I sat everyone I trusted in my room. Lance, Hunk, Keith, Allura, Matt, Shay, and of course Pidge. We all sat around to discuss our problem with John, and how to solve it.

"But there is a bigger problem than John. Getting proof." Lance spoke out after a while. "We aren't all power beings who can save the universe. We are a bunch of kids trying to stop a bully. We need help from authorities, and they want proof."

"Lance, that was the smartest thing you ever said." Hunk joked. Lance swung his arm to lightly hit Hunk.

"Okay, so the plan is get proof and ask for the authorities to help us?" Pidge spoke up. Everyone looked at her. Lance nodded and we all agreed with Lance. "Well, how do we get proof. We can't just walk up to him and claim he did it. He would get defensive."

"No we need to set a trap. He needs the bait, one of you two, and we will all be recording it, even the bait. And when he confesses one of us comes out and asks to talk to the bait. He shouldn't do anything by this point and if he does there would be more than enough people to help." I pieced the plan together. Almost everyone seemed to think the plan was a good one. Everyone except Matt. He didn't want Katie to get hurt, and it would be logical if she is the bait.

"Matt, you all will be there to protect me. Or the two of us could be bait. He wants to kill us both, so he could get it out of the way if the two of us are together." Katie spoke. We agreed to that.

-_-_-

Our meetings repeated every night to plan when and see if everyone still thought it was a good plan. Until we commence with the plan the Holt kids cannot be alone with John. A week passed before we commenced with our plan.

The cold air brushed my hair out of my face, as soft white flurries melted on the rooftop. Matt hid behind a rubble of bricks as Hunk and Shiro hid in the small shed. Everyone else pretended to go to bed.

My laptop is in my room, but I am still distracting myself. The soft pages of a book, but my hands are shaking to the point I can't read. I slowly drew a long breath as the door scratches along the cement. My hands slowly steadied themselves.

"You're always up late, huh?" His voice sang. I smiled spinning on my heals to face him.

"Hello John, I just don't sleep." I smiled forcing myself to stay polite and collected.

"Katie. Your father is a monster you know that right?" Venom dripped from his words. Cocking my head to the side I softly smile. "He lead countless scientists to their deaths! For what?" He growled now his toothy snarl threatens me.

He steps towards me and I take a step away from him. A soft chuckle erupts from his throat. Growing louder and crazier. I take another step back. His head is rocked back as falls into hysteria. Slowly his head cranes to the right, as his eyes roll down to look at me.

"Do you think any one will miss you if you were to die? People die every day! Yet no one cares. Who cried for your dad outside of you or your brother?" He breathes between his laughter. "You and your family are a grand pile of trash! I WILL BE SURPRISED IF ANYONE NOTICES YOU'RE GONE!" His words echoed in my head as I added another step back.

"SHUT UP!" I screamed clutching my ears. When I looked up his form grew closer much like an animal. His hand raked against my face, before he lifted me off the ground. I closed my eyes not wanting the last thing I see to be his face.

Sting arms wrap around my waist as my feet tumbled to the ground. I opened my eyes to see Shiro holding me up. We are still on the roof. John is being restrained by Hunk. Matt is saving the recording. The hot tears rolling down my face forced me to look back at Shiro. Burying my face into his chest I let the fear roll off my face and soak into his shirt. I'm alive.

"It's okay, you're gonna be okay now." Shiro whispered as he rubbed circles into my back.

"Thank you." I whispered into his chest. I could hear his heart speed up as I spoke. As I moved. I shuffled to look up at him. "Thank you Shiro, I appreciate you." I felt my lips widen into I genuine smile. He smiled back. His head leaning down a bit to kiss my forehead.

"I appreciate you too, Katie." He mumbled before leaning to meet my lips.

—-_—-

Months passed since John has been arrested for assault and attempted murder. He doesn't have a life sentence because he is a white male in America, but he is serving time. Shiro and I have finally gone on a date. Walked to a small cafe in the chilly winter wind, talked before walking back and playing games. The best way to date in my opinion.

Now we are going on his preferred first date plans. Dinner. A fancy dinner. I haven't worn a dress in a long time. A simple evergreen dress falling just below my knees, black belt, stockings and heals to compliment the dress. The scoop neck line and straps the loosely fall above my elbows. Silver embroidery of vines trim the dress. My hair is held back with a silver head band as nude make up frames my face. I feel out of place.

Shiro is wearing a tuxedo! And we are at a restaurant! Not to mention everything here is twenty dollars per dish! Hi I'm not rich, I don't have money, I don't do this! But he took me here like nobody would care! I care! This is too much!

That was a total lie. The food was amazing! And Shiro is handsome in a tux. Not to mention conversation flowed easily between us. I had so much fun and enjoyed the date. I just had to look past the new environment.

//An// Hi I know it's been a while. I got sick and then life got busy. And I got writers block up until I updated. Uh... I think I'm ending this here. Have a great life! And thank you for reading!