I ran desperately through the streets. The rain was making my clothes stick to my skin. My heart was pounding out of my chest as I pushed myself to keep running.

Me- I can't stop now…I can't…I'm almost there…

Ahead of me I could see it. I was just a block away from safety…a block away from harm. I could hear them gaining behind me, getting closer. I tried to run faster, but I couldn't push my limit any further. I barely catch myself as I trip over my own feet and almost go crashing into the sidewalk. I looked behind me as I kept running, but it was too dark to see anyone coming. I still knew they were there, chasing me down. It took me a moment to realize that I had almost passed my destination. I did one final sprint towards the door. I made it with a little time to spare. I squeezed my eyes shut and began banging on the door with my right hand as I used my left to support myself.

Me- PLEASE! SOMEONE ANSWER! OPEN THE DOOR! PLEASE!

Just as I brought my hand back to hit again, the door opened. My hand was caught by someone else's as I almost fell forward. I looked up to see a boy about my age. He had a shocked look on his face.

Boy- Haylee…?

Me- N…Nick…

I sighed with relief as my muscles relaxed. But I heard a voice that made me tighten up again and squeeze my hand around Nick's.

Voice- oh thank goodness. You found my sister…I hope she isn't bothering you.

I looked up at Nick with a desperate 'help me' look. He looked down at me then up at where the voice came from. He let my hand go and I turned around to see my chasers…four boys. The leader of the group was closest. He was the one claiming to be my brother.

Nick- no not at all. In fact, I was expecting her.

Leader- is that so?

Nick- yeah. My sister is her best friend and she is having a sleepover tonight. Of course it started hours ago but better late than never I suppose.

Leader- you're lying.

Nick- yeah…well so are you.

Leader- and how would you know?

Nick- because I know her. First off you can't be her brother because she doesn't have one. And second…she doesn't even live in this town. She comes here with her sister to visit her dad twice a month.

The leader glared at Nick than turned his focus onto me. I bit my tongue.

Leader- I'm not leaving without her.

Nick- then you're going to be disappointed.

Leader- *grits teeth* get the girl. I don't care how. Just do it!

The other three ran at us. I screamed as Nick punched the first two straight in the face. But the other one grabbed me around the waist and began to drag me away as the leader attacked Nick.

Me- NICK!

Guy #3- shut up!

He put his hand over my mouth. I scrambled to get free. I watched helplessly as Nick was trying to fight off the leader and the other two who recovered from the punches.

Guy #3- you guys! I got her! I—

I opened my mouth wide and bit down on his hand, breaking the skin. I let go and coughed as blood gushed into my mouth.

Guy #3- GOD DAMN IT! FUCK THIS BITCH! SHE AIN'T WORTH IT!

The last thing I felt was him throwing me to the ground and my head slamming onto the cement…I felt the warmth of my blood seeping down my face…then nothing.