*y/n's pov*
The sound of my shoes hitting the pavement echoed in my ears as i kept on running. I wasn't going anywhere in particular, i just needed to go. I needed an escape from my toxic household. My heads begins to feel clouded and my knees involuntarily give away and i fall to the ground. I take deep breaths and stand back on my feet trying my best to run as fast as i can.
It's not long before i feel dizzy again, luckily this time i spot a bench a few feet away from where i am. I jog towards it, sighing loudly as i take a seat. My legs now aching from running for so long.
I stare up at the stars, thinking about how my life turned upside down in a matter of weeks, and now there's no turning back. I'm on my own and I just have my phone and bar of chocolate with me.
I hear footsteps approaching me and i instantly tense up. I feel a presence behind me and I begin to sweat. I slowly turn my head to see a tall man looking at my with worried eyes. "Is everything alright?" He speaks, his voice deep and rough. Doesn't sound like he's from around here.
"Uhm, im fine." I dismiss. "You dont look alright..." I take a moment to realise i most definitely dont look alright. I probably still have dried tears on my face from earlier. "May I sit?" He asks, motioning to the empty place next to me. I nod hesitantly and he walks around to and takes his seat.
I notice his attire. He's wearing a black overcoat with what looks like black adidas sweatpants and a graphic t-shirt that i think says 'safe sex'. oh.
"You're not safe out here alone at this hour. I can drop you of at you house-"
"No that wont be necessary. I'm fine" I cut him off. My house is the last place I wanna be at right now.
"Stop saying you're fine. It's okay if you're not." He says in the kindest way. "I'm not gonna leave you alone here it's very dangerous."
I continue to look at his face, not knowing how to respond to that statement. "You don't even know me." i say before i can think.
A small smile falls on his lips before he speaks again. "I know we dont know each other. But I'm still worried about you. No one deserves to be alone."
My heart swells at his words and a small smile makes its way onto my face for a second. "Are you usually this nice?" I ask. He lets out a deep chuckle, "I try."
"I uh.. I escaped from my house." I spill. For some reason I have a new found trust in this stranger. He nods, "I figured."
"How about I take you back to my house? I have plenty of space, I can get you clothes and necessities and you can stay for as long as you want. But im not letting you stay out here."
My eyes widen at his offer, "Oh no no I can't ask you to do that. I'll just- uhh. I'll just stay at a hotel."
"Do you have the money?" He asks with a smirk, almost as if he knows the answer. I look away and shake my head lightly. "Really I have no problem with having you stay at my house. I live alone anyway. It'll be nice to have some good company. It looks like you could use some too."
I pick at my nails while having an internal battle with myself. This man looks really kind and trustworthy but looks can be deceiving.
"What if you're a killer?" I say. He lets out a loud laugh at that. "I can assure you i'm not a killer. I understand your hesitation but you can come and see for yourself. I'm not really sure how else to make you believe that im not a killer."
Some people might call me naïve to agree to go home with this stranger. But I have this weird feeling deep inside. I know he's not a killer, or even a bad person.
"I'll go." He seems surprised by my quick response. "Okay..." He smiles and gets up, offering me a hand.
"I'm Harry by the way." I smile. "I'm y/n"
"Thankyou for letting me stay at your house Harry." I say sincerely.
"Anytime y/n"
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