【Ｈｏｌｙ ｗａｔｅｒ】 [ɴɪɢʜᴛᴍᴀʀᴇ!ꜱᴀɴꜱ x ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ]

‖→~Chapter Three~←‖

I sat, slouched in the hard, uncomfortable chair that was positioned awkwardly in the sterile interrogation room. Following the heinous mass murder that took place in our math class, school was prematurely dismissed for the day. However, no one was allowed to leave campus yet as the police had swiftly gathered to investigate the scene and question those who may have witnessed any suspicious behavior.

"Was it the creature's doing?" I pondered, my mind racing with possibilities as the door slowly creaked open. Before me stood a man, his physique leaning towards the chubby side, although he still retained a slenderness that was undeniable. His skin was lighter than average, with a noticeable paleness that contrasted sharply with his dark brown hair, highlighted by streaks of near-black hues that added to his enigmatic appearance.

As he walked towards me, I couldn't help but notice the effort he had put into his appearance. His light blue button-up shirt was impeccable, without a single wrinkle or crease in sight. His dark gray pants were impeccably pressed, and the hem of his shirt was perfectly tucked in. The mud-brown belt he wore complemented his brown shoes, giving his outfit a sophisticated touch. But what really caught my attention was his face––it looked so familiar, like I had seen him somewhere before.

Must be my imagination playing tricks on me, I thought to myself with a quiet sigh, as the man sat down in the chair across the table. "You are Y/n L/n, right?" His voice was smooth and confident. I nodded, suddenly feeling a bit nervous. He smiled warmly, putting me at ease. "Nice to meet you, L/n. I'm William Armes, a detective in the police department"

"Nice to meet you too, Armes," I said, forcing a smile as my nerves began to rise. William nodded in acknowledgement, before his expression shifted to one of seriousness as he pulled out a folder from under his arm. My confusion was quickly brushed aside as I remembered this was the reason for our 'meeting'.

"First, do you know, or saw, who did it?" He asked, looking up at me expectantly. I simply shook my head. He hummed thoughtfully, his eyes narrowing as if considering different possibilities. "Secondly-" He was suddenly cut off by the lights turning off. My heart raced with fear as I called out to William, hoping he was still alive. "William-? Don't tell me you fucking died-" I said frantically. Then the emergency lights flickered on, and I was able to see his lifeless body lying on the ground in front of me.

"Oh shit-" I muttered under my breath as I stood up, my heart thudding in my chest. Quickly backing into a corner, I could feel my palms starting to sweat as a wave of negativity washed over me. It was a familiar feeling, one that left me feeling helpless and vulnerable. As I stood there, the room seemed to darken, as though something was blocking the lights. It was as if the very air around me had grown thick and heavy, and I could barely breathe.

"Hello," a deep masculine voice greeted me, its inky quality creating an eerie feeling. It sounded as if it was gurgling water, but it was barely noticable. Before I could respond, his tentacle covered my mouth, silencing me. Another one of his tentacles wrapped itself around my waist, making me trapped. "Who the fuck-" I tried to speak, but the grip on my mouth tightened. "Don't worry, and don't struggle," the voice commanded. Through my fear, I recognized the Teal blue eye that I had seen before, during the murder massacre. My body tensed up as I gasped in realization. "It's you," I uttered through the tentacle, my eyes widening with horror.

"In the flesh, or should I say... in the bones?" the somehow living skeleton said with a slight chuckle as he put his hands inside his sweater pocket.. I rolled my eyes, not amused by his poor attempt at a joke. "That pun sucked dick, just like you probably do," I spat, my voice filled with venom as I glared at him. I immediately regretted my words as a sharp pain shot through my head, and everything went black.