It had been sometime since you had passed the exit of Crystal Lake, so you wanted to check up on how Jason is doing since he was leaving after years. You glance at him looking out of the window,still holding onto hismother's head wrapped in a towel. Cookie was in the backseat also looking out of the windshield,his head between the two front seats.
''So..um,Jason...how are you feeling ? A bit tense ?'' he nods. ''It'll be just us but in a different house.Nothing will change,apart fromt he act that I will be busy some mornings.'' you see his shoulders relax a little.
''Have you ever thought what do you want to do there ?'' you ask him.He shakes his head. Perhaps you were brinstorming for new activities he thought,since you wanted to celebrate Christmas. ''Well, I was thinking of buying you a couple more clothes...what do you say ?''
He didn't want to be high-maintenace,but he also agreed that he needed some clothes too. Since you had no problem with that,it would be nice for him to have some clothes of his own.
~Pretty.~
''Well,of course we are going to get you pretty clothes,that fit you. Just a few more sets to change from time to time.'' You say as you turn on the radio for some music. You keep it at a low volume and continue to drive in silence.
After the first two hours passed, your legs started to get tired. You spot a gas station and stop to re-fill. You get out of the car and pace. You go over and outside Jason's window. ''Want to get out a bit ? We got another two hours till we arrive. If traffic is good,we will be there around 10.'' You tell him and leave. You open Cookie's door who jumps outside to pee. You take out the pump and get ready to go pay. ''Jason,want a snack ? Go to the bathroom maybe ?'' you ask him while grabbing your wallet. He shakes his head. ''Get in the backseat now,I'll explain.''
You pay and get everyone ready to hit the road. It was silent with some christmas jazz music faintly playing. Surprisingly,the silence wasnt awkward or anything but you felt like saying something. ''Um...have you ever wondered about where you live ?'' you ask Jason,who turns to look at you. ''You know, before the camp. Have you even looked for your house ?''
Jason thinks about it for a while then says no with a shake of his head.''Do you even remember it ?''
~A Bit~
''Oh...good. Maybe one day we could go looking for it. If nobody has bulldozed it,that is.'' Jason tilts his head. ''I mean destroyed it. Do you know how many years it has been ? It could be a park now...or a Starbucks,for that. Let's hope the fuck not.''
There silence once more. You saw a sign that meant you were getting to edge of the city. This meant it would be more busy and bright. Awkward question was soon to follow. ''Jason, I must ask you a favor...'' you look at each other through the mirror. ''I know we haven't had much time for that,nor was I going to push you but...you have to put your coat's hood on and remove your mask.''
Jason's anxiety started to rise. You felt it too. ''It's ok, I don't care what you look like righ now, just avoid getting arrested because I'm in a car with a guy that wears a mask and has a decapitated head in his hands....so please. Sit lay down and wait,sleep even.''
~It's alright, she wouldn't ask you if it wasn't necessary,sweetie.~ Of course she was here too.
Jason does as you say and lies down. Cookie who was now next to you relaxes too. You enter the main road. Due to the weather,there were police patrols directing vehicles,shining on them ocasionally with flashlights. You had still one hour and a half till you arrive but things were going fine.
''Jason, you alright back there ? We're close'' a deep sigh was the answer. ''You can sit back up,if you're not tired. Feels like I'm smuggling you, tehe!" you chuckled. Somehow it looked like it lifted Jason's mood at the same time. He puts his mask back on and lowers the hood. Sitting between the seats he looks at Cookie ,then at you. You still had the need for a conversation.
''Have you ever wandered why I'm so calm whenever I see a dead body ?'' Jason shakes his hand. It was true, you did handle the dead bodies better than all the other teens who started screaming. '' Me being and 'edgy' goth teen, I started working at a mortuary. I washed or embalmed dead people and dressed them for their funeral or cremation. My first time was unsettling but I worked there some while so, yeah, I'm kinda immune to being shocked to my core by seeing a dead body since I spent hours washing and touching several. Only reason I stopped working there is because they closed.So...there.''
After that, you started approaching familiar roads and just showed them to Jason and explained him several things while he was watching all the decorated shops in awe,like a small child. You take the quickest way home and finally arrive.
''So here we are. Not much but it works. I also have a gift for you waiting inside...well it's not really for you but you'll be the one receiving it.''
.All three get out of the car and you unlock the door and turn on the lights of your home.You settle things inside the empty house and head to the large carton box in the living room. Nobody was there,but the fridge was full. Your roomate might be still coming and going. Though she mostly lived at her boyfriend's.
''Well, here's my room. Get changed, lay down, relax. '' you say while opening the box. Inside was a mini glass cabinet freezer you had ordered a few days ago. You connect it to the power outlet and place it between your closet and the wall. ''Perfect fit. Now, please put your mother here...it's for her.'' Jason does as you tell him while Cookie sniffs the new item while waging his tail.
You bring the suitcase and unpack the clothes. Once again, you make room for Jason's. You take a deep breath and lie down after four hours of driving. Good thing you lived in a suburban area and things were quite calm. If Debby wasn't coming, both of you would have your own bed. You get up and go grab a bite of an apple and tell Jason to go watch TV while you take a quick shower.
You get out and put on some pajamas, you dry your hair and go sit next to him. ''You can go change clothes, if you want. It'll help you relax,dont'you think ?''. Apparently he agrees and heads to your room. It was time for Cookie's dinner too so you decided to serve him.
''Here you go!'' you say while petting him as a reward for his patience.
As you watch him eat,you hear a car pull up on your driveway. Oh no. You go to the window and see who it is. Luckily, Cookie barks twice and goes to check up on Jason.You go close the door of your room.The door unlocks.
''Hey, Baaaaabe ! (y/n) ! Where are you ?'' you hear in the distance. Jason jerks at the sound.
''Umm...Jason. I might have forgotten to mention I don't live alone...I have a roommate. Don't worry, I've known her for lots of years, she's just like me. I just thought she was gone...again. Don't worry though, she knows everything...kinda'' You close the door behind you and get to the living room to see your best friend.
''Hey Debby !''
''Hey boo ! My you've lost weight !'' she says while hugging you tightly. ''But still voluptuous !'' she says teasing you.
''So you woke up on that side of the bed !''
''You've been gone to New Jersey for so long, thought some serial killer might have gotten you !''
''Do you know something about that ?'' you gave a worried look.
''Just some murders at a winter resort...but I know my girl will stay as far away from sports as possible!''
''You got that right!'' you chuckled nervously.
There was a loud thumping noise coming from your room. You started sweating nervously. Shit. How were you going to explain everything going on in there.
''What was that ?'' Debby asks
''N-Nothing.'' You ran nervously towards the door to prevent her from entering. The noise continued.
''That sounded like something''
''Well...you see...In New Jersey a lot of things happened...a few drunken decisions...'' you say as you lean on the door and Cookie steps out.
''Is that what you were doing in New Jersey ?''
''Crystal Lake, actually and yes ! Getting drunk and adopting a dog!'' Debby starts to squeeze Cookie's face cooing at him of how good of a boy he is. You smile.
''I knew you were a good person deep down...''she smiles at you.
''My drunken self doesn't reflect my true self!''
''I disagree...'' she grins. Then the sound of footsteps came from behind you.
''Is there something else you are hiding in there...?''
''Nope!'' you prayed for Jason to stay quieter or remove his shoes.
''Are you sure ? Because I have trouble believing you.''
''Debby...I can explain! It's not-'' you try to say while she sprints and opens the door, just to see Jason in his undershirt. You look at the both of them making eye contact. The room is silent for a solid 5 seconds. Your mind raced trying to find a believable explanation.