Fight to the Death

Morning after

"I get you almost died but I don't need you to touch me."

Sam had her brother in a death grip of a hug, kissing his forehead profusely. After a long sleepless night, it was the next day and Sam felt very appreciative. She had almost lost her life. She wasn't gonna waste her time anymore, even if it annoyed the hell out of Anthony.

"I love you."

She squished their faces together and Anthony continued to struggle out of her grasp. He finally found an out and pushed her off, catching his breath. He side eyed her and walked back to his room, a limp in his step.

"I already contacted your school, they know about the situation and under no circumstances are you or your brother allowed to leave the house without somebody with you. Ok?"

Sam nodded and Daniel kissed her forehead and walked out the door. There was a killer on the loose but they still had a business to run. Sam sighed and felt a sharp pain on her side. Her body was still recovering from the last twenty four hours of murder and mistakes. The unknown number hadn't texted her back yet and she hadn't told anyone about his messages. She'd done what he'd asked and no one had gotten hurt. She was staring to understand the rules of this game. A text came through. It was a picture of Miguel holding a thumbs up and a text saying "Staying alive :)". Sam smiled and sent a picture of her holding a thumbs up back, with the same text responding. She shot a text to both Eli and Demetri too, checking in on them. She had started making breakfast when one of them responded.

Dem :)
I'm good. Better question is how are you? I mean your like safe in the house right?

Sam smiled at his message. He was always the type to overthink and care too much. It was adorable.

Me
Yeah the LaRusso household is on lockdown. We can't leave at all :(

Dem :)
Really? Ugh that sucks to be alone like that. But atleast you guys are safe right?

He was right, she didn't wanna be alone. Sure Anthony was there but the kid didn't give two shits about hanging out with her. And plus he seemed kind of out of it, like he wasn't all there today. So Sam wasn't about to push the issue.

Me
How about you guys come over? You Eli and I'll text Miguel to see if he wants to come aswell.

It was a risky decision but there was no way any of the boys were the killer. Miguel had saved her and Dem and Eli had been with her when the killer had killed Tory over the phone. They were safe. She needed safe people.

Dem :)
My mom probably won't let me out but I'm pretty sure Eli and Miguel can find way to you. Sorry Sam :(

Sam frowned and hearted his text. As much as she wanted all the boys there to keep her safe she understood Demetris hesitation. Someone was killing people. Who wouldn't be scared shitless? Sam sent a text to both Eli and Miguel receiving a yes from both boys. Sam flipped her omelette and yelled out to Anthony.

"Anthony! I'm gonna have Miguel and Eli come over, don't tell mom and dad."

"I don't give a fuck."

Sam rolled her eyes and went back to cooking. An hour later while she was cleaning her dishes, a text came through.

M<3
At your window. To avoid cops.

Smart. Sam ran to her room and pulled back her curtain to see Miguel and Eli with smiles on their faces. She slid open the window and they climbed in to her room.

"Just as girly as I expected Princess."

Miguel lightly shoved Eli and they both laughed. Sams breath hitched and her jaw set. The thought only stayed in her mind for a moment. There was no way it was Eli. He was with her when the killer called her. It wasn't him. Yet the use of that name still made her uncomfortable.

"So, what'd you wanna do?"

The boys sat in her bed and Sam thought for a moment. The only thing she could think about was her attacker. Who they were and what they wanted from her.

"Honestly? I can't stop thinking about last night."

The boys shared a look before they nodded in agreement.

"We could try and put our heads together. Maybe come up with better theories?"

Eli shook his head at Miguel's suggestion.

"Nah the police are doing that. We shouldn't interfere with that stuff. Could get more of us killed."

Sam side eyed him. Why didn't he want to try and find an answer?

"Still. It might just be what we need. Instead of just trying to not think about the pink elephant, we think about it."

They all looked at one another. One collective question on their minds.

"What if we don't wanna find out who it is?"

"What do you mean?"

Eli sighed.

"What if the person trying to kill us is like someone close to us? Someone who's been plotting our downfall for a long time. That would mean that we can't trust anyone, not even each other."

Sam flexed her knuckles. He was growing more suspicious by the second.

"Well I can trust you guys. I mean you saved me and you both were with me when the killer called. Why wouldn't I be able to trust you?"

Miguel raised an eyebrow at the way Sam was looking at Eli. The hell did this guy know?

"I'm just saying. Anyone of us could be a killer if we're pushed hard enough."

"What the fuck Eli?!"

Sams yell made the boys jump. She stormed back to the window and opened it.

"Get out."

Miguel started to walk towards her.

"Sam I think-"

"Shut up Miguel!"

She kept the window open and a fist ready by her side.

"Get. Out."

Her voice shook but Sam stood her ground. She heard Miguel sigh behind her and Eli nodded.

"See you later man."

Eli gave Sam a sad look before he climbed through and window and walked off. Sam slammed the window shut and locked it, gasping for air.

"The hell was that Sam?"

She scoffed. He couldn't be that fucking stupid.

"He was being suspicious. He literally said that anyone of us could be a killer and that we shouldn't trust each other. How obvious could he be?"

Sam let out a short laugh and shook her head.

"He was being realistic! Honestly most attacks like this come from people you know. He was just asking a hard question!"

Was he serious?

"Y'know what? If your so prevalent in defending him, you can go with him."

Sam opened up the window again, staring Miguel dead in the eye.

"Sam..."

Sam took a breath and kept the window open, eyes glued to him.

"I'll text you later."

Miguel rolled his eyes and climbed out the window.

"Hopefully Eli hasn't slit my throat by then!"

Sam slammed the window shut again and locked it. This time she sank to the floor, not even realizing she was shaking. She was scared. She was mean cause she knew Eli was right. She couldn't trust anyone. But she needed someone, anyone to be with her. She wiped a tear and pulled out her phone.

Me
Hey Dem. I know you said you can't come over but I really need you right now. I tried with Eli and Miguel I really did but I couldn't. Please.

She hit send and took a few deep breaths. She tapped the new message that popped up.

Dem :)
Yeah of course. I'll be there in a few.

Sam smiled and wiped another tear. When she couldn't trust anyone, she knew she could trust Demetri.