Jeremy pov:As I sat crying in the sand, the big boy looked down on me with amusement. "Hey, little boy. What do you think of yourself?" He sneered, pushing me down even harder.“Pwease, let me go… Mommy!”I called out for my mom, hoping she would come to my rescue. But as the tears streamed down my face and my nose ran, I felt hopeless and alone.That is until a small, confident voice rang out, cutting through the laughter and jeers of the bullies. "Hey!! Let him go!" I looked up to see a boy my own age, standing up to the big boys and fearlessly defending me."Look who's come to save the day; our very own knight in shining armor!" exclaimed Big Boy 1 as they approached."Ha! You really think he can beat us and save this little runt?" sneered Big Boy 2."He's not a runt, he's….. beautiful," protested the cute boy, bravely defending me."Beautiful? Ha! You must be blind, kid," scoffed Big Boy 1. "Maybe you need to see a doctor."As they bickered, I just sat there, feeling grateful
Jeremy pov:As I woke up, shivers ran down my spine from the icy breeze that engulfed me. I realized that my shirt was not fully covering my body as I tore a piece to tie around my thigh. However, the pain in my left leg was so excruciating that I couldn't even move. Last night, Oliver left me all alone in this freezing weather. Was his plan to let me die in the cold? I couldn't help but curse him under my breath."Where are you, Steve? I need you here with me," I muttered to myself, hoping that he would hear me.Suddenly, I heard a familiar voice calling out to me from the door, "Baby boy."I looked up and saw Steve smiling at me widely. I was overwhelmed with joy and forgot all about my wounded leg. I ran towards him to hug him, but as soon as I touched him, he disappeared into thin air. It was all just a daydream.The room echoed with my scream as I stumbled back towards the bed. My left leg gave way and I crashed to the ground, the pain was unbearable. It felt like my thigh was o
Steve pov:I was standing in the middle of the crowded bar, with my eyes scanning the room for any sign of her.Henry was next to me, looking just as determined as I was to find her. But then I looked at him with a raised eyebrow, feeling frustrated."It's been three long weeks. What are we even doing here?" I shouted, trying to make myself heard over the blasting music."I know it's taking longer than we expected, but I have a feeling she's here. We can't give up yet," Henry replied, his eyes scanning the room just like mine.But then Maggie chimed in. “Steve, I think we're wasting our time. We need to focus on finding Oliver's plan. He's the one who's really behind all of this."I was torn, not sure who to believe. But Henry was still convinced we were on the right track. "No, we can't give up yet. I'm sure she's here somewhere. We've searched almost every bar in San Diego, but we can't stop now."And then he grabbed my arm and started leading me through the crowd. We made our way
Jeremy pov:As I lay on the cold, hard ground, I couldn't help but feel helpless and alone. The tears streamed down my face, as I thought about how I got here. It was all so sudden. I used to be a normal student, trying to excel in my studies, but now I was lying here, beaten and bruised.I used to think I couldn't get any worse when Steve used to torment me. But now, as I lay here, I long for that simpler time. Because nothing could have prepared me for the pain and betrayal of being kidnapped by my best friend and having him hurt me without mercy.To make matters worse, he proposed to me and couldn't handle the rejection. It's like fate has a cruel sense of humor and decided to make me the unluckiest person in the world.My heart was racing as I whispered, "Someone please save me."But I wasn't sure if anyone could hear my desperate plea. I tried to stand up from the pool
Third-person pov:A group of six determined individuals, Steve, Maggie, Matthew, Toby, River, and Henry, standing near an old school where Oliver had hidden Jeremy.No one expected Oliver to hide in such a desolate place, it looked like the school hadn't been in use for over two decades. But Oliver wasn't as foolish as everyone thought. He had outsmarted them by hiding in a place right next to where they had caught him three weeks ago. It was clear that he was using his intelligence for the wrong reasons.The group had come prepared to fight Oliver and save Jeremy.River, who had recently recovered from the injury, was eager to help in any way she could, especially since she had grown close to Jeremy. And it wasn't just River, everyone admired Jeremy for being a genuinely good person.They are determined to do anything and everything to save someone they love. T
Third-person pov:Toby's eyes widened as he saw River and Henry approaching him."Shit, it's you guys!" he exclaimed."What's going on? Why are you so jumpy?" asked Henry, concerned.Toby let out an exasperated sigh."I thought you were Sebastian's men. We've been on edge all day."River chimed in, "Sorry, we got lost. We didn't mean to startle you.""Enough chit-chat. We have work to do. River, get to hacking and gather intel on Sebastian. We need to know everything." Matthew said."Got it, boss," River replied before disappearing in the opposite direction.Henry trailed behind her, his heart racing. They were both scared of being spotted by anyone. One mistake and they both would be dead meat.Unfortunately, neither of them was experienced in handling guns,
Steve pov:I was screaming at the top of my lungs, "Maggie!!!" as Oliver was making his way towards us with a smirk on his face. I held Jeremy tightly in my arms, scared out of my wits. I refused to let anything happen to him."Please, Steve. Save me from him," Jeremy pleaded, gripping my shirt tightly."It's okay, I'm here. He can't hurt you," I reassured him, holding him closer to me.But Oliver wasn't going to let us off that easily. "Why are you giving him false hope, big brother? Today, I won't let him off the hook. He deserves to be punished for betraying me and falling for you. It's a grave offense," he sneered.Suddenly, we heard a loud click. Before Oliver could even turn his head, a bullet pierced through his skull. He fell to the ground, lifeless. As I held Jeremy tightly, I couldn't help but feel a rush of emotions. My eyes grew large and tears began to fall uncontrollably. Jeremy let out a loud scream and I looked over at Oliver, my dear brother whom I'd grown up with
Steve pov:We all waited anxiously outside the ICU as they took Jeremy and Maggie in. Hospitals have a way of making me feel uneasy, especially when people I care about are there. Seeing them lying in the hospital bed, fighting for their lives while we can only pray and hope for good news is one of the most frustrating experiences. It's heart-wrenching to witness their suffering, and all we can do is stand by and hope for the best.The room was tense and silent, except for the occasional sound of someone shifting in their seat or the soft hum of the air conditioning. I sat on the bench, tears streaming down my face as I remembered Jeremy's lifeless face. I felt so frustrated and helpless."Please, God, let him be alright. I can't live without him," I whispered to myself.Suddenly, Matthew stood up from his chair and hit the bench next to me, letting out a loud grunt of frustration. "I can't just sit like this anymore," he shouted.Toby tried to calm him down, but Matthew was having