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like lead and I couldn't take another step. I leaned against a

Tears streamed down my face, I didn't know if it was from t

complete stranger, then groped him and thr

mach churned, and I retched agai

my pocket. It was Casey. I a

Those assholes didn't follow you!" Casey

rves finally loosened a bit. "I... I'm fine,

you? I'll c

. "No, it's okay, really. I'll just grab a ride ho

efore Casey

back to my small, saf

curb, planning

creen flickered a few times and

belief, but there was no response

ngle bad thing h

g cars speed past. I was miles from camp

orphan abandone

ng right now? He must think I'

shivering in the night wind. I wa

ed with mockery and disgust. A fresh

ritted my teeth and decid

time. The streetlights stretched my shadow lon

kissed him first, but he was clearly toying with me! He could have p

the fear and shame, giving me

rk! I hope I never se

f my heels were raw from my shoes. Ev

ff my shoes, carrying them in my hand,

e of the ground shocke

u. So pathetic. Is this