Unsurprisingly the clase was empty when i stepped through the doorway . Cool vanilla sunlight poured in at the early fall son began to slowly sink in the sky blotted with grey clouds . For a moment everything seemed normal with nothing out of place . That was until I spotted the folded note on the desk I usually sat at . Frowning , I wondered if it was another practical joke or a note from a teacher . I thought about ignoring it and putting it in the bin or my bag but my body worked against me and picked up the note , unfolding it carefully . Look behind you . " What ? " I gasped in confusion . The classroom door slamming shut made me jump and I spun around only to feel the colour in my face drain away when i saw who was standing in front of the door , blocking my escape . " Hello , Ellie . Noah Winters broke the silence , black eyes pinning me to the spot . " Have you missed me ? " " What are you doing here ? " My voice held strength filling me with pride inwardly despite feeling sick with fear . Just picking up my class schedule and checking on my favourite classmate . " Noah smirked , his eyes remaining cold and calculating " But … I heard … " " That I'd been arrested ? " Black eyebrows raised in mock expectation . " Turns out it wasn't me . At least that's what the police think . " I stood dumbfounded , frozen to the spot as I watched Noah push away from the door so casually it would be hard to believe that his intentions were anything but friendly . I knew better and yet I couldn't make myself move as he approached slowly like a cat stalking a baby bird . Little had changed about Noah . He was still tall with an athletic build and his eyes and hair were the same shade of black . He had always been well put together and now was no exception with his hair perfectly styled and not a hint of stubble on his light bronze skin . " Did you like my gifts ? " He finally asked when he was practically standing toe - to - toe with me , eyes flashing wickedly like a knife . " I know you got them because I saw you . " I couldn't speak . Words froze up in my throat in fear as I tried to lean away from him . He saw the movement , the corners of his lips twitching as if he was trying to hide a smile of satisfaction . " Shall I let you in on a little secret ? His voice was low and intimate , almost breathy . " You are prettier when you're scared . " My silence seemed to amuse No , his head tilting slightly as he studied me like a specimen under a microscope . I flinched as he tucked some of behind my ear . " I saw your new friend . " He finally spoke again , his voice dangerously calm . " Get rid of him . " " Noah , please … " I begged . my hair Pain exploded in my stomach , winding me and sending me doubling over . My muscles and ribs smarted in pain from the swift impact of Noah's first into my stomach . I gasped in pain , my stomach threatening to empty its contents onto the floor violently . Before I could react , his hand was around my throat , righting me so my face was level with his . " Shh - shh - shh , " he cooed . " It was a tap , Ellie , nothing more . Think of it as a reminder of who is in charge here . Who is in charge , Ellie ? " " You . " I whispered . " Mhm , Noah lifted his thumb to wipe away a hear from my cheek . " Get rid of him or I will . " I watched as he pulled away and brought his thumb to his mouth , swiping away my tears as if it was a prize . I'll be seeing you soon , Ellie . " Noah smirked , turning back to the door and leaving . 1/2 Chapter 9 Author's Note : Hi all , thanks for those of you reading this and I hope you're enjoying it . Please do let me know what you think and if your re interested , pive my other story Hellhound a read if you haven't already ! Chapter Comments Adele very interesting so far really enjoying reading Bimbo Akintola scary intense View All 10 Comments >