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Chapter Three: Xavier

Diana's POV

A bright light hit my skin, causing me to groan and rub my puffy eyes. I sat down, stretching my arms and back, feeling sore around my whole body. I hissed in slight pain, trying to get up off of the ground so I can find my way back to the camp, or anywhere else but here.

"Come on Diana, you can do it. Just a little adventure, that's all you are on."

I gave myself small words of encouragement, finally pulling myself up. Yes! mental high-five! I smiled brightly, before walking deeper into the woods trying to find a way to get the hell out of here.

Many sounds were heard, some calming me down, like the birds chirping, while others terrified me, like the wolves howling, or even the bunnies and deer running. Every step I took was sharp, as my foot wasn't doing too well.

I looked down, watching it bruise a tiny bit and I thanked God it wasn't broken, I sigh in relief and continue walking, well limping to find a way out. I heard a twig snap behind me, shoot not again.

I groaned, quickly hiding behind a tree and looking around to find some sort of weapon for self-defense. My head shifted down to see a broken tree branch. I guess this will just have to do. The sound of footsteps was coming closer to me making my heart race faster and faster.

I let out a shaky breath, holding the stick tightly ready to hit the man. I saw the man turn and stand next to me. I screamed closing my eyes and hit him in the head causing him to back up.

"Ow, ow, ow, ow..."

I peeked open one eye to see a man, a fully clothed one at that, holding his head, hissing in pain. My eyes widened as I dropped the stick and covering my mouth, my eyes tearing up again.

"Oh my God! I'm so sorry, I-I thought you were someone else. Please forgive me!"

I stared at him, observing his every move, watching him squint his eyes open in pain, staring at me. The only thing heard was my sniffling and hiccups.

The man walked closer, blocking the sunlight and causing me to back up with caution. I saw him, and my breath hitched a little. He was cute. The way his jawline was sharp and had a very clean face it seemed like he shaved recently.

He was well built and might I say tall, he had a very pale tone. His eyes were blue like the ocean. I saw him smile at me awkwardly, watching me staring at him. A blush creeps onto my face making me look down.

"It's okay, don't worry about it, I would have done it myself if I heard someone following me." I smiled a little, sticking my hand out politely.

"Hi, I'm Diana."

He grabbed my hand with his large one, making me feel small in front of him. I looked down again, clearing my throat.

"I'm Xavier." I gaped at him.

Xavier was looking down at my foot, He looked angry? I saw him sigh and ask me about my foot with worry,

"What happened? Are you okay? Who did this to you?"

He looked at me with a stern look.

I gulped at him, wide-eyed.

"You won't believe me, plus I literally just met you and you would think I'm crazy."

He raised an eyebrow crossing his buff arms across his well-sculpted chest. I tried so hard not to stare, though I glanced once or twice without him noticing I hope. I sighed in defeat, breathing in some air and letting it out slowly. Here we go.

"I went swimming with my youth group last night, I decided to head back to our campsite just so I could be alone. I saw these eyes, they were glowing like a yellow color. I reassured the animal, letting him know that I wouldn't hurt him. It was a wolf. Forget it, you are really going to think I'm insane after this."