The town was covered by the dark night clouds, my friends and I just went to a karaoke bar and they drank—but I didn’t like drinking… so I left. Just a young adult women walking the streets alone, not a good idea… right?

I left feeling peaceful—but also couldn’t help but doubt my security.

I tried speed walking home, it worked well—until a dark shadow lingered behind me. _Someone was following me. _

__ I called my Bestfriend_, “_Hey Jared. Are you busy right now? I need to be picked up.” “No, I can come. I’ll be there in 10 minutes.” She was heading here. She knew my code— Jared—when I was in danger. The dark shadow still followed me until a black car arrived—my Bestfriend, and she must’ve brought her boyfriend.

••••••

I must’ve looked like a creep. I thought. I was just a girl trying to follow another girl to keep her safe and myself safe. I was freaked out, walking alone. Her friend must be picking her up. Suddenly someone shouts, “Who are you?” I come out from the shadows. Their eyes widen. “Do you need a ride home?” The girl I was following asked. “Please, I’m honestly scared.” I felt ridiculous following her… it was a bad idea trying to meet my ex boyfriend at the karaoke bar, he didn’t even show. Tears streaming down my face, “I’m sorry if I scared you.” I called out. “No worries, it’s okay.” “Are you okay though?” She asked, her friend nodding. “Well. I was supposed to meet my ex boyfriend at the karaoke bar. That’s why I followed you home, I was scared walking alone. My ex stood me up—“I was interrupted by my tears. The girl asked if she could hug me—I said yes, and both girls comforted me. “I know this is random, but I have a good feeling about you. Would you like to come over? You look like you could use some icecream.” “Yes please,” I said in between hiccups.

And that day, we had icecream and watched Gilmore girls. I met some of the kindest people that night.

_The end. _💕💕