Breathless

Chapter 11

It's been a week since my run in with Carson.

I had not said a word to Carson. I knew it would be to much for me.

He tried to talk to me at first but i completely blocked him out of my life and i planned to keep it that way. His intense stare never left me though.

I walked through the halls with my head low. I knew as i walked immediately everyone rushed out of the way.

I was honestly confused. Yes i did beat up Jessica but when i first did it only a few would move. Not every single breathing person in the hall.

I shook it off and continued on my way to class.

I was about to walk into my class but before i could i felt a tap on my shoulder making me tense.

I turn around to see a boy slightly taller than me with glasses and the sweetest smile.

"i- um hi" He mumbled shyly

"Hi" i say back as confident as i could

Red. That's what instantly consumed his cheeks.

"Do you need something?" I said as politely as i could.

He nodded his head nervously while rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly.

"I just wanted to say.. uh you are very beautiful. I was just wondering if you would want to go on a date with me" He mumbled quietly.

My face had become just like his. Red.

Before i could even reply something interrupted me.

A gunshot.

Immediately fear flooded me. My mind screamed at me to run and hide but my body wouldn't move.

My brain just kept replaying that moment.

Luckily the teacher yanked me into the classroom as well as the kid.

I was still motionless. I couldn't move, i couldn't think, and honestly i can barely breath.

Arms wrap around me and pulled me to the back. The arms felt so unfamiliar and not right.

I couldn't help but think to when Carson held me. It made me feel secure and safe.

I sit there frozen still as the the students and teacher hurry and lock the doors and close the windows.

Everyone was dead silent in fear of being heard.

I slightly could hear the announcement about the shooter on campus but i was just out of it.

My phone vibrated and i wanted to reach for it so bad. I wanted to see what it said and i wanted to tell my parents but i just couldnt.

I sat there in shock for the 3 hours we were stuck in there just helpless and scared.