XI (A Cruel Invention, Despite Good Intentions)

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The Boise show was an experience I would never forget.

My lunch with my crew went amazingly well, Ice Nine Kills joined us. Spencer's face lighting up the moment our eyes met. Kambria's eyes met mine the silent question hanging in the air.

Were Spencer and I officially dating?

Her answer came in the form of Spencer placing an arm around me kissing me on the lips for everyone to see. My cheeks heated up to the point of me hiding behind Ricky. The joy I felt brought a permanent smile to my face the whole night. I stood backstage cheering Spencer on, the stress of the past few days faded away. I didn't have a single care in the world as I danced with Kambria and Nadine singing every song at the top of our lungs. I opted to stay with my crew for the night, with the knowledge I had there was no way I was leaving their side. Not with the Slayer still out there.

With Amias driving (he enjoyed the task, always volunteering to be behind the wheel) I began additional research. With the demon's words fresh in my mind, I began digging deeper. If the Slayer was looking to break me down, there stood to reason they would attempt the same play with the others. I scoured through various articles finding the Slayer targeted someone at each venue we visited. I sent the info to Detective Christian in the hopes it would help.

My phone began ringing moments later my aunt's name on the caller id. With nowhere to run, or in my case to take the call privately, I answered my hands shaking slightly.

"Hi Aunt Caroline..."

"You ungrateful little bitch!" She hissed. "After everything I sacrificed for you, you break my trust by seeing that devil of a boy?!"

"What are you talking about?" I sat up straight. Amias looked over, mouthing the words "everything okay"? I mouthed back "I don't know" mentally preparing for my aunt to go off the handle. She did not disappoint.

"You don't think I keep an eye on you Kaitlynn Juniper Porter? I know every move you make; how many times have I told you to stay the fuck away from Spencer Charnas?!"

My heart plummeted straight down to my stomach, my breathing beginning to come in short ragged gasps. I reached into my bag pulling out my laptop using Amias' hotspot I logged onto the internet typing in "Spencer Charnas". My aunt was still ranting, saying Spencer was a bad influence, that he had the devil's eyes. In a way, she wasn't far off but I wasn't about to tell her that. I clicked on the most recent article from Alternative Press of all outlets.

Has Spencer Charnas Found Love Again?

Has Ice Nine Kills front man Spencer Charnas found love once again? Several months ago, Charnas' fiancé Nadia Teichman was murdered at the hands of the infamous South Street Slayer. Charnas confessed in an interview he was not ready to take on the dating scene just yet. Sources confirm Spencer Charnas' new love interest as Merch Director of Fearless Records Kaitlynn Porter.

This story will be updated when more info becomes available.

"Is it safe to assume by your silence that you found the article?" Caroline asked.

"I found one article, Spencer and I are grown adults who can make their own decisions." I answered. "It also doesn't say we're dating."

"Do. Not. Get smart with me, that is not the only article. I have seen pictures! Do you know how reckless you are being?!" She hissed. "Your parents' killer is still out there and you have just put up a huge neon sign broadcasting where you are and who you're with."

"I'm not the only one who lost their parents that night Caroline." I snapped anger boiling over. "Spencer did too, we are well aware that their killer is still out there. We will both watch out backs."

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