Falling For A Murderer

The Final Straw

Skylar POV

Austin was still being as over-protective as ever and rarely let me out of his sight. The only times he wasn't with me were when I was with one of the boys. Even then, he'd text me non-stop to make sure I was okay. Currently, I was out shopping with Alan and Tino while they were bickering over the Superbowl winner. "Broncos should've won!" Tino exclaimed as Alan sighed. "Oh my God dude. Broncos didn't even show up. Seahawks all the way! Right Sky?" I looked up at both of them before answering. "Wha? Oh yeah definatly." I giggled as Tino facepalmed himself and they began to walk ahead. Suddenly, my back pocket vibrated and I whipped out my phone to see it was a text from Austin. 'Hey there cutie :* Just checking in on you. Hope Alan and Tino aren't giving you TOO much trouble. Get home soon! Because I need help with something. ;)' I blushed deeply because I knew what Austin needed help with and to be honest, I was kinda getting turned on myself. As I was replying back, someone grabbed me by my arm and I let out a shriek while dropping my phone. Alan and Tino whipped around as I had my back pressed against someones chest and a knife to my throat.

Alan and Tino growled as they approached us and the guy leaned down and whispered in my ear. "You're coming with us sweetheart." Then he licked my neck and I shuddered trying to move but too scared because of the knife. "Let her go!" Alan snarled at the guy as Tino pulled out a gun and pointed it at the man. I didn't know where the hell he got it but right at this moment I didn't care and I was glad that he had one. Suddenly, the was a bang and Tino was on the floor with blood seeping out from his right shoulder. I let out a screech, elbowing the guy in the stomach as he dropped the knife and ran over to Alan who was currently picking up Tino's gun. People were screaming and running while I bent over Tino trying to figure out how to stop the bleeding. The guy ran off as Alan fired off some shots, hitting the guy in the back of his leg but the guy kept running until he was out of sight. Alan was panting while he lowered the gun to his side and looked down at me. "DO SOMETHING!" I shouted trying to snap Alan out of his trance as I held my hand over the wound trying to stop the bleeding. Alan jumped a bit but quickly nodded, whipping out his phone and dialing someone. All I could hear was the sirens in the distance as I stared at Tino who was unconcious.

Alan and I were currently sitting in the hospital trying to figure out what was going on with Tino. I sighed and leaned back in the chair too tired to do anything since we were interogated by the Italian police before being let go and now we were just waiting for Tino to be let out. Suddenly the hopsital doors bursted open to reveal the rest of the band. Austin looked around wildly before his eyes landed on Alan and I. He ran over to where we were sitting, scooping me out of the chair and letting me sob into his chest. "Shhhhh it's okay. It's over. I'm here, you're safe now." I whispered to me as my mascara stained his grey tank top. Alan tapped him on the shoulder and Austin craned his neck to look at the ginger. "Tino is almost out of surgery. They say he'll be okay, he just need physical therapy for a few months before being able to play drums again." I felt Austin nodded before going back to comforting me.

He sat down with me in his lap and kissed my lips over and over again. Short and sweet kisses as I began to calm down. "Do you remember what the guy looked like?" He asked me quietly. I shook my head and began to cry again. "No. I couldn't see him at all. He held a k-knife to m-my throat and told me that I-I needed to c-come with him. He kept calling me sw-sweetheart." I stuttered out as I saw Austin narrow his eyes and nod. "You're safe now baby. I got you." I sobbed harder into his chest as I heard those words slip from his lips. I always felt safe in Austin arms. Always. I knew nothing bad would happen to me while I was in his arms.

Austin POV

I couldn't believe what had happened today. One minute I was texting Skylar the next, we were all sitting in a hospital room with Tino as he slept peacefully after his surgery. Skylar was asleep in my arms while the others were laid out around the room, getting some much needed sleep. I was done hiding. It was time to fight back. If Gabriel had the nerve to hire someone to kidnap Skylar, then I have the guts to fucking finish this. There is no going back after this. This is the final straw. Gabriel was going to die one way or another. If I get killed so be it. Skylar would be safe, everyone else would be safe. I was willing to die for all of them. Let the games begin Gabriel.