I spent the rest of the day yesterday in my room. I didn't want to face anyone, especially Bran. I can't believe I actually kissed him. I mean did he like it or not? Who knows. I only walked down for a bit then walked back upstairs. I have a duffle bag and a gun and a knife stuffed under my bed. Now to wait for the right moment, after their gone. I tied up some sheets and blankets to help me sneak out and down my window. Hopefully I can do it without being caught. The day is going by so slow. It's only four in the afternoon. The others leave at seven. I can't leave too early, or they'll notice. But if I leave too late, then I'll be screwed. I guess I can be patient and wait. As the time goes on, I grow more and more anxious. I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm stupid, but I have to help. A knock on my door startled me. I pushed everything under my bed just where it was and opened it. "What are you doing up here!?" Marla shrieked. "I can hear you all the way down the hall." I tri
I woke up still tied up. Luckily my jacket was still on. I'm trying so hard to reach in my sleeve pocket and grab my knife, with my hands tied it's kind of hard. I can do it. I have to. I have to fight. At least until I'm free or hopefully Bran shows up."Come on Laura, you can do this." I muttered over and over again. I finally managed to snag my knife free and cut one hand free. Now to the other. Before I could even start, foot steps echoed in the hall getting closer. "Shi-" I put my knife back and hung looking exhausted. "Well, ain't you a pretty thing." A guy dressed in all green with blonde hair and deep green eyes stood in front of me. "Let's have some fun." He smirked tugging on my shirt. "Let. Go. Of. Me." I whispered. "You're my new toy. Come on, let Robby see what he's got." He pouted loosening my other hand. "Back off." I growled. "Or what?" He chuckled. "You're too weak to do anything." He pulled my shirt up and started undoing my pants. I decided to go along with h
"Tell me, why were you paying the leader of your gang?" A loud blow landing over and over again from the chamber Ben and Mom were in. A man laughing and spitting rang out. More blows landed. "Answer me!" More laughter. "You'll soon find out!" Ben yelled. "Come in here, girl! I know you're listening." I opened the door and stepped inside. Ben was covered in blood from all the punches he took. My mother was cowering in the corner still tied up. "Please stop them." My mother pleaded. "I can't." I shook my head turning away from her. "You're a stupid girl," Ben muttered and spat. "Well, you killed my grandmother, tied me up to let some sicko try and rape me. And you were going to kill me. So no, I'd say I'm smarter than you." I smirked. "You really think we were gonna kill you?" Ben chuckled hysterically. "No. We were going to marry you off to the Snakes leader to marry his son!" "Then why pay him?" I folded my arms over my chest. "Because you stupid girl, we paid him to help us
Waking up in this room beside Bran, was almost like a dream. Getting up was hard, I mean I know we kind of slept together last night, but I still wasn't use to having a "boyfriend". It was weird, especially after swearing I'd never date a guy, let alone a gang leader. But it was awkward now considering I was butt ass naked under these sheets. I swung one leg over the side of the bed slowly, then the other. I used my feet to fill around for my underwear and clothes. When I didn't fill them anywhere I gave up. I scooted back up, when I turned to look at bran he was awake and watching me with amusement all over his face."Really?" He tried so hard not to laugh. "I-i usually always do this." I lied growing embarrassed. He laughed and pulled all the sheets off me exposing my bare skin. "There. Embarrassment over." "That's not fair." I pulled the sheets back on me and off him. Of course he'd be wearing his boxers. I rolled my eyes."I don't sleep naked." He shrugged with a laugh. "I m
Afternoon crept up faster than we realized. Before I knew it we were walking outside to a car. The plan was to go play mini-golf then get food and maybe a movie. This was our first date, also our first double date. "You nervous?" Bran leaned in and whispered. "No." I shook my head. "Why would I be?" "It's our first date." He chuckled with a shrug. "And we have already slept together. What is there to be nervous about?" "Good point." He laughed. We pulled out front of an arcade which had glow in the dark mini-golf. Also laser tag. Even has a food court. So I think I'll be ok hanging here all night for our date. "What's First Ladies?" Mark asked motioning into the arcade."Let's do golf first." Lisa nodded then looked at me looking for confirmation."I'm ok with that." I smiled nodding. "Oh wait!" I stopped looking at a sign that says 'glow in the dark paint for $2' "we have to buy some!" I shrieked running to the counter."Wait up!" Lisa yelled running behind me. "Pink for me,"
Today was the day I go talk to my mom about her choice to join us or die. I hope she chooses us, I hate to admit it but I really needed her. I crawled out of bed slowly and threw on a clean pair of clothes and walked to the elevator to go down. Bran was sprawled out on the couch passed out with a blanket thrown over him. Part of me wanted to jump on top of him and kiss him, but. I still needed time. Marla saying she was pregnant was a slap to the face. "Morning." Lisa whispered frowning. "I heard what happened. We need to talk." I nodded my head "ok." She grabbed my hand and pulled me to a corner away from the other gang members. "I'm pregnant. Bran showed me the test Marla give him. It was mine not hers." She let out a sigh. "It was in my room, she must've taken it while we were gone. We were wanting it to be a surprise." "So I owe him an enormous apology." I frowned looking over at bran. "I just- I don't know if I can right now." "Take your time." She half smiled. "He cares ab
My phone beeping like crazy woke me up from my nap. 'Come upstairs.' From bran. I sighed and got up slowly. I don't know what this is about but I have to go. My mom wasn't in the room, neither was sunny. Maybe they were upstairs. I took the stairs since they were faster and not crowded. I knocked a couple of times before Sunny opened the door motioning for me to enter. I sat at the Long Island table away from everyone else. Bran started talking. "Everyone's here. Good. Let's get started." He stopped and looked at me with sadness in his eyes. I've never seen him look like this. It broke me. "We are executing Ben... tonight. Also, we are taking votes about Marla." "Seriously? Votes?" My mom scoffed. "That's you growing a spine?" "Mom, it's fine. You all know my vote. But now I'm laying an alternative down. She goes or I do." I grabbed my phone from the table and walked to the door. "Hey," Bran whispered running after me. "Why do you want to leave?" "I don't." I sighed kicking the
"It's not your time. My sweet girl, we love you. We are always with you." My grams silver hair shined in the bright light. My gramps perfect white teeth shining in his mouth. "Don't leave me again!" I begged. The light was fading along with my grandparents. Erratic beeping started and my eyes slowly opened to a bright room. "Oh, my sweet girl." My mom sobbed squeezing my hand. "Mom?" My voice came out as a whisper. "Where am I?" "You're in the hospital, my love. You've been in and out for a few days." My mom sighed wiping her tears. "Why would you try and kill yourself?" "I can't take anymore." I fought back the tears which threatened to spill. "I'm so tired." "Then don't fight, rest." My mom nodded. "But you can't leave me." "Dinners here. She awake?" Sunny chirped."She's up, come on in." My mom sighed releasing my hand.A bunch of gang members walked through the door with balloons and flowers. Not what you'd expect, but it meant they all cared. I didn't see bran anywhere th