Where are you going?

Chapter 12

Julia's POV

It was quit in the motel room and the light was booming into the beds and both our bodies. I was feeding the dogs while just relaxing for a couple of minutes. I kinda needed to sleep, but all I could think of was the events that happened last night or just a couple of hours ago. Like, what the actual fuck was this. If this was a dream, it was a fucking twisted as dream and I need to wake up and then wake up Violette and say that we'll never go to LA again. The room smelled old and warm, like a grandma or just a dusty motel room in the middle of a desert. No AC and no water. I did have water in the car but I couldn't leave the Kansas boy alone with Shaely or Kiwi. He looked kinda concerned or at least confused when I looked at him. I guess he was going through some stuff as well, but I couldn't change that. "What do you want from me?". His words came out harsher but he sounded sad. Maybe he was afraid, or maybe he wanted me to think that he was, but he was right. He needed to know that this wasn't a bad dream or a stupid game. This was real, and we both needed each other, besides we did go along pretty well from the last couple of hours being together. "you know what, you're right. I should just leave, this is stupid. You don't need me, hell, I think you're better of without me.". I didn't even get a chance to answer him, but If he left with the guns, I had no protection, and I had no chance of protecting the dogs or getting to Violette. "Wait". I didn't want him to think I was eager after this, but I did need him and his wound did need some help as well. "Look, I thank you so much for cleaning my wound, guiding me away from those... whatever they are and driving me to this place, but I really need to find my friend, okay. Thanks, again.". I couldn't stop looking at his eyes, they were so alive and full of feelings from the rest of his body language right now. I saw him in doubt, but I didn't know if I should stop him and risk a bullet or worse. He honestly looked like he had no idea of how much power he had over me with a gun in his hand. I had like one medium big dog and perhaps some sharp keys and a very tired body. He was out of the motel room before I could do anything. Now the panic really hit me and my heart started racing like before and Shaely noticed. I stroked her and nuzzled next to her on the bed before I stood up from it. I was back to square one, and I had no idea where Violette was, plus now I couldn't even protect myself from the outside. I was trying to calm myself down, but nothing really helped. I had to get it together, I had to be strong. For her. For them and for myself. I was eating cup noodles when it was later in the day and I figured I should drive soon. It was 3 a clock from the watch laying on the bedtable and I started to soon get ready. I had more energy now, even though I didn't sleep at all, maybe I will tonight. If Tara was right and Violette was fine, then I needed to take care and make sure I survive before I find Violette. I was still vulnerable but I figured the BMW on the road or in a alley would be better than this place. The Motel seemed to have unwanted guests and I could hear yelling. I gathered my stuff and put Shaely and Kiwi in the bathroom before finishing at checking if it was clear. The BMW was still there and looked fine. I had to admit it was a nice car. It made me think of me one more time, like he was still here or something. I generally hoped he was fine and found the friend of his. I understood him on that part, and I let him leave for the best, clearly, he needed him like I needed Violette. Kinda horrible that I needed her, but at least I was making sure I was alive when I found her. I was still confused after Kansas boy left, I thought he was cool with us but then I didn't really explain to him what he had that I needed. Maybe he got tired of me, or maybe he thought he didn't need the help. I wondered for a while before I went outside the door and checked every corner, but then the gunshots came and I rushed inside. I heard it again, and again and I heard screams like the ones at the party. My heart started rising quickly while I slowly slid down the door and looking at the motel room. Shaely and Kiwi was barking hysterically and needed to calm down, before they would get us killed. Fuck. It was quit for some time before I heard the shooting again. I didn't get to see who had the gun this time either but I knew it was beneath us. I rushed over to the bathroom after calming down, and I saw the scared Shaely barking and almost jump when I opened the door, then she barked again while I tried to keep her down. I even tried to close her jaw, but she just baked even louder and then ran away. "no, Shaely stay!". "Baby, Shaely you need to lis...". We weren't alone in the motel room anymore. Shaely was barking at the guy who stood in the doorway of the motel room. "oooh, what a catch. Didn't expect a cutie like you to be around here.". I couldn't make out his face because of the sun light behind him and the dark room he was stepping into, but I felt his eyes roaming over my body. He made me feel uncomfortable just by his voice and his way of walking. He had two guns in his hands, until he placed both of them in his pants. "All right, if you're not going to say your name then let me introduce myself. I'm Adam, nice to meet you?". "Fuck off!". "What a beautiful name". he was walking slowly while keeping an eye on me. He was looking around afterwards and tried to make himself comfortable by sitting in the bed and dusted himself off. His smile disgusted me and his bloody hands told me who he really was. He was wearing jeans and a tank top that didn't quit fit him. He was tall but skinny build, but still looked eerie to me. Shaely was still barking at him, and I could tell he was pissed now. "SHUT UP!". His face was all of the sudden red and his blood vessels were prominent. He looked crazy and ill but not like the sick ones. His body language was pointed at me and so was his eyes. Looked me up and down before approaching me again. I stepped back until I met the cold wall of the room. "eey, don't be like that. I'm not gonna hurt you, just have a little fun ya know. This man here hasn't had fun in a long time". He smirked at me, clearly didn't notice the grimace I had and how I was leaning more away from him. I chose to stop though, I had to show him I didn't fear him. Fuck him, if he was hurting me or taking my dignity, he was going to fight for it. "I said, FUCK OFF!!". I then kicked him in his balls with my knee and went towards him to grab one of the guns. It was kinda heavy, but before I could do more, was the gun yanked out of my hand and I was shoved up against the wall. He was breathing against my neck and held me up by almost chocking me and holding both of my hands. He smelled like death to me, and his breath was even worse. His features were now clear to me. He had emerald green eyes and caramel hair, even though it looked like shit and had some bloodstains on it like his face. He was dirty and had dirt all over his knees but his grip just became tighter every second and I couldn't look him in the eyes. Didn't give him that satisfaction. "Just give up little lady, the world will fuck you in your sleep anyways. Remember, just a little fun.". I was disgusted by his words and did the only thing I could do. I gathered a large amount of saliva in my mouth and spit it all out on him, in the middle of his big and ugly face. He then lost it and hammered his fist next to my head before grabbing me and throwing me on the bed with all force. He held me in place with one hand while the other started to touch me. I felt his grip and I could barely even breath with him on top of me. "Aarh. Fucking bitch." I didn't give up like that, I just couldn't and moved away from him but he would just grab my hips again and start over. I was fighting him and yanked his hands away while screaming my lungs out, didn't have to for long until I felt his body being slammed on the floor. "GET THE FUCK OFF OF HER!". I heard his voice. I heard the voice I missed and saw him hovering over the Adam guy. I was shaking and still felt his grip on my hips and arms. Kansas boy kept hitting him while straddling him on the floor. His dark hair with blue strikes and his broad shoulders was the only thing I could see from where I was sitting. My chest was rising faster but I was relieved he wasn't on top of me anymore. I heard the hitting and the kicking but it didn't take Kansas boy long before the psycho Adam was laying on the floor without moving. "You okay?". I looked at his beautiful eyes again. I missed them so much. I looked at him for a while checking if he was alright. His broad shoulders looked even more tense and his jaw clenched. His plump lips were moving but I couldn't hear the words coming out of it. "bambi, answer me!". He was holding my hands now, on his knees while I was sitting on the bed. His hands were so cold, and I remembered. "you. Your wound!". "Shut up. Are you okay, did he do anything, did he... touch you?". His voice was worried and I felt him look at my body. I felt him touching my arms and my neck. "No, I'm fine. He didn't get to do anything because of you.". "You fought pretty well too.". I looked up at him again and smiled back. "If anyone tries to hurt me, they are gonna have to fight for it." I said while looking into his eyes and exploring his face with my eyes. "thank you, I didn't expect you to come back.". "Me either. I didn't go far, but I saw what they are doing downtown. There's no police and so thieves and gangs are taking over the city.". "Fuck". Next thing we both heard was Shaely and Kiwi barking. They both ran towards me and engulfed me in a nuzzle. "look, is she okay?". Kansas boy looked at Shaely and touched one of her legs while she was sitting beside me. "Yeah, I guess she fought too, she'll be fine.". I wasn't really interested in her right now, I needed to know who this guy was before I trusted him anymore. He turned around before I could ask. "What's your name, Kansas boy?". He quickly turned around and away from Adam laying on the floor next to us. "Colby. My name is Colby. What about yours, Bambi?". I liked it when he called me that, but I thought it was too soon for nicknames. But I liked it either way. "Julia. And this is Shaely and Kiwi." I felt him acknowledging my name for a while, until he looked away from Adam again and at me, like he wanted to ask something but regretted in the last moment. "What?". "Nothing, just... nothing. We need to get out of here, things are going crazy in this city and we're not safe here.". he was looking around and found a couple some leftovers of my cup noodle and looked at me. "what? You want one, there's one in the car. I already packed, lets leave now before he wakes up.". "You trust me?" he said while fixing his hair. "Do I have a choice? Remember you have the gun.". I quickly grabbed my back and Kiwi before I went to the door. The sun was half up now, which explained Colby's hunger. "stop!". He grabbed my arm before I went outside. "I need to check. Like I said, people are going crazy around here.". "Great.". Luckily, none of the dogs barked until we met one of them. It was an older man, half dead, laying on the pavement with pale skin and green prominent vessels everywhere. He was crawling towards us, but Colby shoved me towards the car while I held him away. "Go Julia, go. Just wait I'll be there.". I ran towards the car, opened it, the dogs ran into the backseats and I turned on the engine. "Colby! Come on!". I couldn't see him. Fuck. I stepped outside but I saw him coming running from one of the doors. "Sorry, had to check something. Get in, I'll drive." I went on the other side and sat in shot gun before closing and locking the door. Colby was already driving when I was inside and went of in a high speed for very long. I noticed his guns in his pants and his bandage under the shirt of his. "I need to check that, Colby.". He looked back at me for a second before turning is eyes back at the road. "I know, that's why I'm driving to the hospital.". "I'm sorry, I'm not from here, as you know." I answered while looking out my window to calm down and remember where we were. "It's okay, I guess we both need each other in that way. I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have left you.". his eyes were still on the road but I felt like he meant it. "don't say that, I understand if you just wanna find your friend. I'm looking for mine as well. She's like a sister to me.". "Thanks, but right now I need you to get rid of this bullet and then I will help you with whatever you need.". he said while turning to his right to look at me. We were parked by the hospital, almost same spot. "you've already helped me, Colby.". "then I guess we're equal now.". "Fine, grab a gun and follow me. We have to go down in the basement, then you should lay in one of the beds afterwards.