• Mark stood staring at her because she knew. She was the only one besides her dead father who knew. But still she sat there. Not moving away or running for her life. Instead she put her hand on his shoulder. She felt pity for him. No love but sorrow. He was angered. He didnt want her pity. He wanted her love which apparently would never happen according to her. He shook her hand off.
    "I dont want your pity." Then he walked off into the woods. Stupidly Brianna just stood there. Then she realized what had just happened and went in the woods looking for him. She randomly walked just searching for a tall boy in a black suit. This shouldnt be that hard, she thought. But alas her thoughts were wrong. When she was done looking, she turned only to see Mark standing against a tree.
    "Why did you walk away?"
    "I dont want you to be around me just because you feel sorry for me. I want you to wantto be around me. And because you like me. No pity."
    Finally Brianna understood. But as she stared at him, she could feel a certain push closer to Mark. He leaned down. Their lips inches apart. Finally their lips met. His soft and hers delicate. But the kiss ended quickly. Brianna somehow knew that they werent alone. She looked around only to see shadows in the dark. They whispered to her, dont give in or you'll be next. Again and again they repeated. She suddenly felt unprotected.