I shrug. "Will you hold onto my phone for me?" He presses a small black car into my hand. His phone. "What?! Doesn't this have like all your personal stuff on here?" "Yup." "And you just have it to me?!" "Yes, Sang. I trust you. I'm going to go try the suits on now, okay?" He goes to walk away, but I put my hand on his back. He turns and watches me curiously. "Can I ask you a question?" "Sure." "You're not, um, never mind." "Aww, come on." "Well, you're not mad at me, are you?" I didn't understand why he looked so surprised. "For bumping into you." He laughed, shook his head, and walked off. So I sat there, holding his phone, wearing a smile.
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I heard shouting ring out through the mall and briefly wondered what it was about but quickly brushed it off. It's probably just a mom yelling at her daughter or two people arguing, right? But I wasn't so sure when I also heard yells of alarm. I quickly became alert as someone ran into the store. Where were the guys?! The man who ran in ran to the front desk, grabbed the clerk's shirt, and yelled, "Where is she?" "She who?" "Where is she!" The man growled. Somewhat clueless, the clerk pointed to me with a shaky finger. I turned ghostly white as the color drained from my face. He ran to me, now grasping my shirt. I let out a yelp and started to cry. The guys rushed out all of a sudden, my name coming in shouts. They stopped suddenly when I noticed something I didn't before; three men....with guns. The one holding me stated his threat. "One move, we shoot." Kota swallowed but all the boys remained calm shooting each other glances. I tried to stay calm too, but was epically failing. The one holding me turned back to me. "Tell me, girl. Who's got the keys?" Confusion ate at my insides. "My car keys? Or my house keys?" He glared at me. I really only have house keys, but he didn't know that, did he? I opened my mouth to say something, but Kota starts instead. "She doesn't have the keys, I do." The man laughed but thought this over. What keys was he going to give him? I quickly thought back to earlier and Victor's keys in my pocket. Would Victor mind if I gave up his car keys? Would they leave us alone and go without us getting hurt? The man in charge nodded quickly and one of the guys holding a gun moved closer to search him, probably. I wasn't stupid, though. When they didn't find anything, they would be mad, and someone would get hurt. I quickly intervene. "Stop!" Kota shoots me a questioning glance but I continue. "He doesn't have them, I do. For real." Kota's inspector stops and raises the gun again. Man #1 turns to me. "I'm going to release you. You hand me the keys. Try anything, I take the keys from you and I shoot your friends." Well, there's no backing out now. I swallow and hand over Victor's keys. The man inspects them before they move out slowly, guns pointed. They quickly run and I fall to the floor, sobbing. All of the boys rush to me and the clerk faints. I'm shaking really bad, my breaths short. "Are you okay?" Kota asks. I shake my head no. "Victor," I say through my tears. "I gave them your car keys." I soon once more. Kota seems shocked. "How?" "When we bumped I took his keys instead of my own when they fell out. I didn't want you to get hurt!" They hug me tighter and Kota stands up pacing. "That was smart. That was a very good move. Now Sang is safe, and only Victor's car is lost." I let out another sob. "I'm so sorry! Now you have to get a new car....and we can't finish or shopping trip...I'm so so sorry!" They just hug me and tell me it's okay, but it's not. Not really. So I just cry and try to calm down. Gabe lets out a frustrated cry. I look up. Tears are in his eyes now, too. "Oh, Gabe, are you alright?" "I'm fine. Watching you cry makes me cry too, though." I let out a little laugh and hug him. Kota watches for a moment. "We need to go see Mr. Blackbourne."

Whoa! That was- intense. I'm not going to reveal any secrets though. No question this chapter! I'll see you next chapter, don't forget to comment opinions, suggestions, and predictions! Bye!!!