Death Wish

Chapter 7

For the rest of class Mr. Taten seemed to be trying to forget about me. He really did know something was wrong with me. At least one person kind of understands...

After school I began to regret rejecting Mr. Taten's help. Maybe he could've helped me get to Saturday at least. I decided if he talked to me tomorrow I would try to listen better.

My sisters completely ignored me the rest of the day. They didn't even eat dinner with me. They really weren't making me feel any better...

The next day, I went off to school early without saying goodbye to any of them. I wanted to walk around a bit. It might help clear my mind, so it was worth the freezing air. As I walked by Mr. Hakes house, he waved me over.

"You, girl... Morgan right?" He asked. I nodded. "Come over here." I hesitated a second, then walked slowly over.

"What do you want Mr. Hake...?"

"I need to talk to you." He replied

"Okay... What is it?"

"I think you are in danger." He said.

I laughed sarcastically, "And that's coming from you!? The guy everyone is afraid of! We know you killed your own wife!"

"I didn't!" He snapped. "A freaking vampire killed my wife! A thing like you!"

I was taken aback, "Oh, you think vampires exist, haha, wow..." I said trying to cover myself up.

He grabbed my jaw, and tried to pry my mouth open, but my vampire strength was too much for him, obviously. "Open your mouth!" He cried. Then I pushed him away from me, hard, but not horribly.

"You keep your hands off me! Murderer!" Then I ran fast, but not vampire fast.

"We will talk again Morgan! You are in danger!" He called. Yeah, I'm in danger from you! I thought. When I was far enough away from his creepy house, I slowed to a stop. My eyes began to wetten, and tears started to fall from my eyes. I thought about how Taylor and I always made up scary stories about Old Man Mr. Hakes. It was a joke at the time, but now... Some of those stories seemed they could be true.

I finally went to school. I was late again, but who really cares. Not me. When I got to school there was a whole bunch of commotion going on in the front office. A girl- Mindy Wethers- was on the floor, the nurses checking her eyes with a light. I saw Ella hovering by in the crowd of students and marched over.

"What's going on...?" I asked.

Ella looked at me, frightened, "She said she was attacked...! But she can't remember a single thing about it!" Ella focused back at the scene before us, and I tried to get a better look. Mindy's face was tear streaked and pale. Her dark blonde hair fell over her face, as she sobbed.

I listened to what was being said, "Who was it? What did they look like?" The school officer Shemon asked.

"I don't know...!" Mindy weeped. "I don't remember anything other than the fact that I was attacked!"

The officer frowned, "And you have no idea where the person went...?"

Mindy shook her head, but thought more, "I-I think that they... They left the school..." She sobbed again, and covered her face with her hands.

I thought for a moment, wondering who it could be. I really was not in the mood for a crazy psycho- other than me- roaming the town. Then on the other hand... Dealing with one of them is just what I deserve...

"Alright, I don't have anymore questions, let's get you to the health office." Officer Shemon said.

The nurses helped Mindy stand up, and lead her to the health office. I watched as she walked away, questions roaming through my mind. I made a mental note to find her later and talk to her. Maybe I could compel her into remembering...? No. Cat would hate me even more.

I sighed in frustration and listened to the officer, and Principal Dougwud, "Put the school in a minor lock down." The officer told the principal. Dougwud nodded in agreement and went over to tell the announcement on the intercom.

"Attention all students and teachers. This is your principal Dougwud speaking. The school is being put under minor lock down. Teachers lock your doors when class starts, and keep window curtains shut. Students you are not allowed to leave the room during class, so make sure you have done everything you needed to do during passing time. Other than that school goes on as it usually would. Main thing is to not worry, and have a nice day."

I could almost hear the eyeroll in his voice as he said his last sentence. Yeah, a violent person is out and about, have a nice day everyone! I chuckled softly, and got Ella's attention. "This is not funny! I'm worried! I'm not in the mood to get attacked!"

"Relax... It was probably someone just pissed at Mindy and they beat her up, and knocked her out. It's probably nothing." I replied.

Ella still looked nervous and muttered to me, "But why would someone be mad at Mindy...? She's always been really kind..."

I blinked, "Really? She kind of struck me as a stuck up."

Ella glared, "She's not Morgan! If you would take the time to start getting to know people now, you'd know that!"

I held my hands up in apology, "You're right, I'm sorry. I don't know anybody really anymore, you're completely correct." I thought for a moment, "I'm gonna talk to her later. See if I can figure anything out." I glanced at Ella, "And to get to know her."

Ella blinked shocked, and looked back at where Mindy left. "... Good luck with that... She looked pretty freaked out."

I smiled coldly, "Trust me Ella, I can understand what she's going through. I think having somebody to relate to... Might make you open up a bit more." I smirked and turned away, feeling Ella's eyes staring into my back.

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Authors Notes: I know it's been a really long time since I last updated, and I'm sorry! This chapter is a bit shorter than my other ones as well. I'm trying to find the motivation to write again, and to get the ideas in my head flowing again! So I apologize for not updating on a regular basis, and I hope you all understand!