This is the second chapter. The vic's not dead yet. Don't worry, we're getting close.

CHAPTER II

The Murderous Beginning

Dylan was about to go to the chemistry room when he saw Mr. Willis the school janitor.

"Good afternoon, sir." he greeted.

The janitor answered him by a warm smile.

When he was about to turn in the corner, he heard the

janitor's voice saying that "Did you know that there is something strange that is going here on this building."

Dylan turned. "Pardon me."

"Last Friday, when I was watering the plants' I heard a loud scream of a girl. I am pretty sure about it. And I'm positive that it came here on this building. But since I'm sure that only few students remained here at school at those

times I am the only one who heard it." the janitor narrated. Mr. Willis was an old happy man. He used to be the janitor in that school for about as far as anybody could remember.

"Why are you telling this to me?" said Dylan trying to be as much polite as he could be.

"Well, you're the great Dylan Aiken, aren't you? I guess you must look upon it." the janitor suggested.

"I'll look into it." Dylan assures the man as he showed him a smile.

A loud scream last Friday at this building? Well that's strange. he thought as he continue walking.

"So how is Dylan doing?" Brianna asked to Courtney who is just opposite her computing an equation.

"He's fine but still a little cold." Courtney replied. "Wait a minute! Why are you asking me questions about him?"

"Nothing. I just thought that he's maybe the reason why you're not paying attention to Dave. Since you and Dylan are close -." there was a long pause. "Ha! What do you think about that? I formed that conclusion through careful analization. Am I great? Like the great detective Dylan Aiken" she said as she laughs.

By this time Dylan almost reaches the door when he heard the voices from the inside of the room.

Courtney also laughs. "No. Dylan isn't the reason why I'm not paying much attention to Dave. I'm just waiting for the right time." He heard Courtney said. He then decided to enter the room acting that he didn't notice them.

"Dylan! I didn't know that you were here." said Brianna with a surprise look when she saw him enter the room.

"We are supposed to make our project here." Dylan said exchanging glances with Brie and Courtney.

"Don't' worry. I'm going to leave. Bye! Bye Courtney! See you tomorrow." she said as she leaves the room.

Courtney surprisingly looks at Brianna as she waves her hand. She then turns her attention to Dylan. "It's good that you arrive here early. Why don't you come with me? I have a couple of questions to ask Mr. Smith." Courtney said while pulling Dylan's sleeve.

She's sometimes serious but she can also become a great clown if she's on the right mood. She's been my companion since first year but sometimes I thought that I still don't know much about her. However she's still my best friend. Dylan smiled as he thought of this. He then looks at her.

Courtney was leading the way as they walk to Mr. Smith's faculty. Suddenly they heard a loud scream. Hearing this, Dylan immediately runs to the direction where they've heard the scream.

A scream of a girl! Dylan thought as he remembers the janitor's narration. Courtney followed him. Soon they reach the corner of the hall. They could still hear the loud sobs of a girl.

It's coming from Mr. Smith's faculty. Dylan thought as he race to the right of the hall where the faculty lies. Courtney followed her intently. She knows that something bad just happened and they must find it out.

As they continued following the cries, they have finally reached the faculty. And there stood a girl. Fear could be seen in her eyes. She is looking horribly on something that is inside.

That is Evangeline. Dylan thought as he reaches the room. He instantly looks inside the room. Suddenly Evangeline, still crying, put herself in Dylan's arms. Dylan was surprised but he held her close. He looks at her. She is probably scared. Dylan thought.

Courtney immediately looks at the room when she has reached it. She was horrified to what she saw. A body of a man lifelessly lay at the floor.

Mr. Smith? She was very sure he is dead. Mr. Smith is dead. she thought as she look at him. But how?

When Dylan saw Courtney's expression, he remembered that he must do something. "Courtney, call the police! And ask for an ambulance. She may need help." he ordered.

Courtney immediately run to the direction where they have came from. She can feel her heart beating fast. Why? I couldn't understand. What would I do? She then remembered Dylan and how he took care of that girl. Who is she anyway? What is she doing there? Then she remembered how Dylan gave her orders.

It didn't take long when she reaches the telephone booth. She immediately drops a coin and dial to emergency. Finally, someone picks up. "Hello…"

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