Rebecca's POV:
"Harry?" I whispered, looking around at the dark streets.
The cold night seems scary and lonely. My brows were pullow low over my eyes as I tried to find Harry. The silence has my stomach twisted into tiny knots, anxiety and nervoussness ruling in there. I saw from the corner of my eye a shadow moving, making me gulp.
"Harry," I mumbled, scared that if I raise the volume of my voice someone might hear me.
I came to an abrupt halt when I saw a guy standing meters away from me, underneath the streetlight. I couldn't see his face because he was wearing a hoodie, all of his clothes black. I saw a knife glistening in his hand, bringing my heart up to my throat.
Shit. Run! Just as I was about to take a step back, he started running towards me, making fear course my body. I turned around to run but a hand was pressed against my mouth and a strong arm was wrapped around my waist, pulling me back.
I struggled to free myself, screaming in the guy's palm. Tears stung into my eyes when my attempts to push him away failed miserably. I didn't stop though. I saw something glistening and my eyes landed on the knife coming closer to me.
My eyes widened, fear making my heart hammering wildly in my chest. I tried to kick the guy but ended kicking the air, knowing that the guy avoided my attack. I stared with horror at the knife before it stabbed my side.
A loud, muffled scream came from my lungs, hot tears rolling down my cheeks, burning my skin. The pain was indescribable, my blood escaping my wound quickly. The guy let go of me and my body fell on the hard ground with a loud thud.
I cried loudly, screaming and groaning as I tried to take every painfulfm feeling out. I squeezed my eyes shut and hissed when a terrible jolt of pain hit me. I gritted my teeth as I wrapped my hands around the knife and pulled it out, screaming in the process. I gasped for air, feeling my wound hurting me even more than before.
I opened my eyes and saw that I'm not in the streets anymore. I was in a dusty, dark room with wooden floor and walls. I felt something sticky around my arm, making me furrow my brows. My eyes snapped to the side to see something long, black with deep green circles on it wrapped around my arm.
A head and yellow eyes with vertical pupils popped up, making me scream. I whipped my arms around, trying to push the snake away from me. My shaky hands moved to my arm and I moved away from the snake when it finally fell on the floor. That scary sound of their forked tongue surrounded me and soon, more snakes started moving around me.
I looked around with stained cheeks, trying to find a way to escape, but the room didn't have any windows or doors. Frustration and shock flooded through me as the snakes started climbing up some dusty chairs and small tables.
My eyes were ready to pop out when I saw spiders coming down from the ceiling, their webs covering most of the room. Their red multiple eyes made me scream, desperate to escape this hell. I kicked a snake when it was about to wrap its sticky body around my leg and backed away, using my hands flat and my feet on the floor. My movements caused pain to course my body, but I didn't care at the moment.
I suddenly touched something, a fabric. I turned my head to see a body lying on the floor, blood covering he's clothes. His dark hair was messy and his arms covered his face as he lied, seeming weak and tortured.
My heart fell down to my stomach when I recognized the tanned skin and dark hair. My hand hesitentaly reached forward to touch his hand, not sure if I should do it or not. Taking a shakey breath, I placed my hand on his shoulder, feeling the cold skin against my touch.
"Calum.." I whispered, new tears burning my eyes.
He slowly pulled his head back and squeezed his eyes shut, a low groan coming from his throat. My heart broke when I saw his state, the pain of the loss of my friends hitting me again. His brown, bloodshot, scared eyes looked at me, widening when he recognized me. I had a problem distinguishing his pupils, considering the room was dark and he had dark brown eyes.
"Rebecca..." he murmured, coughing right after.
I cracked a smile and gently moved my hand up and down his arm. "I'm right here..." I whispered, my tears falling on the dusty floor.
He looked around, his eyes widening even more. "Shit," he cursed, shifting his body on his elbows. "What the hell.." he said confused, frowning deeply.
"We have to leave. Now." I said, glancing behind me at the snakes that came closer to us.
"How?" he asked, locking eyes with me. It felt odd staring back at his brown eyes that showed fear and worry. The unease and anxiety clenched my heart as I thought of a way to escape.
"I-I don't know," I sniffled, sighing right after. "Those snakes and spiders.." I glanced behind me, seeing a snake only four feet away from me. "They're dangerous." I gulped.
He sighed and groaned as he sat up and leaned against the wall. "We can't leave.." he muttered.
"We have to find a way to-,"
"We can't leave, Rebecca.." he cut me off, his face showing pain. "We're trapped." he said, looking away.
"No, no, no," I shook my head, tears threatening to fall again. "I won't watch you die too, Calum. I'm sick of leaving always the others risk their lives for me." I said determined, anger mixed with pain taking over me.
"Rebecca.." Calum took my hand in his as I cried, cracking a tiny smile at me that didn't reach his eyes. "It's not your fault. We do this because we know better." he assured.
"What do you mean? Why is this happening to me?" I sobbed, hearing the snake coming closer.
"I can't tell you.." he shook his head gently.
I pursed my lips tightly, angry with his reply. "Why not?" I asked through clenched teeth.
"I-I just can't." he stuttered, looking past me with wild eyes.
"Tell me why is he doing this!" I hissed, seeing a snake wrapping around Calum's leg from the corner of my eye.
He shook his head and kicked the snake before leaning further against the wall. "You have to leave." he murmured.
"What? No." I said timidly.
"Yes." he insisted, giving me a warning look.
"Why is everyone sacrifising their lives for me? Let me be the one that will save you this time. I don't want you to suffer again." I cried, squeezing his hand gently.
"No. Trust me Rebecca, I know what I'm doing."
"What..what do you mean?" I asked confused.
"I have to do it. I have a purpose." he said and reached his hand forward.
I jumped and screamed when I saw a snake right next to me. I moved away, my eyes wide as I stared at the snake moving closer to Calum's hand. I shook my head furiously and reached to grab his hand to pull it away, but he jerked my hand away.
"Stop," he said coldly, never moving his gaze from the snake that slowly started wrapping itself around hid forearm.
"What are you doing?!" I shrieked.
"I'm saving you."
The snake opened its mouth, its fangs making me cringe. He bit Calum's forearm, his loud scream causing me to scream too. More tears stained my shirt as I stared with horror at my friend suffering from the poison.
"No! Calum!" I cried and grabbed the snake, quickly throwing it away. It even surprised me that I dared to touch that snake-how much throw it.
Calum's body started to shake and purple marks appeared on his skin. He squeezed his eyes shut and I even noticed tears rolling down his cheeks, the sight breaking my heart. I grabbed a wooden stake behind Calum and turned around, hitting with it the snakes and the spiders, frustrated grunts mixed with cries leaving my lips.
I then threw the stake away and wrapped my arm around Calum, his chest rising and falling from his uncontrolled breathing. I cried and hid my face in his neck as his hand touched my forearm.
"Stay s-strong," he whispered, his voice showing pain.
"No Calum, please..don't die too.." I begged, holding him tighter.
He gave me a cold stare before he let out a deep breath and felt heavier in my arms. I knew he died since his body wasn't shaking anymore. I closed my eyes shut and hid my face in his neck, my hands gently moving up and down his arms.
"I'm sorry Calum.." I murmured, my voice quiet.
I felt a snake wrapping around my leg and before I could do anything to push it away, his fangs got under my skin, leaving the poison in my veins. I screamed and tightened my grip around Calum even more as the pain got worse. I squeezed my eyes shut and furrowed my brows, breathing heavily. My entire body ached, my stomach was twisted upside down. I couldn't do anything to ignore the pain so I let it take over me.
I felt a hand wrapping around my arm, shaking me. I opened my eyes to see Zayn standing in front of me, his brown eyes distant. I tried to speak but my throat felt tight and no words came out. My body started to shake as the poison travelled in my veins and my pleading stare seemed to hurt Zayn since his cold stare softened.
"One day." he said, raising his index finger before he dissapeared.
My lids were heavier and my heart slowed her pace. I rested my head on Calum's body before one last tear dropped on his tee. I closed my eyes and saw nothing but darkness.
My eyes snapped open before my hands quickly went to my chest, feeling my heart pounding rapidly against my ribs. A heavy sigh came past my lips when I realized where I am. This shit has to stop.
I wiped the sweat on my forehead with the back of my hand before standing up from the bed. Harry was still sleeping. This shit that keeps torturing me every night is sickening. I stepped into the bathroom and turned on the water, filling the bath.
I paced back and forth as I heard the water filling the bath, creating steam. Nervoussness, anxiety, unease and fear built up in my stomach. I couldn't calm down. Those hectic nightmares are seriously terrifying.
What scares me the most is that I only have one day until something happens. I'm sure it will be bad, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to survive all that pain and torture.
I know that I will risk anything to save Harry though. I don't care if I get shot, or stabbed, or bit by a snake, I will put his life first than mine.
After stripping out of my clothes, I got slowly in the bath, enjoying the feeling of the hot water against my skin. I let a low moan and closed my eyes as I layed there, finally being able to calm down.
I cleared my head for a couple of minutes, thinking of a better place, where no demons and lost souls appear in front of me and give me pain. A place where all my friends are alive and we're all together in my house in my living room, preparing to watch a movie.
Ashton, Calum and Zayn are sitting on one couch, drinking beers and talking about sports. Niall, Emily, Grace and Hannah are sitting on another, making jokes and laughing. Liam and Zoe are sitting on a loveseat, her on his lap, both of them staring at each other with love and care as they talk.
And then there's Harry. He's sitting on the floor, drinking beer as he watches TV. He feels as hand on his shoulder and he turns his head, a smile immidiately appearing on his lips as he sees Louis smirking down at him. Louis joins Harry and sits down on the floor, already making jokes and laughing. Harry is happy and finally has a life he deserves.
I step into the living room, carrying a tray with cupcakes. I give one to each one of them, except Niall who took three, and placed the tray on the coffee table before joining Louis and Harry on the floor. Harry gives me a big smile that shows clear happiness. Louis's smile literally brightens everything. He wraps an arm around Harry and teases me, the three of us laughing right after.
I found myself smiling at this imagination. I sighed, wishing this could be true. I want so badly everything to be normal. I want everyone to be happy. They deserve it. They are all such good people with golden hearts. I wish I could give them this life. Because sometimes, the love you feel for the others is strong enough to make you sacrifise your own happiness for theirs...
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A/N: One day till I drop a bomb!! Get readyyy because it's gonna be gooooood!! ;)
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