Oakland Bones

Season 1: Episode 6

Elias Rivers (POV)

The funny thing about killer parties, you never really stop to think if someone's going to get killed.

After Isabel and Mitchell left me stranded at Belle's Quince, I did what any normal guy would do at a party, look for the food.

At the buffet, I grabbed three baked chicken thighs and a mountain of loaded mashed potatoes, then took my seat.

The numerous tables were very close to each other, and I felt like my butt was touching the butt of the old lady sitting right behind me. So I was basically sitting at the edge of my seat, literally.

The killer part of the party didn't start until midnight. But let me not get ahead of myself.

I finally got to see the Quinceañera girl, but like thirty minutes before midnight.

Me: "Hello, Bella. Awesome party!"

Belle: "Aw, thank you. I would love it more, if I didn't have to carry this cinderella of dress around with me."

Me: "It's beautiful...and it doesn't make you look fat at all."

Belle: "Um...thanks?"

Me: "I just didn't want you to think, if I said "you look extravagantly beautiful," that I'm some weird pervert trying to get laid."

Belle: "Honest! I like that in a guy."

Me: "Um...thanks."

Belle: "So wheres Mitchell and Isabel?"

Me: "Breaking into a house to see if he's the Oakland Killer and-, joking!"

Belle: "What!? I couldn't hear you over the music!"

Me: "Um, they're on their way, they love to look really late to parties."

Belle: "But, the party is ending by 1, just tell them to hurry up and come."

Me: "Good idea, I'll go out and call them now, you stay pretty for your guests."

I ran out and pulled my Windows Phone and dialed Isabel's number.

Ring....Ring....Ring

The number you are trying to reach is not at service please end and call this number again.

I repeatedly called Isabel and Mitchell, and nothing. They weren't answering me, and I didn't like it. I push myself from the inevitable question, are they dead? because, god knows if I thought about that, I'd never be able to relax.

I go back in, and see Belle right in the middle of the dance floor. Looking perfect, and I was just staring. She looks at me and smiles. I probably look like an idiot, but if I really did look like an idiot, Belle wouldn't be looking at me.

The moment wasn't awkward, or inaccurate or wrong, it was just perfect. So instead of just standing there looking like a baboon, I walked to Belle as the song, "Summertime Sadness" played in the background.

Kiss me right before you go

The spot light was on her.

Summertime Sadness

We were just a few feet away.

I just wanted you to know

I was smiling, and blinded by the lights, then out of no where the lights turned off.

That baby you're the best...

When they came back on, Belle was gone, and a    pool of blood was left right where she was standing.