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Chapter 16: December 20th

This is it. Today is the day. I pull my hat on my head and grab my coat. "Where are you going?" Nick asked me. I look at him and say, "Out. With a couple of friends." He raises an eyebrow. "With who?" "Some people you don't know, now if you excuse me, I'm going to be late." I rush out the door before he could question me anymore. I stick my key into the ignition and begin to drive to the address TheFrais1234 had given me. 334 Covey plane, Colorado Springs, Colorado. I think of the address and remember the conversation that I had earlier today with him.

TheFrais1234: Hey, are you ready for tonight?

Quinn1988: Yes. I'm excited to see what you look like. By the way, how will I know what you look like?

TheFrais1234: Oh, trust me. You will be able to spot me out quick.

I wondered how I was going to be able to spot him out. I wondered about him a lot lately. What his hair color was, what color was his eyes, if he had a kind smile. I got so lost in my thoughts, I hadn't realized where I was. I was surrounded by woods and nothing was in sight. That's it, Harley. This is the end of the road. He's making you come out here so he can kill you. I think to myself.

I take a deep breath to calm down, when I hear a familiar song playing from the dark, mysterious woods. "Peppermint Patty?" I say aloud. Tap tap tap I jump and see an all too familiar face. I roll down the window. " Keep going straight." The person says to me. I nod my head and go straight. I turn my head lights on and notice another friendly face. "Your gonna walk the rest of the way." she says. I step out of the car. "It's straight down there." she points to a center where bright lights are shining. "Thank you. " I say, confusion all over my face.

I hand the woman my keys and she slides in the vehicle. Slowly, I'm piecing the puzzle pieces together. I walk into the rink and see another familiar face. "Put these on." The guy hands me a pair of skates. I sigh and put them on. After I'm finished, we make a wobbly trip to the middle of the rink. "Ok, now, whatever you do, do not turn around." the guy says to me. I nod my head and keep facing forward. A couple of seconds later, I hear skates hit the ground. I smile a little bit and finish my thought. I ruled out everyone. I'm not that slow. The signs are in front of me. Sharon met me at the gate, then Shannon took my car keys, and my dad handed me the skates. I figured it out. TheFrais1234 is---

There's a tap on my shoulder and my heart drops.. "Surprise." he says in a quiet voice.