3. Write a story that begins with "There's no time to explain" that never explains ...

Write a story that begins with "There's no time to explain" that never explains why there was no time to explain [CW]

"There's no time to explain!" he screamed as he dragged me towards the car.

We were celebrating my 21st birthday down at the local pub with a couple of friends, waiting for our first round of drinks. That was until Adam came and grabbed my hand.

"What are you doing!?" I shouted back at him.

"Look," he said. "We've known each other since we were still kids and if you've ever once thought of me as a friend then please, just trust me.

He was shaking as he said this. I could hear the fear behind his voice but I couldn't tell what caused it. He was my best friend since I was a little girl and this was the first time I've seen him like this. Of course I trusted him.

"Okay."

He seemed to relax as I said that, but not completely. I sat down and he started the car quickly and began driving. I didn't say anything. I knew Adam. He would explain when he was ready.

"Thank you..." he said after a while.

I turned to look at him, but stayed silent.

"I mean, thanks for trusting me. I know you probably thought I was crazy when I grabbed you and dragged you to the car."

"I still do." I replied. He laughed at that, albeit a short one. "So where are we going?" I asked.

"Do you remember that one valentine's day we pretended to be a couple to get in the concert on the boat? There."

"Ohhh, interesting. But I wonder why?" I asked playfully. He smiled at that but didn't say anything. I always knew Adam had feelings for me. Maybe today was finally the day.

By the time we parked the car it was already dark. Adam looked nervous again. But who wouldn't be? I mean today was a big day for him.. for us.

"Okay," he said taking my hand. "Quickly, come on!"

He led me through the park towards the docks. The boat from the concert was there and some people on the boat waved at him.

"Who are those guys, what's going on hmm?" I asked.

"You'll find out." he smiled.

He took my hand and I turned to face him. This was it. The moment was finally here.

"Claire," he said as he fell on his knee. I could see his heart wide open. No seriously the fuck I could see his heart!? He was bleeding! Shit he was bleeding! The hell?!

"Adam you're bleeding!" I was panicking. "HELP! HELP! MY FRIEND IS HURT!" I screamed.

"C-Claire... the boat.." he wheezed.

"ADAM YOU'RE BLEEDING WHO CARES ABOUT THE BOAT! HELP!"

"The boat... run..."

I could see shadowy figures from the park start making their way towards us now.

"Adam please!" Tears were falling from my eyes now, landing on his face. The figures were getting closer. What the hell were those things?

"The boat Claire.. run.. now."

I ran.

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