ISOLATED STREET

My life is so fucked up

Yeah, that's right. I left everything behind to start a new life, here, and now I have a stalker.

Great. That's just fucking great.

I was walking towards my classroom at such a slow pace. After last night events, I couldn't sleep. I mean how could I? A guy held me, hostage, in my own house and threatened me.

My mom being the sweet, naïve lady, at least I think she is, didn't hear anything and was sound asleep. So I didn't tell her anything because I know if I tell her she'll just worry about it and her reaction is not what I need right now.

I just can not deal with it. I did last time. I don't think I can now.

I reached my class and I was already late. I said sorry to my teacher, reached my chair and slumped down.

Can these people not make it obvious with their staring and whispering? I know damn well that I look like hell with bags under my eyes, it's just getting bigger and bigger, and with my hair, a nest of a bird, in a bun.

I wanted to shout at them Hello people, guess what I know I look like hell. No need to point out. It's not like you see every day a stalker entering your home and claiming that he's obsessed with you. Now is it?

I puffed and distracted myself. It's not easy to control when all you want to do is lash out.

I looked around the class, searching for certain someone but I didn't find him there.

Well, that's strange. I was hoping I could see him today. And I asked my subconscious WHY?- being fully aware he's dangerous.

I pushed him at the back of my mind and focused on the lecture.

The day went by quickly and now I was at the coffee shop, Sean was already here taking orders.

The coffee shop gave me a bizarre vibe, it was usually deserted in the evening with no customers and no employees.

I asked Sean why is this place not crowded like every other cafe? And he said it has to do something with what happened here last year.

This part of the town is not safe, ever since the incident and people avoid coming here at late hours of the night. He distracted me with the stories of his college friends and it was now nearly the time to close the shop.

I was cleaning the tables and Sean asked me to close the shop. I agreed and wrapped up my work. I picked up my bag and keys, shut off the light and locked the shop.

This street was entirely abandoned, not a single person in sight and it was only 7:30. I locked it in a hurry and started walking towards my house which was not that far.

I started walking towards the street and after few minutes an SUV pulled beside me.

Is this the part where I get kidnapped? No. No. I panicked, with thousands of scenarios of stories running through my mind, I bolted towards the intersection but this person was not taking the hint of leaving me alone or ignoring me.

I had the keys in my hand and I was ready to attack this person at any moment.

The car parked behind me and someone got out and jogged towards me.

I turned around and almost jagged the stranger with keys.

"Elena- Woah, hey, what are you doing?"

Ace.

What is he doing here?

He decked right on time or these keys would have done some serious damage to his neck.

"Are you trying to kill me?"

"Ace, what are you doing here? Why are you here?" I asked him

"Well, I came looking for you. I wanted to talk to you" he replied

I calmed myself and was a little relieved that I'm not alone here

When I didn't reply, he said,

"Look let me give you a lift and then we can talk. Also, I don't want you roaming here at this hour. It's not safe for you"

I contemplated for a moment and agreed.

His car smell just like him, strong pine fragrance- that I like.

I told him my address and he started to drive. The silence was broken when he said that he needed my help.

"Wait- You need my help? With what?" I asked him astonished

The bad boy needs my help.

"Look, my grades are falling and I need your help. I know you're a straight-A student and could help me to boost my grades. If I keep failing then there's no football and I can't risk my chance for a scholarship in college."

"Okay. Why don't you get a tutor then? I'm sure you could afford one."

The car stopped in front of my house.

"Yeah I wish I could just do that" he muttered.

He looked at me and said, "Elena it's complicated. I can't. My dad- well he's not my biggest fan and he won't allow me"

"I need your assistance, I promise to be on my best behavior and respectful. Please?"

He pulled off the most puppy-eyed innocent look on his face that I can't say no to.

I giggled. "Okay. Okay"

He came forward and pulled me into a hug. Ok, I wasn't expecting that.

"Thank you. Thank you. You are a life savor" he announced

I hugged him back and when we pulled apart I saw that he was very happy and excited. I asked him if he wanted to come inside, as it's the first time he's here, he declined and said he had to go somewhere else and come around next time.

We said our goodbyes and I head inside with a big grin on my face.

His eyes, those lips, perfect nose and that face.

Why is he so dreamy? And Hot. And Sexy.

I think I like Ace.