Mahogany and Me

Chapter 35

Vanessa POV

I sit on my bed staring out the window. Day 2 of hiding. I don't know how long I will last. Hayes, Matt, and Taylor are the only boys that stayed with me.

I heard a knock on my door. I walked over and opened it. It was Taylor. He gave me a hug and sat on my bed. I sit down next to him and rest my head on his shoulder. He rests his head on my head. Its been so long since I've seen him and he looks exceptionally better without his braces. I was comforting that we could have a conversation without even talking. I looked in his eyes and just like he knew what I was thinking he leaned down and kissed me. It was sloppy and perfect at the same time. I knew he cane up here to tell me bad news.

"Vanessa... I don't know about us. Hayes will hate us both."

"There is no 'us'"

"Oh... I just want you safe" He got up and turned to the door. I grabbed his wrist and didn't let go till I felt it necessary.

"I have to go..." he said facing the door. I let go and flopped out on my bed. I fell asleep.

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I was sitting on the sidewalk staring down the street when a figure comes into view. Nash! I run to him and jump in his arms. His body reeks of achocol and smoke, but it doesn't seem as if he was drinking. He smiles, but doesn't say anything. He stares straightened ahead like he was zoned out. I looked in that direction and didn't see anything. I turned around and Nash hit me. I held my cheek while running down the street. I looked behind me and he was chasing me.

I tripped and scraped my knees on the pavement. Nash grabbed my ankles and dragged me into this patch of woods. He tries to take of my clothes, but I kick him. I heard a gunshot and close my eyes. When I open them Nash was laying g dead on the ground.

My eyes fluttered open. As the darkness enclosed me.