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I go around the trees, weaving in and out of them. Passing trails that crisscross. I move through the woods quickly, following the sound of the crunching leaves. “Just give up already! I will find you!”
My heart is pounding and I’m on the verge of a breakdown. Of all the cruel things they could do to torment me, they have to use my best friend like that? To take a private conversation and play it aloud, to what? Hurt me? Make me feel some sort of guilt for coming here when I promised I wouldn’t? This has to be Crew or Jagger. There is no way in hell Neo would use Maddie that way.
I’m deep in the woods when I slow to catch my breath, listening carefully for any sound that will tell me where they might have gone.
Bent over, I place my hands on my knees, eyes fixated on the ground.
Nothing.
I turn around to head back to the trail.
Or was it this way?I turn again.
Oh no.
Panic sets in as I spin multiple times, trying to figure out which way I’m supposed to go.
My heart rate excels, chest rising then dropping rapidly.
Left.I’m positive I have to go left.
I keep walking, hoping I made the right choice.
Seconds turn to minutes. Minutes turn to an hour. I’m thirsty, I’m alone, and I’m starting to get scared.
At this point, the only way I’m going to get out of here is by yelling for help and hoping someone hears me.
“Hello! Can anyone hear me?”
I scream louder. “Someone, please! I think I’m lost!”
When no one comes to save me, I drop down beside some thicket, knees bent to my chest.
“Why is this happening to me?” I cry out, tears sliding down my cheeks. I sweep them away aggressively, trying to be strong, but how can I when I feel so weak?
I sit there for what feels like an eternity when evidence of life hits my ears. My head snaps to the right. “Hello,” I call out.
It’s more leaves crunching. I jump up, praying it’s not an animal. “Is someone there?”
“Jesus, Scar.” Jagger emerges out of nowhere. “What are you doing out here?”
“I…got lost.” I look at him, confused. “What are you doing out here?”
“I was heading back from Eldridge Park and heard you yelling, so I followed your voice.” He crouches down beside me, still in his school uniform. “I thought you went back to class.”
“Don’t fuck with me, Jagger. I know it was you.”
“Know it was me what?”
I press my hands to his chest and shove him, knocking him back. He catches himself with his hand to the ground. Once I stand up, he does the same. “I know you’ve been out here the whole time. Probably laughing your ass off. Where are the others?” I look around. “Huh? Are they here, too?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, Scar. I went to Eldridge Park right after I left you, and I was just now heading back.”
“Bullshit. I don’t believe a damn word you say.” I step around him and begin stomping through the thicket, unsure if I’m going the right way or not.
“I’m not lying to you. I really was at the park. If you don’t believe me, I’ll show you.” He reaches for my hand, but I jerk it away before he can even touch me.
“Don’t!” I snap. “Don’t touch me. Don’t talk to me. Just lead me out of here, then stay the hell away from me!”
