Redemption

Chapter 7

I look down and grab the scarf. His question distracted me from what just happend and I answer.

"Oh... right. Well he said he didnt need it, so he gave it to me."

I look up at James to see that he had an unusual facial expression on. " You got it from a guy? Is he your boyfriend?" He said seriously.

"No. Its nothing like that. I barely even know him." I reassure him but he didnt lighten up.

" Its fine. You dont have to lie." He said looking away from me.

Medra pushed James away playfully. "Come on James. Your acting like a baby. Your not jelly are you?" She said sarcastically.

" Nah.. I just wanna make sure she's with someone safe. I have to pertect her from all danger... you know, since im her best friend." He smiled down on Medra, trying to make her mad.

"Nu-uh boy. Im her besty. You can go screw off." She stepped closer to James so she could get in his face.

They would always fight like this. It got annoying sometimes. But most of the time I find it humerus.

"All right guys. Your both my best friends okay? Okay. End of argument." I smile.
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School went by quickly and I exited the building, starting my way home.

I start to recall all the things that have been happening recently and it sent shivers down my spine. I start to take a step forward to my unwanted walk when...

"It looks nice on you."

The voice came from right behind me and I jumped a bit.

"Sorry.. didnt mean to scare you."

"Ah... no its fine." I say while rubbing the back of my neck. Roland came to my side and said.

"You seem pretty pale... you alright?"

We started walking. "Yeah... im just thinking."

"About what?" He looked at me.

I kept my eyes in front of me and said. "Just... things that I dont wanna be thinking about."

"Is it about the guy who died last night."

I stop walking and look up at him. "How did you know about that?" I question him.

"It was on the news this morning. You must be scared since its so close to your place." He continued to walk but it took me a moment to catch up to him.

I start to realize we were almost at my house now. I didn't even notice he was walking me there.

We stay silent until we reach the steps to the front door.

Roland stood next to me. His arm brushed up against mine. It made my face turn slightly red.

" Well... see ya."

He starts to walk away. I wanted to talk to someone so the first thing that came to my head was...

"You know when I was crying yesterday? "

He looks over his shoulder at me, then turns his whole body in my direction. He stayed silent and waited for me to continue.

I pause and lower my head to the ground.

"I was crying because I felt like someone was following me. Watching me. I felt scared. And... now that someone died the following night...it makes me... feel terrified." My voice cracked at the last few words.

I open my mouth to speak, but then close it. I look up at Roland. His eyes met mine. So I continued with my head down.

" What if... I die next? What if... someone.."