Sam’s POV

I had to admit that my dinner with Ethan had been really nice and we decided to take a small walk outside, I knew I shouldn’t have said yes to that, but the problem was I needed a small moment with him alone to make something clear.

But the problem was how do I start? I wasn’t good at things like this, but this dinner and him being so nice to me made me more and more aware of the fact that I really needed to talk to him.
“Are you okay, Sam? You look so distanced the entire evening?” Ethan asked and I sighed, he was also very very observant, and that sucked.

I opened my mouth to reply, but again he was faster “Is it about him? I don’t know what happened between you and him, but Sam you deserve something better, someone who really cares for you. And I can see in fact that he is not here, so he doesn’t care enough… you look unhappy and you need happiness!” Ethan stopped me with his hands to my shoulders, making me look up to him.

So he gave me the headstart to finally tell him what I planned to, maybe all the signals were false and what Brian had told me earlier too, but I had to say it, before he got false hopes, and I didn’t want that.

“Ethan, listen… I really appreciate you as my colleague and as a friend. And I don’t know if I get this signals right, I am not every good at it apparently… lessons learned again… I don’t want to hurt you and I can’t give you anything else than friendship.” I didn’t meet his eyes while saying this, afraid I really made a fool out of myself but I heard Ethan just sigh.

“I know… I just had to try again, alright? And I saw the way you looked at that guy, its completely different then the way you look at me.. and I am not blind, you know.” Ethan said and then he pulled me suddenly in his arms surprising me.

“I want that friendship, it might be a little harder for me, to you know… finally admit that there won’t be anything between us… or? Just kiddint, don’t worry. I got it.. but I really want you as a friend and my colleague of course.” Ethan chuckled when I was about to pull away at his or, but then I relaxed back into his embrace and I honestly was glad that he saw it that way.

I did need someone, someone to talk to and I had no idea when Selena would have time for me and if I could even talk to her about everything, or if Matt would be there… I needed to call her tomorrow and see how everything goes there.

“Its late, I really should go home now.” I pulled away from his embrace and Ethan nodded “Right… Come on, let’s go. I will bring you to your car. We still got another working day tomorrow, before the weekend starts.” I nodded and sighed, getting up early would really suck tomorrow, its was nearly eleven and I was dead tired.

I thought about the evening while I drove home and I felt good, I was glad I had talked about this with Ethan and that we could depend on a friendship and he understood there wasn’t more feelings from my side involved.

I parked my car before my house and saw that a light was on, did I forget to turn the light out in my bedroom?
I wasn’t too sure anymore, but normally I would have seen that before I left… I went to the front door and found it slightly open.
Didn’t I close my door, now this was getting more and more suspicious, I did hurry away when Gary had been so close to me, had I forgotten to pull it close?

My heart began to pound faster and I felt fear creeping up in me. My fingers started to shake when I slightly pushed the door open and tried to hear something from the inside.
I grabbed my phone and already dialed the police, just to be sure.

When I closed the door quietly I heard something upstairs my fingers froze and I couldn’t scream, great, why didn’t I call the police from outside now I wasn’t even able to lift my arm or push the call button, anxiety froze my entire body.

“You are finally home! I was waiting for you” I heard a voice from upstairs and then he came down the stairs and I let the phone drop.
What is he doing in my home?

“Don’t be afraid, Sammy? I just had to check on you! You were gone so fast earlier… and I missed you. You have never been gone from your home so long, I keep an eye on you… and I know you keep looking over to me, too. You and me, that is something special.” Gary walked towards me and I was finally able to move my legs, I stumbled towards the door.

“Gary, get out of here, what have you been doing in my home?!” I demanded, hoping my voice wasn’t sounding too anxious.
“I wanted to know if you were alone again. I know this guy he never let you out of his sight, but you didn’t come home with him… so he left. And like I said, now is finally the time for you and me.” Gary had said the word guy with so much disgust in his voice that I shrank back a little more.

“I have no idea what you are talking about. I want you to leave and never enter my home again without permission. Or I am calling the police, this is no joke.” I said and was proud that my voice wasn’t shaking too much.

But he didn’t even seem to register my words, he took another step to me caging me against the door,“Don’t act like you haven’t noticed Sam. You want me and I want you… since you moved in next to me, it was crystal clear”
He was not only creepy he was desilusional - he was fucking insane!

“Get away from me!” I yelled and Gary seemed to finally snap out of it “Don’t act like you don’t mean it!” He yelled back and I took the distraction and dived down for my phone calling the police and running upstairs.

“Don’t run away from me. I know he made you confused, but we know we belong to each other!” Gary came after me and finally I heard a voice on the phone, I quickly told them my address and that a burgluar was in my house and hung up, hoping they would take me serious.

“Come on, Sammy! Don’t be afraid, I will take good care of you” Gary said and then he began to pound against my bedroom door and I realized, if he got in here it was a pretty bad choice for me to be in it with him.
Then I noticed that my wardrobe was opened and some of my underwear lay on the floor, he had been going through my belongings. He had his fingers on my panties and bras… I felt neusated, like I had to throw up every second.

“OPEN THE FUCK UP! OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!!” The the door burst open, when he had kicked against it several times.
“There you are… finally.” Gary said and he looked at me with his leary eyes and I searched for a weapon, not really knowing what I should and even could do against him.

When he was near enough I kicked at him, but he was stronger, I tried to hit him, but he held my hands above my head, his eyes wandering over me making me feel vulernable and exposed.
“Finally, Sam… you will like it, I promise” He held my hands with one hand above my head with his other he tried to push my shirt up but I struggled against his hold, not giving up without a fight.

When voices sounded from downstairs, calling my name, the police… my only thought was to make me noticeable!
“HERE! HELP ME!! I AM HERE! HEE-” Suddenly I felt pain explode against my face, I didn’t see the hand coming that hit me.
“Shut up! They won’t find you!” Gary seethed and I couldn’t keep my eyes open, unconsciousness was greeting me and I was kind of glad.

Notes

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And I gotta tell u I got vacations now, so I can't tell u how often I can update, but stay tuned, still some more Chap's to come :)