Hello, goodbye

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--- Jimmy's POV ---

The man shrugged and pointed his gun back to me, "Any last words, kid?" I readied my knife and nodded, "Yeah, actually." He raised an eyebrow, "Oh?" "Just wanted to tell you that I'm a secret."
"So? You're gonna be dead in a few seconds"
"Nah, you will be." The man looked at me, confused, "How so?" I pointed behind him and he looked over his shoulder. He was distracted, so I bolted into the room to the right. The kitchen. Wonderful! Nothing dangerous at all about kitchens!

I made it to the next room before I heard the man even start chasing me. I made it to the door in what seemed like a few seconds and slammed it behind me. I know I said he would have to die, but he is a full grown man, and I'm just a kid! I am NOT trying to take him on. Especially since he has a freakin shot gun!!

As I was running out the door, I tripped over something on the steps, landing on my chin. Stunned by the sudden pain, I laid there, not getting up yet still clutching my knife. Two people came over and pulled my up, dragging me behind them as they ran. The gun shot woke me from my daze.

As I looked, I could see the man standing in the doorway of the house, firing his gun at us. Me in particular. It may have been dumb, but I stuck my tongue out at him. I jumped to my feet and ran slongside the people. The man kept firing as we rounded a corner. We leaned against the wall, catching our breath from the run. I wasn't very tired though, so I slid down the wall and sat down, chuckling quietly.

How should I go about this? These people may or may not know about me. Greg isn't good at keeping secrets. Should I act as him or just... not..? Hmmm... I'll not. That's boring. With this conclusion, I grinned twirled my knife. Wow, I missed him.. "A-Are you okay, Johnny??" Wai- did knifey just talk!?! No, that's stupid. It must be one of the people. I looked up and saw some hung I never thought I'd see again. Johnny Toast! My friend, he's here!! Wait... or... n-no, he's not my friend, I forgot... he doesn't care about me.. I sighed and nodded, "Yeah, I'm fine..." He nodded back and sat next to me.

If that's Toast, is the other person his brother? I looked over and was shocked again. If this was his brother, we have some serious problems. It was Katrina.. it was her again. I do remember her. She's the one who knows my secret.. I need to take care of her... I could do it now.. who's going to stop me?? No o-... Toaster, nevermind. Can't do it now.. maybe I can get rid of him.. "Hey Toast, uh... shouldn't someone, er... go tell someone about that... that guy?" He looked at me, obviously confused, "Yes, I suppose..." I nodded and waited for him to leave. He didn't though, so I spoke up again, "Geez, that was terrifying..." "Yes, I'm sure it was.. are you feeling alright?" Finally! Something I'm can use! "No... I'm tired... I think I sprained my ankle too..." "Oh! Really?? Does it hurt much?" Does it hur- yes it hurts, it's sprained!! Well... no it isn't, but if it was it'd hurt. "Y-Yes.." "Should I go find the nurse??" Yes, go. Leave. Shoo. Your service is no longer required. Get out ya dumb Brit. "Y-Yeah..." he nodded and got up, running off in the direction of the school.

With my obstacle now gone, I immediately jumped up and grabbed Katrina hand. I grinned at her but she seemed unamused. "What..? Why the face?" "Jimmy, for thinking you're so smart, you're really still dumb..."
"Wha-... How'd you know it was me!?"
"I can see ghosts and such, remember? Johnny may not gave noticed your eyes, but I did."
". . . ."
"I'm not as dumb as you think," she chuckled.
"Why're you laughin."
"I'm missed you.."
".... you what...?"
"Missed you."
"..... why?"
"Because you were my friend and then you weren't. And now we can be again!"
".... you're not.. understanding this... are you...?" She looked at me confused and I just sighed and pulled her into the woods behind me. "Where are we going?" Gosh, she still hasn't caught on. She says she's not dumb, but I'm not seeing her point. "Jimmy..?"
"What." "Where are we going...?" "Away from everyone else."

Before she could ask anything else, I threw her to the ground. She yelped at the impact and looked up at me, shocked. The fear I  her eyes and the pain in her cry, I loved it! But... at the same time...mi hated it.. this is my friend! The one who stayed with me as long as she could! Am I seriously doing this!? "J-Jimmy, what are y-" 'Get rid of her...'  her voice trailed off as a new voice came in, getting louder as it spoke. 'It's no fair to Gwegowy...' "Greg...?" I shook my head and stepped away from Katrina. "But it's wrong!" 'It's fair!!' "No its not!!" "J-Jimmy, who are you talking to..?" "STAY OUT OF THIS!!" In a sudden fit of rage, I threw my knife at her, not thinking of the consequences. As the knife dug into her and I heard her scream, I realized what I'd done. 'Yay! You did it!!' "SH-SHUT UP!!" I grabbed my head and squeezed my eyes shut. This voice... who is it?! It.. it sounds so familiar... but... 'You avwenged Gwegowy!! Yay!' Gwegowy...? Get rid of--!... I thought I killed that thing!! How is it talking to me!?? "Katrina, the bo-...."

.... she's.... she's not moving... she isn't... is she...? I didn't just... no, I... she can't be...

'Oh, but she is...'

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