Robert dared to sneak into school. He found me in the hallway after the class I didn’t have with Spencer. “Hi, there.â€? Robert said.

I sped up my walk down the hall but he pulled me into an empty classroom.

“Aren’t you gonna say hi?â€? he snarled.

“Hi.” I whispered, inching toward the door.

“Wow, you seem pretty afraid. Its kind of fun watching you freak out at any moment.â€? He jumped at me and I flinched. “Ha, ha!â€?

“Gotta … get to class.â€? I whispered, opening the door but he closed it.

“Oh no, no, no. I’ve followed you around, I’ve scared you enough for now; I’ve got you alone. Must enjoy my time. So how’s life?â€?

I looked at the floor, not speaking. I could hear him moving around but I didn’t want to look.

“Gracie don’t wanna answer?â€? he taunted, poking my shoulder.

“Class.â€? I gasped but this time he locked the door.

“Damn, you’re so difficult. I just wanna talk, Grace.â€? He cooed. “I just wanna talk.â€? His hands slid up over my shoulders and I shivered. “No where to run though.”