In "Obsession" by Jennifer L. Armentrout, the theme of alienation is central. The protagonist reflects on the feeling of being an outsider, expressing that both they and the entities around them are aliens in their environment. This highlights a sense of disconnection from the world, emphasizing the idea that many people feel like they don't belong, creating a shared experience of alienation.

The quote captures an urgent need to escape from this discomfort. With the mention of someone potentially calling the police, it suggests a looming threat and a push to break free from their current situation. This tension and the idea of fleeing imply that the characters are not only battling their own feelings of isolation but also external forces that exacerbate their sense of being different or unsafe.