{Skephalo} Because I love you. ~Murder duo~

Pain to those who brought it

~/Zak\~

My head was spinning, my fists burning with blood and hatred.

I shuddered at the feeling of adrenaline running it's course, bolting up and down my spine.

An old and guilty pleasure of mine I had tried endlessly to bury.

My eyes shifted to Darryl, watching as he stood, staring at me.

"Zak-?" He asked breathlessly.

"I-" a pang of guilt rung throughout me, realizing I may have just chased off my only friend.

He began to slowly approach me.

"Darryl," I paused "I'm- look, I didn't mean it- it was an accident-" I began to panic, the thought of being alone again holding my gut in a death hold.

Having someone talk to you- after our short interactions, it was now something I desperately needed.

"I-I-" all I could down was stutter, trying to find the right words to scavenge the poor situation.

My mind descended, spinning, before I was shocked to find myself being embraced.

"Zak...I can't believe you just did that."
Darryl breathed.

I stayed silent, drinking in the addicting warmth of touch.

"...No one's ever stood up for me before." Darryl said, letting go and meeting my eyes.

"You're...." He trailed off, eyes shining.

"Amazing."

My heart pounded at the word.
Amazing?
Darryl think I'm... amazing??

I was playing the good guy, I was helping, I was a hero.

No longer were the long days of solitude, sitting alone as others only gave as much as a glance in my direction.

I was someone.

"Really..?"

He nodded eagrly.

"I've always wanted to do that...to punch that bitch." He stared at the unconscious body in disgust, pure unfiltered rage displaying on his face, his fist shaking.

In that moment, I knew he was just like me.

"To kill her, even." He coldy scoffed, gritting his teeth.

I felt a smile beginning to creep onto my face.

"And you did it so easily! You saw what happened and immediately stopped her!" Darryl exclaimed with awe.

"I mean, it wasn't that hard." I smile.

"Well you still did what you did- and I'm grateful for that."

I smile, and Darryl's body is once again embracing mine.

.....

Another walk to school; another day anticipating mother's return.

The sky was a dark blue as I dragged myself to school, barely giving me the privilege to see.

And After yesterday, I'm not sure how to feel.

I felt eagerness fill my chest, the thought of seeing Darryl again contagiously exciting.

To see someone who understood.

I gidily walked on, my head light with anticipation.

...

♡/Darryl\♡