A/N: So, Tessa is locked up in the library by herself :p Who'll come to her rescue? Read to find out and keep reviewing xx This is just a short thing. Not really an actual chapter, but I promise to post more SOON. Cross my heart xx
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It was nearly ten thirty when Tessa realized that she was alone.
It was ten thirty one when she realized she was by herself and the library was closed.
It was ten thirty three when she started to freak out.
She checked her phone for any messages. She paced up and down the row of armchairs.
The only text message she had gotten was from Sophie. It read: Hey Tessa, I'm going out tonight. Have fun the library and wherever else you're going. I ordered a pizza for u. It's getting delivered at eight to our flat so be there. xxSophie
She frowned. How could she have missed the text. How could she have not noticed the librarian leave the library and lock up? How did she miss the fireplace turning off?!
The library was cold, and Tessa shivered. They obviously turned off the heating at night time.
Her phone battery was running out. She was on low-power mode and only had 20% left.
She had to call someone to get her.
She dialled Sophie's number frantically, waiting to hear her friend and struggling into her jacket at the same time.
The call went to voicemail. Tessa left a message.
"Sophie. It's me, Tessa. I'm, uh, stuck in the library. Nobody is here and I'm locked in. Please come get me out or send help!"
She tried not to be worried. If somebody did come, though, would they think she broke in?
She paled. What if the police came because she accidentally triggered an alarm or something?
She couldn't bear to think about that. She stayed in her armchair, gripping the sides tensely.
She scrolled through her contacts. She would have to call somebody else.
Jem. She found his contact and hit call.
It went to voicemail again. She hit herself on the head.
Of course. Jem was at a violin concert that night!
She wrung her hands out nervously. She couldn't spend the night in the library! She wouldn't be able to make it for school tomorrow.
They wouldn't find her in time the next morning. Her school started at 8:30, and the library opened at 10:00.
Tessa could not miss a day of high school. It would go on her permanent record. It would stain her perfect attendance.
She scrolled more furiously.
Cecily. She could call Will's sister. She probably was home baking or chatting with friends.
Tessa dialed her number anxiously.
Cecily picked up, and Tessa didn't even let her say hello before she started rambling.
"Cecily? Ohmygoodness thanks so much for picking up. You wouldn't believe this but I'm stuck. Locked in the library actually, and I need some help getting out? Could you come and help me or something?"
She waited. Over the line, she could hear laughter. Male laughter.
"Tess. I'll come. Be there in ten." It was Will.
Will had picked up Cecily's phone.
Tessa sighed.
Then she realized something. Will didn't know which library she was at! It would take him forever to go to all the ones in London!
She reached back for her phone but it was dead.
Too late. She was just going to have to wait.
Sighing, she settled back down into the armchair, picked up Jane Eyre, and began to read.
After all, she could do nothing else.