My psycho

8. Young Master

  I apologized to Tyler and made up an excuse. I then left school with Rafe. We walked silently but a few things caught my eye. He would always have me walk on the side farther away from any cars. He would also step in the way of any approaching guys walking by us. A while later, we finally came to a stop in front of a huge mansion.

  "Welcome home." He said and opened the gate. He lived here! He was my neighbor too! This mansion is the biggest in town, it's like a landmark! The coffee shop was right from there, school left, the thrift store was by the little street next to it. It was my direction reference to every single place I knew!

I walked in behind him into the huge garden. Everything, however, looked wilted and brown. We walked through the door and everything looked like an antique. I was afraid that if I touched anything, it would break.

  "Welcome home young master!" A sweet old man bowed. The man then eyed me. "What a pretty young lady, master." He smiled at me. Rafe sent him a glare and he fell silent. Rafe walked up a flight of stairs and I gave the man a smile before following him. I found him standing in a room with his back at me. He heard me walk in.

  "I killed my father right there." He pointed at the floor.

So this is what it's about.

  "Rafe it wasn't your fault." I whispered.

  "It is!" He yelled and slowly got down on his knees and put his hands over his face.

  "Rafe." I said with a sigh.

  "I'm a monster Alice. I know I am." He whispered. I still came close to him and snaked my arms around him. He pulled me close and cried into my chest. "Why do you treat me like this?" He asked me while I held him. "You treat me like an actual person." He said and squeezed me even tighter.

  "You are." I pointed out.

  "Alice, you're just my toy." He sobbed.

  "I'm a person." I told him as if he was a kid. He didn't reply and slowly got up. I followed him to a nearby room and he sat on a bed. He patted the space beside him and I sat next to him. He suddenly took me in his arms and I shrieked as he pulled me down next to him on the bed. He let out a small hum and hugged me tight. I never saw someone fall asleep this fast. I sighed and just couldn't help but run my fingers through his soft hair. His every breath hit my neck and I couldn't help but feel endeared. He pulled me even closer and then went motionless again. I stroked his hair as he slept soundlessly. Not too late after, I fell asleep too.

  "Young ma-" The butler was shocked as he opened the door. He gave me a small smile and closed the lights. I rolled over and went back to sleep with Rafe still hugging me. Hours later, I woke up to the smell of something sweet. Cake! I bolted upright.

  Rafe was sitting beside me eating a slice of cake. He looked at me with a small smile. He grabbed another plate from beside him and gave it to me.

  "Morning." He muttered. I giggled and ate my favorite dish. We ate quietly in bed and then He broke the silence mid bite.

  "You're in trouble Alice." He stated. I slowly swallowed and put my fork down.

  "Why?" I asked, not getting what he was talking about.

  "You saw someone that day you followed me, right?" He asked.

  "Well, yes. Why?" I remembered as I spoke.

  "That person is more than dangerous Alice. You can't be living alone." He quietly told me.

  "What do you mean dangerous?" I asked and put my fork down.

  "You'll be staying with me." He replied.

  "Staying with you?" My jaw dropped.

  "Want to die?" He darkly taunted.

  "I can't just stay here with you Rafe!" I yelled.

  "Well you will!" He annoyedly yelled and got up off the bed. "I have somewhere to be, I'll help you move tonight. Tell Winston if you need anything. Oh, and do not leave the house under any circumstances!" He left without giving me the chance to protest. I was speechless. Living with him!

  I ran after him down the stairs and he was quick to leave. I looked at the old man. Winston I guess? He sighed after Rafe slammed the door.

  "I know he has quite a temper miss, but he really is a fine child." He sadly muttered. "Come with me, I'll make you some tea." He croaked and led me to the kitchen. I spent the day with him and we even played some card games. We had lunch together and watched some Tv. He was a sweet old man and I enjoyed his company. It was a shame he had to put up with Rafe and his attitude. Rafe came back hours later. He looked miserable and walked upstairs after giving us both a solemn look. I looked at winston and he just shrugged. I ran upstairs after Rafe.

  "Rafe? You okay?" I asked. He ignored me. "You hungry?" I walked closer. He then turned and gave me a nod. "Want to eat in here or downstairs?" I asked him. He just shrugged and sat down on his bed. "Here it is then." I understood. His beautiful eyes looked hurt and it really saddened me to see him like this. I went downstairs and Winston prepared dinner.

  "Chicken parmesan, his favorite." Winston said as he gave me the tray. I thanked him and took two plates upstairs. I walked in on Rafe sitting on his bed with tears in his eyes and his blade out.

  "Rafe!" I screeched and quickly put the plates down. He hurriedly put the blades in his pocket and looked at me. "D-did something happen?" I stuttered.

  "Get the food." He ordered.

  "Rafe." I tried again.

  "The food." He repeated. I sighed and gave him the plate. I walked back to the tray, and I then took my plate and ate in the next room. It was late enough and I decided to go to bed. My door opened and Rafe walked in. He threw me a huge hoodie and without a single word, he left. My clothes weren't that comfortable, so I just changed into his hoodie and wore it as if it was a dress. It reached mid thigh and was pretty comfy. He then walked in again. "I'm sleeping next to you tonight." He said. I raised an eyebrow. "Safety reasons." He cleared out. I gave him the "oh really." Look. He rolled his eyes and lied down next to me. I still kept the same look. "Just a rat." He reminded me. I glared at him and gave him my back. "What don't like it?" He asked mockingly. He was quick to yank my arm and roll me to face him again. "Too bad." He whispered then pulled me close. He smiled as he hugged me.