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"If I fall, I swear to G-"

"Then I'll catch you. Easy" I looked at him with disbelief and he burst out laughing "Too cheesy?" I nod, rolling my eyes "Like seriously, where'd you get that? Never heard of that one before" I said sarcastically "I'm trying my best here, Alexandra" I scrunched my face in disgust when I heard my entire first name being said "I like your name"

"Thanks" I mumbled. He placed me down on the couch. I then noticed a black backpack sitting on the couch.

I looked at it with fear. So many thoughts entered my mind.

Was this another one of his games? Was the last number inside that bag? Was there a bomb inside?

Fear was crawling on my skin. I didn't talk or move. I just sat there looking at the bag with fear in my eyes.

But the fear went away when I saw John open the bag and take a couple of cds out.

"Brought some of my DVDs, just incase you didn't have any" He said making me sigh in relief. He looked at me with narrowed eyes "You alright?" I forced a nod and chewed on my bottom lip "Yeah, I don't really have any movies here so I'm just relieved that you brought some" He nodded and smiled "I knew it"

He plugged the player in "So what do you want to watch?" I looked at the DVDs "I got a few action, comedy, horror and romance movies" I tapped my chin, looking at the DVD's on top of the center table and pointed at the comedy movie "Let's watch that one" He smiled and grabbed the CD "As you wish" He said politely. As much as I would love to cuddle with John, I didn't really want to watch scary movies because of the situation that I was currently in. He placed the CD in the player and sat beside me quickly.

John wrapped an arm around my shoulders. I scooted closer to him, enjoying the warmth of his body. I rested my head on his shoulder and watched the movie in silence.

After a few minutes, Grandma came in the living room with her purse and car keys in her hand. I perked up and looked at her with narrowed eyes "Where are you going?" I asked curiously "I'm going to the store to buy some toothpaste. I ran out of toothpaste" She said, walking towards the front door "Do you need anything?" She asked stopping infront of the door "No" I answered "Well, if you change your mind, text me as soon as possible, okay?" I nod "Drive safetly, Mrs. Smith" John said politely earning a forced smile from my Grandmother "Thanks, Jack" She said, closing the door behind her.

"She never gets my name right" John said with a pout. I laughed and shook my head "She eventually will, Jack" I joked making him groan "I don't want to be Jack. But if you're willing to be my Rose then why not" I rolled my eyes "Try again, Jack" He groaned again and went back to watching the movie.

Everything was going perfectly fine. We were snuggling against each other while watching a funny movie. We would laugh at some scenes sometimes. He would kiss the crown of my head randomly. Our fingers were intertwined. Everything felt perfect.

But then a loud sound from outside ruined that perfect moment. We both looked at each other quickly "What was that?" I asked, feeling scared. I wrapped my arms around John tightly, he wrapped his around me and started rocking me back and forth "Calm down, I'll go check it o-"

"No!" I quickly replied making him jump a little "Calm down, Alex. Everything's going to be fine" I shook my head "No please stay here" I grabbed his arm and looked at him with pleading eyes.

I didn't want him to leave my side. I didn't want him to go out and check what made the sound. I was scared. I felt like I was going to go crazy. My heart was pounding and my mind was thinking of scenerios that could happen if John left and checked what was outside.

"Okay okay, calm down. You're shaking, Alex. Calm down" I didn't even notice that I was shaking uncontrollably "I need you to calm down, okay?" I nod and swallowed the lump in my throat "Can you please go get water for the both of us? Can you do that?" John asked carefully, looking into my eyes. I nod "Y-yeah, I can do that" I stood up slowly and rubbed my hands together entering the kitchen. I tried to grab a glass but I couldn't. My hands wouldn't stop shaking.

I took a couple of deep breaths and closed my eyes tightly, trying to calm myself down.

I was like that for a few seconds then I felt my hands stop shaking. I opened my eyes and grabbed two glasses. I opened the fridge then heard the front door shut. My whole body stiffened. I quickly run back to the living room and saw it empty.

"John!" I yelled, feeling the fear coming back. "John! Please come back inside!" I yelled again, feeling tears forming on my eyes. "It's okay, Alex! Everything's fine, I think it was just a cat" John yelled back from outside.

I released a sigh of relief and hugged myself tightly.

Everything's fine, Alex. Calm down.

I returned to the kitchen and filled the two glasses with water. I walked back to the living room.

My mouth went dry

My breathing stopped

My blood turned cold

I couldn't say anything

I couldn't think

I stood there like a statue just staring at it.

But that's impossible. I didn't hear anyone come inside the house. I should've heard the front door open or his footsteps.

This was it

I lost the game

He found me

I was going to die

A paper was taped on the tv

"1, Game over"

Before I knew it. A strong arm was wrapped around my waist tightly and a hand covered my mouth and nose with a wet cloth then everything went black.

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SHORT CHAPTER, i know. But hey, I'll make it up to you guys in the next chapters okay? Okay!