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She ran behind my mates legs and hugged them, peering at Dylan from behind them.

My mate laughed at them and looked at Shelby, « And who are you ? »

« My names Shelby ! » she shouted and pointed at Dylan, « And that mean monster is Dylan ! »

« Dylan are you aware that being a monster is strictly against the laws of the United States ? » My mate said, extremely serious.

« So what ? » Dylan told her, « I’m a law breaker ! »

« I’m a law enforcer so either you stop being a monster or Shelby and I will have to teach you, » she paused to crack her knuckles, « The hard way. »

Dylan paused for a moment before turning and running down the hall towards the stairs, « You’ll never get me alive ! »

My mate crouched down in front of Shelby, « Piggyback ride ? » she offered.

« Yeah ! » Shelby jumped on her back, « Let’s go get him ! »

They rushed down the stairs after Dylan, leaving me in the room alone. So she’s fine with anyone but me ?

~~

Cheyenne

I rushed down the stairs with Shelby on my back, following the sound of Dylan’s footsteps.

We got to the ground floor and chased him through the living room, which had a few people in it, and into a different room.

Once we passed through the doorway I saw it was the dining room, we raced around the table after Dylan and went through to the next room.

We entered the kitchen, which was really big, that had a lot of people cooking and bringing food into the dining room.

I almost bumped into a girl carrying a large bowl full of scrambled eggs, but I dodged her and shouted a sorry over my shoulder and I chased Dylan through multiple more rooms until we cornered him in what looked to be a game room.

He turned around and smiled at me, laughing, « Looks like you got me, and alive too. »

I laughed and set Shelby down, who ran and tackled Dylan, who I assumed to be her brother, in a hug.

He caught her easily and and looked at me, « Nice job catching me, I’m Dylan, and you are ? »

« I’m C, » I told him, holding out my hand, « And it was my pleasure. I love playing with children. »

« Did you just call Shelby and me children ? » he asked sounded offended.

« Duh, you’re obviously a kid at heart, just like me ! » I told him, adjusting my glasses, which I had grabbed when I ran to the door to see who was yelling.

« Anyway, I better get back to the room ! » I turned around and went into the hallway, only to realize I was lost, « Hey, how do I get back up to the room I was in before ? »

« You’re not going to eat breakfast ? » Dylan asked me, setting Shelby down and walking towards me.

Shelby beat him to me though and I crouched down next to her, « You have to eat breakfast ! I want you to sit next to me ! »

She have me puppy dog eyes and I gave in, they only worked on me when they were done by children.

« Fine, I’ll eat breakfast, but just for you ! » I told her, tapping her nose when I said the word ‘you.’

Cheyenne

I ended up seated at what appeared to be the ‘little kid’s table.’

I was fine with it though because they were all adorable and I always fit in best with children.

Seated around me at a circular table was (going from left to right) Shelby, Mandie, Jenny, Colby, Ryan, Steven and Robbie.

I wasn’t really eating much, just some apple slices since I wasn’t really hungry, but the kids and I were all having fun.

Their ages ranged from 5 to 8 and they were all little angels. I took a sip of my chocolate milk and leaned back in my chair.

I had never wanted kids but I always loved them, I just didn’t want that much responsibility placed on my shoulders.

Shelby nudged my side, « C, are you okay ? You have a really serious look on your face ! »

She’s too cute, « Don’t worry, I’m fine ! Just thinking about stupid stuff ! » I told her.

She seemed happy with my answer and she turned back to Mandie, the girl next to her.

Suddenly, all of the people at the giant adult table stood up and the dudes left and the girls came to get the children.

They all started leaving the room and a woman grabbed my arm, pulling me towards the door. I pulled my arm away from her, « What the fudge do you think you’re doing ? »

She just rolled her eyes at me, « We have to get to the safe house ! »

« Is there candy there ? »

« No ! » She shouted annoyed.

« Then I’m not going, » I told her crossing my arms.

She groaned and pulled me with an extreme amount of force causing me to stumble forward.

« Why do we even have to go to this safe place ? » I questioned her.

« Because rogues are attacking ! We have to hide ! » She told me, pulling me some more.

« Why hide when you can fight ? »

She looked at me like I was nuts then kept pulling me outside and towards a large building that looked like a big house.

I stopped struggling and just followed her since it was obvious I wasn’t going to win. She still kept a strong hold on my elbow though and wouldn’t let go.

Suddenly I was pulled my wrist the other way, her hand being yanked away from my elbow.

A hand flew over my mouth and all I could see was the women’s scared expression as she screamed.