One week later
It has been seven days and I am at the point of breaking. Every day I have an apple, only one. But since I had six, today I've had nothing. I refuse to steal again, it just felt wrong. Sure, it would be easier; but I withhold.
The FBI have been after me ever since, I'm not entirely sure why. It was only apples, unless it's because I ran away. Agent Rhodes is obviously on my case because every chance he gets, he is trying to handcuff me to a rail; he is not going to stop until he puts me behind bars. I have been able to escape, turns out I'm good at getting away. Besides, if he ever does put shackles on me, I can just pick the lock.
It is raining and I am freezing. I have my back leaning against the foot of a bench while I hug my knees close to my chest. I am hungry, cold and dying. Maybe I should just let the police take me, it would have been easier; for both of us. I close my eyes hoping to subside the pain.
"Freeze FBI," I hear faintly in the distance. I let out the best thing I have to a laugh, I'm already frozen. I turn my stiff neck to see a drenched officer running towards me with a gun. Great, just what I need. I groan in frustration; I don't think the gun will be necessary. I stretch my shaking arms into a straight line, fists clenched. The agent, now a foot away from me; lowers his gun.
"Just take me," I say in a vibrating voice. I look at the officer only to notice that its Rhodes. For the first time, I look him dead in the eye and not be in pure terror. Ever since I met the officer, he never showed any emotion. Now he looks confused, his eyebrows furrowed and lines prominent on his face.
"Why?" Rhodes says breathlessly. That was one question I never expected, I was sure that he would just handcuff me right then and there. I search for any kind of sentiment but there is only a look of concern etched into his face. Why would he care, he's already trying to ruin my life; now he has his chance. Why is he hesitating? I've gotten away too many times and I know that his job is at stake.
"I have nothing to live for," I say without even thinking. This confuses the officer even more; he attempts to wipe some water off his face. I lower my arms to save my strength.
"I have no food, money or shelter; I'll die anyway," I say letting the last part be a whisper.
"So just do us both a favour and take me," I say through blue lips. I stretch out my arms, clenching them getting ready for what was about to come next; but I leave my fists open showing that I have no weapons. I feel something on my hand, it is not metal; it's wet paper. Now it's my turn to be confused. I look up at Rhodes with water dripping off my face. The officer has his normal stern look back.
"Ok, listen kid," he says in a harsh voice, he puts his hand on my shoulder making me flinch.
"You are going to take this and buy yourself some food and whatever else you need, I don't care how but you need to find a source of money; do you understand," Rhodes says with narrow eyes. I nod my head in a shaky up and down motion.
"Good," he huffs and starts to walk off. I look down at my hand and notice a crumpled fifty-dollar bill plastered to my palm.
"Wait!" I cry. Rhodes turns around slowly to face me.
"Why?" I ask, curiosity getting the better of me.
"Because believe it or not, I was in a similar situation when I was your age," he says with a hint of sadness and walks off, leaving me confused and grateful.
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Deadly Omen
Mystery / Thriller"Question, did you get one of these?", "yeah uh, death". What if the "eye" cards don't just represent the future, they represent the past too (I don't own NYSM, just this plot) (Rated T for mild swearing in some chapters) (Might do a sequel when I'm...