Not Dead

Chapter Twenty-Three - The Truth

Your P.O.V.

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I'm taking the last order before my break. I'm really tired but I continue the normal questions.

"And the name on that order."

"Jason." I write his name down on the notepad and stick the paper to the cup. I make his coffee and grab the croissant that he asked for. I finish the coffee and head over to the counter calling his name.

"Jason!" He walks up and grabs his coffee and croissant our fingers touch for a moment and I feel this intense dread. It's so strong that I feel like throwing up. I give him my best smile and wave as he walks out the door. I sigh and head over to the lockers putting away my apron before walking over to where Bill is sitting.

"Bill, did something feel off about that guy to you?" He turns his head to me.

"Yes actually, something felt very off. I just hope he doesn't show up again." I sit there for a moment trying to remember why his name felt so familiar. Then I stand up startling Bill.

"Jason Malik! Remember it was during the first few days of my living with you. When I was attacked for the first time and you saved me. When you asked who sent the guy who attacked me that was the name he said." Bill takes everything I said in and his expression changes from one of shock to one of anger.

"He chose to come near you in broad daylight? That bitch. (Name) we should go home." I shake my head.

"I can't, I have to finish my shift this time, but I need you to keep watch." I grab both of his hands and look into his eyes. He nods and pulls me into a quick kiss before I head back to the lockers grabbing my apron and putting it back on. I start up the second half of my shift and I try not to think about the danger that may lurk around the corner.

(Time skip to the end of your shift.)

I finish up with the last order getting ready to clean up the store with the help of Derick. He works the second half of the day with me. He helps me wipe down tables and clean the machines. We finish and he heads out the door first. I lock everything up and walk up to Bill.

"You ready to go?" He looks up at me and nods. I turn off the lights and we head out the back together. We get into the car and I turn on the radio. I hear Bill sigh and I turn it down.

"I'm worried, Jason knows who we are and who you are. I don't want you getting hurt, I would never be able to forgive myself." I place my hand on his lap while driving.

"Bill everything will work out I know it you guys haven't failed to protect me yet." I pull the car into the parking lot and park when I do Bill grabs my hands turning me to face him.

"(Name), I want to tell you why me and Tom are here, but he needs to be there." I nod my head. We both get out of the car and walk into the mansion. Everyone is in the living room and they turn to us. Gustav gets up and walks over to me pulling me into a hug and leaving a kiss on my cheek.

"Welcome home my sweet." I smile and give him a squeeze before pulling back.

"It's good to be home. I need to talk to Tom for a bit though, I hope that's alright." He smiles and nods pulling away from me and sitting back down on the couch. I call over Tom and he looks up at me standing up and coming over to us.

"What's up?" Bill and I look at each other and back at Tom. Bill sighs and tells Tom.

"Tom I think it's time to tell her why we're here." Tom gets serious and nods. We all head up to my room together. We sit on my bed and Bill turns to me. He takes a deep breath before speaking.

"So the reason we're here is a little different from the reasons Georg and Gustav are here, we aren't outcasts, we are nobles. In fact, we ran away. We were raised in a huge castle and somehow we still felt trapped. Jason is from a rival house. He wants us dead because we're the only thing in the way of him becoming insanely powerful in the demon realm. Our parents are long dead and once we're dead the Malik family will become the leading family in the demon realm. When we were younger the thought of fighting for a power we didn't even want was just so foreign to us that we thought it was better to just run away and we did. We created a random portal to the human realm and jumped in hoping to never see reminders of the demon realm again. We met Georg and Gustav when we landed and we've been taking care of each other ever since." I pull Bill into a hug. Tom looks at me and I grab his arm pulling him into the hug.

"I may not have any powers but I'll make sure that you guys are safe and happy I promise." They both leave kisses all over my face and I laugh. Bill pulls away from my face and smiles at me.

"Why don't you go get ready for bed we'll be here when you get back." I nod getting up and grabbing some pajamas. I head into the bathroom and take a shower. I come out and head into my room where I see Bill and Tom sitting on my bed waiting for me. I head over and bury myself in Bill's arms. He lays down bringing me down with him and placing a kiss on my nose. Tom comes up behind me and wraps his arms around my waist placing a kiss on the back of my neck. I smile and hold onto Bill falling asleep in their arms.