Whispered promises

Chapter 63

"What are you doing?" I asked Jj , a mix of surprise and curiosity in my voice as he turned on some music and grabbed my hand, pulling me up from the couch we were sitting in freely talking . The sudden movement caught me off guard, but I couldn't help but be intrigued by his spontaneous actions.

"You have to enjoy the little moments, so enjoy them with me remember when Sarah used to do this ," he said with a mischievous smile, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Before I could respond, he began to spin me around, causing a burst of laughter to escape my lips. We danced around the living room, our movements fluid and carefree, as if the world outside didn't matter.

In that moment, I felt a sense of joy and freedom that I hadn't experienced in a long time since Allison . "Yeah I remember she used to annoy the neighbours with the music " I told him making him chuckle a little . Jj's presence had a way of making everything feel lighter.

As we twirled, he pulled me closer, his voice softening. "I just want you to know, I'll always be here for you I'm your best friend I'll always be there ," he said, his words filled with sincerity. I looked up at him, a mixture of emotions swirling within me. It was both comforting and terrifying to hear those words, knowing all too well that promises could be broken.

"You can't promise me that," I responded, my voice tinged with sadness. The memory of Allison, who had promised to always be there for me, flashed through my mind. But now she was gone, and a part of me had gone with her.
Jj expression softened, understanding flickering in his eyes. "No, but I can certainly try," he said, his voice filled with determination. And with that, he span me around elitcing a soft chuckle from me lips .

"You're not alone, you're never alone ," he whispered to me , as we continued to sway to the music. His words resonated deep within me, providing a glimmer of hope in the darkness that surrounded my heart.

Suddenly, the lights in the apartment started flickering, casting an eerie glow across the living room and the apartment . I looked up, my eyes widening in surprise, only to see them completely go out, plunging us into darkness. The whole apartment fell into darkness .
"I'll check the electric box could be a power out " I told jj as I went to leave when I felt Jj's hand grip onto mine .Jj's eyes narrowed at the red laser that flickered right before his eyes .

Panic started to rise within Katrina , seeing Jj focused on something, he was listening to something but before she could react or ask , Jj swiftly threw Katrina aside, knocking her out of harm's way.

"Jj, no!" Katrina yelled, her voice filled with fear and desperation. Gunshots echoed through the apartment, shattering the tranquility of the moment. Carla froze, unable to comprehend the sudden chaos unfolding before us. Jj had fallen to the floor, blood staining his shirt, and my heart seized in my chest.

"Jj!" I yelled, my voice filled with anguish and disbelief. I rushed towards him, disregarding my own safety, desperate to reach him. Argent, appeared in the doorway, alerted by the sound of the alarm that had been tripped while he was out shopping.

Reacting quickly, he pulled his daughter away, shielding her from the danger that surrounded them. He pulled her away and behind a wall from the Bullets sprayed through the apartment windows, shattering glass and filling the air with a deafening cacophony of destruction.

"Get off me!"Katrina cried out, her voice filled with a mix of panic and determination. She struggled against her father's hold, her eyes filled with tears and her body wracked with sobs. But Argent, in a desperate attempt to protect his daughter, kept his hand over her mouth, muffling her cries.

They huddled behind a wall, the sound of footsteps approaching getting closer. But they knew they had to stay quiet and still. Katrina's tears stained her father's hand, a silent reminder of the danger that lurked just beyond our hiding place.