Geoff and Duncan ran back to the car. as soon as they opened it, Bridgette was crying for the first time.. ever

Geoff: Bridge?

Courtney's eyes were wide and filled with fear

Geoff grabbed Bridgette and rubbed her back trying to soothe her. after 10 minutes, the girls began to speak.

Geoff: okay now that your cool.. whats wrong?

Bridgette: -sniffs- i tried to be strong.. but i dont know if.. IF GWEN AND TRENT WILL SURVIVE!

she burst out into tears and Duncan noticed that even Courtney's eyes were watering.

Courtney: i saw the whole thing.. -gulp- wheres Gwen now?

Duncan: i dont know princess.. but Cam said theyre where words will eat them alive..

Bridgette looked up from Geoff's cheest, now wet with tears

Bridgette: what?

Courtney: the school library...

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Geoff was speeding now back to school where they never thought theyd be rushing to get back to

Duncan: maybe you girls should go home..

Courtney: no. Gwens our friend too you know.

Duncan: yah but..

he pointed to Bridgette who was still crying

Bridgette: im alright.. really. Geoff gave her a concerned look as he was drving and Bridgette kissed his cheek.

Courtney saw and looked down at her feet. what if they didnt survive? it would be on her conscience for as long as she lived...

Geoff: Duncan.. dude. what did Cam go to prison for?

Duncan: same thing basically.. kidnap and rape.. and abuse.

Courtney shuddered and Duncan took her in his arms, playing with her hair. it calmed her a bit.. until Geoff stopped the car. Geoff's crazy driving got them there earlier than she thought.

Geoff: you girls stay here.

Duncan: as much as i hate to admit it.. thats a bad idea

Geoff raised his eyebrow

Duncan: i dont wnat any one of those fuckers near princess.

Courtney stared at Duncan.. he meant what he said.

Geoff: alright then.. lets go before someone asks what were doing

Bridgette: why dont we call the cops?

Duncan: because i know Cam.. and the cops better than i should. theyre already looking for them. and once they figure out that im with you guys.. theyre going to think its a fluke.

Courtney: wait.. Duncan.

she grabbed his shirt and pulled her towards him. as they kissed, Duncan's thumb ran along her cheek. he gently nibbled her bottom lip as they pulled apart.

Duncan: what was that for babe?

Courtney: just.. because.. i might never.. um.. see you again after this..

Duncan: hey, i promised that everyone would be safe after this. im a man of my word.

he winked at her and the four walked into the vacant school.