Chapter 35 part 3
-Cassie's POV-
I just sat there, in a frozen panic. How did Ryan get out of jail?! Why does he want Cody dead? I'm serious, this guy is paranoid. But anyway, I was watching the two lads talk. I caught a few words like "your so" and "heck no" and "you need some help, man." I sighed. I wished there was something I could do, but if I did do something, I would risk my life too. Was I being selfish not to? Finally I made up my mind.
"Sir, drop that gun and put your hands up!"
Ryan turned around. He didn't however, drop his gun.
"Who said that?" He stammered. Cody quietly backed away.
I didn't know what to say next. I just sat there in silence. Ryan bit his lower lip and started walking backwards with his gun out in front of him. I watched Cody as he bounded through the woods. I wanted to get down, but it was impossible with Ryan standing there. I scratched my head. Just then, leaves fell, due to my shift in weight. Ryan looked up.
"Heheh, hi." I said. We both stared at each other for a split second. Then, I jumped from the tree onto Ryan. He screamed and I yelled. I tackled him until I saw his gun pointed to my temple. I stopped. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Cody hiding in the bushes; watching me.
"That's right, you brat." Ryan said. "Stop, or else I'll shoot."
I sniffed.
"Where's Cody?" He cried, yanking my collar.
"I...I don't know."
"Where is he?!" He cried. Yanking me harder.
"He is right here." Cody said as he crawled out of the bushes.
Just then I heard sirens. Ryan quickly looked over his shoulder. Then, with shaky hands, he pointed the gun at Cody.
"So long, pal." He said with a smirk. Then BOOM! He fired his gun. I screamed. I couldn't see a thing with all the smoke.
I coughed.
When the smoke cleared, I saw Cody, lying dead on the ground.
That's all there was to it.
Hey guys, I know it's a sad ending, but that's how I originally planned it. Anyway, don't stop reading now! There's an epilogue!