Chapter 6

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5 weeks later....

"Lauren Kappleman 16 year old girl from Ohio has been missing for 7 weeks today. Police report they have no other signs for what happened to her but search parties are still going." The words blasted from the tv. Justin sat next to me staring wide eyed at the tv.
"I thought Lauren would be the last to go." He finally spoke.
"Are you implying she's dead?" I said freaking out a tad too much.
"It's a possibility."
"Well it's not one I want to think of." I responded. Ding dong!! I instantly stood up and walked to the door. Justin followed after me quick. A note was laid on out cheesy welcome mat. The note was marked with blue marker. I slowly opened the letter.

May.
I know where Lauren is.
-Katie

My heart started to beat faster and faster. I gave Justin the note then ran out of my house. I didn't know where I was going I just ran. Ran and ran. I finally stopped to realise I was in the woods. I heard a snap of a stick and saw Justin appear.
"Don't go running off like that." He said as he snuggled his face in my shoulder.
"I'm going crazy." I finally spoke after minutes or maybe even hours.
"Your too beautiful to be crazy." He replied.
"That was a really cheesy response." I joke as I poke his chest.
"Listen, no matter when happens always know I'm here. You don't have to tell me everything. Just know that I'm not going to leave you alone. Ever." His words felt like waves went through my body and refreshed my mind. I will find Lauren. I know it.

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