abnormal

chapter 12

may 18 1:37 am

my nose brought the smell of burning wood. thinking it was just alex, I went back to sleep. after a few minutes I heard yelling.

"autumn!! autumn please wake up!!!" I opened my eyes and found alex with tears rolling down his eyes. "forest fire."

"oh my god." I mumbled and ran out the door grabbing Alex's hand.

we ran as fast as my feet could take me. I wanted to look back to see the shelter but I was afraid. orange hot flames followed us fast. Alex and I were still hand in hand. his hand was sweaty, I bet mine was too.

"faster." he yelled and I picked up my speed. I could barely think I was so afraid and nervous. ahead I could see buildings and houses. I think alex could see it too.

the fire got slower, finding less trees to grab. I suddenly heard a siren go off.

we finally reached the city but Alex was still running. he finally stopped when he came to this small house, you could almost call it a shed. his breaths were very heavy. and my heart was beating hard and fast.

the small house had a wood floor with dirt on it. it only had a backpack and blankets.

"t-this i-is our," he coughed," new home."