Chapter 7 Keep Holding On

The man pulled his mask off. "I want Mary!"

"Umm…? Kevin I told you she wasn't here." Joey tried to get away with that but knew it wasn't going to work.

"She's right in front of my face, moron!" He screamed, walking closer toward them. He was now pointing the gun directly at Joey's chest. Mary slowly took a step back, for she spotted Joey's cell phone. "Don't move!" Kevin pointed the gun directly at Mary's head.

"I'm sorry." She pleaded. "Please don't shoot me."

"Look Kevin, why do you want to hurt her?" Joey inquired. "There are other ways to solve this. You can go to a doctor or a therapist. Solve everything."

"My plan would be a lot easier without you!" Kevin spanked Joey across his face, causing a loud noise. A red handprint appeared on Joey's face. Joey opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Kevin. "Uh…don't speak!"

"Leave him alone!" Mary yelled as tears streamed down her face.

"Who do you think you are talking to me like that?" Kevin pushed Joey out of the way, picked up Mary and slammed her down on the couch. He held her down holding the gun at her head. She breathed fast and loud, while squinting, her eyes shut. Joey pulled the gun out of Kevin's hand and held it to Kevin's back. "If you don't drop that gun, she will die." He pulled a knife out form his pocket and held it to Mary's neck.

"Please don't hurt me." Mary begged. Joey opened his fist letting go of the gun. It slammed on the floor, making a cracking sound. Kevin dropped the knife on Mary's stomach, quickly grabbed the gun and got back on top of Mary. He slid the knife against her arm, causing a minor cut and Mary to twitch. The cut bled, but was not too deep or long.

In the meantime Joey was slowly and quietly approaching the phone. When he got there he picked it up and hit the 9. Unfortunately it made a loud beep and alarmed Kevin.

"Put the phone down or she dies." Kevin moved the knife closer to Mary's neck, so the knife was slightly hitting her skin. Joey immediately dropped the phone, making the battery pack fall out. "If you move I'll shoot Joey."

Mary nodded in fear and lay as still as possible. Kevin got off of her, and although she was still terrified, she felt relief. He got up and kicked Joey in the stomach. Joey collapsed to the floor in pain and Kevin kicked him, again. Mary shot into the air, when she heard Joey yell in pain. Kevin held up the gun and pulled the trigger.

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