I've always had some pretty bad thoughts swirling around in my head, but that's where they've always stayed. It's the end of the fall season and I knew tonight I needed to get off the couch and take a shower to start feeling like myself again. I was more relaxed than I'd been in a while so I took full advantage and used the time to shave and tidy up. I was dreading work the next day, knowing I'd have to be up early to deal with asshole customers. As I headed off to bed, I couldn't help but admire the smoothness of my freshly shaved legs and my petite, 5'4" self in the mirror. With that, I go to bed and fall asleep.
The following work day was as ordinary as any other. My shift was almost over when I saw an older childhood friend walk in. We'll call him Timothy. Timothy is about 6'5" and pretty muscular. He stopped and we began making small talk seeing as I wasn't busy when one of my co-workers interrupted us.
"What time do you get off today, Annie?"
I responded by telling her 8 o'clock and she walked away to finish her tasks. Timothy was still standing there when I turned around and he told me he had to go and that we'd catch up later. 8 o'clock rolls around and as I'm walking out to my car, I suddenly hear footsteps running toward me and I feel strong arms hugging me from behind. I freak out until I see it's just Timothy. I laugh and try to move thinking he was just messing around with me until I feel something cold poking into my side. It stings and as my breath hitches, I hear him say,
"You really shouldn't say what time you're leaving work with that many people standing around, it's dangerous. Walk. If you scream, you're dead."
At this point, I'm freaking out trying to figure out how to get myself out of this situation. Before I can come up with a plan, his truck comes into view and I'm told to act normal and to get in. We drove for what felt like hours and all I had accomplished was the building anticipation and wondering what was about to happen. We finally get to wherever he's taking me when he stops in the middle of no where.
Before I can run again, I'm grabbed by my arm and thrown to the ground.
"You know... I thought I made it painfully obvious how much I've wanted you all of these years.. I guess it takes more than subtle hints huh?"