Safe in My Arms

Chapter 3

*On the way to look at the house*
Gabby's POV

My mom and I are on our way to go see the house we were looking at last night. I'm not gonna lie, I'm actually really excited. Hopefully we get it because I actually liked the house, from what I saw on the website.

We are currently in a taxi, and we've been driving for about 45 minutes already, so we should be there in about 20 ish minutes.

*at the house*

"Wow" i said while walking up to the front door. "I love this house too" my mom responds. We knock a few times then a tall, middle-aged woman answers the door. She greets us, introduces herself, then shows us around the house. I'm really starting to like it. We have a backyard with a pool, and we can fit a trampoline next to it!

After touring the house and discussing everything, I leave my mom and the woman alone in the kitchen so they can talk some more. I just go outside and walk around for a bit.

I heard heavy footsteps and turned around to be faced with two boys around my age. They look exactly alike, I bet they're twins.

"Uh hi" the one on the left says. "Hi there" the one on the right says. "Hey" i hesitantly responded. "Are you new here? By the way, I'm ethan" the one on the left says. "Uhh not yet I guess. Just looking at this house. My mom and I sort've just moved here and we are looking for a house to move into" I respond. "Oh, well we live a few houses down, by the way I'm Grayson." "Nice to meet you both" i said.

We talked for a few minutes and I found out their age and stuff like that. Turns out I was right. They are my age, 17, they're twins, and if we move here, we would be neighbors. And may I just add, they were hot af.

"Well i should get going. Hopefully ill see y'all  around" I said. "Wait, can i get your number?" Ethan asks. "Sure" I respond. I gave him my number and then left to go back into the house as they walked down the street.

I open the door and head inside. I saw my mom smiling in the kitchen. "You look happy" i said to her. "Well you should be happy too because we are getting this house!" She says excitedly. "Oh my god!! Really?!" I jumped into her arms and gave her a big hug. I pulled away, looked at my mom, and said something that I haven't really said in a while. "Mom, i love you. Thank you for being the best mother anyone could ever have." She teared up and pulled me in for another hug. "I love you so much more" she says. I smile and keep hugging her.

*A few hours later*

We are now looking for furniture at Furniture Mart. We both got a bed, and we are now looking for a sofa and a tv. We both decided that we don't need individual tvs for our rooms just yet, so we are just getting a tv for the living room, for now.

*after buying furniture*

We are heading back to the Hilton now. I know what you're thinking. Where's the furniture? We're getting it shipped to our new house. We will be moving in tomorrow. I am so excited!

As we pull up to the Hilton I saw someone familiar. It was the same guy who sat next to my mom on the plane. He was walking back and forth in front of the Hilton. He looked up and we made eye contact. Its starting to get freaky because I literally see him everywhere. Maybe he's just staying here too? Idk. I ignore him, and my mom and I walk into the lobby and head for the elevator. As the door was closing, I hand sticks in and stops it. Its the guy. "What floor" my mom asks. "7" he responds in his deep voice. We were going to 7 too. Now this is weird af.

We all get out of the elevator and head our separate ways to our rooms. Before my mom and I walked into our room, I saw the guy looking at us, as if he was trying to figure out what room number was on our door. First of all, creep. Second of all, wtf?

After getting into the room, i plop down onto the bed and my mom does the same. We share a bed considering there's only two of us. It was a queen size bed, so we both had plenty of room. I got a quick shower and got ready for bed. My mom did the same after I was done.

I just cant wait for tomorrow. Finally, we get to live in a brand new house, in a brand new state. Its a whole new beginning and I cant wait for it to start. I hope this is better than San Antonio. It WILL be better, I thought to myself. I know it will. Late night thoughts were dancing around my mind until I couldn't think anymore.

Sleep finally took over my body.

*1 month later*

Gabby's POV

So obviously we moved into our new house, and I love it! Ive been hanging around with ethan and grayson a lot. They are really nice. I haven't really told them why my mom and I moved here. I figured that I would wait a little bit until we get closer. Until I can trust them 100%.

Ethan and I have hung out a little more than I have with grayson. Ethan has been a little clingy ever since I moved here, but I don't mind. We have about a month before summer is over, then I have to start school. Ugh. But I found out that I will be going to the same school as ethan and grayson. So I guess I'm excited? Idk. Its school after all.

I told my mom that I was gonna walk to the twins' house to hangout with them. She didn't mind. She likes them.

Its about 7:30 pm so its a little dark outside, but I could still see. I had this feeling that someone was around but I shook it off. I mean, I always get that feeling at night time, but nothing ever happens.

Then I heard something. It sounded a little like a twig snapping. Its probably just an animal, I thought. I mean, we are near a lot of trees. I thought nothing of it until I heard a few footsteps. More like feet shuffling, so obviously it was more than one person. I quickly turn around and saw about 3 people in dark clothes heading my way. They were far down the street so I knew I had enough time.

Right when I took off running, I heard someone say "hurry up" and then heard more feet shuffling. At this point, i was full on sprinting. I made it to the twins' house. I knocked and knocked and even tried to open the door but it was locked. I started freaking out because the 3 people, which looked like men now, were getting closer. Grayson opens the door and i lunge into the house. I turn around, slam the door shut, and lock all of the locks.

He looks at me with worry spread across his face, and I dropped to the floor. One, because I was completely out of breathe. And two, because I thought I was gonna die! He kneels down and wraps me in his arms while saying, "what happened? Are you okay?"

I told him what happened and he looked even more worried. He was about to go outside and see if he saw anyone but I pulled his arm and didn't let him go. "Please gray, please don't. I'm fine, its fine, don't worry about it. It was probably people just playing a prank on me" but I knew that wasn't true. I just didn't want him going out there. "Fine" he gives in.

We head upstairs to the playroom and ethan meets us up there. We watched a movie and I sat in between ethan and grayson on the couch.

After the movie, it was time to head home...

AUTHOR'S NOTE****
A cliffhanger I know!!! I'm sorry, but this chapter was getting a little bit long so I had to cut and continue it onto the next chapter. Hopefully that will be up by tonight!! Hehe love you guys :)