Josh's foot slammed down with force, directly where Tessa had landed. Tessa thankfully had already moved out of the way. She was in shock at both her son's callous attempt on her life, and her lightning reflexes.
The tiny roach woman zigged back and forth as she ran between Josh's feet. Her survival instincts were running at full speed. Tessa knew if she could get under Josh's bed she would be safe.
Josh saw where she was headed and moved to block her. He took two quick strides and dropped his foot in Tessa's path.
Undeterred Tessa sped up and attempted to go straight over Josh's foot. Her six tiny legs allowed her to effortlessly climb his flesh as walk on the floor.
Josh lurched at the feeling of insect legs on his foot. The motion sent Tessa flying onto his unmade bed.
As quickly as she could Tessa was back on her feet. She bolted across the bed towards the wall. Josh was on her quickly. His hands slamming down onto the bunched up blanket.
Tessa was suddenly pressed between Josh's palm and the soft blanket. Her roach body flattened but it seemed almost natural. Josh lifted his hand not realizing he hadn't squished his mother.
Using this to her advantage Tessa quickly raised across the bed. Josh was unprepared to attack again. Triumphant Tessa dropped down between the bed and the wall.
She heard Josh stomp off in a rage. She didn't know what her next move would be, but she knew she had to avoid her 14 year old son. It pained her to know that if he found her again he wouldn't hesitate to kill her.
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