Faint

Courtney's POV:

I see the diner before anything else.

I'm somewhat shocked by the appearance, after all diner's are actually quite rare nowadays, but I rush towards it nonetheless. I breathe a sigh of relief when I see the phones outside of it, and I immediately run to the closest one. Unfortunately, they of course, require spare change, but I realize, digging through my worn pockets, I have barely three dollars. Might as well make this call count.

I dial the number I've long-since memorized, and prey that he picks up. And he does, with me nearly sobbing in relief. "Andy," I cry finally, smiling through my tears, "I'm free Andy, I escaped."

His response is as I suspected and I can practically see him grinning widely. "Are you serious? Holy fuck, Court, we're coming to get you in Palm Springs, don't worry. We should be there by tomorrow morning, just hang low, find a police station and stay with them, understand?" He says quickly , but his voice never wavers from the joyous tone.

"Yeah I know,"I swallow the lump in my throat as best as I can, "c-can you put me on speaker?"

"Of course baby, I love you so much, and I'm so proud of you," he says gently, and my heart flutters at his words.

Then there are only shouts of joy and wonder, and the tears only increase. "Ashley," i sob.

He laughs on the other side, "Courtney, I'm so fucking happy that you're safe, please just go to the closest authority and tell them what happened."

I smile and nod, before Jinxx's voice suddenly interrupts, sounding serious yet relieved. "Courtney, you need to get inside, if you aren't already, and seriously tell someone what happened. They could be following you, and with cars, they'll be abel to find you faster. Go, now, we'll see you tomorrow."

I nod, terror gripping my heart once again, my I fight it, and put on a brave face. We exchange quick goodbyes before I hang up, and dart into the diner.

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