It All Started With a Diary

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"Kimberly?!"

I didn't hesitate to unlock the door. Levi stood in front of me, eyes wide. "Are you okay?"

Before I could answer, he bombarded me with another question. "Did you see anyone?"

I shook my head, my voice shaky. "I heard a man's voice."

Levi raked a hand through his hair. "Fuck. Kimberly, I'm so sorry." I was surprised when he embraced me, his hand wrapped tightly around the back of my head. "I'm so fucking sorry."

"There was no way we could've known," I mumbled into his chest before stepping back. "Do you think he followed me?"

"Most likely, yeah," Levi responded, his eyes falling to the phone in my hand before a look of caution followed. "Kade knows, doesn't he?"

I nodded. "I had to call him, Levi."

He swore under his breath, cupping the back of his neck. "He's going to fucking kill me."

I shook my head to soothe his worries, though I completely agreed.

He turned to face me again. "Come on," he said, stepping closer to me. "You can stay at my house until Kade comes."

My head could have snapped off from my shoulders as I nodded in agreement. I was far too shaken up to stay in my house tonight.

I stepped closer. "Okay." Levi's arm went around my shoulders as he pulled me closer.

The crowd had grown a little bit thinner since the game was reaching its prime. Everyone was too busy watching the game to notice our ordeal. That didn't stop me from searching the crowd for anything suspicious.

Levi noticed my wandering eyes. "Hey," he cooed, pulling me closer to him. "Don't worry."

We finally reached the parking lot. I stepped out of the way as a group of children ran through us. "That's far more easier said than done."

"I'm not leaving your side, Kimberly," he reassured, before point ahead. "My car is right behind the blue one over there."

I didn't say anything. I knew that for now I would be secure and safe, but what would happen when I was alone, again? If Kade doesn't pick up? If no one is near me?

The car was a glossy black Mercedes. He opened my door for me before doing the same for himself.

"Nice car," I mumbled.

Levi chuckled, starting up the engine. "Yeah. I wish there was a Raven insurance for my other one. I'm borrowing this one until I find another next week." 

Borrowing.

I allowed my head to prop against the window. I was far too exhausted from the day to even entertain the thought.

"I don't live too far from the school," he said minutes into the ride. "I think my sisters' clothes should fit you if you want to get a shower."

"Thanks, Levi," I managed a small smile. A shower to help calm me does sound pretty good right now.

"You should text Kade and tell him where we're headed. He's probably near townby now."