Madhouse

[Chapter 9]

"I-is it true? Mom and dad?" Laney sniffled, her sapphire-blue eyes widening with disbelief. Nolan gently pulled away from Jaxon, as he settled himself on his knees in front of Laney.

"Laney, please I can explain-"

"You lied to me!" She sobbed. "You said th-they'll come back.." Laney whispered.

Nolan sighed, reaching forward as he hugged his sister tightly, as the two shared a moment of warmth and grief. "I know I did.. but I'll always be there for you, Laney." He whispered, offering a small smile.

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Thatcher raced after Sienna, panting. "Sienna, wait!-"

"Leave me alone, Thatcher." She shrieked, slamming into another door, though Thatcher sprinted after her, determination lightening his amber gaze. I shouldn't have said that to her...

Thatcher eventually caught up to his friend, gently grasping her hand. "Please listen, Sienna." He breathed, hugging her tightly. Sienna sniffled, sobbing on his shoulder. "I'm sorry.. I was just angry and I snapped he breathed." He explained, holding her tightly.

Sienna pushed him away, sharply glancing towards the exit of the room. "Of course you are. That's the same bull crap you tell everyone." She hissed, crossing her arms. 

"Listen I know somethings happened.. but it wasn't your fault." He whispered. She frowned, her eyes watering. "I know you feel guilty, and so do I." Thatcher dipped his head with shame, staring at the ground. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that."

Sienna lifted her head, gazing at Thatcher sympathetically. "Thatcher..-"

A shrill scream split the air, startling them both.

"Wh-what was that?" Sienna whimpered, shuffling over to Thatcher. "It sounded like it came over there, come on!" Thatcher nodded, racing off with Sienna at his side.

They both arrived in a room with.. Jenny?

"Jenny? What's wrong?" Sienna squeaked. Jenny's blue eyes were wide with fear, her hands cupped to her mouth with surprise.

Sienna went to investigate, as she creaked open the bathroom door, though gasped, staggering to the ground. Thatcher rushed to her side. "Hey, what's up?- Hole crap." He gasped, trembling over to Jenny's side.

Natsuki and Haru raced in, panting. "We heard screaming." They explained. Jenny sobbed, as she rushed over to Natsuki's side, hugging her tightly. Haru hesitantly made his way to the bathroom, his gaze darkening. Thatcher followed in, gently placing a hand on Haru's shoulder.

"I'm sorry.." He breathed. Haru sniffled, looking away with pain.

There on the floor lay Ricky's dead body.. a knife sliced through his chest, as scarlet pulled out from beneath him...

Who killed Ricky?!

Find out in Chapter 10!

Also, should I still continue this series..?