Teen Assassin

Scars

I slam the door loudly and dash down the hallway. My stomach turned and my eyes swelled up. Don't cry, whatever you do, don't cry. I sprint out past everyone in the courtyard, barely containing myself. Just a few more seconds and I'll be in the dorms. I take a sharp turn and continue sprinting full speed to the dorms. I run up the stairs to our floor and try the door. Just then I realize it's locked and I forgot my keys in the training room. My emotions begin to take control as my heart beats faster and my thoughts go out of control.

"Sam, hey. You forgot your keys-are you okay?" Jacob asks.

I hold out my hand, without saying a word. My eyes are stinging with tears and I wasn't even really sure why. Cade and I weren't dating, we weren't even completely a thing. I don't know why this hurt so much. Jacob handed me my keys before pressing me. I couldn't take it, I ran past him and down to the cliffs. At least there I could cry alone, where nobody could see me show my pain. I hate crying in front of others. I learned I was the prophecy that was destined for something greater than what I ever could've imagined, and thanks to Cade, I cried. I caught him with her, and now I'm balling my eyes out. His control over me scared me. My legs hung freely off the side of the cliff as I listened to the sounds of the waves crash into the rocks below me. The chilly wind suddenly turned icy as I compared Cade to the ocean: mysterious, raging, and unpredictable. My heart was shattered yet nothing had happened to me. I began to lose track of time and before I knew it, it was night. I didn't want to go back to my dorm, I didn't want to face reality. Not yet at least. I walked around the perimeter of the school, inspecting the wall conditions and protective barriers until the moon was nearly overhead. I slowly made my way back to the dorm. Hazel was waiting there for me, taping her foot like she does whenever she gets really nervous. I turn the key and push the door open. She runs to me, and gives me a strong hug.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"Shut up. Are you okay? Cade told Ash who told me. He-" Hazel begins but I interrupt her.

"I don't want to talk about him, I'm really tired so if you don't mind." I say with a yawn at the end for dramatic effect.

Hazel respects my wishes and moves out of the way. I take a quick shower to wash off the stench I had built up earlier then get ready for bed. A knock sounded at the door and Hazel opened it.

"I can't stand to see him right now. Is she back yet? Is she okay?" Ash asks from the doorway.

"I'm right here, and I'm fine. It's not like I got cheated on." I say forcing a chuckle to hide my hurt.

Hazel whispers, "she's been really sarcastic and shut off lately. Ash, I'm really worried about her." In hopes of me not hearing.

"Hazel, at least go in the hall." I order as she blushes slightly.

Suddenly, my mind snaps. I remembered my request to Hazel about the monster and Jay.

"Hazel!" I call running into the hallway.

My presence is stopped by Cade. I immediately turn and shut the door. I try to lock it but Cade's strength overpowered it. I stood in the doorway, too afraid to move. Cade stood there, motionless and speechless.

"Sam-" Cade tries but I couldn't bare it.

I shoved him backwards and slammed the door once more. This time I got to lock it. I hold back my tears, and slide down the door. I keep my face buried in my knees on the tile floor.