When Worlds Collide

Chapter 5

*ANNA'S POV*

     I sat next to Eli, softly scratching my wrist. Every so often, I glanced up at him, making sure he didn't notice what I was doing. I sighed. Why would he save me? I'm worthless, so why would he waste his time on me? I didn't understand. I looked across the room and saw Alex staring at me. As I watched, he drew his finger across his neck in a slitting your throat motion. I scratched harder, reminding myself that I deserved this. That Eli shouldn't have saved me. Because who was I, really? Some stupid, worthless slut who deserved to die. I quickly moved my hand to my lap as Eli turned. "Don't worry, Anna. You're safe with me. I promise." I nodded.
     "If he does try, then I don't want you hurt, so I'll protect you." Eli smiled sadly.
     "I'm sorry, but I won't let you get hurt either. I can take a few hits. I have most of my life." I furrowed my brow, curious about what he meant.

RRIIIIIINNG!!!!!

     The end of school bell jolted me out of my thoughts. I watched as Alex left and Eli stood, offering me a hand. He pulled me up. "So, how so you get home?" I played with the hem of my sweater.

     "Um... Alex usually takes me, so I'll go get a ride from him... You've been so nice to me and I don't want to be a burden anymore..." I turned to leave, but Eli caught my wrist gently. Not enough to hurt, but enough to stop me.
     "I don't trust him with you. I'll drive you home. Come on." I smiled gratefully as he led me into the parking lot and over to his car. I stared in awe at the beauty of the car. It was a Hellcat, and a pristine one at that. I looked at Eli.
     "Am I... really allowed in it?" Eli nodded, seeming confused.
     "Of course you are. Especially if it's between this or Alex." He opened the door for me and I slid into the car seat.

*TIME SKIP*

     After Eli dropped me off, I sat in my room and began doing homework when I heard the door open. I went downstairs to check and saw Alex locking the door, holding a belt in his hands. He smirked as cold fear consumed me. "Now that he's gone, we're going to have some fun." He came towards me as I backed up, but he was quicker. I felt a blow on the back of my head, then the world went black.