Pulse

Chapter 17: Tough Decision

5:47 P.M.
Monday Afternoon
Beats' House

  Beats had just got off the bus, him being the only one getting off at that stop. I am so depressed right now, everything I do feels meaningless. Beats slowly walked towards his house with a sad look on his face. I'll die, but as long as Bonnie gets to live that's fine by me. Beats put his key inside the lock of his front door before twisting it open. The house was empty as usual but Cosette could be heard calling out, "Welcome back Beats, where have you been?" Beats shut the front door before locking it as he replied, "Nothing." Cosette flew downstairs while asking in a concern tone, "School ended 3 hours ago Beats, no one does 'nothing' for three hours. W-why are your eyes red?"

Beats tossed his book bag against the wall before walking upstairs, not answering the question. Cosette followed quickly behind him as she exclaimed, "Hey Beats wait up, I'm your guide, I can help you!" Beats suddenly lashed out in anger, "No you can't! No one can! It's my fault for getting Bonnie involved with the abandoned ice rink! Maybe if I listened to her and went to the trampoline place, maybe then I wouldn't be in this mess! I mean her, I mean me, I-I don't know!" Beats clenched his hair before punching a hole through the wall then he simply sat on the step. Cosette flew onto Beats' shoulder before suggesting, "You love her, don't you?" Beats gasped, "W-what?! What does that have to do with anything?!" Cosette sighed, "Beats you know damn well what this has to do with everything that's happening." Beats groaned, "Fine okay, I'll admit Bonnie is a major problem with this whole Lust thing. But, that doesn't mean I love her. Sure I like her, but love is a strong word-." Cosette interrupted, "Which is why it's not used as much it should be. Beats, you may not be able to see it but you love that girl a lot. I can tell because ever since you went to the dance with her you've been so happy. Everyday after school you'd tell me about your plans to make her happy. You pretty much put your demon-hunting days behind you like you were in some kinda retirement home. You need to remember your goal in this world Beats, you slay demons first get the girl later. Understand what I'm saying?" Beats wiped his eyes across the sleeve of his jacket before sniffling, "You know what, I think I do."

  Beats quickly ran downstairs into the kitchen making Cosette shout, "What are doing?" Beats grabbed a kitchen knife, carefully observing it before shoving it in his pocket. Beats ran out the kitchen in order to grab book bag while yelling, "I know what I need to do now, I'll be back! I promise!" Beats struggled to unlock the door while Cosette sighed, "You better, or you dinner is going to get cold." Beats gasped when the door opened making him stumble out the house, "I'm coming Bonnie!"

6:05 P.M.
Monday Afternoon
Freid St.

  Beats was running down the sidewalk while texting on his phone at a quick pace. Um, I'm gonna need like a third party member who won't freak out! Zach! Beats put his phone up to his ear while shouting, "Zach, is this you?! You gotta help me!" Yeah man it's me, what's up? Beats ran past several people as he explained, "So remember at school today when you asked me if I was okay? Well I was lying when I said I was fine because I was in big trouble. This devil spirit took over Bonnie's body and the only way to kill it is to-." Kill Bonnie, hold on what the hell is a "Devil Spirit" anyway? Beats replied, "It's a long story but more importantly do you know where Bonnie lives?" No, why would I know where your girlfriend lives? That's like saying you know where my girlfriend live, you don't know righ-? Beats groaned as he hopped a fence, "For the last time Bonnie is not my girlfriend and no I don't know where your girlfriend lives. I promise, now focus! Meet me at the snowball court near the library, and bring a knife!" Wait why the hell do I need a knife? Beats? Beats?! Beats ended the call upon reaching Bonnie's house. Okay be cool, everything is gonna be fine.

  Beats knocked on the front door and almost immediately the door opened making Beats sigh, "Oh God, why you?" Lisa stared at Beats as she asked, "And what brings you here?" Beats whispered, "I just wanna take Bonnie to go get some snowballs, that's all I swear." Lisa sighed, "You expect me to believe that scripted lie?" Lisa winked at Beats making him raise an eyebrow in utter confusion. I can never get a read on this little girl. Bonnie could be heard asking, "Lisa, who are you talking to?" Lisa shouted, "There was some weirdo trying to steal our porch decorations but your boyfriend scared him off." Beats was astonished while Lisa whispered, "Enjoy your snowballs." Lisa smiled making Beats smile as well until Bonnie arrived at the door with a bat in her hand. Bonnie exclaimed, "Is he still here?!"

  The front door suddenly shut leaving Lisa inside and Beats & Bonnie outside on the porch. Bonnie chuckled sarcastically, "Very funny Lisa, now open the door." The door could be heard being locked making Beats ask, "Want some snowballs?"

6:16 P.M.
Monday Evening
Haughler St.

Beats and Bonnie were walking on the sidewalk as the sun was starting to set. Bonnie swung her bat while laughing, "This bat makes me wanna do softball but heh, who am I kidding? Me and sports is like a fish on land." Beats objected, "Wait what are you talking about? If you want to do a sport then just try out for one, can't know till you try it right?" Bonnie laughed, "You know, you're right. I shouldn't let assumptions stop me." Beats encouraged, "That's the spirit." Bonnie put the bat on her shoulders as she asked, "How come you don't do sports, you're really strong and fast so you'd do great. So why don't you play?" Beats' smile went away as he replied, "Well, my dad um you know what I don't feel comfortable talking about this subject. Sorry." Bonnie gasped, "I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I just wanted to know about you know what, nevermind." Beats sighed, "No it's fine, just a sensitive topi-."

  Bonnie interrupted Beats by swinging her bat, hitting him into an alleyway. Beats tumbled into a dumpster and when he looked up he saw Bonnie with bloodshot, red eyes. You know on second thought I should have told her to leave the bat. Lust laughed, "I really wanted you to finish your story but I guess not. It's pretty convenient how she brought this bat huh?" Beats groaned as he stood up, "Yeah, I put that on myself but are you ready to take over my body now?" Lust cackled, "You know, I think I am." Beats began sweating as he started thinking to himself. This is it, there's no going back now!