Chapter 27: I Don't Need Anyone's Charity

Nathan knew immediately what was going on, and he reached out to grab Crystal, but he was yanked back into the car by his seatbelt. And before he knew it, she was free. He shouted after her, 'Crystal, get back here!" Nathan quickly undid the seatbelt, and even though he was half-naked, he got out of the car. Crystal was about half a block away from him, and she was waving his shirt in the air so that, instead of a shirt, it looked like a victory flag - not only had she escaped his clutches, but now she was mocking him! The cold wind blew hard, it hit Nathan's bare chest, and he flinched away from it. He had never been outside without a shirt before. However, from his education, he knew what would happen if he did not rectify the situation quickly. Furthermore, if one of his peers were to see him, he would be deeply embarrassed. Nathan watched in dismay as Crystal threw his shirt into a trash bin. She spread her hands innocently, smirked, and just as he was about to rush towards her,