Chapter 6. Resolution

If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied

Illuminate the nose on their vacancy signs

If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks

Then I'll follow you into the dark

-I will follow you into the dark-

By Death Cab For Cutie

Parker threw the red BMX bike aside and ran over to Rachel's tombstone. But an unexpected vistor was there waiting for him. Tad stood in front of the girl's grave, glaring at the boy darkly as he approached him.

"What the hell is going on?" Tad said.

His face went pale when he looked him over. The lightish blue Aquaberry vest was now a blood covered mess.

"Nothing! It's none of your business!" Parker snapped, pushing his way past the amber-haired prep.

"The police are on their way here." Tad said, causing the other boy to stop completely.

He turned his head and stared at him. Why would he do that? They had been best friends for so long. Why would he turn traitorous on him? Why would he do such an awful thing?

"You called them?!" Parker shrieked. "Why?!"

"You're out of control!" Tad snarled.

Parker flinched. It was the first time Tad had ever raised his voice at him. The black-haired boy regained his composure and glanced down at the dirt.

"I don't know what happened to you! You never use to act like this! Now look at you! You killed Johnny Vincent!"

Parker dropped the knife with a smile on his face as he looked back at Tad. The other boy froze. His eyes sort of had a manic gleam in them. They were no longer the calm brown that they usual were. He stepped towards Tad, chuckling louder and louder until he started laughing like an evil scientist on the horror films.

"Yeah, I did it! I killed him! And god does it feel so good!" he shouted.

Tad's eye twitched. What was going on? What was wrong with him?

"Y-you're insane..." the amber-haired boy said nervously with sweat rolling down his face.

"Insane? You think I'm insane? You don't get it! I avenged Rachel! Now she'll laugh when Vincent goes to hell!"

Thunder boomed loudly in the sky above them. Parker knelt down and picked up the bloody knife from the concrete. Then he advanced on the other boy.

"You need to die too. If I don't get rid of you then you'll tell everyone that I'm crazy."

Tad took a couple of steps back, feeling shivers go down his spine as he did.

"Now...Parker. Let's not do anything rash. We're best friends. I can help you."

"Shut up! I don't need help! I don't need you or Derby or anyone else!"

He was now just inches away from the prep. His blade was raised in the air. Tad's knees grew weak. He couldn't move. He couldn't run away. He stood there just looking at his friend in fear.

"Parker, don't do this." Tad warned.

"I'm sorry. This is for the best." Parker said, gripping his fellow prep by the throat.

The amber-haired boy closed his eyes quickly and waited for the painful blow, but then heard police sirens from the entrance of the cemetery. Parker heard this too and released him from his death-like grip before making a dash to the exit. But he was cornered. Police cars surrounded the area. A large number of cops soon followed after that, guns in their hands, aiming at the black-haired boy.

"Parker Ogilvie! You are under arrest! Come quietly, son! It's over!"

Parker refused to give in. He had come too far to just let be wasted. He wouldn't let his victory for Rachel be in vain. Thinking quickly, he grabbed Tad and placed the knife to his neck.

"Don't move! Or Spencer here gets it!"

"What the hell are you doing, Parker?!"

"Shut up!"

He backed up a few steps before dropping Tad and running off to Rachel's tombstone. The police pushed their way through the gates and followed him.

"Don't shoot him! Please don't!" Tad shouted.

He had gotten ahead of the cops and ran after the other boy until he reached the grave where he stood. He turned to face Tad. Tears were rolling down his face. Tad swallowed hard.

"I'm...I'm so sorry Tad. I'm sorry for what I did." Parker spoke slowly.

"It's alright. Everythings going to be alright." Tad replied.

Parker just laughed and shook his head at him. He knew things were never going to be alright. Never again.

"Good-bye, my old friend. I'm going to join Rachel now." His voice shook slightly.

The amber-haired boy winced.

"Parker! Don't!"

But it was too late, for the boy had already pointed the blade to his heart and stabbed himself. The cops, who had arrived on the scene, remained motionless. Parker's body collapsed to the cold harsh ground beside Rachel's grave. A smile formed on his lips before he closed his eyes. Then he was dead.

End of Chapter 6

Author's note: Thanks for the review Kai19999! Anyways, R&R! I hope you enjoyed it!