Chapter 9

Autumn

First, I was afraid of the darkness. Second, Ian said, “Crap it!” which he says whenever there’s something wrong. Third, well... I just wanted to make three points. Why don’t I ever have perfect three points?

“What’s wrong?” I asked Ian.

Ian said, “Wait.” He placed me down, and I instantly grabbed his hand.

“I’m afraid of-”

“Darkness,” he completed for me. “I know. That’s why I am searching for the lights. I am not leaving you.”

I knew he said that for a purpose, but somehow, I wished it had a double meaning. I grew up with you, Ian. We never left each other.

Shut up, Autumn!

He started walking, and I followed him. All of a sudden, the lights flashed, and I was met with Ian’s handsome face.

“We are stuck in this basement,” he stated, looking calm like always.

I looked at him in horror. “What do you mean by we are stuck? We just got in!”

He placed his hands inside his pocket, leaving my hand. “The door was open,