Escape

Escape. 5

Jamie's (POV)

I was surprised to see Layla's friend Lizzie, and she had brought the cops with her. Cameron had tried to escape, but the only way out was through the door. Lizzie ran into the room that I was in and untied me.

As the cops were arresting Cameron, I saw Layla walk through the door. She gazed my way and then looked at Cameron. Before I knew it she was hitting him frantically. Like she was a goose gone wild! When the cops pulled her off she yelled out to Cameron that she didn't get the abortion. In my heart it made me happy, but I know that we cannot afford a baby. Cameron gave Layla a cold look before the cops took him outside.

Just to be on the safe side, Lizzie went home with us to keep watch for a little while. I cried as I laid in my bed. I didn't feel like myself. Cameron took the one thing I was proud of, my innocence. I was thinking that if Chase were to find out that he'd think of me differently, and wouldn't want me anymore.

The next day I woke up still feeling a little sore. Layla told me I didn't have to go to school today, but I don't want to make it obvious to Chase that something is wrong. I could always live without him knowing. So when I got to school I didn't really say much throughout the day. When Chase would speak to me I'd just ask for a kiss and make up an excuse to get going.

When 5 period bell rang, I felt as if I had to throw up. So I rushed to the bathroom, into a stall, and threw myself at the toilet. I wasn't even paying attention to whether or not anyone was in the bathroom. I didn't really care what they'd think. After that my head really wasn't feeling well. So I went to the nurses office and called for Paula to come pick me up.

Not even thinking about volleyball practice, I wondered if coach even thinks I'm reliable now. About 25 minutes passed and I finally saw Layla walk into the office. She looked worried. Probably thought Cameron had tried to attack me.I told myself. But that wasn't the case, I told her I was just feeling sick and that I had thrown up.

When we got home later on I showered and jumped right into bed; too tired to even think. Layla said she was going to go visit mom at the hospital. Nodding sleepily I rolled over and fell asleep. I woke up around 4 a.m. I looked around the house for Layla. I didn't see her so I assumed she was still at the hospital with mom. I hope to everything is okay over there. I thought with a worried frown on my face.

Mom's cancer has been getting worse and worse. There's no telling to how much time I'll have left with her. But I try not to think like that. I want mom to get better. I don't know what I'd do without her.

*A few days later*

When I woke up this morning I got call from Chase. He had just wanted to chill after school by taking me to the movies. It's been so long since I've been out on a date with Chase. I thought to myself. But by it being so long I was eager and excited. So I said yes!

After school I went home with Chase because his older brother Mikel is driving us. We'd leave as soon as Mikel gets off from work. I clung to Chases's side like a leech as he led me to his room upstairs. I've never been in Chase's room while there was no one home. His mom or dad is usually home, but their out of town.

Being alone with Chase just makes my heart pound, and gives me this nice nervous feeling. I like it.