He Saved Me

Chapter four

I wake up to yelling and decide its not a good day to go to work before school. I text Cody and ask him to tell Sydney that I can't come in because I'm sick. I know she gave me yesterday and today off, but I obviously hate being home. I check my phone to see a text from Mason

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Mason: Good morning, I have football practice tonight, so if we can go anytime before 6 that would be amazing.

Me: Yeah sure, we can go right after school if it works for you and Ellie.

Mason: Perfect, I'll pick you up. Address?

Me: It's alright, I like to drive.

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That was close

I don't want Mason knowing where I live just incase. I don't want my secret getting out to anyone. Plus, Mason and I just became friends. He may not even be my friend. Maybe he feels bad or it was a dare. I wouldnt doubt it.

With these thoughts running through mg head I sluggishly make my way over to the closet and chose a navy blue hoodie and a pair of black skinny jeans with my converse. I curl my hair and throw it into a little updo. My makeup is my signature and I cover any bruises on my neck.

Once I get ready I sit down feeling a little winded.

That's never happened before, I only got dressed and ready. Must be from yesterday.

I finish getting ready and sneak out of the house making sure I have money just incase things go well today.

Gym is my first class of course so I quickly faked a sick note from my parents since I could barely walk up the stairs without getting winded.

"Alright Williams, work on your homework or something. I don't care" Thats all Mr. Todd said before he left me in the dust.

I try to hop onto the bleachers but don't end up getting too far.

"What are you doing Leah?" I hear from behind me and turn to see Ellie.

"Oh, hey Ellie. I didn't know you were in this class" I say playing with my ring.

"I just got switched into here. Are you alright? You look really pale" She says feeling my forehead.

"Oh yeah I'm fine, Just sick" I say getting a little lightheaded. "I just need to sit down" I stumble and quickly feel a hand grab my arm while Ellie calls for her brother.

"What happened?" Mason says hurrying over to us and sitting me down on the bleachers to look at me.

"I don't know. I was talking to her and told her she didnt look good and then she started stumbling, like she was going to pass out" Ellie says nervously playing with the hem of her shirt.

"I'm fine guys. I just got a little light headed" I say unsure and hoping Mason doesnt make me go to the nurse.

"Stay here" Mason says and he jogs over to Mr. Todd. I see them talking and Mason runs into the locker room and soon walks out with a rag. He gets stopped by someone from the football team and exchanges some words until he runs back over to me.

"Okay Elle, I have it from here. Thanks. Come on Leah" Mason says picking me up bridal style and placing the rag on my forehead. His hand lightly brushes against my bruise and I wince. "Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself when you fell?" Mason says worried and I shake my head. "Something like that" I mumble making sure he wouldnt hear.

"I can walk" I say getting uncomfortable. "Leah" Mason says and I cut him off. "Mason, please" I say and he gives in placing me on my feet. I take the rag away from my forehead and we walk to the nurses office. I hate this place.