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Courtney's POV:

I screamed at that point, because it seemed like the only rational thing left to do. I screamed my throat raw, and continued even as my throat felt like it was on fire with dryness.

It caught Xavier by surprise, and his grip loosened, and I took that opportunity to kick him, hard, in the balls. Bolting away from him as he crouched over his wounded manhood. Hmmph, serves the jackass right.

I printed up the beach, the sad slowing my process. I eventually just kicked off my shoes and held them as i ran, the sand getting in between my toes and tickling them. But i Ignored it, and continued to run up the sandy beach, making my way to his car. That made me remember that I was basically stranded with this fucking pervert, since I had no keys, and therefore no way of getting home.

Home. Ashley. Andy. They both are probably so worried right now, or laughing their asses off at how incredibly pathetic I am. Ugh, why do I have to be such a fuck up?

I looked desperately towards the street, preying silently that civilization was close by, and I wouldn't have to run very far. I risked a glance back towards the sure, and felt my throat close up at the approaching, and very angry, Xavier.

I didn't have very much time, so I ddi the logical thing, and began to sprint down the street, pulling my phone out as I ran. I hastily turned the device back on, and sucked in a deep breath at the number of missed calls, texts, and voicemails that I had. I guess they were worried about me after all.

I bolted off the road and ran across the bushy grass, ignoring the stones scratching my bare feet. I made my way to a group of tall trees, hoping that I could conceal myself from Xavier long enough to contact someone.

I picked the first contact and preyed that they would pick up.

"come on. Come on. Please, god!" I cried silently, my tears blurring my vision, making me trip and scrape my bare legs and arms. But I got up, and continued running.

"hello?" The voice on the other end asked, panic lacing his deep voice.

"Andy!" I cried, relief flooding my chest.

"Courtney? Thank god! Where the hell are you? Are you okay?" He asked, concern evident in his beautiful voice.

"yes! Please, just help me," I whimpered the last part, not afraid to show weakness in front of Andy, "don't let him find me."

He paused for a moment, before responding, his words coming out slow. "Courtney, what's going on? Where are you?"

"he's after me!" I yelped out, before covering my mouth with my other hand, scared that he'd hear. "I don't know where I am! I'm by a beach, and i"m in a forest now, I think. He's chasing me, I can feel it! He's going to find me! Please, Andy, don't let him find me. Don't let him get me."

"shh, It's okay Courtney. I'm going to hang up now, and call your brother. Then I'll call you right back. Okay?"

I sniffled, but understood.

After he ended the call, I began to look around my surroundings. I couldn't see the sky anymore from the tall trees, their canopies blocking out the moon and stars above. However I still could see the road, and the lights of cars passing by. What struck my attention was the faint roar of a engine: a white Mercedes coming into view. i covered my mouth with my hands, and blinked furiously. There was no way that he would stop here, there was at least a dozen acres of land covered entirely by forest, he wouldn't look here.

But then he stopped the car. He got out in one swift movement, his pale hair practically glowing in the moonlight. He briefly scanned the woods before him, and scowled, whipping his phone out angrily. He then held it up to his ear, his lips moving in what I could only guess was him cursing.

Then, my phone rang, and I held brief anger towards Andy for calling at such a terrible time. Then I looked at the caller, it was Xavier. I glanced up at where he was currently parked, the blood draining from my face. His dark eyes followed the slight buzzing, as I hastily shut off my phone, but he heard. Then a smirk crossed his perfect features, and he made his way off of the road, entering the trees, darkness surrounding him.

Notes

So I kinda took that last part from an episode of Pretty Little Liars, fi any of you watch it, then it may seem familiar.
Will Andy get to Courtney before Xavier does?
Will Courtney escape Xavier?
Will I ever answer any of these questions?
Find out next time!

xoxo