My Killer Friend

VIII - Something's Fishy

Julie's POV

Cole, Vernon and I were hoofing on the pathway to sheriff's office. When we reached the door, Cole knocked two times.

"Come in."

Cole opened the door, the room was big squarish frame room, one chair in front of sheriff's desk and a mini sofa in the corner, a dusty old shelves and a lot of papers on sheriff's desk. The sheriff was sitting on his swivel chair spinning his ballpen while reading the paper on the other hand.

"Take your seats. Julie, why did you said that it's connected to last night's incident?" the sheriff eyed me

"It was abrupt." Cole said as we take our seats on the mini sofa, Cole sat beside me and Vernon remained standing.

"It's because before you, Cole and Vernon came, I saw the masked killers chasing a girl... I heard her scream." I said

"I didn't see anything." Cole said, his head wobbling

I bit my lower lip, "I said before you came at me."

The sheriff folded his arms across his chest and leaned on the swivel chair. "No one here could support your statement Ms. Campbell, you're the only one who's saying this.."

What does he mean??

The sheriff continued, "Julie you know.. you might be faking your statement."

"What?!"

"Your name was clearly written on Mitch's letter. Remember? She's saying that we should go after you!" He pointed at me.

Is he saying that I killed her?

"No. I didn't killed her! I saw she was chased by the masked killers that's why she had written my name on the letter— That I know! I am a witness here not a suspect! " My voice raised its tone

The sheriff looked at me, his eyes I know were making conclusions, "She's right." Vernon seconded what I said, we shared a look.

Sheriff looked at Vernon, "And why you, Mr. Edwards was wearing, a black tux? with a shotgun. What are you?" Sheriff said and stopped spinning his ball pen in his fingers, I know he's much more looking forward hearing Vernon's answer.

Actually, I also want to ask how Vernon know her sister was in danger... And how come he had a shot gun, and his attire— Where did he came from? How would he explain it?

"Do you know Mr. Edwards that I can sue you of illegal possessions of fire arms?" His brows quirked

Vernon blinked, "Can we talk about it in private, Mr. Adams?" he looked to the sheriff and then made a glance to met my eyes.

What?

"Why don't we talk it here??" the sheriff eyed me, "..with them." he continue

"No. They can't hear it." Vernon clenched his jaw

The sheriff leaned forward to his desk, "Tell. me. why."

"I might say something... that could hurt somebody's feelings here." His voice was low and pleasing

"You two get out for a while, we're not yet done, especially you." the sheriff looked at me

We stood up and opened the door. I was surprised to see Andrew and Elizabeth outside. Andrew quickly embraced me with a warm hug.

I-I thought gays hate girls?

Elizabeth's expression was also confused, when she saw him hugging me. It was a tedious hug, just saying.

"Andrew..." was all I could say

"I-I'm sorry." he faced me, and chuckled "I haven't hugged you for that long again, I guess I've missed you." Andrew said, he smiled sadly and placed his hand over mine

"Excuse us. we're on the sheriff's office for inv-" Andrew faked a cough to cut Cole

"C-can we take a seat?" Elizabeth smiled

We all sat there, except for Cole who's pacing back and forth in front of us with his hands on his waist. I saw him bit his lower lips, I was surprised when he turned his head to see me.

"If ever— Julie?" he halt in a second finding his words, his fingers cupping his jaw "...do you have a relationship with Vernon?" his left brows up

My cheeks flamed, "W-what?"

Elizabeth and I shared a look, "They are not in a relationship." she said and looked back to Cole

"Then, what was Vernon saying that he might hurt someone's feelings a while ago?? Was that meant for me? hella no." Cole said sharply

"Why do you care?" Elizabeth replied, I put my hand on her lap, "it's okay." I said without any form of sound from my voice, just my lips moving

I closed my eyes, trying to find the right words, "I-I have feelings for him, m-maybe... Vernon knew already about this.." I felt embarrassed confessing in front of them

I bowed my head, I knew it was Elizabeth's hand who pat my back. "Then! the question now is, how come Vernon Edwards had a shot gun?"

"He brought the shot gun?!" we all looked at Elizabeth, "I-I mean, he had a shot gun?" she clarified what she said.

"Yes." Cole nodded

"W-wait. First things first, what had really happened that night?" Andrew asked

"I was on my way home, when I heard noises, and then I saw group of people on masks, one of them was pointing a gun to Ms. Bruce, at first I didn't know it was her..." I paused and then continued, "then w-when the killer fired his gun, there was a girl who screamed, and then this killer shouted and all of his members chased this girl.." I said,

Elizabeth crossed her legs, "You think it was Mitch?" brows up

"Y-yeah?" I replied

"Then... Why is her body found in our school library?" Elizabeth paused, and then continue, "why not in the forest, or in the damps..." she asked

"I-I don't know, there must be a reason why.." I shrug

Oh my gash. Is Elizabeth saying that I have something to do with Mitch's case? Yes, I had hate her, but not to the point that I could kill her. She was always with Naomi doing silly and bad things to me, but I never fought back.

We heard the door opened, everyone looked at the door seeing Vernon, "Cole, Julie come in." he said shortly, giving glances at me and Elizabeth.

I stood up, Vernon closed the door shortly after me and Cole have entered the sheriff's office. We saw the sheriff talking to someone on the telephone,

"Yes.. yes.. okay." the sheriff put down the telephone

"So here's the thing, when the autopsy results have been released, I will inform the three of you. I am expecting you to come here, I have my eyes on the three of you from now on, especially you, Cole." said the sheriff looking to Cole.