Chapter 7:
I know that this chapter is a little short but I want there to be more action in the next chapter. Please remember to review.
Shannon felt herself freeze as she read the text again. She knew who sent the text, but she wondered how he got her number…
Suddenly she felt two hands grab her shoulders. She couldn't help but jump and let out a squeal as she turned around to face the person behind her.
"Hey!" Leon exclaimed, putting his hands up "sorry, didn't mean to scare you, I thought you heard me coming, I called your name".
Shannon tried to laugh, but knew that she sounded nervous; she could tell by Leon's facial expression that he thought the same thing.
"Hey, are you alright Shannon?" he asked her concerned. "you seem…"
"Yeah I'm fine" Shannon said quickly, trying to sound convincing "listen, do you know where Lawson is?" she asked.
"Yeah, he was just loading up TR 2" Leon answered her, pointing behind her towards the cars.
"Ok thanks" Shannon replied, trying to get away from Leon as quickly as possible, she wanted to show Lawson the text. After yesterday, she knew that she could trust him to help her with the whole situation.
"Ok thanks Leon" she added quickly, "I'll see you later" she gave Leon a quick smile, turned and continued down the corridor, towards the car park. There she found Lawson packing bags into the back of the car. When he saw her coming, he gave her a smile but she didn't return it. He already knew that something wasn't quite right and took a few steps towards her.
She stopped in front of him and looked up at him with a worried face.
"Hey" Lawson said putting a hand on her shoulder, "what is it, has something happened?" he asked her concerned. Shannon didn't reply, she just pulled out her phone and handed it to Lawson. He took it, confused but when he read the text message, his facial expression turned to anger.
"When did u get this?" he asked her.
"Just a few minutes ago" she replied quietly.
"How did..."
"How did he get my number?" Shannon finished for him. "I honestly don't know, but Lawson, I'm really scared" she added, her voice quivering.
Lawson saw the tears in her eyes and pulled Shannon into a comforting hug. Shannon buried her head into Lawson chest and took in his familiar scent. She felt better being close to Lawson.
"It's going to be ok, I'll make sure he doesn't get to you" Lawson told her as he rested his head on hers. They stayed like this for a few more seconds before Lawson gently pulled away and looked down at Shannon's face. She had tears running down her face.
"Look I really need to get out there, I've still got to pick up Josh, he's got some car problem" he told her "but if you don't feel like going home, stay here with Leon and I'll be back soon, then we can do something, ok?"
Shannon sniffled and nodded; Lawson took her hand and squeezed it, giving her a reassuring smile before turning and getting in the car, driving away.
Shannon watched as the car drove out of the driveway and down the street before quickly sniffling and wiping away the tears on her face. She turned around and walked towards the Intel room, where Leon worked.
