Mistakes (Jeff the Killer X OC)

The Scariest Person in the World is not a Serial Killer

~~~Astrid's POV~~~

I was drowning.  I was sinking into the inky depths of the ocean, desperately clawing to the surface.  I needed to breathe, I needed to think, I was going to die.  I fought with all my strength.  I fought to swim, to get to my destination.

It took ages, it took centuries, millenia.  But then, just when I was about to give up and sink, I broke the surface.

I lurched awake, gasping for air.  I could feel the water on my skin, the sun on my face.

And then as suddenly as I had broken the surface, I realized I was not in the ocean.  I was in a room, sitting on a bed.  I looked down, my hoodie had been removed and my shirt had been torn.  I looked around, there were-

Oh God.

I stood up, ready to leave.  I remembered everything now. 

I had gone back to try and save EJ and Jeff and the leader had caught me, he had shot me.  Judging by my surroundings, I'd say he had captured me and looked me in what looked like an operation room.  Full of possible torture devices.

I wondered if they were dead by now.  I hoped not. 

I was about to check the door when it opened to reveal EJ.  He froze upon seeing me standing on front of my bed.  I froze upon seeing him, alive and well.

"What are you doing!?  You're going to hurt yourself!"  He hissed, rushing forward.  I didn't move until he led me back to the recovery bed.  "Don't move around, you're still recovering."

"Jeff?"  I asked quietly.  EJ looked at me for a moment before he nodded.

"He's fine.  You're safe, I-"  He began, and I didn't mean to interrupt him, but panic rushed through my veins.

"My mother!  I need to call her, tell her I'm alright!"  I said, sitting up on the bed.  He growled and shoved me back. 

"We'll give you a phone, just stay calm, you're still healing."  He said.  When I finally stopped struggling, he let go of me.  "Stay still or I'll sedate you."  He threatened, leaving the room. 

Not wanting to lose more time of my life, I remained laying on the bed.  After a few moments, the door opened again.  I looked towards it and saw two familiar figures. 

"Hi."  I said upon seeing Jeff.  I didn't know what to say, since I was scared that he would kill me.  He put a tray on the bed by my feet. 

"Food.  You need to regain your strength.  Here's the phone."  He then pressed a cellphone to my hand. 

EJ remained at a distance, watching me carefully.  I didn't even care that they were listening.  I grabbed my phone and dialed my mother's phone.

One the second ring I began to panic again.  What was I going to tell her?  What if-

"Hello?" 

At the sound of my mother's voice, I froze.  There was a moment of silence and then...

"Astrid, baby, is that you?"  My mother asked quietly.

"Mom."  I breathed, feeling a flurry of emotions.  Finally, everything that happened since that stupid party caught up to me.  My eyes brimmed with tears.

"Astrid?  What happened?  Where are you?  It's been two days since I last saw you.  I've been worried sick."  Two days?  I opened my mouth to speak, but the words died in my throat.  Probably realizing that this was intimate, Jeff and EJ began to mutter amongst themselves and took their attention away from me.

"I'm sorry."  I merely said.  It was so pathetic, there were so many things I wanted to say and...

"Sorry for what?  Baby, are you safe?"  She asked, her tone brimming with worry.

"I went back.  I went back to save him, I know I shouldn't have, but I kept seeing him everytime I closed my eyes, he was in pain and I had to do something about it.  I'm sorry, mom, I just-" I began, but she interrupted me.

"Shh, baby, it's okay.  It's okay, I understand.  What happened?"  She prompted.  I took a deep breath and wiped my tears.

"I went back and saved him, the kidney guy helped me."  I said, with that, both Jeff and EJ turned to me. 

"She knows?" Jeff mouthed.  I nodded. 

"I got shot, but I'm fine!  I swear, they took me...  Uh, somewhere and they tended to my wound.  I'm safe here, they won't kill me."  I explained.

"Did you meet Slenderman?"  She asked.  "Do you have his protection?"

I blinked and turned to EJ and Jeff.  "Do I have Slenderman's protection?  Whatever that means."  I asked quietly.  EJ nodded.

"Um, technically I haven't met him, but I've got his protection."  I told my mother.  She sighed in relief. 

"Okay, baby.  Sit tight, I'll be there as soon as I can."  She said. 

"Here?  I don't even know where I am.  Mom-"  I began.

"I've got to go.  I'll see you soon."  And with that, she hung up.  I looked at EJ and Jeff. 

"You told your mother about us?"  Was the first thing EJ asked.

"It was after the men released me.  I didn't know what to tell her so I told her that you tried to kill me and about the men and the interrogation."  I said with a shrug.  "My mother said she's coming here." They both exchanged glances.

"But the mansion-"  Before EJ could finish, a deep voice interrupted.

I want everyone in the dining room now.  Katherine Kline is on her way.

I flinched upon hearing my mother's name.  I looked at EJ, who looked at Jeff.  They looked at me.

"Your mom is Katherine Kline!?"  Jeff asked, his voice shrill.  I nodded, confused.

EJ shook his head.  "We're fucked."