n I walked mindlessly into the road. I could hear K

ed breath as the car drove towards me with frightening speed. My

Not again

bornly remained fixed on the ground. My misty eyes glazed over as the car drew n

to watch in fear and awe at the scene unfolding in front of them

ll of the wet earth filled my nostrils and my damp shirt clung to my freezing skin as the

ned eyes watching as the vehicle sped madly towards me. I clutched my

reased and I clapped my palms ove

ll and I didn't want to leave this world without

stened and a saviour came. But this ti

he asphalt. Due to the shock, my legs unconsciously buckled and I crashed to the ground, barel

his arms surrounding me as he shook me by

l as loud as echoing drums. My heart raced like never before

thered around me, some of them had already pulled out their phones a

hen I saw the shiny new moccasins in front

" Kyle raged, his voice booming ferociously, "The lights were

I looked up to see his head bowed, "I de

e her coming, you violated the traffi

yle and muttering amongst themselves. I decided to

f up to my feet and placing a hand on

was desperately trying to hold back. His arms went around me and pulled me into

. He didn't react for a few seconds but then

ce more, "Today's your lucky day, b

road. The crowd began to disperse as the light turned green once more.

oever was in it was staring at me. I shivered slightly, feeling their burning gaz

he world

d. Now that the frenzy was over, the pain from when I fel

ing his palms out, "Just wai

weary breath. I was too shaken from what just happened and I decided then that no one cou

nd now, this had happened. I'd thought that I had gotten over it. I

was

ing the tremor to cease. I heard Kyle's familiar footsteps

d drink this but are you sure you're alri

a hand and snatching the bottle fro

a questio

u," I muttered, unlocking the cap and downing

ng of how best to explain the situation to him. It didn't take a genius to know th

ol

desperation apparent on my face and vo

ened there wasn't normal, Lola. I've se

hroat bobbed painfully and I fought to maintain my composure, "Please, I

proposition so I pressed

eas

s with his index finger and thumb, "Alright,"

s as I relaxed against the bench. It was all good

nd out. I was going to be fine, I had surv