Humm. I really don't know what made me think of this. I was watching The L Word and I dunno hahaha. Just kinda thought of it. Please enjoy and feel free to review.
HEAD'S UP: Most of thing is in Death's POV. That doesn't mean the entire story is going to be a mess of depression and disaster. A few snippets will be in Jade or Tori's POV. Stick around and you might like what you see…or not :)
I was sitting on the back of a truck, my ankles crossed and my hands folded in my lap. I find high schools very interesting to observe in the morning, especially on a Monday. The teenagers mope around like zombies, sipping the dregs in their empty coffee cups and slouching even lower. Humans are fickle things, happy and sweet one moment, infuriated and yelling the next. The owner of the truck I was sitting on jumped from the driver's seat and plopped down next to me, unknowingly of course. He shivered and looked around. Funny how people get a chill when they sit next to death. I shifted my ankles around and checked my watch grimly, looking at the young man next to me.
3…2…1…now.
Tires screeched as a large, blue vehicle came hurtling around the corner of the school parking lot. I got off of the truck and stepped aside as the car smashed into the truck bed. Black smoke immediately poured from the front of the blue vehicle. The young man was pinned to the crumpled remains of his truck. People screamed, realizing the tragedy that just unfolded.
"Someone call 911!" was echoing from every corner of the lot. The young man coughed a mouthful of blood down his chin. I gently grabbed his neck and put a small amount of pressure on his jugular vein, finally making an X across his forehead with my thumb. His soul stumbled awkwardly from the body, looking around at the chaos in confusion. His hollow eyes met mine and that look of understanding crossed his glowing face. I used my index finger to draw a circle on his chest and then he was gone. I didn't stick around to watch the tears when people realized he was dead. I checked my schedule before heading to my next call. Hollywood Arts High School, for Tori Vega who is to be crushed by an oncoming truck. I tsked under my breath, it should be illegal for teenagers to drive. I drew an O next to Tori's name and found myself behind a girl about 17 years old drinking a mug of hot tea.
"No, I just think that pants should be able to fold themselves," a scrawny boy with curly black hair said, "They get so crumpled on the floor."
"But wouldn't that give the pants a mind of their own?" Tori said, "What happens if they get smart and try to strangle you in your sleep?" I chuckled despite the dark reason I was even near this girl. She shivered and looked around at her friends who were also feeling my chill.
"It feels like death is near." Her dark-skinned friend laughed. I laughed sourly and patted his shoulder. He shuddered and scooted away from my aura.
3…2…1…now
Tori walked out into the parking lot, her eyes glued to something in the distance, when the truck came around the corner. I looked down at my book and saw that the O next to her name had disappeared. I squinted and shook the book even though it was impossible for it to malfunction. When I looked up, a pale girl with black hair was sprinting towards Tori. I watched in disbelief as the girl launched herself at Tori, wrapping her arms around Tori's waist and tackling her out of the way of the truck. They landed on the pavement with a thud. I touched Tori's forehead with my finger. No injuries at all. I touched the girl's forehead with my finger also, broken arm.
I smiled despite the fact that these girls had just cheated Death.
"Tori," the pale girl panted, "You idiot, there was a car coming." She gritted her teeth in pain but still managed to punch Tori in the arm.
"Jade," Tori's eyebrows turned upward in confusion, "You saved me." Jade bit down on her lip in pain but nodded. Tori scrambled up and gingerly touched Jade's arm.
"Don't touch it!" She hissed, "It's fine. I don't even feel anything."
"Don't be stupid Jade." Tori said, "You know as well as I do that it's broken." Jade grimaced as her arm throbbed intensely.
Suddenly I was very interested in these girls. There was, without a doubt, something between them whether they knew it or not. Unfortunately, there's nothing more fatalistic about a relationship than Death himself watching over it.
Hope you liked the beginning. The Jori is coming soon so don't worry. Feel free to follow me on Tumblr (Link on my profile) for updates and lulz.
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