"What the..?" I began listening as I heard long high sobs, Sounds of a girl crying.
I was curious, why was there a girl in the middle of the woods especially when it was this cold out. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for Bell running off.
I stopped in surprise at what I saw. There was a beautiful girl around my age with messy blonde curls and torn clothing sitting on the ground. She was crying her face buried in Bell's soft puppy coat.
I watched in silence, and then moved forward slowly. A twig snapped under my feet and instantly the girl's head snapped up, her crystal blue eyes frightened.
"Don't worry I won't hurt you" I told her softly.
"What's your name? What are you doing here?" I asked gently.
"M...My name's Angel" She told me.
"I'm Drew" I replied, offering my hand.
She looked at the hand hesitantly than up at me. Instead of taking it she stood up herself picking up Bell and holding her to her chest. As if I wouldn't possibly hurt her if she put Bell in between us. She's right too. Who would be cruel enough to hurt a puppy?
"You look tired, do you want to come and rest at my place?" I asked.
She looked cautious and I had a feeling she was about to say no, not that I blamed her, I was a stranger.
"It's only me and my little sister; we don't have parents and my brother's out of town" I continued. She still looked a little hesitant so I added:
"You can leave whenever; I won't try to stop you"
She considered it for a moment and I was sure that she would say no, but then she slowly nodded her head.
"Good, follow me" I said starting back the way I came. I kept glancing behind me to make sure she was following. At one point I tripped, but luckily caught myself. Smooth, real smooth Drew.
I heard a giggle, but when I turned around she was serious as ever.
"Bell seems to like you" I remarked as my house came into sight.
"Yah I always liked dogs" She said smiling as Bell licked her cheek with her bright pink tongue.
"Oh did ever have one?" I asked turning towards her as I stepped onto the porch.
"Yah…I did" She told me smiling sadly.
I nodded knowing that I probably shouldn't pester her for the whole story.
I opened the door for her and motioned for her to follow me up the stairs, walking slowly so the creaks of the stairs wouldn't wake up Lilly.
"You can have my bed I'll sleep on the couch" I told her pulling an extra blanket and pillow out of my closet.
I turned around to say something else, but Angel was already snuggled up in my blanket fast asleep.
Wow was she tired.