Venomous Bite
College days
It was a normal day in college.
This was Arlo's second year in college and he got along okay.
The college was very hard, so he had to study a lot.
Arlo was in a study group with his friends, they organized it because of the upcoming test.
They were in Arlo's dorm room.
It was just like the other dorms.
Arlo Maxwell
Thank you guys for coming, i'll just grab us some drinks.
Arlo Maxwell
You guys can unpack.
Herdis
*Starts unpacking.*
Carlee
So, Arlo. What are you planning on doing after college?
Arlo Maxwell
Well im not sure yet. We still have 2 more years so.
Herdis
Yeah, oh but i know what i want. I'll be a-
Carlee
Anyways. Lets start studying.
Arlo Maxwell
*I chuckled a bit and gave them some drinks.*
They ended up studying for what felt hours.
Herdis
Maaaan, im done with this..
Carlee
Herids at least finish your work! Mom keeps nagging me about you and its annoying.
Herdis
So what! This Is boooring.
Arlo Maxwell
I uh..I wouldnt say boring?..
Arlo Maxwell
I think its best if you do finish your work. After all it gives us extra credit-
Herdis
Why didnt you say that at the begining?!
Carlee
He did, you're just an idiot.
Arlo Maxwell
Okay you two, i think its time for a break anyways.
Herdis
Man, im going out for a bit. Call me when this break Is over.
Carlee
Gosh, i cant stand him!
Arlo Maxwell
*I chuckled awkwardly.* He's just your brother, it'll be fine?
Carlee
I know! But he's so annoying! Ugh, can you believe what he did yesterday?!
Carlee kept on talking about her brothers behaivor for what felt like hours to Arlo.
But in reality, it only passed a few minutes.
Carlee
Ugh, and then he got the nerve to tell me to get over it! Oh hell no!
Arlo Maxwell
Yeah..Anyways, why dont we change the topic huh?..Uhm, oh! How was that date of yours?
Carlee
Oh you know, it was romantic.~
Carlee
Aahhhhhh! He was so adorable! He even had a little poodle!
Carlee
But anyways. Its been like 20 minutes..Where Is Herdis?
Arlo Maxwell
Hm..*I got up and looked out the window.* I dont see him anywhere..
Carlee
Thats weird, i'll just call him.
Carlee called Herdis a few times but there was no answer.
Carlee
He would usually pick up at the first one?
Arlo Maxwell
Maybe he went out for a walk or something?...The clubs and shops are closed at this hour.
Carlee
...Oh god, that idiot better be okay.
Arlo Maxwell
I'll go and look for him-
Carlee
You cant just leave me alone!
Arlo Maxwell
Well...do you want to come with me?
Arlo Maxwell
I'll be quick.
Arlo got out of his dorm and looked around the building for Herdis.
Arlo Maxwell
Herdis? The break Is over?..
No response. No one could be seen walking around or on the streets.
Arlo looked around for a few moments before walking back to his dorm room.
Arlo Maxwell
No, i didnt find him. There was litearlly no one there.
Arlo Maxwell
Hey...Im sure he's fine.
Arlo Maxwell
He knows how to defend himself, thats for sure.
Arlo Maxwell
*I sat on my bed next to her and pulled her into a hug.*
Carlee
Arlo...do you think he..
Arlo Maxwell
No, i know he'll be okay. He probably found himself a place to stay.
Carlee ended up sleeping over in Arlo's room.
She was too scared to go back to her dorm room and just prayed that Herdis Is okay.
If he didnt come by tomorrow Morning for his stuff, then they'll tell the principal.
Glares?.
Unfortunately, Herdis didnt show up the next day.
At this point Carlee was panicking.
Carlee
Oh my god-...Oh my god- ...Oh my god-
Arlo Maxwell
Carlee? Please calm down.. We'll find him..
Carlee
*She started tearing up.* What if we dont?... What will happen to him?..
Arlo Maxwell
It'll be fine...i hope..
The principal walked out of his office.
Mr. Joel
Alright, i contacted the police. You two may take a break to calm down for a bit before returning to your class.
Arlo Maxwell
Okay, thank you principal..
The principal returned to his office.
Carlee
W-what am i going to tell my parents?...
Arlo Maxwell
Im not sure...
Arlo Maxwell
But for now please calm down...okay? They'll find him..
Carlee
And what if they dont?!...
Arlo Maxwell
They will...we just have to believe..
Its been a month since Herdis dissapeared.
And the police werent able to find him.
They searched for hours, everywhere.
So they ended up closing the case..
After that, Carlee and her family became very depressed.
Carlee stopped going to school and took online classes, but she still needed to do her homework on a paper. Thats why Arlo helped.
Carlee
Thank you for coming, Arlo...I really dont know what i would do without a friend like you..
Arlo Maxwell
Its no problem really..
Mrs. Jones
Oh Arlo, you came.
Mrs. Jones
Please come in.
Arlo Maxwell
Thank you Mrs. Jones.
They all sat in the living room.
Mrs. Jones
So hows school Arlo? Did the principal inform you about anything?..
Arlo Maxwell
No?..I havent really got the chance to speak with him.
Mrs. Jones
Ah, what a shame then...
Arlo could tell that they were sad because of Herdis. So he tried his best to help them out.
Arlo Maxwell
I brought you Carlee this weeks homework. *I took some papers out of my bag.*
Suddenly, yelling could be heard from one of the rooms..
But Carlee ignored it like it never happened. And so did Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Jones
I'll go and make us some tea, you kids catch up. *She got up and walked into a different direction from the kitchen.*
Arlo Maxwell
What was that about?-
Carlee
Dont worry about it, its just my dad.
After a few minutes the yelling stopped and Mrs. Jones came with some tea.
Mrs. Jones
Here you go kids.~
Arlo Maxwell
Thank you Mrs. Jones. But i think i should probably head out, i still have to go and visit my mom.
Mrs. Jones
What a shame, its alright.
Carlee
Talk to you later Arlo. And be safe..
Arlo Maxwell
Yeah..i will..
Arlo was walking outside on the side walk.
What was that yelling about?
He sighed deeply and continued walking towards a buss stop.
But he could feel someone staring at him..He looked around but saw no one.
Arlo Maxwell
Thats...weird?
The buss came soon enough and Arlo got in.
He managed to get to his mothers house safely. But he still felt like someone was watching him..
Julia
Arlo! You finally made it. *His mothers opened the door and smiled as she said that.*
Arlo Maxwell
Yeah, i just had to drop of some homework to my friend.
Julia
Oh, well thats alright! Come on in, i made you some warm dinner!
Arlo looked around one last time before entering the house.
He sat at the table and ate with his mother.
Julia
Is something bothering you?.
Arlo Maxwell
Well a kid went missing near the dorm's...
Arlo Maxwell
Its just weird...
Arlo Maxwell
Yeah...It was Carlee's brother..
Julia
Oh i get it now..How Is she and her family?..
Arlo Maxwell
Not so good. They're all depressed..
Julia
Well, theres nothing we can do except hope they find him soon..
Arlo Maxwell
Well the police closed the case..They couldnt find him for a whole month.
Julia
Hm....Poor familly...
Julia
I cant imagine what they must be going through..
Julia
Now come on, eat up while the food Is still warm.
After Arlo helped his mom clean up, he couldnt stop having this weird feeling...
But he brushed it off again and went to bed..
Stranger
Arlo decided to go to the store instead of his mom.
As he was walking back he noticed a car following.
Of course, Arlo picked up the speed as he was walking.
The car drove next to him and stopped.
A random guy got out of the back car.
Zayden Knox
What, cat got your tounge or something? Im talking to you.
Zayden Knox
Why are you here all alone.
Arlo Maxwell
Well, im getting groceries..?
Arlo Maxwell
And its not night so..
Zayden Knox
Yeah, but its still dangerous.
Zayden Knox
Why dont i give you a ride home. It'll be quick.
Arlo started walking away, but the guy quickly cought up.
Zayden Knox
Why not? Its just a ride.
Arlo Maxwell
No i..im good, like i said..
Zayden Knox
Come on, it'll be quick.
Arlo Maxwell
Can you stop?.
Both of them stopped walking and looked at each other.
Arlo Maxwell
I said im good, so please leave me alone..
Zayden Knox
I cant do that, so why dont you get in.
Arlo Maxwell
No, im fine. Goodbye.
Arlo walked away, but the stranger that was with him didnt follow.
Instead, they got into the car and drove off.
Arlo Maxwell
What the hell was that?..Does he think im a kid or something?..
Arlo made it home safely but didnt mention anything to his mom.
Instead he stayed in his room and studied for a bit. To clear up his mind.
Arlo Maxwell
Hm....That was weird. What if..what if thats how Herdis dissapeared?!..
Arlo Maxwell
*I looked at some news footage and everything. Even some of the camera footage from the dorms, but still found nothing about this car or this possible kidnapper..*
Arlo Maxwell
What?...Hmm, there has to be a way right? This makes zero sense..
Arlo Maxwell
Who was that guy and...what did he want from me?..
Arlo decided to just study and forget about it, he didnt want to worry too much.
Hours passed and Arlo packed his bags, his weekends were over so he had to return to his college.
But this scared him a bit..
What if something happens again?..What if he's the next target?..
He thought to himself as he waited at the buss stop.
Eventually the buss came and he made it to his dorm room.
But this time security guards were patroling the area.
This was a good start, although Arlo felt sad that the police stopped searching.
Arlo Maxwell
How long will all of this last for?..
Security Guy
For as long as the principal says.
Arlo came back into his dorm.
He just wondered what would of happened if Herdis didnt leave..
Arlo didnt know if this was Deja Vu or something.
But he kept on seeing the same car around college..
Maybe it was a coincidence?..
Who ever it was, they were always there.
So Arlo made sure that after his classes he would stay in his dorm.
He wanted to make sure he was safe just in case..
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