Mr. Murderer

Alright then

Recap: "Thank you, Derek, I knew you could save him." The older man said and brought Dr. Linn into a hug. I went over to one of the beds and closed my eyes, drifting off into a sound sleep.

Jerry's POV

Everything hurts, I'm trapped in a painful shell. I can't move, I can't breathe. I can feel air getting pushed in and out of me. I remember quite frankly, getting stabbed in the back. I'm glad this happened to me rather than Alex. She deserves to live, she deserves to be free of this hell. No matter how hard I try, I can't open my eyes. I can hear sounds around me, I can hear the bed next to me moved a little. Alex must be in here with me. It made me happy that Alex is by my side again, I'm glad that she cares. I see now that through all of this, that I never want to lose her. I heard a hard step followed by quieter ones, then a light touch on my arm.

"Good morning, Jerry. Get better soon." I heard in the sweetest tone, definitely from Alex's soft lips. Hearing her voice made me mentally smile to myself. I laid back down and let myself be consumed, yet again, by the darkness.

Alex's POV

Dr. Linn said that Jerry could most likely hear the things I say, so I said good morning to him. I told him that he needs to get better. Two days, two whole days and Jerry will be awake. I can't wait, I'm jumping up and down like tomorrow's Christmas morning. I moved my gurney next to Jerry's and laid next to him...

"Look, Jerry, you need to get the hell up. I can't wait to leave this place." I said in a serious tone, yet, still... I got no movement. I placed my head onto his arm and began to cry. I know he's supposed to be better in two days, but I hate seeing him like this.

Jerry's POV

Still in the darkness I hear a faint voice. I listen, but I can't quite hear... I walk over trying to find where the voice is coming from. The closer I got, the easier it was to realize it was Alex. I finally got to her and all I heard was,

"-get the hell up. I can't wait to leave this place."... Really? I mentally rolled my eyes at her and sat, waiting for another word. How do I leave this place? Will I be stuck here forever? Will I, be alone? Without Alex?

Alex.

She's always been on my mind, day after day, she's the only person I could think of. Every day she's here now, before it was difficult just to talk to her. She was such a sassy, rude person... Now, I finally found who she really is. She has never showed any interest in me, not even the slightest. Even now, I'm not completely sure. The kiss, yes, that did happen, but, was it out of pity? Does she really care about me? Is this real?

Is this really happening?
Why, why am I always here? In this dark place, I've been here before. The darkness consumes the room, I can't find any light. I laid there, even through thinking about Alex... I'm not going to lie.

I'm bored as hell.

The wound on my back, I can barely feel it anymore... It's like it never happened. The pain is going away. I walked around and I kept walking, nothing.

The older man's POV (Jonah)

She knows, Alex knows... Is it a good thing? Out of all these years of doing this, this is the first success. Jerry needs to get up... It's a bother, watching him lay there. He has to get up, I don't know how long I can take this... Not winning. I know he can make it, two days. They better fly by. Dr. Linn has been exceptionally nice to me, I'm actually pleased by his amazing behavior. Then again, it's annoying. Dr. Linn walks into my office with a light knock every five minutes. I let out a loud sigh for him to hear and get up.

"Yes, Derek, what is it? Is Jerry getting better? Oh god, he's still alive right!" I've said this for the passed five hours as I grab onto Derek's shirt tightly.

"His vitals are stable, he will wake up. No worries, you can get some rest." He said in a low tone. Rest? Do you know how many times you've knocked on my door...? How's a man supposed to sleep if you keep bothering?

"Alright, bring Alex to me." I said. I wanted to see her, she needs to know everything's alright. I still don't know what I'm going to do with Anne. Should I kill her? Should I let Jerry and Alex get their revenge...? If Jerry doesn't make it- no, no. He WILL make it. So, she'll have to be disposed of. Dr. Linn came to me, letting all the thoughts escapee my mind. Alex walked into my office and sat in the chair she sat in before.

"I'll be on my way Sir, anything you need?" Derek said. I struck him a glare and he was out. Alex was looking around wildly and shaking.

"Ehem, now, Alex... I'm sure Jerry will get better. What are your plans?" Alex's head snapped in my direction quickly and she stop shaking. Plans... She does have plans right?

"To escape this hell hole," she said in a low tone, followed by, "To... Y'know this is totally unimportant, don't you think? Why would you care?" Seriously, he's trapped us here and made us kill each other.

"How about you and Jerry? You've grown quite fond of each other." He said in a calm voice. He totally avoided my question.

"Why do you care what we do?" I asked getting up as he grabbed my arm and sat me back down. He stood and leaned against the door. I really don't wanna be in here.

"If you win... I want y'all to be one, to come together. I want-," there was a long pause and the older man shifted his head downward. He looked lost in thought and I thought to myself... To become one.

"I want... You to stay together is all, you may go see Jerry now. If you'd like, goodbye." Wow, he just shooed me out of the room. I didn't return a, "Goodbye." I just left, slamming he door on the way out and fleeing to the infirmary before the older guy comes after me. I got into the room and I couldn't hear footsteps, so I lightly bumped my head into the door in relief. I stayed in that position before I almost shit myself to a voice behind me.

"Hello, Alex." Is all I heard before turning.

Alright, alright. Yeah, that's all I'm saying.
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