Blood Covered Roses

Chapter 15

I quietly sat in the big leather chair facing slendermans desk. The room he occupied wasn't exactly where he slept, if he slept at all, but where he "worked" I suppose. There were dark spots and blood stains here and there on the walls and floors. Sharp instruments hung off the wall and some were laid out on a long wooden table. Only a few were your basic things that anyone could tell what they were, but Other sharp objects that were laid out seemed to be things he created himself. Those were the ones that looked worse than you average scalpel, and I most definitely don't want to know how they work or what they do. The silence that weighed heavy made my eyes glance around the room and it's grotesque details and dingy dark corners. I tried hard not to shift too much making me look uncomfortable but No matter how well he spoke slenderman has always  creeped me out. There was a loud knock on the door making me flinch in my seat.
" relax dear. it's only jack..."
he sighed heavily before continuing
" and jeff....... enter you two". He said as if to call in two toddlers who couldn't stay out of trouble.
The door swung open as Jeff hastily make his way to me and leaned his back against the side of leather seat while Jack strolled in and slowly closed the door behind not really looking like he wanted to be here. Who knew Slenderman would live the single mom life. I violently bit my lip as I did everything thing I could to contain my laughter at that thought. I looked up at Slenderman sitting across from me at his desk as he turned his head completely in my direction ignoring the two killers in the room. Then it dawned on me.... Slenderman can read my thoughts. Well shit. I looked down at my lap as I tried to keep my composure but I could have sworn I saw his shoulders move as if to keep himself from chuckling.
I notice Jacks shoulders were slumped and that he was looking in a different direction as if he were in silent protest of even being in the room with slenderman. I sometimes wonder what he thinks of, with him being so quiet and to himself,  but then I realize who he is and what's worse, I remember what he eats.
I heard slenderman clear his throat which made my heart begin to race and my hands become clammy.
"Shall we begin?"
He noticed my reaction and quickly replied.
"Luna relax. You aren't in any type of trouble or danger. I'm only interested in the events that occurred the other day."
This arrangement was to fill slenderman in with what happened and what we learned about myself and what I gained. I still wasn't entirely sure what happened, let alone believing this was actually happening. I often catch myself thinking how the hell I got here. I took a deep breath and looked up at Jeff. He looked back and I gave a slight nod making him pinch the bridge of his nose. He and jack soon began to explain things and eventually I told what happened on my side as well. Fortunately, Ben wasn't here because i know this would have ended in a bloody slaughter.
"Mmmm...."
Slenderman gently pinched the bridge of his nose, deep and lost in thought.
" I will look into this further. I have a few concerns I would like to dismiss. For now stay here and rest. I'll be back in a few days. I need to check up with something first."
I looked down and saw my knuckles were white. I looked back up at him and noticed he vanished. Jeff noticed the look of shock on my face and took my hand to lead me out of the room.
"Yeah... fucker does that to everyone. "
He rolled his eyes and lead me downstairs back to the kitchen. I walked over and sat at the table next to eyeless jack. I suppose he left the conversation with slenderman right after explaining what happen, because I have no clue how he got to the kitchen so fast. He was eating another organ again and I glanced at him to try and make out what he was eating. I knew it was an organ but which one? Does he get these from his victims? Does that mean he kills them or does he just take body parts they could live without. Do organs taste different from each other, like a heart versus a kidney?
" Aye! Luna."
He looked at me as he spoke and I jumped back not noticing that I was staring at him. I looking back at Jeff going through the fridge so I didn't look so interested in what Jack was munching on. Ultimately I failed.
" here"
He raised his hand over to me holding the object he was eating. He gave me a toothy grin and waved it a bit.
" come on. Try it."
I looked at the object then back at him
"What... is it?"
His grin seemed to get even wider at the question as He tore the object in half with blood splattering on the table. I could hear him slightly chuckle under his blue mask.
He then gave me the one half of the organ he tore and bit into the half he saved for himself. It felt strange, squishy and warm in my hand and frankly I wasn't sure how to respond.
"You expect me to eat this?"
His laugh got louder which made Jeff look up from what he was doing.
" jack what hell?! She can't fuckin eat that?!"
Soon enough jack was doubled over laughing at the sudden shock and outburst of Jeff and myself. Suddenly, jack was strung up against the window seal with a knife going right through his black hoodie. He continued laughing and slowly looked to the side where the knife held him still.
" shut the fuck up jack"
Eyeless jack slowly pulled out the knife and held it firmly, gulping down the rest organ he was eating and looked directly at Jeff who was now grinning like a full fledged psychopath.
" it was a joke Jeff. Lighten up."
Jeff rolled his eyes and walked to me holding a bowl with strawberries, cranberries and dragon fruit. I'm not even sure how on earth he gets these or where they come from, not to mention it's literally the only thing I really eat around here, not that I'm complaining. My eyes grew like the smile on my face.
"Jeff where did you-"
He cut me off by kissing my cheek.
"Got my ways. I get them only for though you. Fuck the rest of the idiots who live here."
I picked a strawberry and bit into it. The familiar sweetness danced in my mouth making it water even more. I heard eyeless jack sigh and begin to walk off with another organ, only this time.... It was long and wrapped around his hand. I quickly grabbed the sleeve of his hoodie and he whipped his head back at me. This also caught Jeff's attention but before he could do anything I mouthed it's alright out to him. It was funny too, catching him off guard and making him confused. I turned back to jack and smiled up at him.
I reached for a strawberry and offered it to him.
" what's this?"
"A strawberry silly"
Jeff huffed and crossed his arms.
" he's got insides to eat, he'll be fine."
I quickly looked at Jeff and made a pouty face, and he tried his best not to crack a grin from the corners of his mouth.
I turned back to Jack as He cocked his head a little and knelt down to me where I sat so he was at my eye level.
" I appreciate it but do you have any idea what exactly this is?"
He said holding up the organ.
" an organ, right?"
He snorted and laughed a little.
" I am not human, cupcake. I do not eat human things."
My eyebrows scrunched up as I looked at him with curiosity.
" then, what is it that you eat?"
I knew the answer but a part of me wanted a different one. I guess I couldn't believe it until he said it himself. As I looked closer at his features, His eyes were jet black. I'm guessing he was actually eyeless, But that would mean he still was human unless there's more to him. I noticed he stared at me as if to read me making Jeff get antsy. His blue mask only inches from my face and black ooze dropped from the endless black eye sockets.
"I eat humans themselves"
His voice has changed completely, this guy wrenching demonic voice that bellowed from his stomach, One that you wish you could forget after hearing even after one time. He slowly backed up and began to walk about.
" but thanks for offer Luna"
He said with his voice, now normal. I slumped back into my chair trying hard to process things. I knew what Jeff was and I knew what he did including the others that stayed here. I'm confused why this just now settling in my mind, why it as me feel a slight panic. Jeff peered at my face and noticed I was deep into thought. He ran his hand through my hair making me blink fast and pull away from my mind.
" sorry, I thought I could be nice"
"Pppfft! Hahaha that was a decent attempt. If it anything the guys here are fuckin prideful pieces of shit. Good luck being nice to that."
I looked at him and rolled my eyes
" but your not prideful or a piece of shit. Your lovely." I leaned over and softly kiss his jawbone. He cut his eyes to the side and I could see a faint pink rise to his cheeks. He grumble a few things and put his hood over his head.
I giggled and got up placing the bowl in the sink. Jeff got up with me taking my hand. I could see only a little bit under his hood and caught a glimpse of a smirk and lightly pink tinted cheeks. I chuckled to myself and followed after him. He lead me up the millions of staircases up to a final floor and Honestly, this place is huge. Reaching the top floor there was a straight hallway leading to a doorway at the very end. By now my curiosity was going wild. Where was he taking me? I kept my mouth shut and trusted where he went. As he grabbed the handle of the door he turned to me and leaned back against the door.
"Close your eyes. "
I raised and eyebrow at him and began to feel weary about his plan.
"Trust me."
I took a deep breath and closed my eyes and blindly followed him. I could hear the door creak open and the sound of echoed foot steps filled my ears. Judging by that we were in a room, a large one at that.
" stay right here and keep them closed"
I bit my lip and did as I was asked, hearing a loud rusty noise coming right in front of me. I clenched my jaw and balled my fist tight bracing for something to hit me when all I felt was Jeff's hand take mine and lead me farther into the room. Soon I smelled something clean and crisp and felt a small cool breeze on my face. I took a deep breath allowing the fresh air into my lungs, humming to myself as I breathed out. I could hear Jeff chuckled which made me smirk to myself.
" can I open them?"
" yeah you can. "
Slowly, I opened my eyes and took in the night sky that hung over the huge balcony with a big window that raised up to open. The sky was beautiful with a half moon and stars that were brightly lit. I stared in amazement and took in the eerie, unique environment.
" it's beautiful."
I turned to him as he slowly walked to him.
"Yea? Im not...romantic, but I knew you would like this. I smiled to myself as I took his arm and hugged it close to my body. I could feel him get nervous and I tried not to laugh.
I glanced at him from the corner of my eye and saw him roll his eyes trying not to blush or look out of place from his killer demeanor. I closed my eyes and leaned my head on Jeff's shoulder taking another deep breath of the fresh air around me. I felt myself being lifted and wrapped my arms around his neck as he took me back in. Going down the stairs I felt my eyes become heavy. He was so warm and I could hear his heart beating in my ear gently putting me to sleep. Eventually I felt the soft and welcoming pillows, and gentle blankets around me. Jeff took his hoodie off and laid back beside me pulling me to his chest and playing with my hair until I finally fell asleep.