Save Me From Myself

Escape

  Taylor has been ridiculously peeved at me since Monday (when I told him there were no open rooms) He's been trying his hardest to get under my skin. No matter what insult or lewd comment he throws my way, I brush it off with a smile and my silence. Which only makes him angrier.

  Thus I've been avoiding him till he calms down enough to talk. My escape has been the library. It's quiet and no one bothers you there.

  So far other than one sided arguments with Taylor, the only person I talk to is Finn. And even him I haven't spoken to in a few days.
He's seems sweet enough but people can fake anything.

  Keeping to myself if the easiest way to stay protected. Though I can see how much turning down Finn's offers to eat breakfast or lunch together is taking a toll on him. Hopefully eventually he'll give up.

  That hope was crushed Thursday afternoon while I was avoiding Taylor in the library. I was sitting at the back table with my headphones in and hood up, when Finn smacked his hands down on the table top. Effectively getting my attention and scary the living shit out of me.

  "Holy geez Finn! You scared me half to death!"

  "Dan you need to come with me. It's an emergency." from the wide grin on his face, I felt it wasn't quite an emergency.

  "If it was an emergency you wouldn't be smiling like that." I pointed out flatly while placing my headphones back.

  "Nuh uh. Nope you're coming with me little miss." Finn said before hoisting me up and out of my seat. Leading me by my shoulders out of the library.

  "Finn, what are you up to?" No reply just a glance, small dance and big smile.

  Crap. Why am I letting him lead me? Why haven't I told him to stop pushing me? Why am I going along with this? Why am I happy?

  "Ok Dan you need to close your eyes we're almost there." He says as he stops pushing me.

  I recognize where we are but none of these classes would be open for a few more weeks. The idea of having my eyes closed and trusting him to take me somewhere, scared me. What if it's a prank Taylor set up?

  "Come on Flash! Hurry!" His pleading drags me from my worried thoughts. Mulling it over I decided to try and talk him out of needing my eyes closed.

  "Um do you mind if I don't close my eyes? I'm just a little scared and would feel better if I didn't have too." I look up at him with pleading eyes.

  He stares back down at me with a pout but slowly he nods his head and his smile returns to its place.

  "Ok no closing your eyes, but keep them on the ground. If you get nervous at any moment just look up. Deal?" He's being so considerate, how could I not agree.

  I nod my head giving him the go ahead. Then stare at the ground in front of my feet. Slowly he leads me forward and into one of the surrounding buildings. First down a hallway to the right, then a short walk to the left. Mapping it out in my head incase I need to make a run for it.

  We stop in front of a wooden door. Presumably a classroom. I hear him grab keys from his pocket and unlock the door in front of us. When we walk through the doorway, the room is dark. I prepare myself for the worst, cowering in on myself. I jump when the lights flick on.

  It takes my eyes a second to adjust but once they do, I see that we are in the music room. There's a recording booth to the back of the room. A piano in the middle. Miscellaneous instruments hung up on the wall to the right. A drum set to the left next to some amps and guitar stands.

  "Oh my god! This place is amazing!" I say while running over to the piano and playing a few chords. Finn just laughs and watches me from the door.

  "I saw the guitar case in your dorm and thought you'd enjoy this place." he says shrugging "I figured you could escape here when you need to avoid Ryland. It's better than the library."

  "Um yes! But wait I can't use it until classes start. It's closed till then right?" My excitement dwindling at the realization.

  "Well technically yes, but I help out in here so I've got a key. I'll make you a copy so you can use it anytime."

  "Won't you get in trouble for doing that?" I stare at him. My hopefullness coming back slowly.

  "Nope. My parents donated most of these instruments and the room, so I'm allowed to make a copy for anyone I feel I can trust the space with." He says as if it's not big deal he just told me he practically owns the music room.

  "You are the best! I'll cherish it!" I squeal in pure joy. Finns laughing hard at my reaction but I don't care this is the happiest I've been in eons.

  He then throws me the key and tells me to lock up on the way out. "You can bring me the key back when you're done" He says before shutting the door and leaving.

  Turning around, I take in the whole room again. Sitting down at the piano, I start to play. I feel my body relax for the first time since arriving here. I needed this. Thank you Finn. Maybe I could make an exception and have 1 friend.

  When I finally checked my watch it was already past 11p. I had been here all day, drowning myself in music. Turning off the lights and locking up, I press my head to the outside of the door, allowing a huge smile to spread across my face.

  I snuck back accross camous, it was after curfew. Surprisingly Finn was still awake when I got to his room. As soon as he opened the door I hugged him. It took him by surprise for a second, before finally hugging me back and laughing.

  When I finally made it back up to my room it was past midnight. So I opened the door as quietly as I could and tiptoed inside. Shutting it softly behind me and locking it. Taylor was asleep in his bed, so I crept over to my desk, shrugged off my jacket and shoes. Just as I was lifting my covers to crawl into bed. Taylor flips on his light.

  I freeze like I've been caught with my hand in the cookie jar and turn around slowly. He's starting at me with a half asleep, grumpy face. His hair is all over the place and he's shirtless. 'Cute' WHAT? Excuse me brain.

  "What are you doing Dani? Do you know what time it is? Are you just getting in?" His sleepy voice is so rough and gravely. It sends shivers down to my toes. Stop that! SHAKE IT OFF!

  "Um yes. I lost track of time. Sorry I woke you." I hurriedly say while climbing into bed and facing away from him. Squeezing my eyes closed.

  I hear a sigh and then he clicks his light off. I honestly did feel bad about waking him but I was to happy.

  I had an escape. An actual escape.