It's been 3 years since we we're held captive by the Blackguards. I know, a long time. I still think of it every now and then. And when we hang out at my apartment in LA, we often find ourselves talking about it.
"I remember when Ethan got stuck in the vent," Kass giggled.
"he was so tall his head kept hitting the top."
"I have a dent." Ethan said, rubbing his head. We all laughed. It was a horrible experience but had great memories from it.
"Elijah was scared just to hold the gun." I said with him by my side. He shot me a look.
"Then I saved you from the boss." He said, he wrapped his arm around me; I gave him a smile.
"So did the cops ever end up finding the place?" David said. David is Beas boyfriend, they started dating senior year.
"Yep. Arrested everyone inside the facility."
"Cool.." he got up and walked to my kitchen.
"Don't eat my food." I called to the kitchen.
"Im not eatin your shit Emma." As he opened the fridge.
"Sure as hell you are, help yourself" I said as I slouched down.
"Bea, hows you and David going?" Her face lit up.
"Amaz-"
"he's treating you right?" Dwy interrupted.
"Yea Dwy".
After that kidnapping, nothing was normal at school. Teachers always asked if we needed to talk and students always stared at us at lunch. Our parents always tell us to be careful of strangers, so we are.
"Emma A please report to the office." I stood up in the middle of 5th period in Study Hall. I looked at Mr.Towe and he nodded. I walked down the empty hall and into the office. I went to the counter and the secretary looked at me.
"Go to Mrs.Pope dear." Mrs.Pope is the guidance counselor. I opened the door. She sat up with a smile. "Emma, please sit." I sat down with no emotion.
"I heard you and some friends were kidnapped?" I put my head down to cover that I rolled my eyes. Not this again. I put my head up.
"Yea." I sighed as I slouched down. "Are you alright? You don't need to talk about anything?" I crossed my arms.
"I already talked to the police, there's nothing else to talk about. Why would I want to anyways. That bullshit is over.." She sighed and rested her hands on the desk.
"Emma. I'm trying to help. All I want to know is that your ok.." she gave a sorrowful smile. I sat up.
"I'm fine Mrs.Pope." She sighed. "And also, don't curse in my office, but since your going through stuff...I can't blame you.." I laughed; she gave a confused look.
"I'm not going through stuff, It's over!" She raised her voice.
"No it's not. When something happens like this you don't get over it! It's a bad feeling Emma, just talk to me!"
"Fine!" I covered my eyes as tears streamed down my face. "My ex boyfriend basically tried to kill us. That's all that's bothering me!" She sat back.
"It's ok. It's over now." I looked up at her and laughed.
"You just said it's not over, make up your fucking mind." I stormed out of the office and to the bathroom, with her yelling my name.
Mrs.Pope never called me Into her office again after that, now she's just a piece of shit to me; Students would ask for the story over and over again, and it was the same students over and over again. People would even rephrase the story.
"Can you tell us the story again Emma! Pleaseee." Jenna said beside me, in Algebra. We were at a group table and Khal and Jac were looking at me also, waiting for the awnser. "This would be like the 5th time." I said with my hand resting on my hand. Jac sat up.
"But it's so good! You guys are so cool and brave." I smiled, Jac always was my favorite of the group.
"Fine." They leaned in, god I hate when people do that.
"So we were at a party. There was alcohol so we went upstairs for a movie. While upstairs, some guy broke into the house and came upstairs. So they took us hostage for a couple days. Within those days we planned our escape. We split up. Elijah and I killed a bunch of the blackguards. The boss got me and Elijah saved me. We got to where the vans were and met up with everyone. That's where we found Sam and Albert. We brung them along and saved all of us." They looked excited.
"Then you and Elijah started dating!" Jac said.
"Yea." I rubbed my neck. Jenna tapped the table.
"If you don't mind me asking, did you and Elijah ever kiss while you guys were kidnapped?" I froze.
"Um-uh-no." I stuttered. Jenna smiled.
We moved here for a fresh start, all of us; Elijah, Ethan, Brendon, Dwy, Kass, David, and Bea. David said he's always had the dream of living in LA. So did all of us. Ever since I was 9 I've wanted to move here. I cried when I saw the sign that we were in LA, I think all of us did. We've done so much to be here. Saved up money, had a budget, did extra work; and it finally paid off. And I also have Elijah, Kass has Ethan, Dwy has Brendon, and Bea has David. We're all young, in love, and now we're living the dream.
