Nothing Special, Just Me

Chapter 5

*Beth's POV*

I turned to face a man (I think) dressed in all black. All I could see was his dark green eyes. Then, I saw the bulge from a gun in his pocket. That's when I started to panic.

"OH MY GOD," I screamed.

I instantly regretted the words as soon as they left my mouth.

"SHUT UP," the mystery person yelled at me.

You retard. Why did you leave your phone inside? My thoughts were questioning me.
It's okay. Zack will come help you. Zack will come. Zack will come. I was repeating it over and over in my head, trying to keep hope.
I just stood there staring at the person.
Finally, they spoke.

"Well, Beth. You are even more beautiful in person."

WTF? Like, do you stalk me or something? Beth! Stop thinking like this before you say something you'll regret! I was having an argument in my head.

"You do realize we're standing on the sidewalk, right? People are staring," I point out.

Why did you say that?!

"Exactly. Come on. We're leaving," they order.

Like hell I'm going with you. Do you think I'm stupid or something? Dumbass. I think to myself, biting my lip, so my thoughts don't escape my mouth.

"Let's go! Start walking," they yell at me yet again.

I just stand there, frozen from fear.

Then, I make a VERY stupid decision.

"ZACK HELP ME!"

I screamed at the top of my lungs, hoping he heard me.

*Zack's POV*

It had been 40 minutes. I don't think she left because her purse and phone are still on the table with me.

I was beginning to get worried.

That's when I heard her.

"ZACK HELP ME!"

I immediately jumped up and took off towards the door.

*Beth's POV*

He looked VERY VERY angry.

Why must you be so stupid? I asked myself.
H stomped up to me and slapped me with A LOT of force. I fell to the ground, holding my cheek. He walked over to me and looked down, just as I was about to get up off the ground.
Then, without hesitation, he punched me right in the face. Blood poured from my nose. First, one tear slid down my cheek, but more and more kept coming. Now, I was sobbing.

"Stop......p-please," I begged him.

I look up to see Zack running towards me. Relief washes over me. Honestly, I've never been so happy to see someone in my entire life.

"WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING," Zack yelled at the man.

I could hear all of his anger.

*Zack's POV*

I walk out the door of Sweet Frog and look around. Then, I see her. She was lying on the sidewalk. A man was hovering over her. She was holding her face. He tried to kick her, but she dodged it just as he kicked. That's when I saw the blood gushing from her nose. Then, I realized what was happening.

"WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING," I yelled at whoever the hell this creep was.

I was angry. VERY ANGRY! No. Angry, even very angry was an understatement. I was going to make this guy pay for hurting Beth.

*Beth's POV*

The strange man turned to face Zack. He threw a punch, but Zack grabbed his fist before it connected with his face. Then, Zack punched the guy. And punched him. And punched him. Let's just say, to put it lightly, Zack beat the shit out of him.

By the time Zack was done with him, the man was unconscious. Even more relief came over me. I was so thankful for Zack!

If Zack hadn't been here......

I thought I was going to die..... I thought to myself.

How can I ever repay him?

What if Zack wasn't he-

My thoughts were interrupted when Zack came running over to me. Then, he helped me onto my feet.

"Oh my God! I should've come sooner. I'm so sorry," Zack said to me.

"Zack, it's okay," I reassured him.

Silence filled the air. Suddenly, I got very lightheaded. I was getting dizzy. I grabbed onto Zack so I wouldn't fall over.

"Beth? Are you okay? You look really pale"

"I-I feel........dizzy......"

"Come on. Let's get you to the hospital to get checked out."

I clutch onto Zack tighter. Then, I start walking.

"Nope. You aren't walking," Zack says

"Then, how the fuck do you expect me to get there?," I question him.

Without answering, he picked me up bridal style. I laid my head on his chest, getting dizzier by the second.

Then, I blacked out......

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I know......
ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER?!
I just had to!
Anyway, thanks for reading!
~Brooke~