The rest of the day my mind was clouded by our new mission and the mystery boy who snapped me. Finally, the bell rang and our group met up by our lockers.
So, I have a theory, Brandon started walking backwards so he could face us. People are making this whodunit thing so complicated when really its so simple its basically hitting us in the face! He stopped and opened his locker without looking.
Okay, then who is it? Emma asked bored with Brandons exaggerations.
Emmetts killer is... he started drumming on Alexs back.
Jax. We both said at the same time. Brandon looked at me surprised.
You knew that too? Brandon exclaimed.
No, just a feeling, I mumbled.
Liv, remember when you said you were practically psychic? Im starting to believe it! Alex said nudging me a little putting a smile on my face.
Yes! Perfect! Lets take our personal psychic on a trip to Emmetts house to investigate! Brandon said clapping his hands together once.
I dont know if Id be up to that... Emma started. I looked towards her and interjected.
Yeah, Brandon why dont we save this for later. He started to protest but I motioned him to stop by moving my hand under my neck.
Just wait. I mouth. He nodded.
We gathered what we need for rest of the day and started to head toward the exit. As we were about to turn the corner, I see a dark hooded figure leaning against a locker a few feet away from where we were standing.
Were they there the entire time? I whisper to Alex.
Who? Alex said leaning down to my height while looking behind his shoulder.
Nevermind, I paused and looked back again, Im probably just paranoid.
What? Too much Criminal Minds? Alex said nudging me, I let a small laugh, chills running down my back.
Yeah, maybe, I trailed off.
When we arrived in the parking lot, Emma made a beeline to her car and drove away without so much as a goodbye.
Alright, so are we going then? Alex asked looking at the road watching Emma drive out of sight.
Yeah, I already checked with Emmetts parents. Theyre good with us coming, Brandon said getting into his car. See you guys there, He peeled out of the parking lot, his music loud enough to hear as he sped out onto the street and down the road. I just laughed and turn to Alex as I got into my own car.
You boys and your cars, I laughed as Alex started to mimic Brandon.
See you there slowpoke! Alex yelled out the window.
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The Blood-Stained River
Cerita PendekIt was spring break, what did you expect? What did anyone expect? Surely not a murder. Not of someone you know, anyway. Not someone who you see everyday in the halls. Not in a town like St. Croix, Wisconsin. A population of 2,133 people. Now it's a...
