When shadows fall discontinued

Chapter 4: A deal with Jack

(Y/N's p.o.v.)
A month passed and I went back to my mom's house. After that guy had followed me home, dad and mom agreed I should go home. I yawned and laid on my bed, bored out of my mind as I scrolled through YouTube. I groaned when I couldn't find anything to watch and stood up from my bed. Mom was at work and I was home alone. My mom had locked the house down and even left me pepper spray. She made a strict rule that I wasn't allowed out of the house while she was gone. I went downstairs and looked around for anything to do.
" Maybe I could......sneak off to the park for a few minutes."
I grab the pepper spray and put on my shoes.
" What she doesn't know won't kill her."
I leave the house my pepper spray in my pocket. I run there and reach the swings in no time. Taking a seat, I kick my feet off the ground. As i swung, I turned upside down and laughed, my hair gently scrapping the dirt grown below. Slowly, I swung back up to face right side up and looked around. My face went pale as i saw him again in the distance, watching me from behind the trees. It was just us, the park was empty beaide me and him. I brought my swing to a stop and we just watched each other.

Why was he just standing there??

I rose to my feet and he stepped closer.
" You gonna come over here or are you gonna stand there and watch me?!" I called out.
For a second, he looked taken back before straighting up and walking over.
When he got an arm's length away, I took a step back.
" What do you want?"
He simply stood there, not saying anything.
" Please tell me. What has my family and I done to make you do this?"
He grips his fist and sighs.
" Its nothing personal. Far from it. I just.....have a job to do."
" A job. What job?"
" I can't tell you.....sorry."
He pulled out a razor sharp scalple and pinned me to a tree. I gasp as his hands went around my wrists.
" Like I said.....nothing personal."
".......Yeah, well.......if it's nothing personal.....don't hold this against me."
I kicked my feet off the ground and kicked him off, my feet finding a place in the center of his chest as i kicked. I stood up and took off running. I heard his footsteps behind me as he followed. I made my way home and slammed the door shut.

Silence filled the room.

I waited a moment but after several minutes, I got nothing. I sighed and lowered my head.
".....So....its his job."
Even though his voice was monotoned....i could hear a faint sound of hurt in his voice. I sighed and sat on the couch. I looked at the time and sighed. Then there was a crush from the upstairs, i jumped to my feet and ran to the back door. I heard footsteps come down the stairs and follow after me. I ran into the woods and kept the fastest pace I could.
" Would you just stop already!? This would be easier on both of us if you stopped!"
" Who's making you do this!?" I said, still running.
" Maybe i can help you!"
" Trust me, you cant!"
I turned around, he was so close to me. I flung my arms around him and clung to him like superglue.
" At least let me try!"
He froze, both of us staying that way like statues.
" Please..."
" I cant....if he finds you....he'll kill you anyways."
" Why are you letting him control you?"
" You dont get it!"
He tried to push me off but I refused to let him go.
" Then help me understand then!"
" He saved me, okay!?"
It was silent for a moment.
" He saved me from dying in the woods alone. He told me I didnt deserve to die-!"
" So deserve to live an unhappy life? It's okay to let him hurt you?"
He was silent then slowly hugged me back.
" Listen....if i let you live....you cant go back home. We have to make it look like I killed you.....if not, he will find out and he'll kill you anyways."
"......Where would I go?"
" You can stay with me. I have a cabin not to far from here."
I thought for a moment and sighed.
" Okay....."
We went back to my house and trashed it to cover up tracks.
" Ill have to get you new clothes. If your mom finds your closet empty she'll know something is up. You can borrow some of my clothes in the mean time."
I nodded then we left. When we got to his house, it was in a decent condition. We walked in and he closed the door behind us.
" Ill have to get you some food. I don't have much but some cereal and pops here and there."
I nodded and sat on the couch. He sat on the other end and turned on the tv.
" So......whats your name?"
" Jack."
" Well....im (y/n), jack." I held out my hand to him.
" Friends, jack?"
He hesitate then slowly took my hand.
" Yeah."
I took my hand back and took off his mask.
" You dont have to wear this around me ya know."
" I....Just figured it made you uncomfortable."
I shook my head and leaned against him.
" Nah...it doesn't bother me one bit."
He relaxed a bit and smiled. After sitting and watching TV for a while, he took me to the upstairs. There was a bathroom, two bed rooms, and hallway closet. He walked into his room and looked through the dresser. He handed me a few black hoodies and t-shirts.
" Here. I'll try to get you some more."
I nodded and took them. I headed to my room and sat on the bed. Jack walked in behind me with a pillow and blanket. He sat them on the bed and sighed.
" Ill be heading out tonight. I'll try to get you some food while I'm out."
I nodded then he left the room, closing the door. I changed into one of the large hoodies and looked down. On me it was more like a very baggy dress with a hood. I laided down and listened to the ticking of the clock. It had been a long day. I threw the covers over me and tried to get some sleep.

(Jack's p.o.v)
When I left (y/n) in her room, I grabbed my mask and headed out, locking the front door behind me. It was about 10:30 now and the sky had gotten black. I headed back towers the neighborhood. I hit a few houses, getting my usual kidneys and grabbing what I could for (y/n). When I got back to the cabin, I walked to the front door and unlocked it. I walked in and put everything away. I was able to get her some milk, lunch meat, eggs and bread. As for clothes, i was able to get her a few t-shirts and jeans.
" This will have to do for now."
I headed upstairs and check on her. I cracked the door and looked in. She was curled up under her blankets, sound asleep. I smiled then shut the door. Upon getting to my room, I flopped on the bed and slept.