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🎶Runaway by AURORA🎶
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Alison's POV
The bass pounds through my headphones, so loud it drowns out everything else. My lungs are on fire, and sweat is dripping down my back like it's got somewhere to be, but I'm not bothered.
My legs are protesting—Stop, please—but I like it. Masochistic, right?
When I run, my mind quiets.
All that's left is the ache in my muscles, the stuffiness of the gym, and the way this next song makes me want to move.
It's strange how something so simple can strip away all the clutter in my head. Running has this way of cutting everything back to basics, leaving me with just a couple thoughts, and for once, that feels kind of magical.
The gym's new, which is a nice change. The floor-to-ceiling windows let in a view of the world outside, making everything feel bigger. Today, the rain's falling in that steady, quiet way it always does here.
The autumn chill has settled in, and I'm already wearing my favorite hoodie, wrapped in the feeling that comes with this time of year. I love the way the air feels crisper, the leaves turning every shade of red and gold, the excuse to stay in and read or drink hot coffee.
It all makes everything feel a little slower, more deliberate. There's magic in the everyday.
My watch beeps, snapping me back to the present. Five kilometers down. I slow to a walk, my legs buzzing with that satisfying post-run ache. I take one last lap, eyes drifting toward the window.
The rain's letting up, and the soft, golden light breaking through the clouds makes everything feel almost... dreamlike.
Time to shower and get to class, but for now, I'm in no rush. I let myself savor the quiet, the stillness in my chest that tells me everything's okay, at least for now.
Life's messy, sure, but there's always something beautiful if you look for it. And right now, I've found it.
On my way to English, I pass a window and glance at my reflection. My cheeks are flushed from the run, which I hate, but it's not the worst. Being a redhead, I've had to accept it.
I'm wearing my go-to jeans, an emerald green crop top that shows just a bit of skin, and my trusty brown leather jacket, always. Runners are on my feet, because I never know when I'll need to run away from something, even if it's just for a minute.
After my shower, I tie my hair back in a messy ponytail, slicking back any wild strands. I throw on my usual gold jewelry—necklace, rings, and earrings. They've been with me so long, I feel naked without them.
I look in the mirror one more time before heading out. My waist is slimmer than it used to be, probably from all the gym sessions. But I don't do it for that—running's my escape. It's the one thing that clears my head, makes me feel like I have control.
"Hey, Alison, wait up!" Amy calls from behind me. I slow down, letting her catch up.
"Hey, Amy. What's up?" I ask.
"Same old. Boring weekend, A-levels are going to be the death of me," she says, rolling her eyes. "I swear, I have zero social life left."
I laugh, nodding. "Tell me about it. Just gotta survive this year. Uni's only a year away."
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Romance~Book 1 of 2~ Nineteen-year-old Alison Greystone has crafted a peaceful life in London, focused on finishing school and preparing for university. After a troubled childhood, she lives with her brother George, balancing friends, a part-time job, and...
