Valentine's Night

Chapter 25

I tapped on the window pane of a slightly familiar house and waited. A few seconds later a girl peeked out of the cutains and glanced around. I kept myself hidden and waited for her to open the window.

As hoped she unlocked it and poked her head out. I took my chance and grabbed her, yanking her out of the window and putting my hand over her mouth to keep her quiet as I slid out of the tree and threw her over my shoulder. She kicked her legs and I rolled my eyes. "Calm down. I'm not going to hurt you."

She managed to get my hand away and shouted, "Someone hel-"

She didn't get to finish as I slapped my hand back into place and shot her a glare as I started to run. "Shut it, will you?"

"Mnph hmng! Hmnnlp!" She squirmed around and I clenched my teeth in pain as she bit my hand.

I reflexively yanked my throbbing palm away and she shoved herself out if my arms. "Someone help me!" She yelled as she bolted away from me.

"Fucking bitch...!" I muttered glancing at the teeth marks on my hand as I chased after her.

I took a short cut and cut her off, grabbing her hand and pulling her to the ground. She glared at me. "Look here, jerk! I'm not afraid of you and if-"

"How does Candice stand you?! Just shut up already!" I growled.

She frowned. "Candice-"

"I'm not planning to hurt you but, if you don't be quiet I swear I'll cut your tongue out." I threatened.

Thankfully, she stopped talking and I sighed, helping her to her feet. She took a defensive pose but, I just rolled my eyes. "Save it, J.J."

"What do you want?" She asked. "Who are you."

"I'm Jeff. As for what I want, I want you to help me." I said.

She frowned. "Jeff? As in, the Jeff who used to talk to Candice? The one who she think is a killer?"

I shrugged. "Yeah. She's not wrong though. Don't act like you think she's lying." I pulled off my hood and the street light illuminated my face.

Her eyebrows shot up. "Whoa. So, she wasn't just making it up?"

I frowned. "No. I thought you were her best friend. Why would you doubt her?"

She shrugged. "It's not exactly something that's easy to believe."

I felt like slicing her throat. "Whatever. Forget about that. She's in that damn hospital now and I want to get her out."

"But, don't you want to kill her?" She asked. I could see the confusion in her face.

I shook my head. "No. If that's what she told you then she has it all wrong. I just wanted-" I realized it would be really cheesy and stupid if I said I loved her so I shook my head again. "Never mind. I just want your help."

"Why? Can't you just go in and kill everyone to save her?"

I held my hand at my side to keep from grabbing my knife and killing Candice's best friend on the spot. "No. If I did that all the blame would be on her and she'd be in a lot of trouble."

She looked down. "Oh..."

I sighed. "Either way. I can't do this on my own. As much pain as it gives me to ask this," She shot me a glare, "... Will you help me?"

"For Candice? Absolutely. But, how can I help? I'm not all that special."

"I'll tell you when we're all together. I don't feel like explaining two times." I grumbled.

"Who else are you asking? Candice doesn't have many friends, you know."

I rolled my eyes. "Yes, I know. I know what I'm doing so just meet me by the park at 11:00pm."

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I leaned on the side of a house, my eyes watching school boy walk down the street towards me. When he got close enough I stepped out of the darkness and held out my hands to stop him. "You're Brandon, right?"

He frowned but, his face soon showed recognition. "It's you!" He stepped back and glared at me.

I sighed. "Why the hell do I even try to be normal? Yes, it's me. Calm down."

He frowned. "What do you want? If you're here to threaten me again forget-"

I leaned back on a tree. "If you want me to answer your question, don't start asuming things. I can just as easily do this without you."

"Do what?"

"Meet me at the park tomorrow night. I don't have time to tell you everything now but, I will later." I said.

He narrowed his eyes. "Why should I trust you? You threatened to kill me."

I rolled my eyes and started walking away. "Fine. I didn't want to ask you anyways."

He chased after me. "Ask me what?"

I glanced at him but, didn't slow my pace. "Come to the park."
He scowled. "Fine. Now tell me what this is all about."

I huffed and turned to him. "I just said I'd tell you later. I'll explain it to you and J.J. tomorrow night. I don't have time to talk right now so stop wasting my time."

"Why? All you do is kill people." He said shortly.

I raised my eyebrows. "Do you know why?"

He scoffed. "Because you're insane."

"I kill because humanity is fucking retarded and if I don't take my frustrations out on something I'd end up going on one of my rare killing sprees." I took a calming breath and brushed some hair out of my face. "Now, if you don't want to be on that list of people, I suggest you go home, get some rest, and meet me at the park."

He went to say something but, I ignored him and walked away. "Don't be late." I said over my shoulder.

He rolled his eyes and watched me walk away. I turned the corner and headed back to my apartment building. I wanted to go over my plan a few more times incase I missed something.

I walked into the building and made a small fire to keep warm as I started checking and rechecking everything for the next day. I didn't want to forget anything.

An hour later I sighed, exhausted, and sat back against the wall. I glanced out the window and stared at the moon. It was in a Cresent shape tonight. It made me think of the many times as a kid I wondered if the Cheshire cat was real and if that was his smile.

If it was real then maybe his smile was for me. I returned the favor and smiled back. "Evening, Mr. Cheshire." I said softly.

The moon stayed the same but, I knew that it heard me. The moon hears and sees everything. It's one of the only people in the world that was always there to listen.

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Hey everyone! Sorry. I haven't updated in almost a week! I've been hanging out with my cousin all week and I didn't get a chance to write anything. I'll try to do extra since I'm pretty much out of school. I will be going over to my cousin's house for like two or three weeks in like a week so if I don't update that's why. Sorry, guys. My summer is fuller than I thought it would be. Well, hope you enjoyed this chapter! AS ALWAYS VOTE, COMMENT, FOLLOW AND STAY AWESOME!

-Nekoco