𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 ✦ 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 "𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭" 𝐑𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲

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[ Simon ]

Bright lights.

Everything moves so fast.

Everyone is so loud.

I released a bullet and watched the man fall to the ground. Another job done well. I started to quickly pack the gun up.

People screamed on the scene below. Running in all directions like that would save them if I wanted to hit more than just him.

I slung the black case over my shoulder and started back down the stairs. My back's been killing me. I can't wait to lay down.

I pushed open the back door and got into the car waiting there for me. "Good shot."

I nodded, pulling my mask over my head. I'm just tired. "Let's go." I muttered. The entire ride home was silent. That's how I prefer it.

None of the drivers know anything. They just say whatever they think we want to hear after killing someone. At least this one knows when to shut up.

I wanted to kill the other one I had. On his bullshit the entire ride home.

When we finally pulled in front of the house I muttered "Thanks for the ride." and got out of the car, leaving the case in the backseat.

Dark clouds loomed above. It's going to rain soon. I really can't wait to just get in bed and sleep... I just need sleep.

"Simon! There's the man!" I was greeted loudly by the group. They're trying to settle some debate.

Several people came at me with different sides of the argument. "I don't know, whatever Roach is saying is right." I shrugged.

There was some cheering and some groaning. I continued on up to my room. My body is so fucking heavy. I laid down in my bed heaving out a sigh.

Finally.

I blindly reached down to pull at my laces. Eventually they became loose enough for me to kick one boot off. Then I repeated with the other.

I stripped down in bed until I was in my underwear. The rain has started lightly tapping on my window. My eyes are heavy.

I just need sleep.

. . .

"Ghost." I sat up, looking around. John leaned against my wall. "You ok?" He stared at me. "I'm fine."

The rain is pouring down now. I don't know how long I've been asleep for. "You sure?" I looked over at him, rubbing my face.

"Yes. Just tired." I laid back down in my bed. "Dinners' bout finished soon. You gonna come down and eat?" He walked over to the door to leave.

"I'll think about it."

He nodded and left the room. I'm not that hungry. Honestly I don't want to be around them right now either. I just want to sleep more.

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[ Y/n ]

"Oh that's awful..." I stared at the news on the screen. A killing? It's so odd too... The assassin group is still going at it, huh?

I changed the channel and sat back into the couch. I wonder how they get into something like that.

Do they enjoy killing?

How do people even hire them? It's not like they have their number posted all around the city for public use.

"WOOF!"

I looked down at Kong. His large tail wagging back and forth. "You had your dinner." I held my bowl closer to my chest.

He pawed at the couch. "Kong, stop." He whined again but laid down. I started to eat my dinner. The warm soup is just what I needed after getting caught in the rain today.

I watched the movie that was already halfway finished while I ate. My mind is occupied by so many other things.

Everyone is on my back about getting a boyfriend but after... After him I think dating is the last thing that I want.

I looked down at Kong who was watching me with sad eyes. "Fine." I set the bowl down on the floor for him and he stared licking the bowl clean.

"You're so spoiled." I smiled.

Maybe everyone's right.

It's been years.

I should have moved on by now. Not every guy is like that... It's wrong to think of them that way. I mean, Dad isn't like that at all.

I'd love to have a relationship like my parents. Trust me.

But it's not that simple for some of us.

Kong got onto the couch, laying his head on my lap. "You finished?" I pet his soft head and looked over at the bowl. Of course he cleaned it out.

I'll put it in the dishwasher later.

I sat back and watched the movie with Kong. I'm pretty happy with how life is now. I have a good job and a nice apartment.

I have friends and a family that loves me.

And I have this guy who wouldn't ever hurt me.

I won't rush the boyfriend thing. Maybe it'll come naturally.