You're the darkness to my life

"Manchee died."

~Alex's Point of View~
"What do you want Fucktard?" L growled out. I glanced down at her not realizing she was there. Why was she out here?
"Need some air." I shrugged and looked out into the trees before leaning against the railing.
I stared at her in awe as she went on about caring for both us and not exactly hating me. I didnt need this explanation. I didnt care enough about that. I sucked my teeth at her before I could stop myself and turned to look at the forrest again. I kept getting this weird vibe from the trees.
"And your buddies in there?" I asked genuinley curious for her response. Her faced contorted into one of anger and she glared in no particular direction.
"They think im a traitor because Masky saw me talking to Jane. Shes looking for you," She sighed and leaned back closing her eyes. Suddenly she looked exhausted. "I told her you guys left the mansion. You know she wont stop looking. Honestly I dont know why shes so obsessed with you guys."
She stood up stuffing her hands in her pockets and going down the stairs. My eyes followed her movements and I groaned internally with how much she making sense.
"I know Juliet cares about you. I also know that deep down you care about her too, but this toxic behavior is gonna make you loose her," she turned to face me with a smirk on her face. "You dont want Jeff to swoop in now do you?"
Instantly my anger shot up and I gripped the railing to prevent from hitting something. I heard the slight crack of the wood breaking and glanced down at my hands. Why was I getting so angry lately? Where was all this rage coming from? Maybe I need anger management classes. I snorted a little at my thoughts and glanced back up a L.
"Take my advice Alex, and calm down. Being here is affecting you more than the rest of us. You might end up being no different than those killers inside."
Before I realized what I was doing I had jumped over the railing and grabbed L by the collar of her shirt. I hadnt even realized her feet werent fully touching the ground.
I wasnt going to be like them. I wasnt going to be like my father. I wasnt going to be like Juliet's father, and I sure as fuck wasnt going to be like those monsters in the mansion.
I growled and jerked my hand away from L. She gracelesly landed with both her feet planted to the ground and shook her head while fixing herself up. I looked away. I couldnt face her. She hasnt done anything to me but be honest. Here I was acting like a dick to everyone. Acting like an ahole to the only people left I care about.
"Clearly I hit a nerve. Something happened between you and Juliet that I dont know about?" She grabbed my face and made me turn to look at her and her eyes widened in surprise.
I covered my face and let out a scream of frustration. Juliet was already pushing me away. But I was pushing her away myself. I sank to the ground and bit my lip trying to hold back my tears without sucess. I wipped my eyes furiously as L crouched down next to me and pulled me into a hug. I let my head fall to her shoulder and took deep breaths to calm myself down.
"I shouldnt be your shoulder to cry on. Thats why you have Juliet." She sounded a little tense and I groaned. Juliet didnt even want to see me at the moment.
"You're right. Being here is fucking with me. Im lashing out at everyone." I lifted my head and stared at the ground feeling like a child being punished. I slid my hand through the grass and pulled away with a few blades in my fingers "Juliet cant even look at me right now. Shes never seen me like this. She shouldnt have to. She's dealing with enough."
"You know she loves you right? I've seen the way she looks at you. Thats never gonna change. Now that you admitted to being an ass will you go talk to her without me having to be there to force it out of you?" She rolled her eyes playfully and nudged my shoulder.
"Fine. I'll be back to check on you. It feels like the trees have eyes or something." I got up and walked to door to go in, but not before taking one last look around. Something was bugging me and I couldnt figure out why.
I rubbed my temples as I made my way to the staircase leading to Juliet's personal library. She left the door to the hidden staircase wide open. I winced knowing she only leaves doors open when shes too upset to care about it. I pushed the door closed and made my way upstairs.
She was sitting on the floor surrounded by her favorite stories while wiping away her stray tears. I felt a part of me die knowing I was the reason why she was like this. She looked up when she heard me walk in and her faced contorted into one of anger. I froze in place and all of my apologies stuck in my throat.
"Get out." She sneered at me. I chewed the inside of my cheek contemplating whether or not I should stay.
"Youre crying."
"Manchee died." Her faced softened and she glanced down at the book in her hand and sniffled.
"Baby Im s-"
"Alex. Stop." She shook her head and stood up. She walked to the tinted window and looked out to the garden and placed her hand on the ledge. "Im being extra dramatic lol" She chuckled and walked back where she was sitting and plopped down while looking up at me.
"Go on." She motioned for me to continue. I made my way to sit next to her and she narrowed her eyes at me when I pushed away her books.
"Sorry." I said sheepishly. I picked them up and placed them on her other side.
"What." Was all she said as she turned to face me.
"I-" I paused not really knowing which words to use. I felt my throat tighten and I coughed forcing myself to let out what I wanted to say. "I dont think I can stay here any longer. I cant be around them. Ive been lashing out and I'm scared."
I could feel the tears spring to my eyes and I cleared my throat, pushing away Julie's helping hand. She needed to hear this. She needed to understand.
"I dont want to be like them. I cant-" My voice cracked and I looked away ashamed. "I dont want to end up like our dads."
She sucked in a breath knowing what I was trying to say. She stared at the ground and finally after what felt like hours looked back up at me. "You wont. I wont let you. "
She stood up and gestured for me to follow her. She proceeded to turn and start walking down the stairs.
"Where are you going?" I frowned my anger returning and my fists balled up. I just told her what I was afraid of and shes brushing it off? What the fuck. "Juliet. What the actual fuck. I just poured out my feelings and youre wal-"
"Lets leave then." She turned to me frowning at my tone and glanced at my hands. She pried my hand open and slid her hand into mine. She tugged me towards the stairs but I stopped her.
"I love you."
"I know."
"L has to come with us. I dont care if we have to tie her up and kidnapp her." Juliet mentioned casually. I chuckled and shook my head knowing that girl was going to put up a fight no matter what.
"I thinks its safe to say we will most likely have to kidnapp her."
"Ill go break the news to her. She has a soft spot for me." Julie tiptoed and pecked my lips before disapearing down the hall.
I grabbed the duffel I had found and shoved as much of my clothes as I could knowing that Julie was going to steal my clothes instead of actually wearing hers. By the time I made my way downstairs there was a fuss going on and I looked around confused.
"Shes like your biggest fan girl are you kidding?" Juliet was fumming. I have never seen her this angry and honestly she was terrifying.
"Masky saw her talking to Jane. Why didnt Jane attack her?" Jeff replied yawning.
I forgot to mention the fact that she was accused of this bullshit and now Julie's eyes slid over to me. "You knew about this? And you didnt say shit?"
"I-I, She told me to go talk to you." I stuttered out. I rubbed the back of my neck while Jeff let out a scoff and muttered 'Pathetic' under his breath.
"This is ridiculous. She would never. You do know she was kidnapped also?" Julie threw open the door and stepped outside to see L no where in sight.
"See? Shes probably plotting our downfall as we speak." Jeff pulled out his knife and went to stand next to Julie, looking around for any signs of life.
I dropped the duffel on the couch as Julie moved down the stairs turning her head left and right scanning the fields for L. I made my way next to her and shook my head.
"Something doesnt feel right. She wouldnt just leave. I-" I paused not really sure how to explain the feeling I had earlier. "It felt like we were being watched. I think she was taken again."
Juliet started walking towards the trees already her mind set on finding our only friend. Jeff made his way in front of her and grabbed her roughly by the arm. Julie cried out and I swear I saw red.
Again without even realizing I was in front of Jeff with my fist ready to connect to his face. Julie tugged on my sleeve hard and shook her head. "We need to find L"
"Ill tell the rest of them and we could search the area." Jeff said walking back into the mansion.
******
It was almost midnight and still no signs of L. They had recruited one of Slenderman's other proxy's named Toby or something and everyone was getting annoyed at our persistance.
"We've been searching all aftertoon shes not here." Jeff groaned and twirled his knife in his hands.
Masky turned and his arm flew up to point at the figures walking closer. "I told you she was working with them."
Juliet moved to walk closer to L but I stopped her and pushed her behind me. Jane was walking a couple steps behind L and a Silver haired guy.
I knew L wasnt working with then. It was obvious. She was wearing a collar for fucks sake.
E.J. called out to her and everyone could hear the pain in his voice. I literally wanted to scream. Of course she wouldnt betray them. Whats wrong with them?
They had stopped walking not too far away from us and she turned to the guy "Jin" was all she said.
He leaned his head down and slowly trailed his tounge across her jawline and smirked at E.J.
Well that escalated quickly.
"L. What has gotten into you?" I asked shocked. She was like in love with E.J. yesterday. She moved closer to us and I glanced behind her seeing both Jane and Jin stay back.
"I dont work for her. She only wants Jeff. If I delivered him she would let you guys go. One less pain in the ass problem to deal with. Right?" She turned to Jane and she nodded confirming what L had said.
"But shes evil. She could have murdered our families. Shes already proved that she wanted us dead." Julie moved from behind me slightly and L shook her head at this. Her glare was fixed on E.J. and he visibly tensed at her next words.
"She's not the one who killed our families."
"Can I just kill her already? Shes a traitor." Jeff got his knife ready to lunge and Jin pulled out blades from a sheath he kept on a belt.
"Me? A traitor? Maybe." She had a grin from ear to ear as she walked over to Jin and kissed him. He kissed back hard and they were really getting into it. I let out a cough getting uncomfortable and finally understanding why everyone complained when julie and I made out.
E.J. took a step towards them- ready to kill Jin I guess- When one of the blades Jin was holding landed not to far from his feet. I almost let out an amused laugh when I turned to see it was L that threw it.
"The next will be between your eyes." She growled at him.
"Oh crap." I heard Julie whisper.
"Do you really want to know who killed them?" She turned to us with rage clear in her eyes. "The creature without a face they all admire so much."
Juliet gasped and I swear It was so hard holding back my 'I told you so'
"Slenderman," L spit out, like she had a bad taste in her mouth "E.J. knew about it. As I'm sure the rest of them did."