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Ellie's P.O.V

I woke up to the sound of hushed voices. I let out a pained groan before slowly opening my eyes and was met by the harsh pounding of my head and a small pain on my neck

"Oh my gosh! Ellie? Are you okay? What happened Ellie?" Ark's face was full of panic and worry.

I gave her a confused look before suddenly remembering the events that happened. Panic started to flood into me and my hands became to shake.

"Ellie. Calm down. Shh. You're okay now. I'm here. I got you." My teary eyes were greeted by the familiar striking blue ones.

I let out a small sob before muscular arms were wrapped around me. I pulled Alec closer and hugged him tightly. The only thing that makes me feel secure is him at the moment.

"Shh. It's okay baby doll."Alec said.

I never felt so scared in my life. Who could it be? I have no enemies and if I have one. What have I done? I don't know many people except for the bad boys and Ark.

My sobs started die down but not once did I felt Alec's grip on me loosen. Warmth flooded in me at the fact the he was the one who helped me and he did without hesistation.

"Thank you." I said my voice hoarse from crying.

"You're welcome and always remember I'm only one call away baby girl." Alec said quoting the song 'one call away' by Charlie Puth.

"Aw." I look to my left and was surprised to see the four bad boys and standing at the corner with worried expressions and a tear stained looking Ark.

"Hi guys." I said offering them a shy smile.

Ark rushed to me and pulled me in a hug.

"Oh my gosh! Are you okay? I'm so sorry if I wasn't there." Ark said starting to get emotional again.

"I'm okay Ark. Stop crying. This isn't your fault." I said pulling her in a hug.

"I was just so worried when Val called me saying, Alec found you passed out in the hallway with a bleeding wound on your neck." Ark said as she cried harder and hugged me tighter.

"I'm okay now. Please, stop crying." I said before pulling away from her.

"What exactly happened Red?" Chase asked moving a step forward.

"I-" Scared of sharing the information. The images of him caging me with a knife entered my mind and panic began to creep unto me again.

Alec's arms wrapped around my small frame again and pulled
me into his body. It immediately made me calm and I can't ignore the fact that my body fits his like it was made just for me.

See. What I did there? Ha.

Not the time to joke Ellie.

"Why don't you make us some dinner? I'm quite hungry and by the look on your faces. I know you are too." Alec asked, more like demanded.

The four boys along with Ark were forced to prepare dinner leaving me with Alec. Pure silence greeted us when the door of Alec's room was closed.

"Are you okay?" Alec asked after a few more silence.

"I'm fine." I said taking a deep breath.

"What exactly happened Cookie?" Alec's voice sounded softer and gentler.

Cookie? That's new.

"I-Last staurday after I ran away from Val's house. There was a knock on the door and I assumed it was either one of the bad boys or you. When I opened it there was no o-one and w-when I look down there was a note and then to-" I started rambling my nerves rocketing.

"Breath Cookie," Alec soothed,"What exactly did the letter say?" He asked rubbing circles on my arm.

"The letter said watch your back because you're next it was from a name that starts with a letter S and then wait what time is it?" I paused.

"It's 5:37 and don't worry I already texted your mom that you're gonna sleep at a friends house." Alec said brushing his hand on my arms gently.

"I've been passed out for a few hours." I mumbled before lifting my hand to my neck only to be greeted by a small guaze and wincing when I felt a small pain beneath it.

"Don't worry cookie," Alec looked at me with an intense gaze,"You're safe now and no one is going to hurt you." He said before planting a soft kiss on my forehead.

Heat made it's way to my face and I couldn't help but blush. Lowering my gaze, my heart beated erratically at the small yet sweet gesture of Alec.

He let out a small chuckle," Can you continue now cookie?" He asked pulling my hand and taking it in his.

I nodded before taking a deep breath,"After I recieved that note, I immediayely locked the doors and went to hide in m room but ended up passing out halfway my mom later found me on the floor when they arrived but I didn't tell her what happened." I paused, closing my eyes as tightly at the scary feeling.

Alec's hand squeezed my hand gently,"When I went to school earlier, I did my best to keep a low profile since I was scared that the person who sent it was attending in our school. When lunch rolled in I decided to eat it at the library," Alec nodded blankly," Halfway through my lunch, I recieved a text from an unkown number which said I have eyes everywhere and the same letter s after. I freaked out and rushed out of the library and I remember bumping into Chase before I was pulled in at the janitors closet." I explained.

Alec nodded,"Do you remember anything after that? What did he look like?" Alec asked rubbing his thumb in knuckles gently.

"Yes but all I remember was his height is exactly six foot and he has a rough voice since the lights were off." I answered lowering my gaze to our hands.

"Okay. Is it okay if you tell me what happened when he pulled you in the janitor closet?" Alec asked.

I flinch slightly but nodded,"I was pushed in a wall with knife pressed on my neck. I asked him what he wanted and he said it was me since I got a little gang leader wrapped around my finger and I told him that I don't know what he's talking about or maybe he got the wrong girl. He snarled at me and pressed the knife harder and I started to have a panic attack and he let me go but not before saying he'll come back and then I rushed out and I called you." I whispered quietly.

Alec suddenly pulled away from me and started to mumble profanities.

"This can't be happening. They fucking know if only I tried harder." Alec started saying.

"Alec what's wrong?" I asked him, my brows furrowing.

"I told you to fucking stay away from me but you didn't! And look what happened? They know! They now fucking know !" He suddenly roared at me.

Gone was the Alec that comforted me and was replaced by the Alec that was the bad boy of the school.

I let out a surprised gasp before flinching at his harsh words.

"How the fuck is this my fault?" I snapped, angry tears starting to form in my eyes.

"The people that are after you Ellie is because of me. That's all you need to know." He said coldly before starting to walk out.

"What?! You can't just say that and walk out! I have the right to know if it involves my safety!" I said, angry tears streaming down my face.

"It's partially you're fault since you didn't fucking listen! The more you know the more you're in deeper that's why it's better if you know less." He said harshly before walking out and slamming the door.

"Ugh. Fuck you Alec!" I shouted after him.

I slumped down on the bed with an exhausted sigh.

Who does he think he is? Saying those information and then leaving me in the dark. I deserve to know with all those incidents happening to me. That's so unfair! He's so unfair!

Life is unfair honey.

Great. Now my subconcious is talking to me.

I was cut off by my thoughts when a sudden knock entered my hearing. I looked up to see Valentino's head peering through the gap.

"Mind if I have a little chat with you?" He asked, a grin etched on his face.

"Sure. Come in." I said nodding my head towards him.

"Oh. Thank bluees! That would be so awkward if you said no." Valentino said making a 'phew' sound.

I cracked a smile,"Don't worry, I'm not that mean to expose you in such awkward situation." I said giggling slightly.

He chuckled,"I know. You love me to much to make me suffer." He said, his green eyes twinkling with humor.

I laughed slightly,"You know me so well." I said my mood lifting slightly.

"I heard you two fight." Valentino suddenly said turning serious.

My smile dropped,"Yeah." I said sighing.

"I apologize on behalf of Alec. He's been through alot and it's taking a toll on him right now since he's struggling to protect you." He said offering me a small wink at the end.

"Protect me?" I scoffed,"He's avoiding me. He keeps pushing me away and he keeps leaving me in the dark." I said.

"Yes. He's doing this to protect you. Those people that are after you is because of him and he needs to stay away from you so that you wouldn't be caught up in all his shit but it looks like it's too late for that." He explained.

I was about to say something but he cut he me off,"Alec is like a brother to me. We've been throgh alot and I've seen him suffer at such young age. He's not good at expressing his feelings because he's new to them," Taking my hand in his," He cares about you Ellie but he's scared because he might fuck up and lose you." Valentino paused to offer me a sad smile.

"He's not gonna lose me or even if he fucked up. I wouldn't hesistate on forgiving him. I care about him to deeply to just let him go because of simple mistakes." I said.

"Then promise me that you won't give up on him no matter what. He needs you Ellie but he's still in the denial stage." Val said.

Looking him in the eye,"I promise." I said, determination clear in my voice.

"A promise is a promise remember that always yeah?" Val said grinning at my answer.

"I will," I paused to offer him a serious look," but even though promises are sometimes meant to be broken. I'll do all I can to stick to my promise." I said smiling at him.

"Thank you Ellie." Valentino said, a genuine smile plastered in his face.

I shook my head,"No, Thank you Val for helping me understand some things that Alec can't. I'm glad he has a friend like you." I said and for the first time in my life, Valentino did something I never thought he would.

He hugged me and I'm happy to say that I've found myself a boy bestfriend.

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