~Met Behind the Masks~

Chapter 18

~Lauren's POV~

I wake up in a dark place, with a sound of gravel. I groan as I roll over, but notice my hands are tied behind my back. "Where am I?" I whisper aloud. I look at the front seat, seeing rabbit ears. "Ohm...?" I ask quietly, too scared to talk. "Just be a good girl, okay Lauren?" he replies calmly. I look around, hoping for something I can use to untie my bonds. I attempt to do a sit up, but fall back down on the leather seats. 'I really should've worked harder in the exercise department,' I complain to myself. I try one more time, successfully sitting up. I see another guy in the passenger seat, so I quickly poke my head up at the front. "Hey, let's be friends again and untie my bonds, yah?" I ask sweetly. 

"Sorry sweetie. I'd love to, but I intend to keep you," Ohm says, looking over at me really quick. I sigh and sit back in my seat. 'Why aren't I scared? I usually would be. Is it because it's Ohm and I know he won't hurt me? Or will he.. He's probably gone insane since high school..' "How much longer? This girl needs to take a quick wiz," I say, hopefully making them uncomfortable. I feel Ohm turn the car, so I look out the window seeing a gas station. "Try anything sneaky and I won't hesitate to paralyze you." he threatens. He gets out of the truck, then opens my door and helps me out. Once we reach the glass doors, he unties the ropes and leads me in; taking off his mask as he does.

I look over at the cashier and mouth the words, "Please help me...". His eyes go wide and he briefly nods. I watch him grab the phone, so I smile slightly and walk into the bathroom quickly. Once I'm in, I hear Ohm say "I'm waiting by the door, so don't try anything,". Talk about creepy. After sitting on the bathroom counter for about 6 minutes, I hear the sirens go off outside. I watch the door bust open and Ohm, with no mask on still, slings me over his shoulder and runs. "Lauren, you couldn't just cooperate?! You know I'd NEVER hurt you!" he yells at me as he runs out to the field. 

I watch all the trees pass by, and hear Ohm's breathing quicken by a lot. He ducks in a hole by a bunch of logs, then covers my mouth so I can't yell. I begin to sprawl out my legs causing the dry leaves to crunch. He sets his legs on top of mine with force, making mine stop. "Lauren.. please just trust me.." he begs in a whisper. "Hmmrmph" I try to say, but it comes out muffled. His hand moves slowly, letting me talk. "I thought I could trust you," I say again. He sighs and lays his forehead on my shoulder. "Creep," I mumble, enough for only him to hear. He removes his head, but puts his hand restfully on my cheek. 

I try to move my head away, but I only move back a little ways. Stupid logs. "I'm really sorry. I just..... I just wanted you... to be mine," he mumbles so lowly that I'm barely able to understand him. I look over into his blue eyes (Dunno if his eyes are blue, I just want them to be) and sigh. "You work for Adam don't you?" I ask suspectingly. He stiffly nods, then looks down. "Adam likes me to. If he sent you to get me, then how on earth do you think you'll get to "keep me"?" I ask, a smirk spreading across my face. "Why do you think I wasn't heading to his hideout?" he winks. I just thought I had him cornered.

I roll my eyes, trying to keep my smile out of the conversation. "You're really beautiful. I don't think Evan tells you that enough," he says, trying to sweet talk me. I look down, realizing that Evan really doesn't call me beautiful a lot. "I could be better. I know I can be if you just let me," he promises. I shake my head and say, "I really like Evan. I sorry Ryan,". "Check everywhere! He has a hostage! He can't get away!" I hear the boss cop yell at the others. "Please don't," he begs, looking at me with pleading eyes. 

"You're lucky that I had a crush on you in high school, or I would sell you out quicker than pepper in the old days," I reply, then look away quickly. His hand move my chin so I'm looking at him, then he smirks cockily and asks, "So you did have a crush on me?" "Yeah yeah, go throw a party or something," I reply rudely. After I say that, his lips crash onto mine. 'I like Evan, only Evan..' I remind myself over and over. 'I like... umm... What's his name?' I continue on, but forget who I was talking about. 

Before I know it, I find myself melting into the warm kiss. I scoot a little closer and throw my arms around his neck as his hands place themselves around my waist. As he pulls me even closer, I pull back. "What was that?" I ask looking around quickly. His head pops up as well, then back down. "Push in close to the logs," he whispers. I do as told, then hear the crunching of leaves come closer. "Nobody this way!" he yells, not going any further. He must've been one of those lazy cops. Once he walks away, we hear them getting into their cars and driving off. Once we see them completely drive off, we get up.

Once I stand and catch my balance, I knock the leaves off my sweater and skinny jeans. I look down at my casual black boots, but feel his hands trying to hold me again. "We can be runaways. You never have to go back. You can stay with me. We'll find somewhere to go. I have money and I'm sure we could both get so much more together. Just come with me," he proposes. I look down and shake my head. "I can't abandon my brother and his family. I can't leave Evan. I'm sorry Ohm," I reply, moving his hands off me. "Before making that your final decision," he begins, stepping closer to me, "think about it. You don't have to take orders. You don't have to worry about anyone getting hurt, you won't even have to worry about yourself. 

I'll protect you with my own life. Lauren..." Ohm tells me. His hand caresses my cheek softly, then he pecks my lips. "I love you," he finally finishes. I tiptoe and kiss him again, on accident. 'What are you doing Lauren?! Straighten up! Smack him across the face and run!' my continence tells me. I begin to pull away, only for him to pull me closer.

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Chapter 18! I enjoy love triangles!  Sorry, but Ohm just might win her over ;) I hope you enjoyed!

Thanks for reading!

~WildLadd