Izzy's PoV:

I walked out the driveway and walked out onto the pavement. I then realised I had no idea where Squid's house was and even if I did, he might not still be there as there was a fire. Would he even want me to be there? I turned around and looked back at the home. I thought about just forgetting it and going back but then I saw Craig walk out followed by his gang. "Oi." Craig yelled and he started running towards me. I sprinted in the general direction of Squid's house. I did have a general idea of where it was but once I got out of town and on to the residential streets I had no idea. I looked behind me and instantly wished I hadn't, Craig was right behind me with the rest of the boys from his gang behind him. I had to find a way to slow him down or he would catch up. I could see a park and a idea formed in my head. I would have to time it perfectly and most likely it wouldn't work but it was worth a shot. I ran into the park and spotted what I was looking for: a owner throwing a ball for their dog. I ran towards them as they threw the ball. The dog was a Labrador which was perfect. I saw the ball hit the ground and I ran straight for it. My plan was to pick the ball up from the ground. I was too close though, that wouldn't work. I looked to the side and saw the dog was very close so, instead, I lept over the ball and I heard a thud behind me then a yell of outrage. Although that wasn't my original plan it sounded like it worked. I looked over my shoulder and I could see Craig getting up and giving chase a again, only now he was slower and much further behind. This was only a small victory though as I was getting tired and soon I wouldn't be able to run anymore. I ran to the other side of the park and started to run along the fence. I made it to the corner and turned. I continued running up the side of the park and in front of me were two teenage girls, as I got closer I realised they looked familia. Suddenly it dawned on me who they were but it was too late, I ran too close and they grabbed me. They were the other members of Craig's gang. "Cheers girls! He said. Running up to them as two other members of his gang grabbed me and pulled me backwards. Craig kissed his girlfriend then turned to me. "Let's take this somewhere else, huh." He said gesturing to the two guys holding me to follow them. We walked behind the building that was in the corner of the park where he pushed me against the wall. He slapped me in the face and then dropped me so I fell to the floor. He was about to punch me when I heard a shout. I recognised the voice. It was Sqaishey, I could see her running towards me followed by two other women. Nicole and Amy. I looked at Craig's shocked face and then to Nicole. "I will call the police unless you leave." Sqaishey said as Amy came up behind her. "Come on guys. Let's go." Craig said running past Sqaishey but making sure that he bumped her as he passed. Nicole walked up to me. "Izzy?" I couldn't help it, I started to cry and stood up and hugged her. I wasn't expecting her to hug back, but she did. I let go as Sqaishey and Amy came up behind me and Nicole explained who I was and how she knew me. Amy hugged me out of sympathy and when she let go I turned to Sqaishey. "Thank you. For stopping them." I said to her through me tears. "No problem. Nicole, is it ok if she comes back with us." She said turning to Nicole. "Yeah that's fine. I'm sure Squid will be happy." It felt like a massive weight had been lifted the off my shoulders, Squid did like me!

I felt a warm feeling on my hand and I looked down to see Marley licking my hand. I hadn't realised till now that Lilly and Marley were here. I gave Marley a stroke as Nicole put him on his lead and Amy put Lilly on hers. Sqaishey still had her arm around me and we walked off towards Squids house.