Like Killer, Like Son

I Think You're Teensy Bit Slightly Absolutely Insane

~Alex~

John, Philip and i go to the park the next day. Really, it was John's decision. Something about me being a normal human being whatever that is. But i respect him so we're going.

I have to say though, its a bit too calm for me. Domestic life was never quite my style.
I cant exactly do anything about it because supposedly i "have a habit of hurting others". He wont let me out of his sight.

"Remind me why we're here again?" I ask.

"You know why" he sighs.

"I dont care, i dont see what the point of this even is!"

I cross my arms and continue walking. Sure im acting a bit childish but i honestly don't care.

"Geez, I didnt think you were this much of a coward to not want to go to the park" he mutters

I stop in my tracks.

"Pardon me, what did you just say?" I growl.

"What?" John asks.

"Repeat to me what you said. I'm hoping my hearing is just really bad"

"I said I didn't think you were this much of a coward to not want to go to the park"

I walk up to him and stare directly into his eyes.

"John Laurens, I may be a lot of things. A killer, a thief, insane, maybe even a workaholic with how much i write, the list is endless. But you sir, must be mistaken. I am no coward. Never was, never will. Im a man of honor, I am afraid of nothing. And i take offence to being called a coward!" I let go of a breath i didnt know I was holding.

Hes silent. I dont know if thats good or bad.

"...Alex im sorr-"

I cut him off by walking away. Maybe I'm being a bit too harsh. I also just realized I have no idea where im going.

Is this how a relationship works?

Where its all good until someone says something and things change? I hope not.

Maybe im just not relationship material. I mean, would you willingly date a sociopath?

John could've found anyone else and he got stuck with me. But then i wouldnt have escaped. Man, sometimes I don't realize how important he is.

Damn it now im getting emotional! Stupid feelings!

I was so lost in my thoughts I didnt realize i walked all the way home. How I did that, i have no clue. I go inside and dramatically fall on my bed.

It feels weird with how quiet the house is. I sure hope nothing bad- im not that stupid to jinx myself. You know, just the fact of us being here is strange. It feels like we're in witness protection only the cops want to kill us. Well, they want to kill me but id like to think of it as a group effort.

I wonder what i can do until john realizes i went home.

I end up leaving again and go on a walk because i legitimately have nothing else to do. Ive really been making stupid decisions lately. If anyone recognizes me I may need to do a bit of stabbing. Just a bit.

On the walk I get a phone call. Without having to check, i answer.

Alex where are you?!

"Calm down im just taking a walk" I say.

Where did you even go in the first place?

"Home. Now I'm on a walk. Any more questions or can i continue on with life?"

Wow, you have no remorse for anything you do, so you?

"Never have, never will"

Please dont get into any trouble

"Sorry john gotta go!"

But-

"Im gonna go cause genocide bye!" I hang up.

Sometimes you just need to leave a conversation as quickly as possible. And thats coming from a sociopath.

I get another call. I answer

I know you didnt hang up on me-

"Sure did. Bye John!" I hang up again.

He's gonna be pissed. Which reminds me, i never did tell him his flaw.

Hhh what should i do? Kill and owe Philip 20 dollars from my non-existent wallet? Or go home and confuse John with my extensive knowledge?

I end up sprinting back home. Partially because john would kill me, and fail, if I didn't. And partially because I heard someone send their dog after me.

Why did I choose to not kill for two weeks? That couldve made this day so much better...