The Monster Inside Me

Chapter 5: Run Away... Run Away...

It's been 3 years.
I swallowed my pride long ago.
But it was time for me to run away... From this place.
I was sitting in the corner, my plan was starting to unravel in front of my eyes.
My father was going to come in the room for his daily routine of giving me my adrenaline shot. As long as I got out before then, I wouldn't have to worry about not being able to control myself. The door started opening, and I shot at it. I shot around my father's legs, and proceeded to run out of the lab. I was going as fast as my legs could carry me. I could hear my father scream," Catch him!"
But, I had been prepared for the guards. My dad had made me a custom-made glove for when I was going to be a weapon for he government. While he was gone one night, I climbed up the shoot that he sends my food down in. I almost had a panic attack in the middle because I had gotten stuck.
But, I made it and grabbed the weapon specially made for me.
I cut open the guards' stomachs as they came into arms' length of me. I managed to get out of the lab with little problem.
I escaped to an alleyway, a couple miles from the lab. I didn't have a shirt, but-- luckily-- I had bandages to cover up my scars and when I was 14, my father gave me an eyepatch.
It was too early for anyone to be walking around, so I was still hidden. I sat down against the wall, the fatigue catching up to me. I closed my eye, falling asleep almost immediately.

I woke up to someone gently nudging me awake. The smell coming from the person was heavenly. My mouth was watering even before I opened my eye.
I eyed the person suspiciously.
It was a boy, about my age. He was wearing dark eyeliner, his hair blue and black. He smelled amazing....
"Are you okay?" The male asked, worry covering his features.
"I'm fine." I said hoarsely, then tried to scoot away. The smell was starting to make me loose control of myself.
"Do you want some food?" The male asked, his eyes were pink and sparkled when he spoke. I quickly shook my head," No.... No thanks..."
"Are you sure? You look hungry..."
"I'm sure..."
"Oh, my name is Jayn, by the way." Jayn said, holding out a hand to me.
I stared at his hand for a second, before hesitantly taking his hand.
"I'm Seker..." I murmured softly, as he shook my hand.

After a while, Jayn was sitting in front of me-- his knees against hid chest and his chin resting on top of them.
"So, did you run away from home?" Jayn asked me, oddly curious about my life.
"Yeah... You could say that..." I mumbled, not looking at the other male. My mouth was still watering and I was trying not to hurt him. I didn't know why, but I felt as if I could coexist with Jayn.
'I can't have friends. I'm a monster. He needs to stay away. ' I thought weakly as I let my eye stray back over to him.
"Why did you run away?" He asked.
"My dad was abusive." I mumbled weakly," He would beat me and hurt me..."
"That's awful..." Jayn said, eyes wide. "What happened to your left eye?"
"My dad ripped it out with a knife..." I said, analyzing Jayn as I spoke. He was wearing a leather jacket, his eyes were mesmerizing... He was beautiful... 'What am I doing?!' I thought, mentally shaking my head.
"S-Seker?! What are you doing?!" Jayn exclaimed. I hadn't realized it, but I had been slowly moving closer to Jayn. Our faces were almost touching, and there was drool running down my chin. His face was bright red, and I quickly sat back down.
"S-Sorry..." I mumbled, bringing my knees to my chest and curling up in a ball.
"What.... Why... What just happened?" Jayn looked confused now, his face still bright red.
"I'm sorry... Just forget it ever happened... " I mumbled, not looking at him.
"Okay..." Jayn mumbled then stood up," I've got to go to school... So I'll see you later, Seker?"
I nodded weakly," Alright..."
He walked out of the alleyway, leaving me alone again.

A few hours later-- which I slept the whole time-- Jayn came back and we talked for a while. Every so often he would ask me if I wanted something to eat, but I would always refuse.
Once it started getting dark, Jayn said," Oh... I need to go home before my mom starts to worry..."
"That's fine..." I mumbled quietly.
"Wait... I'll be right back." Jayn said, before darting off.
I sighed, starting to think about what happened earlier.
"Had I tried to eat Jayn...?" I mumbled to myself," What was that feeling...? It was... Like a longing...?" I quickly shook my head, clearing my thoughts.