Touch Of Memory

Chapter XV

'How about we go to the forest? That's where he attacked me.'

'Okay, but stay close to me.'

I almost said “I want to get closer”, but I stopped myself, thank the gods. That would’ve been embarrassing. Instead, I said something quite different:

'I can defend myself you know? He might've attacked me, but I managed to escape. I may be fragile sometimes, but that's all'

'Yeah, I know, that’s not what I meant.'

‘I know. I didn't mean it either. I'm just...’

I regretted what I’d said. I was a bit rough with him, but I don't like to be mistaken as weak all the time. We didn't talk anymore.

We reached the forest in a matter of seconds. I drew out my knife, and so did Newt. This time, I was ready. We had about half an hour until The Opening. Newt was at my back, and I freezed as soon as I heard some twigs break. Newt stumbled onto me, pushing me, and I fell once again. Seriously, I never fell this much before I met Newt.

When I looked back, I was horrified. Gally was holding Newt, with a knife scraping his neck. I could see his veins popping out, the knife threatening to burst them at any moment. Gally’s voice seemed crazier:

'Hello again. I'm afraid I will have to kill your girlfriend, Newt. It’s not personal. But I'm sure you'll understand later.'

I looked at him, coldly. Anyone could see the disgust in my face.

'Send your knife over here and put your hands in the air.'

I did as he ordered. I wouldn’t surrender. I would make him think I surrendered. I glanced at Newt, hoping he understood my plan.

Gally let go of Newt and pushed him to the ground. He grabbed my left arm, but I managed to hit his face with my right elbow. Newt had already recovered and was on top of Gally. They both fell to the ground. Newt was on top of him, and he kept punching, hitting his jaw every time.

'Newt, it's enough.'

He didn't hear me.

'NEWT, STOP !'

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