My Sanity

Chapter 1 [The obsession begins]

-5 years ago-
"Class, listen up! We have a new student today! His name is Daniel Scott. Be good to him and help him out with anything he needs." Ms. Baurer clapped her hands together as the boy entered the room. He looked nervous. But I felt instant love at first sight. I know, for a ten year old, thats a lot. But back then, I was nothing compared to now. I would stalk him, watch him, and make sure nobody talked to him. Nobody but me. Of course it didn't stick that long, people weren't scared of me anymore.
-present day-
The memory hit me like a train, as I wandered down the hallway, looking for Daniel. "So, you wanted to meet me back here?" I heard his voice. Who is he talking to? I peered at him and a girl talking. I went back behind the corner and pressed myself against the wall, trying to hear everything. "I-I um... W-Well..." She stuttered, being shy. What is she going to do? "I-Ive always really liked you and wanted to know if you wanted to go out with me." She blurted out. I felt stunned. My eyes widened. I knew he was popular, and I understand that people like him, but... He's mine. I felt the anger grow inside of me. I grit my teeth, and dug my fingernails into my palm until I felt blood drip from my fists. "Thats really sweet... I'll think about it." I could hear him smiling. I could hear the happiness. No... This couldn't be happening. I turned on my heel and ran, I didn't care if school was almost over. I went into my room, and hit everything off my nightstand. "He won't ever love you if you don't exist!" I screamed, and got out a bag. I shut the drawer and opened the bag. Inside was a machete. Sharp, new, stainless...beautiful. I felt laughter creep up from within me. I started laughing uncontrollably. I stashed the machete in my school bag, and waited until it was over. Finally, school let out, and I followed the stupid bitch. Her stupid braid and big glasses... She was walking on a sidewalk, on few people were out. I went up to her. "Hey, Keiko, right? I was wondering if you wanted to hang out." I smiled my most innocent smile I could pull off. She smiled back sweetly. "Okay, yeah, let's hang out." She agreed. We walked around a bit, and talked. "Hey, I hear there's a rumor about that the old factory is haunted." I started. "Really? I've always been into the paranormal... Let's go check it out!" She grinned. Perfect. My plan is going perfectly. We walked to the factory. "Tsumi, aren't you excited?" Keiko asked. I nodded. Yeah I was. Although I'll need to make it quick. We went inside, and she looked around a bit. I let my bag down, and grabbed the machete. I went behind her back, holding the blade behind mine. "So, Keiko... Do you love Daniel?" I asked, gripping the handle tightly. She looked at me and grinned. "More than anything!" She exclaimed. "Wrong answer..." I hissed. In a swift fluid moment I put my hand over her mouth and I dug the knife into her stomach. She screamed out in pain but I muffled it. "Daniel is mine you stupid bitch! I heard your little conversation." I yelled, and kept jabbing it through her skin. Blood poured onto the concrete and she fell to the ground. I felt myself grinning, as she struggled to breathe. I felt my shoulders shake with adrenaline as I erupted with laughter. "T-Tsumi...s-stop...w-why...?" She asked, with a feeble voice. "Why? WHY? BECAUSE YOU RUIN EVERYTHING!" I screamed. Finally, she stopped struggling...her body went limp, as she exhaled her last breath. I felt myself grinning from ear to ear. I got off her stomach, and dragged her under a machine. I mopped the blood up from the floor, and cleaned the machete. I stored it back Into my bag and took a look around. It seemed normal. Now one more touch in case somebody does find the body. I grabbed a lighter and some gasoline. I dumped the fluid on her body from under the machine and lit it on fire. I then grabbed my bag and rushed out, I then ran all the way home. I can finally sleep peacefully knowing she's not after him anymore. I don't care how many people I have to kill, it'll all be worth it when I'm the last one left.