Blood running cold

Chapter 5

Hoodie left quickly and left me alone. I almost wanted him back. What did he mean? His whole demeanor. The change of tone in his words scared me. I then look at the counter and see a drop of blood. He had cut himself. I grab a paper towel and wipe it up. I throw it away and sat on the couch. I turned on the TV but I was too lost in thoughts to actually pay attention.

I woke up and groaned. School is way overrated. I got up and saw a note on my desk.
"Had to go to work. Be back at midnight. Love you Looney.
~Mom" I roll my eyes and put the paper away. I got dressed quickly, straightened my hair and did my normal morning routine. I grabbed my backpack and walked out the door. I ran to school where I saw Aaron.
"Oh my god! I thought you were going to die!" He hugged me.
"Actually, it turned out it was my cousin just visiting." I lie.
"He didn't seem very friendly." Aaron muttered.
"That was a fake gun by the way." I added.
"That would've been nice to know."
"Sorry." I mutter and kick at the dirt. The bell rang and soon we ran off to our first class.

Hoodie's pov~

I probably scared the living hell out of Luna but I had to warn her. I did promise those though. I swore I would keep that promise. I heard my phone ring and I hurridly answer.
"Hoodie here." I answer flatly.
"Hey Hoodie, it's me." I heard Toby's voice.
"What's up Toby?" I ask softly.
"Masky is on a mission so Slender asked me to check up on you." Toby exclaimed.
"Oh. Tell him I've come into contact and I have a plan." I command.
"Can do." He puts the phone on hold for a minute.
"Okay. Slender told me to tell you to not screw up." Toby finally spoke.
"I'm not gonna screw up." I roll my eyes.
"Masky and I know. We have faith in ya." I could hear his happiness.
"Thanks Toby." I smile softly to myself.
"I have to go though. Ben yelled at me saying I'm wasting too many minutes."
"Okay bye."
"Bye." We then hung up. I toss my phone onto my bed and sigh. I think, right now will be a perfect nap time.

I woke up and check the time. By now, Luna should be at her house. I grab my things and make my way over. Luna, you make this too easy. I climb through the window and saw her in the kitchen.
"Ah!" She screamed and fell flat on her butt.
"Jeez, last time I checked I had a harmless approach." I say.
"Well you certainly don't climb through people's windows like that." She was pratically scolding me. I listen to Slender's scoldings all too much to actually care what she's saying.
"You realize I wasn't listening right?" I ask.
"Wow. Such an asshole."
"I take pride. I'm also known as Hoodie, Hoods, Smart Ass, dumbass, bastard, retard, and bitch. Do I need to continue?" I ask with a flat tone.
"I see your point." She muttered.
"First things first, punch me." I start.
"What?" She looks at me.
"Punch. Punch me as hard as you can in the chest." I repeat.
"Why?"
"So I can determine how strong you are now, so I know what kind of training to give you."
"For what? And what do you know about combat?" She snorts.
"You'd be surprised." I reply with an unamused tone. "Now punch me in the chest." She balls her fist up and looks at her hand.
"But what if I hurt you?" She asks.
"You won't. Now hit me with your best shot." I hold my arms out. She takes one last glance at her fist then punched me square in the chest. Nothing. Really wasn't that painful."
"So...?" She looks at me.
"Lots of work. That's for sure." I comment.
"Then let me see you fight." She sneered.
"Who?" I raise an eyebrow.
"A boy at school named Rhyly Harris. He bullies my best friend Aaron."
"Fine. Easy peasy."
"Might I add, he's captain of the football team." Her eyes gleam in amusement.
"Might I add that I've done combat for years now?" I reply mockingly. She crosses her arms stubbornly and looked away.
"Listen, I don't kill, unless I know he's done something horrible." I cross my arms and huff. This is so stupid. Arguing with her like this? Really? Hoods you've fallen to a low point.
"Fine. But my mom will be home at midnight."
"No. She's working till early morning." I reply bluntly.
"No." She checks her phone and she gasps.
"How did you-?"
"I put a couple people in the hospital okay?"
"For what?!" Luna glared at me.
"For doing bad things!" I say in defense.
"Like?!"
"They threw the first punch. It was all self defense." I growl. She flinches slightly.
"Sorry." I murmur, half hoping she will hear my apology yet the other half, hoping she didn't.
"You are one weird dude." Luna remarked.
"Am I supposed to be offended?" I ask blankly.
"Take it as a compliment." She giggled.
"Okay." I shrug.
"It's hot in here." I say.
"Um, well you are wearing a cloth mask, a jacket and jeans." Luna stated matter of factly.
"I get that. But I'm not taking off the mask." I say stubbornly. But the heat was beginning to get unbearable.
"Gah! Why do you have your heater on?" I cross my arms.
"I don't know. My mom." Luna shrugs. I then finally pull off the mask.
"Shit. I forgot I had the chip." I say. I look at Luna and frown. She was staring at me liie I was some weird rainbow unicorn hybrid thing.
"Earth to Luna." I wave slightly. She snapped out of her gaze and her face became red.
"S-sorry!" She squeaked.
"Did I do something? Oh my god! Do you have a fever?!" I start to panic.
"No!" She turned her face. I tilt my head.
"Did I do something?" I ask quietly.
"No." She replied flatly.