Runaway [Rilaya AU]

Sixteen -- Riley.

I'm really lonely right now. Bleh.

(What I'm listening to: Earthquake -- Teminite)

~ Leaf

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"Riley Matthews and Maya Hart, girls ages fifteen and sixteen, are still missing. If you've seen these girls, please call in with your location...."

Maya quickly turns the TV off as pictures of us flash onto the screen. They've got people searching for us all the way in Pennsylvania. "If he sees this, Riley --"

I know what she's thinking. "We need to leave."

That night, we're on the run again.

Maya holds my hand tightly as we make our way down alleys and across deserted streets. We'd both feel safer putting distance between us and a man who knows our names and faces.

But then it happens. She appears out of nowhere, apparently having been making rounds on foot -- a police officer.

"What are you two doing out this late? You need to go home right now."

Maya looks at me, but I can hardly breathe, let alone speak. "Uh-um..."

The officer's eyes widen as she realizes what we were both praying she wouldn't. "Aren't you those missing girls from New York?"

Panic starts to rise in my chest. I want to bolt. But Maya Runaway Hart is already two steps ahead of me. She grabs my wrist and takes off at a full sprint. I quickly follow suite, with the blonde beauty leading the way.

"Hey, get back here!" The officer is a few paces behind, giving Maya and myself an advantage. Except I have no idea where we're going.

"Maya! What are we doing!?"

Her voice is rough and breathing is rapid as she pulls me into an alleyway, whispering a response. "Not going back."

The officer's bright flashlight tells us she's getting close, so Maya roughly pulls me behind a dumpster.

"This is Officer Cole, I've come into contact with Miss Maya Hart and Miss Riley Matthews...."

Her voice trails off, but Maya and I stay hidden for what feels like an hour after she seems to be gone. Eventually Maya stands up slowly, pulling me up with her. "I'm so sorry, Riley. I should have been more careful and payed more attention and --"

"No." I wrap my arms tightly around her shoulders, squeezing as tightly as I can. "Don't blame yourself, Maya. It's okay, and we're safe."

"But we almost --"

"Maya, stop. Please."

She sighs quietly, wrapping her arms around my waist. "I love you, Riles."

I quickly pull away from the hug when her voice cracks as she says my name. In her bright blue eyes, tears reflect moonlight. "Maya..."

"It's okay, Riley, I'll be fine. Just please don't let them take me from you..."

Her voice wavers slightly and she chokes on a sob, wrapping her arms back around my waist.

Placing a kiss on the top of her head, I whisper my promise of protection. "I promise that I will fight tooth and nail to keep you by my side. Always. Nothing will ever tear us apart. Maya Penelope Hart, I vow my life to you."

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I feel like this is sorta bad... but oh well. 

I am so so so sorry for leaving ya'll without a chapter for so long. I'll try and update this now, a lot more often.

Thank you for being patient with me. ;3;