The Melody

Chapter 18

                    ***Jake***
I turn off the ignition and step out with the bags. I walk in and the atmosphere is different.
  "Rae?" I look around cautiously as i go into the kitchen. I step on something and look down at the broken glass,then to the door. Dread fills me, my stomach dropping like lead. Spots of blood lead from here to the hall.
  "RAE!"
  I quickly follow the blood to my bedroom, the smell of blood so strong the copper taste lingers in my mouth. "Rae? Are you in here firefly?" A body lay on my bed, i go around and see the knife protruding from his throat. I hear the water running in the bathroom, i knock and slowly open the door.
  "Firefly? "
  Shes at the sink, scrubbing her arm with a washcloth. "It was either me or him. It was either me or him."
  I place my hand on her shoulder and she screams,  immediately turning and punching me in the face. "Hey, easy killer its me." I rub my jaw. "Are you okay? I saw him. Did he do anything to you?"
  She looked at me, fear radiating from every cell. "It was either me or him." She broke down in tears and held onto me tightly, my arms embracing her immediately. "He was going to kill me i-i had to i didnt wanna die Jake."
  "Shhhhhhhh its okay baby you had to do it. " I kiss her head and hold her tightly. "Its okay."
I walk her to the room on the other side of the house, and lay her down in bed. After a few minutes of silence i get up to take care of the body.
  "Why don't I feel bad for doing it?" She says quietly.
  "It was either him or you. You did the right thing."
  "That's not what I mean. It felt..... good to do it."
  I look back at her and stare. That gleam in her eyes screaming murderous intent. I grin and walk over to her, pinning her hands above her head. "I know exactly what you mean firefly." I look into her eyes. "And you just keep getting better n better." I kiss her with a hunger that has been buried deep inside as my hand slides over her. "Be ready for a long night my firefly."