It's time Circe.
Who are you? I am Coco.
Circe, you lost your memory. Awaken.
I opened my eyes wide. Memory's flooded my head. No, I can't be a monster I just can't. I had to leave I can't stay with Jason anymore. I quickly changed my clothes and ran downstairs.
"Oh hey Coco." Jason's voice called. I froze in place. "What's wrong?"
I had to stop. I had to think this out. "Nothing. Nothing at all." I breathed.
"You slept in pretty late, you should start getting ready." he walked up to me.
I gave him a confused look, "For what?"
"Homecoming. Remember?" Jason laughed.
"Oh ya... I will get ready." I wanted to leave but I couldn't, I cant let him down. I owe him that. This wasn't fair. To me or him. My emotions were now conflicting. I loved him, well at least I think I did. I shook my head no. You can't Circe. You have to leave.
No I have to stay, just for tonight. Just tonight. Then leave. He doesn't love you anyway just friends. My thoughts conflicted and I was getting confused. Everything in my head was jumping from one subject and I couldn't control it.
Focus.
I decided to leave the next morning. At least to be able to spend one more night with him.
I got ready slowly, putting my hair in a half up-do. I put on smoky eyeshadow, like I saw in a magazine. Then I walked to the closet and pulled out the dress we got last week. It was black with a sparkly top and the bottom half which reached a couple inches above my knees was tulle and layered down. A blue bow that was the same color as my hair was wrapped at where the waist area was. I put it on and checked the time I had used up three hours.
I walked downstairs and waited for Jason. I quietly sorted out my thoughts and took deep breaths in and out. I felt awful as the full force of what I have done weighed down on me. I killed his sister and now I am asking for something that's impossible. For him to love me back. I put my hands in my head. I can't do this.
I heard his footsteps come down the stairs. Act normal Circe. I reminded myself.
"Hey you ready?" Jason asked. He looked gorgeous. Tan, tall, in a suit with a tie that matched my hair. I smiled at him. "I have a gift for you."
"Really? You didn't have to." I told him, feeling guiltier and guiltier every passing second. He handed me a purple bag.
"I got it when we got your dress last week." he gave me a smile. Don't cry Circe. I opened up the bag. Inside was a pocket watch. I picked it up and held it delicately. "When we passed the store that sold them, I remembered when you said you thought it was gorgeous. So I got it when you were looking around the store."
"It's beautiful Jason." I murmured. Tears formed in my eyes, I forcefully blinked them back.
"I will go get the car started." he said. I nodded and put the watch inside the wristlet I had. I grabbed my black gladiator heels and put them on. I calmed myself and walked out the door. The evening sun shone brightly I walked confidently to the car.
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"Time for our first slow dance!" the DJ announced. I felt a hand wrap around my wrist. I looked and saw it was Jason. He pulled me close.
The song was Every Time We Touch. I sighed, I can't do this.
"I want to tell you something." Jason whispered.
I looked him in the eye, what is he going to say?
"Coco, I love you. I know we haven't known each other long, but I feel like I have a connection with you. Like I have known you for a long time."
I dropped my arms of his shoulders. "Jason..."
"You don't love me do you?"
"That's not it." I bit my lip. I grabbed his wrist and dragged him outside.
"Where are we going?" I lead him into the woods.
"Jason. I love you too."
"Then why are we out here? I think it's a tad soon for sex."
I gave a nervous laugh. "That's not it. I am leaving you tomorrow."
"Why Coco?"
"I am not Coco. I am Circe." I whispered.
"What? Your memory is back?" he asked me.
"Yes, but we cannot be together."
"Why not?" he looked at me for an explanation.
"I am, Circe. You used to know me. Remember Alice? I was her friend."
"I remember you now... wait, what happened to Alice?" Jason gave me a look.
"Jason, I have to leave. I can't do this. I am a monster." I cried. I gripped the watch he gave me. I had grabbed it before we left Homecoming.
"No, your not." he gave me a hug.
"Jason, let me go."
"No, Circe, your not a monster."
"I killed your sister Alice!" I screamed.
The woods got quiet, the light was fading fast. We were close to being emerged in darkness.
"How?"
I stood up. I brought out my Chiwa's and made them visible. He gasped. "I killed so many people with these, all of these recent murders lately were me."
"Circe, why?" Jason whispered.
"It is what I am meant to do. I was stuck in a lab for seven years, I was tortured and didn't even see light for four years. When I escaped I was shot and I was thrown into the sea. You found me as my other persona, Coco, I am not going to lie. Killing is fun. Although I feel guilty when I am finished."
"So you are a monster."
I nodded.
"Circe, I remember everything now. I don't know why but, I still love you."
"Your crazy. I could kill you with one hit."
"I know. But under that, you are kind. I fully believe that. I can't run scared. I know Alice has forgiven you. So you can't be all bad."
I looked up. I looked into his eyes. "Jason-"
He interrupted me with a kiss. It was wonderful, although I knew it can't happen, I can't put him in danger.
"I am being hunted Jason. I can't let you be hurt." I told him.
"Circe, I am stupidly in love, I don't know why, but I do love you. I can't let you face this by yourself."
I stood up, "Well, your going to have to."
A voice came from the left of us. "How sweet, Circe I haven't seen you in awhile."
