Twigs snapped and the wind blew through her hair and Elizabeth ran through the woods. Don’t look back, don’t look back, she told herself. Her breath caught as she slipped , tumbling down the hill she hadn’t realized was there.

She picked her self back up and start to run again. Pain shot through her ankle but she kept going. She wasn’t going to die, not today.

She ran past a tree, tripping on its roots. Ugh, The wonder everyone called her clumsy. She try to bring her self to her feet I want to fall down when pain shut up her ankle and through her leg. She groaned quietly but stopped when she heard a twig snap.

For a moment I was quiet. She can hear her own heartbeat, pulsing wildly under her bruised and bloodied skin. Her clothes were torn in her hands and face were covered in blood. Another twig snapped, her heart sped up more, if that was even possible. Yet again, for another moment all remain quiet.

She jumped when he stepped in front of her and tried to scream out. Tired to call for anyone, anybody who will respond to her pleas for help. The last thing she saw before passing out was a faint gleam of a knife and gag that would silence her. Then everything went black as actually passed out

Chapter 2

“Hey momma” she said she stole a cookie from her little brother Phoenix. Her mom smiled at her and pulled her in for a big hug before handing her her backpack and money for lunch.

“ have a great day sweetie!” Elizabeth smiled to her self before running out the door. her mom was the sweetest person in the world. She had adopted Elizabeth when she was three and always there for her no matter what. Not to mention that she was absolutely beautiful, she kind of look like a movie star.

Suddenly, she got the feeling that someone was watching her. She stop to tie her shoes she looked behind her to see someone disappearing from behind a car. Quickly, she got up and start to walk again, this time faster. Was she being paranoid no, there was definitely someone there. she made a sharp turn when he wasn’t looking and hid behind a tree. He had short, light brown hair, that was spiky up slightly and bright blue eyes. The whole appearance along with a black T-shirt and jeans gave him a country bad boy vibe. He stopped by the tree she was hiding behind and looked around, puzzled. At that moment her phone rang,” shit!” She swore under her breath.

His head snapped her way, as you’ll think of me by Keith urban played, ringing loudly. She quickly dismissed the call and turned back to look at the guy following her. He was no longer there. She turned amd screamed when his face appeared before hers she looked at him and tilt her head, his eyes were more than blue . They had brown and gold specks mix in giving them the effect of a kaleidoscope. His brown hair had natural red streaks, his features were almost perfect as she blushed. ” you’re in danger“ he told her. “ what?” She asked with a puzzled look snapping out of her daydream once she heard him speak, “no I’m not “ he looked at her giving her the impression that he thought she might possibly be crazy. “ yes you are!” he yelled at her. she shook her head, refusing to admit what she already knew was true. That explain the dream. He rolled his eyes before grabbing her hand and slipping a small paper into it. “ just remember!,” he reply quietly,” the woods are a dangerous place” he turned swiftly and walked away. Elizabeth waited until he was out of her sight before looking at the note. It said,

Michael McKnight

My number 860–555-5555

As she walked into school a mere five minutes later, a million thoughts ran through her head. Who was Michael McKnight? What did he mean by she was in danger? How did he know about her secret? Nothing made sense. all those confusing thoughts suddenly stopped when she reach her locker. They were waiting for her, “they”, were the schools football players. Three of them actually, Luke, Mason and Liam. She turned and tried to walk away quickly before they notice her, but fate didn’t like her very much at that moment.

Elizabeth looked at them, hoping they wouldn’t say anything, they didn’t exactly.. Like her. She had just walked out of her class, heading to lunch. She started skipping down the hallways singing to herself “I woke up this morning around 4 AM, with the moon shining bright like headlights on the interstate “ she grinned to her self as she sang her favorite song under her breath. She smiled as her best friend Caroline ran up to her. They greeted each other as they walk towards the lunch line. Elizabeth was one of those girls who could eat as much as they want it and not gain a single pound. So she started a pile on her tray, cheeseburger fries yogurt fruit and a small salad with ranch dressing and two cookies. Caroline grabbed a water. They shook their heads at each other and went to find a table to sit. They sat down and Elizabeth started eating her lunch. Three cute guy started walking towards her table aunt Elizabeth and Caroline looked at each other. these guys were football players the cutest, most popular guys in school. They flip their hair before smiling at the guys who were just now approaching. “Well hey handsome!” Caroline was flirting with the shorter shy looking one. His name was Mason. He brushed back his blonde hair and smiles softly at her, his brown eyes twinkling. Elizabeth looked at the other two boys, Luke and Liam who were staring at her like all of suddenly she had become a cheeseburger. “I’m sorry, I really don’t mean to be rude, but can I help you with something? “ she asked softly

“ when are you going to stop?“ Liam asked. “Wha-what do you mean?” She stuttered. “Stop eating!” Luke replied laughing. “You eat sooo much!”

”yeah , you kinda do” Caroline said. She looked at him then Caroline looked back at her with a guilty look on her face. Was that really Caroline? The one who was there for her when she first got her a gift? The one who slept over almost every night and calmed her down when she woke up screaming? The one who was there for her every day no matter what? was that really her who sent that? Caroline? Caroline shrugged and stood up and place herself next to Mason, the boy, who she had been flirting with a second before.

“I’m sorry, but I am with them.” Caroline said. “ after everything we’ve been through, you’re going with them?” Elizabeth brushed her red locks up her for head, tears gather in her eyes. “Yes Elizabeth, I’m leaving you. You’re nothing you’re worthless. The only reason I stuck with you was because I felt bad. You’re nothing but a stupid ugly wanna be. I’m done with you and your shit.”.

One last look at the person who used to be her friend and Elizabeth broke down. She has done nothing, absolutely nothing, to deserve this. Tears ran down her cheeks, and she choked back a sob. She glanced at the people before her and ran. Away, from them, from everything. But they followed her.

Elizabeth snapped out of the horrible memory once the bell for the first. Rang. They looked at her, “you look nice today “ they told her. They took one last glance at her and walked away. She walked out on to her first period, hoping,praying, nothing bad would happen.

Chapter 3

She walked into culinary class, her first period, and glanced around the room. She was looking for someone, Michael to be exact. She could of sworn she’d seen him before.

But she asked she looked around the room every seat was full, but one, and the empty chair just happen to be hers. She sat down in dismay. She had wanted to ask him what he meant. What danger was she in, how did he know that anyways?.

The teacher walked in, 10 minutes late as

usual.

”okay class, let’s get started. We will not be cooking today, however, if you will open up to page 37 in your books, we will learn about the importance of kitchen safety “

about 30 minutes into class she saw something at the door. Something that drew her towards the door, she had already gotten out of of her seat and started walking towards it. When someone stopped her.

“ Elizabeth what do you think you’re going?” The teacher asked softly, Elizabeth threw a quick glance in her direction. Um the bathroom she answer swiftly. The teacher looked at her, worry, clear in her bright green eyes before nodding.

hurry back, please reply to teacher, “ will do ma’am!” Elizabeth told her, sarcasm in her words. She walked out to see someone disappear around the corner., acting on impulse, she runs after them

She saw the shadow going down stairs, she ran to can them but fell down the stairs. “Wakes up in bed”, how did I get her she thinks to herself, “ mom wakes in, Elizabeth get up your going be late for school, “looks outside the window, the sun sis rising and the birds are chirping. WTF, puzzled she asks her mom, “ mom what day is it? “ mom looks puzzled “, it’s Monday the 14th, are you ok Elizabeth? This can’t be , Elizabeth thinks to herself, I was in school already, how can this be? “Wakes up takes a long hot shower. Gets dressed and starts to leave the house.”Elizabeth!” Her mom yelled, she look back at her mom, yes? You didn’t eat your breakfast and forgot your backpack!. “Looks at her mom”, sorry not hungry today and yeah I guess I forgot my backpack. Gets it and heads out the door, hearing her mom yelling “ don’t forget to eat lunch!”

”walking to school “, feels like someone was watching her, see’s the 4 football players ahead so runs across the street to avoid them. “Thinks to herself, did I dreamed I went to school today? Then she feel’s something tapping her shoulder,”Freezes up and slowly turns to see” it’s it’s you!

“Yes it’s me” , puts hand on her mouth, don’t be so loud. “ are you real or I’m I dreaming again “, Elizabeth said him. Yes I’m real, he said, how much do you remember so far? “What do you mean? I just met you yesterday I think.” Said Elizabeth, the only thing I know is your name is Michael and you gave me your phone number. Michael looks at her puzzled, “ that’s all you remember?” He asked, “wait he said , today’s not August 18 is it? No, said Elizabeth today’s August 14. And hmm , “ does he know my birthday is August 18” she thought to herself. Four days to early Michael replied. “ I think you should go to school now Elizabeth Michael said., as Michael was saying that, Caroline was walking down the street and yell “Elizabeth I’m here let’s go we’re late.”. Elizabeth looks back at Caroline., and turns to talk to Michael, but he’s disappeared. WTF, looks at Caroline and ask her, “ did you see where that boy went? The one that was talking to me.? , Caroline look puzzled, and reply, Elizabeth , there was nobody here but just you., now let’s go before we get in trouble for being late to school.

Starts walking to school with Caroline. Thinks to herself, what’s going on in my going crazy? How could have Michael disappear so fast? What’s so important about my birthday ? What am I supposed to remember so many questions no answers. Her first class was just like the one she thought she had gone when she fell down the stairs and woke up with being Monday all over again. She met up with Caroline and her second period class. She asked if they’re still gonna have lunch together. She thought to herself if this days repeating then no way am I gonna get humiliated by Caroline and the football players. “Um I’m not feeling well. I think I’m gonna go to nurses office.” She said Caroline Caroline said OK but I see you during lunch. Elizabeth said ok, but then said herself how will freeze over before I repeat this day again. She said I had to skip lunch and wait by the stairs where she had fallen down in her dream or reality. If this day is repeating again in Michael should show up any second now. She has some foot prints coming down the stairs, she looks up, totally surprised and shocked