Psycho For Red

Chapter 7

I woke up to the sound of sirens.

I rushed out of my bed, the boys had left after I passed out apparently.

I changed into some jeans and ran downstairs, the front door was wide open and I could see an ambulance and a police car, more were turning up.

What the hell, how had I slept through whatever had happened?!

I step into the doorway, watching as some familiar faces turn to me.

"Alex, were you here the entire time?" Sheriff Burke asks.

"Sheriff, what happened? I went and had a nap?" I look around and spot a terrified Sidney in the ambulance.

My eyes widen as she looks up at me, fear in her eyes.

I slip on my converse quickly and jog to her, the medic stopped me "you can't be here Sir" he says.

"This is my home and Sidney is my cousin. Get the fuck out my way" he looks alarmed and steps back as I walk up to Sid, kneeling in front of her.

Maybe the boys in my room were a dream?

I feel Sid wrap her arms around me as she snuggles closer "I thought you were dead!" She cries.

"What?" I ask her, what was she on about?

"I tried to wake you up, but you didn't so much as even breathe" she mumbles.

"Oh... sorry, when I am as tired as I was its like I could sleep through everything, you kind of have to punch or slap me to wake me up" I scratch my head awkwardly "what happened though?" I look around, noticing a hole in the wood of the door.

"The killer" she cries "he attacked me, he called me first...his voice" she shudders as I zone out, the memory of the psycho's voice entering my mind.

"It's terrifying" I whispered and she nods into my chest, the inhuman voice.

"Sid, we need to ask you a few questions if that's okay. Sorry, Alex would you mind? You can get dressed properly if you want to come with us to the station?" I nod as I standuo straight, kissing her temple as reassurance as I walk into the house and up to my room.

He attacked her here?

There wasn't much damage, only marks mostly.

I felt guilt wash over me, I should have woken up and gone to her aid!

What is wrong with me?!

I walk over to my closet and look down at the boxes and bags.

I can't leave them here, it would seem so suspicious, they would think I'm a killer.

I unzip the bag, grabbing the bag with the gun and push it onto the top of my wardrobe.

I look down at the album and slide it under it towards the back.

I look at the other things before slipping the pocket knife into my back pocket, it seemed like I needed some kind of defense, especially if they are attacking us here.

But wait. She tried waking me up, while he was here?

Why wasn't I targeted too?

I zip up the bag and grab some socks, pulling them on before putting my converse back on.

I rummage for some kind of jacket and only find a leather jacket.

That isn't mine?

I lift up the black leather and look it over, it was familiar.

I smell it, smelling tobacco and pine.

Billy?

I shrug and pull it on as I run down the stairs.