Bloodshed: A Valeska twins story

Forever? Forever.

*9 years ago*

Isabelle's POV~

I tried to steady my breathing as I hid in the cupboard. I was scared to make a sound, knowing if I did he would find me.

"Ready or not, gorgeous, here I come," Jerome shouts. As he speaks I hear his voice growing quieter, indicating that he is moving farther away.

I wait a few seconds before blowing out a long breath of relief. 

Suddenly the cupboard door opens, "GOTCHA!" Jerome pulls me out and starts to tickle me.

I squeal loudly drawing the attention of Jeremiah who was, of course, working on another one of his labyrinths. Jeremiah loved labyrinths and drew them all the time. I always loved when he would come to me and show me his latest one. 

"Jerome, is it my turn to play with Isabelle?" Jeremiah asked in a quiet yet powerful voice. This caused Jerome to stop tickling me.

"No," Jerome stated very harshly. He hoisted himself up before gently helping me up.

"Boys, why can't we just play together?" I ask getting fed up with only being able to hang out with one or the other and not both anymore. They were always constantly at each others throats.

Jeremiah sighs, "You're right, we can play together. What would you like to play Bella?"

I think for a second, trying to come up with a game that won't cause friction between the brothers. "How about...we play princess and the mafia?" They both exchange a confused glance. "I am the princess and you both are the mafia. You both are the big bad bosses of a mafia." They both smile at the idea.

"Hello your highness, I am Jeremiah. This is my partner Jerome. We will be the ones protecting you now." They both go on either side of me "protecting" me.

"Why thank you, you two are very brave men," I say in a posh accent.

*Time skip*

"You're safe now your highness. We won't let them take you ever again," Jerome assures me. Jeremiah then walks up next to him nodding in agreement.

"Thank you, my brave soldiers. How will I ever repay you? OH! I know!" This makes them once again look to each other confused. "With a kiss!"

I turn to Jerome first, "Thank you for saving me from those horrible people, Jerome." Then I lean in and kiss him on the lips. A small quick peck on the lips before I turn to Jeremiah, "And thank you for saving me from the horrible people, Jeremiah." Giving him a quick peck on the lips as well.

Jerome instantly smiled his bright dazzling smile. While Jeremiah shyly smiled and looked towards the ground.

"Now what?" Jerome asked still wearing a smile.

"You guys wanna go stargaze before our moms call us in?" I suggested to them getting excited. 

Thankfully they both agreed and we went to go find the perfect spot. We all lay down together, me in the middle of the boys. Jerome on my right and Jeremiah on my left. We stared at all the stars just laughing and enjoying each others company. 

"Boys," I get their attention causing us all to sit up. "Can you guys promise me something?" They both nod waiting for me to continue. "No matter how mad we get at each other or how far apart we drift, we will be friends forever."

"Forever," Jeremiah says holding his hand out as teams do.

"Forever," Jerome says putting his hand on top of Jeremiah's.

"Forever," I finally say putting my hand on top.

But not even a week later Jeremiah was taken, in the middle of the night, by their uncle to god only knows where. That was when the trio turned into a duo. But the worst was still to come.

The one thing I never forgot was our promise. I just hoped the boys would always remember as well.

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Hello!

I know these first two chapters are very boring but now we will be in present time.

I hope you are enjoying so far!

~Alyssa