I turned my head and froze for a moment to process what I'm seeing. It was Sweeney Todd standing in my room's doorway and cleaning his already clean razor with a smirk on his face when he saw my confused face and slow, careful movements. I have seen the movie so I knew what he was capable of.
,, Don't worry. I'm not going to kill you.'' He grinned as he examined me from head to toes and came closer to me.
I felt uncomfortable about him seeing me in such revealing clothing. My shorts and tank top, that showed black laces of my bra made me blush as I saw his smirk.
,, Am I imagining you?'' I asked quietly.
,, I don't think so.'' He answered raising an eyebrow.
I came closer and asked:,, Can I make sure you really are real?''
He was thinking a quite moment and he nodded. I relaxed a bit.
,, Okay, but put away your razors first. I don't like it when they aren't in the case you know.''
He chuckled and closed the razor and put in the case that was attached to his belt.
,, Okay I'm unarmed now.'' He said.
I slowly came closer and put my palm on his cheek and waited for my hand to go through his cheek and I would wake up, but I felt his pale, cold skin against my warm hand. I was shocked and glad at the same time.
,, So it is you, Sweeney Todd.'' I gasped in a whisper.
,, You know, when you look scared and confused you remind me of an old friend I have. You have the same tone red hair, brown friendly eyes and that scarily precisely pale skin as her.''
,, Her? So it's a woman?'' I was interested.
,, Well yes, but she's back in London. She's my landlady and…'' He explained.
I knew who she was.
,, Your landlady? Is she a baker by any chance?'' I asked pretending that I didn't know who he is talking about.
,, Yes, she is.'' He was surprised I was almost reading his mind.
,, I think I know who she is.'' I smiled like a fox waiting for her pray. ,, It's Mrs. Lovett isn't it?'' I finally said.
,, You know her?'' He raised an eyebrow.
,, Of course. I know Anthony, Toby, Joanna, Turpin, Beadle and Lucy as well.'' I counted every character that popped in my head.
,, How do you know all this if I may ask?'' He was suspicious.
,, Oh it's a long story.'' I sighed.
My phone rang and we both looked at my phone. ,, Don't worry, I'll get it.'' I smiled and reached for my phone. ,, Hello?'' I asked.
,, Hi, did I wake you?'' It was Ann.
,, No, no, no I was awake for a while, but you will never guess who is in my room right now.'' I smiled warmly at Sweeney as he raised an eyebrow and came closer to me.
,, I don't know, who?'' Ann wanted to know.
,, Just… Just come here as fast as you can and wear something pretty.'' I grinned as I pressed the red button.
Without saying anything I gave him a gesture and we walked in to the kitchen. ,, You hungry?'' I asked him as he slowly sat down in the white leather chair.
,,Thank you I'm good.'' He answered.
I shrugged and started to make toast. I had a strange feeling that he was watching me. I looked at the toaster and I saw the reflection behind me. He looked amazed, stunned and a bit surprised. I noticed his little grin and chuckled:,, Um, can I help you with something?''
I looked over my shoulder. He quickly looked the other way and acted like nothing happened. ,, No, I'm good.''
,, Okay then, but if you need anything let me know.'' I smiled at him and noticed a little smirk on his face.
So we stood there for a while looking in each other's eyes when I jumped. I forgot about the toaster.
He cut the connection by looking out the window when he asked:,, Who is that?''
I came to the window and looked at the blonde girl that was walking along the street. ,, Um, I'm not quite sure.'' I tried to recognize the girl, when I saw black sneakers she was wearing. ,, It's Ann!'' I was glad to see my best friend.
When we went back at the table we accidentally bumped into each other and with a little,, oof!''
I fell in his arms when our eyes met again. I felt heat coming up to my cheeks as I felt his heartbeat. Felt like I made a complete fool of myself. I was in the arms of a strange man in my house looking to his eyes and desiring to get closer to him. Then heard the doorbell and we turned our looks to the door.
,, She's here.'' I whispered.
He nodded and let me go. He took a seat and tried to forget about what happened a few moments ago.
,, Ann, you made it, come in.'' I smiled as my friend came in.
,, So, who is this mystery guest you have here?''
She tried to make me spill it, but I stood my ground and stayed quiet with a smirk on my face as I said:,, Prepare yourself for what you will see. Just don't freak him out ok?''
She grinned at me as I realized that I gave her a hint that it's a guy.
,, Him, you say?''
,, It's not like that.'' I chuckled and playfully punched her in the arm.
,, Oh come on! Please tell me who is he. I mean he can't be possible that impor…'' She walked in the kitchen and froze in shock. ,, Is it really him?'' She whispered.
,, It sure is.'' I smiled and went in the kitchen.,, Sweeney, this is my best friend Ann. Ann meet Sweeney Todd.''
I tried to erase the awkward silence in the room.
,, Pleasure meeting you, Mr. Todd.'' She tried to speak in shock.
,, The pleasure is all mine.'' he stood up and kissed her hand. She blushed like a tomato. ,, It really is him.'' She was stunned. ,, But how? And when?'' She was confused.
,, I don't really know either.'' I shook my head.
We went in the living room and asked Sweeney about everything we needed to know. Sadly cause of Ann he almost killed me. It was cause of the question:,, So how did you say goodbye from… Uh… What was his previous name?'' She turned to me.
,, Seriously? We saw the movie yesterday and you don't remember?'' I started to get a bit mad. ,, It was Benjamin. Benjamin Barker!'' My voice echoed in the room. ,, Sorry about that, Sweeney. I'm just…'' I turned to him and gasped as he was right behind me.
He pressed me against the wall and almost chocked me. ,, Don't ever say that name or I will kill you with my bare hands. Got it?''
He tightened his grip. I tried to answer, but I was busy gasping for air. Ann just sat there frozen in shock and horror.
,, I asked you a question.'' His eyes were full of anger and fury.
Instead of saying anything I weakly nodded. He let me go and I instantly broke on the floor. I was crying a little, desperately gasping for air. He saw me on the floor crying from agony he made me feel. By the look on his face I thought that he realized what he did.
,, I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me. I…''
,, Get out.'' I wheezed.
,, What?'' He was confused.
,, Get out! Now! I don't want to see your face in my house ever again! People were right all this time. You really are a demon!'' I got a second wind from out of nowhere, but I used it to pour my anger over him.
I was sure that my eyes were almost golden. It always happens when I get to angry. My chocolate brown eyes get a golden tone. It makes me look like a vampire though. He stood up and headed for the door. We heard a falling paper and light metal sound. When I went to lock the door I saw an envelope on the floor. I picked it up and it said:,, To Ann and my host!''
,, Host?'' I was confused. Then I realized, that I never told him my name. I opened it and inside there was a note and two necklaces. They were identical purple glass hearts on a golden chain. They were beautiful. I opened the letter and started to read it out loud, so Ann could hear it too.
,, Dear girls! I wanted to give you this earlier, but I wrote it in a letter for safety or if I left early. These necklaces have a time traveling ability. When you are in contact with them like holding or wearing it if you sing this melody with words you will get to our time in London. I wrote only the melody because I know you will know the lyrics. Good luck! Sweeney Todd.'' I folded the letter.
,, So where is the melody?'' Ann asked.
I was about to say, that I don't know, when a sheet of paper fell out of the envelope. I picked it up and saw notes. ,, I think that this is the melody.'' I turned to Ann.
We ran to the dining room where in the corner stood my mom's black piano. I flashed in front of it and started to play the first line of the melody. It was very familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. So we played it further. That moment something snapped in my brain. I knew what was the melody.
To be continued...
So I hope you like this chapter. Ann really took over this chapter. Well the next chapter hopefully be written only by me. :) All reviews will be welcome!
