Everly's Pov

I can't help but notice the stares I get when I walk in with Liam after the pleasent encounter I had with Justin and his side chicks.

For some odd reason my arms cling around my stomach. There are probably twice as much people as there was before and yet I don't seem to recognize them from our school.

A few people bump into me and I'm really starting to get frustrated. This party is way too over packed and it's starting to trigger my anxiety.

I nudge on Liam's arm as I try to talk to him. He doesn't hear me and decides to walk on. It's easy for him. People see him and they part way but as for me, I'm basically getting swallowed in human flesh.

Liam no longer has a hold on my hand so I'm stuck on my own. Asshole. I only came to this party because he begged me to. And now he's just gone. Can you still be stood up even if the guy came but then disappeared after a while? Because this is what it feels like. I shouldn't have been this stupid to come to this party.

I need to get out of here.

Starting to panic a little bit, my breath becomes short and harder with each intake. I start to feel a little dizzy from all the bumping and sweat. It's getting really hot in here.

By this time Liam is long gone. I can't believe he just left me here. Who the hell leaves a pregnant girl alone to fight through human flesh? Not cool dude, not cool.

My eyes start to water all of the sudden. Oh no. It's happening. Here comes the anxiety attack. My heart beat races and my hands start to shake. I told him that I didn't want to come. I knew this would happen. Why did I even try and listen to him?

I start to see the rare view of the front door where I had come through once I got here, for me it feels like 20 years ago. Man, how is it possible for a town like this to have so many teenagers. We basically just have two schools. My school, West Cliffside and then the other school, North Cliffside.

Oh, now I get why there are so many teenagers at the party. The North's are here. The North's aren't supposed to clash with my school. Things tend to get out of hand when the boys drink to much and accidentally invade each other's personal space. That's not good news at all.

As if on cue I hear the shatter of glass bottles and short after that everyone is starting to move to the direction of the noise. With that they drag me along in the sea of human flesh. I was so close to leaving this stupid party but the boys just had to start something.

A fight is common to happen at parties like these. It's called a mix of  testosterone and alcohol. I can basically taste the testosterone in the air.

All of the sudden I hear a gun shot. Few seconds after that more shots are being fired. Everyone starts screaming and running to get away from where the shots are being fired.

What the actual frick? Never have I  witnessed a fight where weapons were used. Its usually just fists and a little bang-bang. But gunshots? I don't think so.

I also start making my way with the others to get outside. By this time I'm full on cry - mode. My anxiety probably just had his own anxiety attack.

Soon I'm able to see the front door again. People are pushing and squeezing to get outside and that holds up the cue. I'm never going to get out of here if I stay here.

With all the strength I have left, I gather my muscles and fight my way back into the direction where the shot was fired.

Stupid? Probably.

But I remeber seeing an exit in the backyard that leads back to the front. That could help me.

The people who were fighting are no longer where I last saw them so it makes it easier for me to slip by. Finally making my way to the backyard, I nearly sprint for the exit that is located at the side of the house.

I halt in my step when I see a few guys cornerd up on the pavement. I couldn't see clear but I did see a few guys circling around two other guys.

Me being the stupid Everly as always, I step closer to get a clear look of the people.

When I recognize one of the people inside of the circle I freeze.

There, standing with a gun pressed to another guy's head, is Liam.

Once again my breathing becomes slower by the second and my body starts shaking. I'm frozen on the spot. No words to say from what I'm seeing right now. I should just run like any sane person would do. Being here right now is not safe for me or the little jelly bean inside of me. Urg. Just run already! But I can't. All I'm able to do is stare at Liam, the chicken nugget loving freak, with wide eyes and gulp.

Liam has a vicious look in his eyes. Murderous, evil and a hint of victory is all mixed together in his facial expression. I knew Liam was a dangerous guy but I never imagined him being this type of dangerous.

" WHERE IS THE MONEY?!" Liam yells.

The guy jumps and you can clearly see that he is terrified.

Well I would be too if someone was holding a gun to my head.

" I-i don't have it."

"WHERE IS THE MONEY RONALD!" Liam yells louder this time.

" I told you I don't have it. I have a family I need to take care off. Please just give me a few more days. I promise I'll -"

" SHUT UP!" Liam yells.

I nearly wet myself. I've never witnessed something like this. The poor guy. Why am I still standing here? I should run like there is no tomorrow.

" Your family is sure enough not gonna miss you. " Liam says a little softer this time and straightens his arm with the gun, ready to shoot.

The guy has a family he needs to take care of. He has a responsibility. Who is gonna look after his wife and kids when he's gone? They might starve to death. I can't just stand here and witness how a life is being taken away. I just can't. Don't do it Everly, don't -

" NO!" I yell and push my way through the circle of men. All of the sudden guns are begin aimed towards me. About 12 or 13 guns to be precise.

Yes, I had time to count the guns. Yes, I just risked my life by stepping into the circle that is probably going to my death. Yes, I know what I did was stupid but I couldn't just stand and witness something so evil.

With watery eyes I look back at Liam. He has his gun still pressed at the guy's head but his facial expression has softened.

" Down." Liam orders and all the guns are immediately put away and out of my sight. I breath out a sigh of relief. I'm still not completely comfortable standing in this circle with all these intimidating men just waiting to shoot it's target, but I got myself into this mess and I'm going to make sure it wasn't just for nothing.

My body is shaking so bad. I look like a fucking loser for crying.

" Y-you can't k-kill him."

Liam looks at me with a curious expression.

" H-he has a f-family L-Liam."

I can't stop my crying. This is a man's life in my hands. Only because I forced it to be that way. I can't let him die just like this.

Not long after my words a shot is fired. From the loud sound of the gunshot I close my eyes. Once I open it again I see the guy lying on the floor in his own blood. I feel my body stiffen.

Liam shot him. Liam shot a guy. He ended another person's life without hesitation. And now I'm the only one standing in the way of his raised gun. This is it. This is the end. What a selfish way to end my life and the little jelly bean's life that hasn't even started. Why did I have to be this stupid?

I look back up at him with horror written over my facial expression. He killed him just like that. What's to say what he is going to do with me. Out of complete fear I take a step back.

Liam immediately notices the fear in my eyes. His face immediately softens as he lowers his gun. He takes a step closer to me.

" Everly-"

" No. Stay where you are!" I yell while trying to stop my sobs.

A guy died in front of me. He's dead.

" Everly please."

I turn around and begin to run as fast as I can. This isn't safe at all. Not for me. Not for anyone. I witnessed  a guy getting killed and that is probably going to haunt me for the rest of my life.

Why the hell was I so stupid? Curiosity killed the cat and I sure as hell don't see myself getting out of this mess.

I just run. Fast but not fast enough. I hear Liam yelling my name and I immediately know he's chasing me and he sure as hell is a lot faster than me. I shouldn't have worn these damn heels.

Within seconds I'm pressed against a wall, out of breath and with soaking wet cheeks from all the crying.

" STOP RUNNING !" Liam yells at me.

My heart has never pumped so fast in my life and my body has never shaken this bad before. I'm out of breath from running. Looking around me I realize that I'm near the front of the house. It's still not far enough seeing as I've been pressed against a wall with no escape. The area around me is deserted from people. No one will hear my cries for help.

" Please don't kill me." I sob.

Can I sound more pathetic? Insert eye roll.

Liam looks confused for a minute. His grip loosens around my wrist but not loose enough to make me feel safe.

Before he can say anything my head starts spinning like crazy. Soon enough my legs loses its balance and darkness starts to welcome me in. Oh the joy of fainting.

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