Picture on the side: Adam

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I threw a glance over my shoulder and cursed loudly because both Alex and Adam were right at my heels. Hell they could run. Not that I understood why they were chasing me in the first place... well now was not the time to stop and ask them.

I realized that I wouldn't be able to outrun them on the road like this because my side was already burning in pain and I had a hard time breathing correctly. Was running supposed to be this hard or am I just dying?

I made a right turn when Alex was about to get a hand on me and slid down a little hill and changed my direction so I was now running towards the woods surrounding the road.

Maybe I could lose them amongst the trees?

I hastened my pace and reached the trees without getting caught. A pretty badass achievement with my side burning like this if you ask me. My breathing had become jagged though and I knew that I wouldn't be able to go on much further.

"Stupid injury." I panted when my foot suddenly got caught in something causing me to trip and fall head first to the ground.

"Aw hell to the shit!" I groaned as I finally came to a stop and Alex and Adam caught up to me. Alex gave me a tantalizing smile and Adam's green eyes shone with amusement when they looked down at me.

"Thought you could lose us in the woods and all you did was get caught buy a tree huh?" Adam laughed as I shot him an irritated look and I resisted the urge to throw a stick at him.

"Yeah, yeah very funny." I grumbled, trying to get up in a 'none-hurting way'. Suddenly their looks turned worried as they watched my face closely.

When I had managed to rise they both took a step towards me and I jumped back, as fast as lightening... well almost as fast as lightening. Alex let out what seemed like a growl and I kept my eyes on them both as I started to back away.

What the hell? Had something got stuck in his throat or what?

"Good doggie." I gave him what I hoped was a confident smirk. Alex stopped growling and they both stared at me like I had said something really funny but after a minute of staring they looked at each other and then started to circle me. I tried to keep an eye on them both but it wasn't easy considering I didn't actually have eyes on the back of my head.

"What the hell do you want?" I suddenly asked, angry at their attempts to get behind my back. They kept moving but Alex answered me with a stern look in his eyes:

"Right now we only want to see your face a little bit better but after that... we just want you."

He smiled at my confused expression and to be honest I didn't understand his answer. What did he mean with 'we just want you'? I only knew that I wasn't about to go anywhere with them. I'd like to stay alive please and thank you.

I was just about to open my mouth and tell them to shove their 'want you' thing up their ass when Alex suddenly took a leap towards me. I staggered back in surprise but realized my mistake when my back hit something hard. Fuck! I had totally forgotten about Adam standing there and it was him I had just backed into.

Adam didn't waste a second, he just wrapped his arms around my body, embracing me in a hug from behind. I struggled to free my arms and push him away but he was incredibly strong and I couldn't move an inch. What disturbed me the most was that I was actually enjoying having him that close and my body was flaming everywhere he touched it.

What the hell was happening to me? Some kind of weird ass teenage hormones making themselves known?

Adam chuckled when he felt me shiver and he pressed me closer and nuzzled his face in the crook between my neck and shoulder. When he suddenly came near a certain part of my neck I couldn't help but tremble and I could feel him smile against my bare skin.

"Found it." He whispered huskily and I shivered again.

"Get your shit together Ash" I scolded at myself. "This guy is practically groping you and you are not gay for Christ sake".

I took a hold of myself and started kicking and struggling again.

"Let go of me now, weirdo!" I said angrily but his grip didn't falter. Alex had been watching our little moment with great interest but now he opened his mouth and said:

"That can wait, at least until we get back, Adam."

He gave me an amused look as he took the last step towards me and took a firm grip under my chin, shifting my face so he could examine the bruise on my face. I shot him furious looks and tried to turn my face away but eventually I gave up and allowed him.

"Who gave you this?" Alex asked and I could tell that he was angry. I shifted uncomfortably in Adams grip.

"Lie Ash, lie" I thought desperately and then I gave them a sunny smile as I said:

"The story's quite funny actually, I walked into a pole on my way to the store and yeah..."

I trailed of and shrugged my shoulders as I tried to sound like I was telling the truth. Though I had never been good at lying and suddenly Alex let out an intimidating growl and bared his teeth at me. I hastily recoiled against Adams chest and I could feel my eyes grow big.

Seriously what was wrong with his throat?

"Answer the question and don't you lie to me this time!" Alex spat at me and I shot him an angry look. Who did he think he was? I refused to be pushed around by guys only a couple of years older than me when I hadn't done anything wrong.

"Yeah, or what huh?" I spat back angrily but as soon as the words had left my lips I could tell that I shouldn't have said that. Alex blue eyes grew darker and I could see him clench his jaw shut and ball his hands into fists by his sides.

"Shit..." I thought as he took a small step closer with a seriously dark expression on his face. I pulled back as far as I could with Adam holding me in place and followed Alex every move. Was he going to hit me? That would hurt for certain if that was the case. I really hoped he wouldn't and I seriously regretted opening my mouth.

"Easy boy calm down." I tried to bring my hands up in front of me but Adams grip prevented me from being able to defend myself.

"" Alex roared at me and I couldn't help but laugh out loud at his offended face.

"I'm so sorry but the growling could have fooled anyone. Seriously dude you should have your throat checked out." I managed to get out between laughs and Alex shot me a dirty look.

"Answer the question." He grumbled and I stopped laughing. I gave him an irritated look and tiredly said:

"I have answered it, not my fault that you thought that I was lying, man."

Alex growled at me again and Adam suddenly sighed, his hot breath teasing the exposed skin on my neck, causing me to shiver again.

"Good God can you stop that?" I said before I could stop myself and I could see Alex face lit up.

"That doesn't bode well" I thought as I narrowed my eyes suspiciously at his grinning face.

"Whatever you're thinking don't do it or I'll kick your ass." I threatened but he ignored me and locked eyes with Adam. There was a moment of silence were they just kept staring at each other until Adam suddenly laughed out loud. I furrowed my eyebrows and gave them what I hoped was a 'what is wrong with you' - face. Suddenly Alex shifted his gaze to me and a smile made its way to his face. He brought one of his hands up and I recoiled as fast as I could. He gave me a surprised look but then he took a hold under my chin like before, forcing me to look in his direction.

"A pole huh?" He said with a tantalizing smile playing on his lips.

In that moment I seriously considered about coming clean. Whatever they were planning, it didn't feel like you would want to be me at that moment...

"Yes exactly, a pole." I said, forcing myself to stay calm and sound sincere. Whoever said I was a smart kid? Alex kept smiling as he said:

"Well this is your last time to tell us the truth. I would take it if I were you."

I narrowed my eyes even more but stayed silent. Why did they want to know about my bruised face so badly? They didn't even know me for Christ sake.

"Have it your way then." Alex said and was just about to close the space between us when I heard footsteps approaching. Alex turned his head in the direction of the sound and I felt my hope rise.

Maybe it was someone who could help me get away from these lunatics!