When the day met the night || Ryden

The hardest part of this is leaving you

[Brendon]

I stood up abruptly, ignoring the firey pain in my legs.

"Brendon.." Dallon yelled, and started running towards me, his arms hanging limply by his sides.

My breath got caught in my throat, and I took off running. I ran into the pitch black field behind the building.

I saw a faint street sign that said "Freemont St" and I felt relieved. I gasped for air as I looked over my shoulder, to see Dallon,

running after me.

He is gaining on me.

I turned right, and I heard Dallon wail in frustration. He definitely lost track of where I was, and I grinned widely.

I ran back to the building, and I started jogging to get my breath back. My heart was beating a mile a minute, and I felt like my blood was boiling.

I'm still wearing my long sleeved jacket and my uniform, so I'm super sweaty from nerves, temperature, and anxiety.

Lovely.

"Where'd you go?" Dallon groaned, and I saw him collapse in the grass. I gasped, and I started running again.

The street light gleamed in the moonlight, and I eventually got to it, in like 3 minutes. My chest heaved as I stood underneath the street sign. I blinked back tears as I shakily took out my phone.

Beebo: I'm at the corner. Where r u?

Beebo: I'm taking shelter at Chipotle that's just down the block. Meet me there.

I slid my phone down deep in my pocket and I started jogging. My hopes were lifted, now that I am somewhat away from Dallon.

I ran to the Chipotle restaurant and I ran inside. The sign on the outside door says,

OPEN FROM 8:00-12:00.

I quickly looked at my phone again for the time: 10:37.

I sat down at a booth and I ordered myself a burrito. Dang, I didn't realize how hungry I was! All that running and anxiety really worked up an appetite!

[a/n: yes Chipotle was around in 2004 don't @ me]

The waitress looked concerned as I ordered, mainly because I look like a slob. I was breathing heavily and my face was flushed.

When she walked away from my booth after I ordered, and I heard two people burst through the doors.

I whipped around to see,

Ryan and Jon!

"Holy sh-" I stopped myself.

"Holy crap!" I laughed as I engulfed Ryan in a hug, and Jon grinned. I let go of Ryan and I gave Jon a big hug too.

"I am so glad to see you guys!!" I exclaimed, and they sat down in the same booth as me.

"Where is Dallon?" Jon asked me.

"I saw him in the middle of the field, and then he fell, but I didn't see him after that." I explain.

"I'm texting Gee and the other guys." Ryan said as he took out his phone.

[Ryan's phone]

RyeBread: hey guys. We are currently at the Chipotle that's like 10 minutes away from here. We r hiding from Dallon, because he came chasing after us, let everyone know!

Geeway: Omg are you guys okay?

RyeBread: yes! Brendon is fine, and Jon is too. I'm great, but we are all a bit terrified lmao