I woke up to the sound of birds singing outside.I checked my watch, 6:00 AM?! I definitely needed more sleep. An hour later I felt a bit better.I ate my breakfast,pulled on a comfortable shirt and sweater, put on some jeans and my converse, and left the house.As I walked to my bus stop, I looked around.The birds in the trees looked so happy, I wondered what it would be like to be able to fly freely wherever I wanted to.
When I arrived at school I strode along the hallways, and to my classroom carefully observing my surroundings.
“Hey Lisa!” My best friend Jennifer came over and pulled me in for a hug.
“Awww,I missed you so much during summer break.” I half-cried.
“Yeah,I missed you too.” Jennifer said in a sad tone of voice.We went into our classroom and sat down. “Hey guys!” I turned around to see who it was and I was instantly happy.
“Mia!!!” I started running toward my best friend.
“Lisa!” We ended up in a tight hug. My name was actually Elizabeth, but everyone just called me Lisa. “Awww are you having huggie time?” I didn’t have to look to know who was speaking,Serena.
“There’s no need to be jealous,even if you don’t have any friends.” I replied to her stupid comment.
“Actually I have about ten times more friends than you...” She hissed back at me.
“Yeah,true,” I said softly, “on facebook.” Jen and Mia laughed.
“Yeah Elizabeth Stevens,whatever you say...” I turned back to my friends.“She just doesn't have a sense of humor.” I whispered, smiling.
“Of course not,” Jen giggled, “She’s Serena, we should be used to it.” We giggled and turned to go to class.
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After school I felt tired,but happy to go home. During the ride I was lost in deep thoughts and was shocked when the bus pulled to a halt. I gathered my belongings and got off. As I wandered on my usual path I saw a few strange looking guys lingering along the alley which I crossed everyday to get home.
“Hey,you!” One of them shouted.
“M-m-me?” I asked stuttering,my body starting to fill with fear.
“Yeah. You got any money?” He came closer his dark blue eyes fixed on mine.
“N-no.” I managed to mumble
“Are you sure about that?” He asked fiercely, pushing me.
“Yes.I am completely sure.” I answered, trying to sound strong, even though on the inside I felt like an ant about to be crushed my someone’s foot.
“Oh yeah?” He questioned angrily, pushing me once again,making me feel weak and lost.
“I-I-I yes.” Is all I managed to say before I made a run for it. I saw my chance and grabbed it. I ran fast, dodging one of his companions that tried to get hold of me. I ran faster and faster,never looking back. I wasn’t in control of my body any more, the fear had taken over. After running for what seemed like hours I finally stopped in front of my house,looking around making extremely sure that no one was there. I entered the house, slammed the door shut, and ran upstairs. I threw myself on my bed and tried to calm down. I was breathing heavily and my lungs ached at every breath.
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The next morning it took me a while until I gathered the courage to leave the house. The memory of what happened yesterday still haunted my thoughts. I couldn't deny it, I was scared.
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Almost Dead
Teen FictionLisa becomes the vitctim of some extremely aggressive bullies and she only merely escapes at first, but it becomes serious and her life is at risk. Will she survive?
