After I cooled down , I walked back into the room to find him gone . My heart stopped beating at that moment. No . No , this . . This wasn't happening . I felt the cool breeze of the open window hit me .
At least he was out of the house . But . . I needed to leave . Just pack up , and never look back . It wasn't like I had anybody I wanted to stay for . I would just have to sacrifice the last week of school , and the graduation party .
I began packing immediately , grabbing everything that I found 'sentimental.' I would need to send for the furniture later , the only thing that was at my parents was a bed and a television . I dreaded living in that house . . But facing a vengeful serial killer seemed like a much bigger issue than simple paranoia .
My parents house was about a city away from where I was currently at , so it would take about a day to get there .
After about two hours , I reached the Ferrie's entrance . It was about 5 A.M. , which meant that I would get a discount for arriving so early . Score .
The boat was very boring . I decided that although it'd be cold , that I'd go onto the deck . When I opened the door , the icy air slapped me in the face , whipping my hair around . But I had to admit , it was a beautiful sight .
''Hey there .'' I turned to see a boy about a year or two older than me walking towards me .
I smiled . ''Hi .''
He leaned on the railing next to me , and gazed at the sea .
''Where you headed ?'' He asked curiously .
The man's blue green eyes gazed at me , while his blonde hair flowed .
''Uhh . . Seattle .'' I replied . ''Ahh . Wonderful city , just rains a lot .'' I laughed . ''Yeah , it does . What about you ?'' The man looked back at the sea . ''Same , actually . Just visiting , though . What's your name ?'' A flirtatious tone suddenly entered his voice .
''Lucy.'' I lied .
''Beautiful name . Can I get your number ?''
I bit my lip , but decided I'd give him a fake one .
''Sure.'' After I gave him my fake digits , I walked back inside , and fell asleep .
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I was standing in front of the huge house .
My nerves were shot , and screaming at me to not go in .
Going against my will , I walked to the front door , and turned the key .
The house smelt and looked just how I remembered it - Like my Mom's perfume , and clean .Of course there was some sweeping to be done , but other wise it was clean. Shadows loomed everywhere , and anxiety was starting to build up . Taking deep breaths , I started flicking on lights , and searching the house . I considerably calmed down when I realized there wasn't anyone here , except for me .
As I walked up the stairs , the sound of a television sounded . My body froze . My mind was screaming because there was no reasonable explanation . 'Run . Run . Run .' my gut repeated .
But where would I go ? I had spent a lot of my own money on getting here , and the bank of my parents will was closed at this time of day .
I continued up and saw that the door was wide open . Stepping in , I saw him . His bandages were soaked with blood and sweat .
When he spotted me , he growled .
''H-Hey . . I think you should take it easy -" I said .
''Shut. Up.'' He seethed as he walked towards me .
I backed into the hallway , and felt trapped when I hit a wall . The man slammed his palms on each side of me .
''Where the hell is my knife ?'' He asked . I thought about how it was back at my old apartment in a drawer .
''I-I . . .'' Naturally , I put my hands on his abdomen to keep him away.
The Murderer jumped back , his face wrenched in pain. I took this opportunity to grab a lamp , and slam it on his head . The sound of breaking glass boomed through the house , and then a still silence replaced it .
My attacker didn't fall for ten seconds , but eventually feel forward onto me . As I pulled him back into the room the warm red liquid seeped into my shirt . Soon enough , he was on the bed , towels around and under him to prevent blood stains on the California King bed . I quickly ran down the stairs to grab some cable to tie him down again. When he was tied , I left the room and got to cleaning up the mess I had made . 'I still need to re bandage his wounds. .' I thought when I saw that his blood had trailed into the hallway . I knew that he was awake when I heard him struggling to get out of the ties .
I laughed as I entered , sticking out my tongue to taunt the man .
''Don't mess with me.'' He warned .
''Don't mess with me.'' I mocked .
I reached forward and started undoing his bandages .
A hand shot up and grabbed mine . How the hell did he . .
My breathing stopped - But not because I was scared - But because . . I felt like I had been shocked .
Not the normal static shock , but one that I had never felt before.
I looked up and met his gaze . I could tell that he had felt it , too .
''W-What the hell ?'' I said aloud .
He visibly gulped and retracted his hand . I breathed a sigh of relief and continued unwrapping his stomach .
''I could kill you .'' He suddenly said .
''What's your name ?'' I asked , ignoring his statement .
''. . . That's not any of your-"
I slapped his wound softly .
The man bit his lip .
''J-Jeff.'' He said in pain .
''I'm Ella .'' I smiled apologetically .
I focused on taking off the old gauze , trying not to put him in any unecassary pain .
''Ella . . '' I heard him say under his breath .
Pouring a bit of rubbing alcohol on the wound , I asked him how old he was .
''Stop asking me questions .'' This time , I didn't pry .
Jeff sat there , allowing me to patch him up . Once I secured the bandage we sat in silence .
''I'll let you live . But only because I need a place to rest .''
My gaze met his . Oh hell no . Hiding a . . A murderer was against the law ! But . .
Otherwise he'd kill me .
''You don't have a choice , so stop looking at me as if you do .''
''Why can't you just leave me alone ?'' I asked exhausted .
''I can't have you exposing me.''
''I won't .''
''You will.''
''I won't .''
''YOU. WILL.'' He said loudly .
I gulped . ''F-Fine .''
''Good .'' He said pleased .
''But-"
''But what ?'' He interrupted .
I twidled my fingers .
''There's . . Not another bed . A-And theirs no couches or chairs or-"
''Easy . We share the bed . ''
''What-"
''Or you can sleep on the floor .''
I glanced at the dirty floor .
''Do you happen to have more bandages ?'' Jeff asked suddenly .
I picked up the bandages and placed them in Jeff's hand . Then I grabbed a blanket off the bed .
I placed it on the floor and laid on my back .
After about thirty minutes of unrestlessness , I sat up , and peeked over the bed .
Never had I seen him look so . . . At peace .
Anyone , at that matter .
The bandages were wrapped around his eyes , and his mouth was agape .The soft breathing lifted his chest up and down , as if he wasn't in pain at all . A light glow from the moon created feathery shadows on his face , as well as the strands of hair strewn across the pillow .
I was completely breathless at the sight .
Slowly I reached out my hand , and touched his scars on his cheeks . They were surprisingly soft . My fingers tucked a stray hair behind his ear , and ran my fingers through the silky strands .
A slapping sound echoed through the room as his hand wrapped itself around my wrist . He pulled me up onto the bed and cuddled into me .
Carefully , I tried to slip out of his hold , but it seemed to get tighter .
I sighed defeated .
But the comfort of another human being in this big house in this big world sent me off to sleep - Even if it was the one person I was most scared of .
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I awoke to find him awake , staring at me intently . His eye bangades were thrown to the side .
''I thought you were sleeping on the ground .'' He said .
''You pulled me into this bed .'' I closed my eyes and sunk deeper into the bed .
''Impossible .'' He replied .
His chest provided a soothing lullaby .
I didn't know why we were so close , and why neither of us did anything about it . .
Maybe we both felt alone .
Or maybe . . Maybe it was amazing to experience another human being after being so long without one .
I was halfway to LaLa land when he again spoke .
''I'm going to go.'' An ache ran through my chest .
''To do what ?'' I asked , trying to prolong the warmth.
''Stuff.''
''Like ?''
''Like killing people since you want to know so bad .'' I could feel him twitching . I opened my eyes , looking up at him . He stared up at the ceiling .''Fine. Go.'' I replied suddenly angry . I pushed Jeff off the bed and turned away from him . ''Shit .'' I heard him mutter . ''Do you have . . A knife ?'' He asked , slipping back on the bed . I gruffed a no . ''Hmm . . . I guess I'll have to be creative .'' With that , Jeff's presence dissapeared .
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Later that day , I had successfully cleaned the house , and set up for the furniture to be shipped . Not only that , but I withdrawed some of my parents will money , and got some groceries .
I was cooking when I heard the front door open , and the stomping of feet approaching the kitchen . Glancing over my shoulder , I saw a bloodied Jeff enter . He jumped onto the counter next to me .
''Have fun ?'' I asked sarcastically , giving the boy a dirty look . ''Yes .'' His grin grew wider , and the crazed look from the first time we met entered his eyes . I snorted and grabbed the macaroni noodles off the stove top , and poured them into a strainer . ''Mmmm . . '' The boy said , looking over my shoulder . ''You're not getting any covered in blood .'' I snapped . A frown was placed on his face . ''But I'm hungry .'' I hid my grimace .
''Too bad ,'' I said ,''You're gonna have to take a shower first .'' I felt a wind whoosh by me as he dashed up the stairs . I thought of Jenny when I heard the sound of the shower , because she absolutely loved the rain .
''Let's just go out . . . Yunno , for a few seconds.'' Her big eyes pleaded . I chuckled as I looked out her window at the storm.''Please El.'' I sighed , but agreed . ''Only a few seconds .'' I warned . We both snuck out the window and climbed down the rope-Ladder we installed when we were in third grade . I remembered that night , we had stayed out there , just splashing , dancing , and laughing , for two full hours !
Tears and sobs erupted from me , sinking me to the floor . I tried wiping them away with the back of my hands , but they wouldn't stop .
All of our memories hit me like a train .
Our fights .
Our sleepovers .
Our crushes .
Our first dance .
The senior prom .
Coloring together in Kindergarden .
Going to the mall together .
Every . Single . Thing .
Jeff was screaming at me to calm down , and grabbing my wrists .I was yelling at him , taking out everything on the man who killed her . She was all I had left . And here I was , sleeping in the same bed as him . Cooking him dinner . ''WHY !? WHY HER !? '' I thrashed wildly in his grip . ''YOU SHOULD'VE KILLED ME INSTEAD ! SHE HAD SO . . SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR ! WHAT DID SHE EVER DO TO YOU ?! KILL ME . '' At this point he had to pin me down to keep me still . ''KILL ME ! JUST KILL ME ! " I was now begging him , only at that moment did I realize that I had nothing to live for . Absolutely nothing ,
''Please . . .Please just - Just k-kill me . . ''Jeff gazed at the wall , aa his wet hair mimicked rain as it dropped on my face . ''Kill me . . Kill . . Me . . '' I then fell into a black abyss .
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