Madness

Chapter 2: Memories

Continued~

Soon enough, the smell of fire evaporated from the neighbor's house. Screw the phone, I need to go! As ran as fast as my legs could carry me and jumped the stairs, nearly breaking my neck on the way down. I looked around for anything. On my counter sat a bucket.

I grabbed it and slammed it into the sink, turned the water and impatiently watched the drips fall in. I glanced outside and saw blood stains on the concrete and heard screaming. Good lord this was hell on earth. Screw this too.

My head went left and right till hit it me.

The fire extinguisher.

Forgetting the water and letting it spill on the floor, I ran outside to my garage and saw the big red bottle. I unhooked it and ran over to the neighbor's backyard. God I hope no one is dead yet. I stopped dead on my tracks, trembling. What I saw gave me no words. Nothing was as terrifying as this.

Jeff laid beaten and bruised on the floor, helpless. My eyes felt heavy and my head pounded. A loud beeping noise rang in my ears and I feel to the ground as darkness swallowed me whole.

My head kept pounding as I sat up from a bed. My mom and dad looked over to me and tears dimmed the brightness of my mother's blue eyes, the eyes she gave me.

"M-Mom?" I stuttered.

"Hey, you just woke up. Lay down and rest, it's not good for you to do any sudden movement." A nurse put me back down. She had one of those bitchy faces, as if she didn't want to be here. Okay nurse, you think I want to be here too?

"Jane!" my mom got up from her seat and nearly pushed the nurse out of the way. Mom gave me a bear hug. I embraced it more than ever before, taking in my mother's sweet scent. My eyes became blurry as my own salty tears ran down my face.

"Mom, w-what happened? Is Jeff okay? Is anyone else hurt? Did Rand-"

"Shhh" My mom cut me off. I had so many questions that needed answers, and now.

"Honey, you're fine. Thank god. You could've been hurt!" My dad budged in.

"I know, I know."

"Ma'am, the victim's parents are here to speak with you." the nurse interrupted.

My mom dried up her tears and smiled at me. She planted a heartwarming kiss and left the room, with my dad behind her.

I was left alone with the bitchy-faced nurse.

"Is the kid alright? You know; the one that got burned?" I asked desperately.

She frowned, "Why, is he your boyfriend of something?"

Heat ran up my face and left me speechless. I probably looked like a tomato, or that fire extinguisher.

"N-No! I'm just asking! Why? Can't I care for someone's wellbeing?!" My temper snapped.

"Calm down. He's fine. He was close to having third degree burns, but he'll be okay."

I settled back in the bed and heard my monitor's beep.

"Sure! It's a dinner then!" I heard a woman say from the other side of the door. My parents said goodbyes and came in.

"What was that all about?" I asked at them.

"Honey, we were invited to a dinner over Jeff's house. We'll go as soon as his bandages get removed and get our free food~" my mom smiled. Great, I'm going to have to see Liu. Why are my friends so stupid? I would never like-like Liu.

"Mmm-okay" I said unsure. I was actually sort of nervous. Would Jeff look the same?

Today's the day.

I sighed as I looked out of my bedroom window. As I was about to turn and get dressed, their car caught my eye. I squint my eyes to get a better look. The black, fancy car pulled up to their driveway. Jeff's mom, dad, and then his brother stepped out. Then he himself stepped out. My face went pale, and for a split second; I couldn't breathe. Jeff's eyes looked directly into my soul.

That same heavy, dreaded cape fell over me and I collapsed to the ground.

I woke up in my bed and wiped my eyes. Glancing at the clock, I noticed the time.

9:45p.m

All I could think why I was here was:

My parents found me unconscious on the floor, laid me on my bed and went ahead to the dinner without me.

Sounds legit.

I wonder if they're still there. I peeked through my curtain. There was darkness in their house. Why? I looked at the second story window and saw a dark figure, with a ghoulish smile and skin as pale as the moon that was out in the sky. His hair was jet black and long, falling on his shoulders.

I knew it. I fucking knew it. That freak! What has he done?!

My knees felt like they were about to give up on me. Not today, brain. I ran to my kitchen and dialed 911, till I noticed the lines were disconnected. Damn it! All I have left is to go and hand Jeff's ass back to him. I can't run or hide; he'll just come and put an end to me.

I opened the kitchen drawer with force, and grabbed the biggest knife in the house. After grabbing my Converse, I marched over to the other side of the street. Every step I took, my heart pounded faster and faster. No turning back now.

I barged into the house and felt a wet cloth over my mouth.

He smiled at me, and I was gone.