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College Fest

It is the day of the college fest. I am not in the mood to go. But Clare made up her mind to take me there. I already decided this time I am not going to be convinced by her.  
As a result, she wins as always. Because of my social anxiety, I usually try to avoid these kinds of gatherings but most of the time I don't get the chance to avoid them as Clare makes sure of it. 'That bitch'

"Let's go from here. We can do many other fun things"

She gives me a side-eye

" No! We are not going anywhere. This is our last college fest and there are only 15 days until our graduation, will you also miss that?" she said.

"I wish," I said. Then she drags me into the crowd.

As Clare always sneaks some booze with her. We had some and we are good to go. After a while, I lost Clare. She would be somewhere making out. Instead of calling her, I text her that I am not feeling well and leaving. I am sure she is planning to stay there till the after-party.

It is already dark also I can't find a Taxi. So Walking home was the only option for me. On the way, I see a beautiful antiquated bookshop. I can't resist entering and without knowing an hour or two passed.

When I was young My grandfather used to have a  library I spent a lot of time there, even sometimes for the whole day. After Mom's death and with no father, I was left with no one but books. Eventually, books became my friend. I still love to spend my time in bookstores whenever I can.

The bookstore starts closing when I realised it was almost 10. My run-down neighbourhood is not such a safe area at night. As I pass through there are some drunk guys and just hoping that they don't notice me I drop my purse and boom all the spotlight is on me now. I am so good at catching attention when I am not supposed to. I start looking for some escape but It's too late I am already surrounded. "SHIT"

"Hey where are you going" (Guy 1) I froze there. My heart races. "Want us to drop you somewhere?" (Guy 2)  "Or you can come with us to our place" (Guy 3). keeping quiet is the best option I have for the moment.  They start coming closer to me. *god please save me*.  A guy from the side street comes out and I can see it on their faces they are scared by seeing him. They all took a step back. A 6-ft tall man standing. He was covered in tattoos. They all start running while he is standing there in front of me. *a more bigger problem?*. He starts scanning me from top to bottom he opens his mouth to say something but then without saying or doing anything he turns around and disappears in that same street. whoever he was he saved me intentionally or unintentionally I don't know but god definitely saved me this time. I reach home safely Clare is already sitting there she jumps out of her seat as she sees me.

"where were you? you disappeared from the event and you were not at home either. I called you several times. Anna, I was worried about you!! Are you okay?" Clare is obviously distressed about me.

"Hey, hey, hey I am totally fine standing in front of you in one piece," I said while taking a deep breath and throwing myself on the couch. " just caught up at the bookstore on the way". she comes at ease. she hands a glass of water. I told her good night Then I went into my bedroom.

Later at night, I was thinking about that guy and I can,t sleep so I went to Clare's room. she was still up. "Hey, There was also something I didn't tell you ." She looked at me confused. " something happened when I was coming home." I tell her as sit on her bed. " when I was coming from our neighbourhood I was hassrased by some guys."

"OMG! Anna why didn't you tell me that? did they do anything to you? Are you alright?" Clare starts panicking again. " No god saved me or you can say a guy. Before anything could happen a guy showed up there. After seeing him they all ran off. "

Clare- " Like they ran off just by seeing him? Did you know him?"

Anna - "No. he didn't say anything to me or those guys and then he disappeared in the street."

Clare- " Weird. How does he look? does he look dangerous?"

Anna - " He was about 6 ft . covered with tattoos and yes he looks kind of dangerous"

Clare - " Mm sounds handsome. tell me more."

Anna - " I don't know. I don't wanna talk about him anymore. I am here to clear my head not to describe a suspicious wierd man."