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Get away! I asked, trying to escape, hitting his chest. He just chuckled. You're scared of me? Why should I be afraid of you? Why do you steal people's pencils? I don't think so. His smile grew. You are funny. “Well, you’re not,” I said bitterly. He leaned toward me, his minty breath caressing my nose and lips. I tried to push him back, but he remained motionless. Leave me alone, Logan. His eyes widened when I said his name. I immediately covered my mouth with my hand like a child who just accidentally let out a secret. Logan leaned back, smiling. "You know my name," he said triumphantly. "You've been asking about me, haven't you, Anaís?" No! Of course not! I just... happened to hear someone say it. You're lying. I'm not lying! I answered nervously. Without being able to stop it, I was already blushing rapidly. I looked away, embarrassed. One of his hands took my chin, forcing me to look him in the eyes again. I swallowed hard, his thumb brushing my bottom lip, his
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Well, when I was a kid, I used to steal some snacks and then hide in the basement of my house to eat them. “Did I mention you’re weird?” I said, looking at all the candy. I hadn’t eaten my lunch, so I was a little hungry for the first time in weeks. Yeah, and we agreed that you're weird too, so it's not a big deal. He offered me the candy. "Do you want some?" I nodded, grabbing the bag. I started eating while Xander was telling some stories about his childhood. I laughed a lot with him; he was a very funny person. Hey, don't laugh! I'm sharing some very personal experiences, he tried to sound hurt. I'm sorry, but did you really try to cure your dog by giving him cough medicine? I laughed at the end of the sentence. Who does that? I was just an innocent child. Excuses, excuses, I muttered, rolling my eyes. You know what, Anna? I think you're bad, he said, sounding childish and then looking away. What? I'm not bad! I defended myself, trying to get his attention. Okay, wo
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My sobs were the only sound that could be heard throughout the ceiling. I tried to control my tears, but they kept rolling down my face. Images of my little sister smiling and playing with me were breaking my heart. Logan held me tightly, as if he were trying to keep my pieces together. The pain was unbearable... I had never felt anything like this before. It was the first time I had allowed myself to feel the loss of my family, and it was devastating. I looked down, forcing the tears to fall straight into the air instead of rolling down my cheeks. Elise... her smile... How could she be gone? She was just a child... she couldn't have died; it had to be a nightmare. Elise... I whispered her name in a broken voice. I never thought saying her name would hurt me so much. Logan let go of me and turned me toward him. I was crying uncontrollably, but I kept my eyes on the ground. I felt so embarrassed. He held my face in both hands, his palms soft and cool against the damp skin of my
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My ankles burned from the wild contact they made with the rough ground as I was dragged into the darkness. I struggled to free myself, but the hand over my mouth was pressed down very tightly. The one holding me was a very strong person and no doubt a man. I had to do it; I had to stop him. I used my elbow as a weapon and buried it in the attacker's stomach. He let out a groan of pain as he released me. I quickly fell to my knees. Émilie! I managed to scream, but before I could stand up, a hand yanked my hair harshly. I winced in pain as I was forced to my feet. I wanted to turn around and face the attacker… but I couldn’t. He pulled my hair in a sharp tug, making me arch backward. My back crashed into his chest. Releasing my hair, he slid his arm over mine, snugly against it, effectively limiting my movements. Émilie! Help me! I screamed as loud as I could. He used his free hand to cover my mouth, “Shhhhh.” I felt his warm breath on my ear. “Shhhhh, Anaís, shhhh, calm dow
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“Where's Flynn?” I asked, trying to stop her babbling. “Don't even mention his name. That bastard...” she closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. Oh well, Flynn was exposed. Apparently, he had gotten involved with Sana, Lyra's friend. How shameless. “Lyra!” someone shouted from a group of men. Lyra ran off, leaving me alone once again. It seemed that this was Lyra's hobby. I began to fiddle with my fingers nervously. What's taking Xander so long? I felt like someone was watching me. I glanced around, and my eyes met a pair of black eyes. My heart raced for no reason. It was a brown-haired boy; he was staring at me blatantly. He leaned against the wall, holding a plastic cup in his hand. It looked so familiar to me. Those eyes... I was getting nervous, but for some reason, I couldn't look away. A smile formed on his lips as he raised the glass to his lips and took a sip. I frowned in confusion. “Here you go.” Xander's voice made me look away from the young man. I took
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“Are you crazy?” I asked Logan, who was standing a few feet away from me. He seemed to be fiddling with the keys in his hand. “Why?” “Why did you lock the door?” “Didn't I tell you I like to tease you?” I frowned. “I think I did.” “Open the door,” I demanded seriously. I didn't like the idea of being alone with him since he could intimidate me very easily. Logan leaned against the wall, amusement plastered on his face. “No,” I sighed. “What are you doing here, Anaís?” I was always surprised at how well he pronounced my name. “That is none of your business.” “You're breaking at least four rules by being here.” I crossed my arms over my chest. “So?” “I thought you cared about keeping your record perfect.” “How do you know that?” “I just know,” he shrugged and smiled at me. I opened my mouth to say something but quickly closed it. Logan seemed to know a lot about me. The way he talked to me... it was like he knew everything about me. But how was that possib
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Flashback……. It's very dark... Run! Can't. The metallic smell of blood invaded my nostrils. He's coming; you have to run. My hands touch the wall beside me to guide me, as there was no light of any kind. At the end of the hallway, I could see a large window, the moonlight seeping through the curtains, outlining the silhouette of a man. He... He was dressed all in black, his face covered in a kind of cloth that only allowed his mouth and eyes to be seen. His eyes... I can't see their color in this darkness. Anaís...- his voice sounded so calm, so soft, as if he were incapable of hurting anyone. I can’t move. He started to move towards me, and I could only watch him; my legs were not responding. As he came closer, the moonlight illuminated his body, allowing me to see the blood dripping from his hands, falling like a black liquid on the floor. Killer. Run….. He was getting closer and closer. His eyes... What color are your eyes? Are... I woke up with a start, breathi
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What…? "You heard me," he joked, his grey eyes showing his amusement. I was very nervous because of his closeness. I gulped, feeling my throat dry. I could feel his strong arm around my waist, making it impossible for me to escape. "Let me go," I said, trying to free myself. "No, you owe me something," he added casually. My heart was beating fast inside my chest. "I'm not going to kiss you, Logan," I replied and felt his free hand take my chin. He leaned towards me little by little until our breaths mixed. "Logan, don't do it." "Why not?" His nose touched mine. He was so close; I couldn't concentrate. "Because..." My voice trailed off. "Why?" "Because I hate you," I answered, trying to look away, but his grip on my chin wouldn't let me. I was trapped. "You don't hate me," he declared arrogantly. His grey eyes looked into mine; I felt like I was melting. "Me..." A knock on the door interrupted me. I jumped in surprise, and Logan let me go. I could see the frustration on h
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