Finally Found

Chapter [4]

[When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.] 

'Another day in hell' Blyth thought as she walked into the doors of her school with her head down trying to avoid being noticed. Titus She tried to make her way towards her locker without bumping into the other students who lingered in the hallway. Blyth looked around to see all her class mates laughing and talking with her friends, a twinge of jealousy run through her. She tried to find Kare, her one and only friend, through the crowded hallway.

The noise was starting to get to her, the constant shoving, and people talking over one another made it hard for her to focus. Finally Blyth made it to her locker where she could finally breathe, she quickly gathered her books trying to make it to her class not wanting to be late. Stepping away from her locker she entered the traffic in the hall. Not making it very far Blyth felt herself falling to the ground in slow motion. Blyth's head made contact with the ground causing and pounding in her head and her vision to blur. "Watched where you're going" Brittany yelled down at Blyth. "I-i'm sorry I wasn't p-paying attention" Blyth stuttered trying to get her books that had scattered. "Oh please save your lame ass excuse, you clearly walked into me on purpose you little freak!" Brittany yelled pointing a perfectly manicured finger at her. "N-no I di-" Blyth was cut off by Brittany stepping on her hand. "Next time think twice about bumping into me" Brittany said as Blyth cried and clutched her hand. Blyth got up as fast as she could and ran down the hall to nearest bathroom.

Once in the bathroom she ran into the nearest stall, locked the door and began to let the tears fall down her face. Blyth never let anyone she any of the tears she shed because she thought no one every cared if she cried but she was alone. Blyth sat in the stall thinking about what she had done to deserve any of this. By now the bell had rang twice but she didn't care, Blyth didn't want to face the people who tormented her on a daily basis. She didn't want to face anyone in fact, she just wanted to be alone with her thoughts which was never a good thing. Blyth walked out of the stall and up to the sink, she wiped her tears and cleaned her face. She wanted to remove all traces of her crying, even though she couldn't get rid of the bruises and her hand and on the left side of her head, after that was done she walked out of the bathroom towards front doors of the school. 

Honestly all she had to do was walk right out those door it wasn't like the administrators were gonna stop her they didn't care about what the students did as long as it didn't involve them. One reason Blyth did so well in school was because she actually tried. She wanted a better life away from this small town she called home. Once Blyth was outside the fresh air swirled around her causing her tense muscles to relax a bit. Blyth continued to walk till she was in the center of town. She took a deep breath hoping the memories of what happened earlier would ease out of her mind at least temporarily. The building had a rustic touch to them the bricks aged to perfection making them look like they had come from an old photo. Cars passing and people going in and out of shops, the sun shining overhead and the birds singing natures song. Blyth couldn't remember the last time she was out of the house. The last time nature was actually beautiful to her. She spent every minute constantly stressing and worrying but now she felt free.

"Blyth?" someone called out from behind her but she was too distracted she didn't even hear tell. Blyth continued to walk until she felt a hand grab her wrist. Surprised she turned around about to attack the person who grabbed her. All the pent up anger was bubbling over as she prepared to take it out on her attacker. Fist drawn back ready to strike till a familiar voice rang through her ears. "Blyth?" Titus said with a raised eyebrow. The heat rush to Blyth's check as she placed her hand back down to her side. "Sorry I- I didn't mean- I thought you were a-" Blyth looked down not trying make eye contact with Titus. "You thought I was a kidnapper didn't you?" Titus asked with a hint of a smile playing on his lips and mischief glimmering in his eyes. Again Blyth could feel the heat rushing to her cheeks, embarrassed for thinking the exact thing. “I won’t hurt you Blyth, I promise you that” Titus said his warm hand brushing against the cold, smoothie skin of her cheek. Blyth’s eyes widen at the words that had just came out of his mouth. Titus was the last person she ever thought who would be friendly towards her, but the affection he showed her, even the slightest bit made her heart flutter. “You don’t have to promise me anything Titus” Blyth said shrugging off his hand. 

Blyth started to walk away from him however he blocked her path with his body. Blyth wasn’t necessarily in a hurry to get anywhere, because she didn’t have anywhere to go. All she wanted was to get away from Titus. Whenever she was with him she felt unexpectedly safe. His eyes shined with an emotion Blyth was unfamiliar with- gratitude, adoration, or maybe even love. In the short time they had known each other Blyth developed strong emotions towards Titus, it was like there was a pull she couldn’t explain. “I know but maybe I just want to” Titus said scratching the back of his neck. Blyth simply aside stepped him and continued to walk away with a Titus right on her heels. As they walked Titus saw a street vendor selling flowers, he picked one up, paid for it then continued after a Blyth. “Look, accept this as a peace offering” Titus said trying to hand the rose to Blyth. She stopped, looked at it then said “No thanks.” Blyth said that because she was trying to protect her feelings. She tried to keep the walls she built up, but it seemed like every second she spent with Titus the walls were crumbling down brick by brick. She had to admit it to her self that she did want to give him a chance but she was scared . Scared of being loved.

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