I'm terribly sorry for the wait everyone! I've been preoccupied with other things. Also would like to say that I'm going to finish Anti's perspective NEXT chapter. I can't keep you guys waiting with these dumb long chapters.
Alright, Let's get to writing!
Song(s) while writing this: Escape from the City cover by Natewantstobattle feat. Mandopony, Whistle for the Choir by the Fratellis
Enjoy!
Anti had returned to his humble abode, beyond exhausted. He kicked the door closed behind him before letting himself fall against it.
" A black ring… A black ring." He grumbled to himself." Why did she have that?" He threw the soaked maroon hoodie towards the laundry closet." I better keep my eye on her. I did NOT like her attitude nor the way she talked about abandoning my angel.. I thought they were friends?" These questions began to confuse him.
He slowly ran his sharp fingers through his damp before holding his head with both of his hands." I need to fooking sleep.. Shower.. Something." He lifted his bare back off of the front door to then head down the hallway.
But he didn't get far.
The Irish demon was then slammed against the wall when he was just walking by the bedroom door, an arm pressing against his windpipes. Chokes of pain and desperation to get air back into his lungs were heard from him, closing his eyes in pain. All while trying to pry the arm off of his throat.
" Who the FUCK do you think you are? Ig-ig-ignoring-ignoring me like you did-did-did?"
Anti opened his eyes slightly to a squint to see his attacker. All he did was smirk before barely answering." Heh, a person enjoying not being pestered by some glitchy son of a bitch trying to act like he's the boss?"
After he answered, Exe moved his arm from the other's throat before grabbing the side of his side head and slammed him face first into the floor." Don't-Don't be a smartass to me!"
Anti placed his hands onto the floor, lifting his face off of the floor." Nah, I like pissing you off." He snickered to himself before he groaned in pain once he felt a foot strike into his stomach, leaving him winded once again." How the fuck did you even get here anyways?" He managed to grumble out as he wrapped his arms around his stomach.
It was then a phone was thrown besides to Anti's left hand." I glitched through your p-p-p-ph-ph-phone, Jackass." The Swede demon stuttered out.
" Makes sense." Anti grumbled once again, making his way to stand up but was stopped when Exe had stomped a foot into his back and kept him pinned onto the ground. At this point, he just didn't give a shit. Though he may be the demon that he is, his body was passed exhaustion." What the hell do you want?" His voice tired with a hint of not caring.
" I want to know why the hell you've been ignoring me." Exe said lowly, pressing his foot more into the other's back." and what the fuck you've been doing this entire time?"
Anti let a moment pass before letting out a sigh of defeat and annoyance knowing he can't dodge this demon's questions." you've been blowing up my shit all day and sending me death threats when I was just sleeping." He explained, turning his head to give Exe a glare of anger." Then I decided to go out a have some fun."
" Fun mean-mean-meaning?" He glitched, anger apparent and the colors of his eyes switching between each other. Even his skin looked like it was pixelated and glitchy. The guy was even more intimidating in the flesh.
" You know.. fun." Anti shrugged," A little bit of listening to music, dancing, talking with women, having drinks, murdering a few people-" He named off a few activities he had down but then he was cut off with a shoe to the head.
" Murder?!" Exe screamed.
" Hey, the neighbors will hear ya." He grumbled, not minding the foot pressing against his skull. He legitimately can't give any fucks about the punishment he is receiving.
The glitch demon scoffed, kicking Anti's head once he stopped putting his foot down." You can't just go off and murder people. I-I-I-I-I mean we're demons and all, but the law can still effect us."
Anti just laid there, watching Exe. He didn't want to get up. If he could, he'd fall asleep right then and there but was pretty sure that Exe would prevent him from doing so." I'll be fine as long as I don't get caught." He lifted a hand to rub the stop that was hit. He has to admit it, the blow to the head strung.
" You better hope you don't get caught, why the fuck did you kill those poor, unfortunate souls?" Exe asked, leaning against the other wall across from Anti.
" I have my reasons." Anti kept his voice to a grumble. He didn't want the other to know of (Y/N). Who knows what he's do to her." They did something that made me mad and they paid the price. Simple." He wasn't lying but it wasn't the full truth.
Silence fell between the two demons. This worried Anti a little bit but he kept his poker face on while slowly forcing himself back up to his feet. Although he may have taken a beating, his face wasn't bruised or broken.
"… Whatever. I don't care anymore." Exe groaned, rubbing his temples as if he had an on coming headache." On your little escapade, did you happen to find anything?" He lowered his hands to make hand gestures while he talked.
Anti thought back to when he thought he saw a black ring but he decided to just keep it to himself." Nothing at all." He shook his head, leaning against the wall while facing Exe." I was too busy having fun, remember?"
" Useless!" Exe insulted while throwing his arms into the air." Alright, fine, just.. keep your eyes more peeled."
" Yeah, yeah. Whatever. Fine." Anti held his hands up in defense as if to block out the harsh words." Get off of my fookin' case. Jaesus. Don't you have other demons the bother?"
" I don't. You're the only one that's awake right now." Exe pointed at Anti with a look of disgust." So, I can't get off of your case."
" Okay! God damn, are you done?" The Irish demon was at his limits with patience." I would very much like to sleep so then I can look around for more of those stupid rings." He took a hand to his face to rub out the tiredness in his multicolored eyes.
" Fine." Exe scoffed out, his flesh becoming more glitchy." You make sure to check in next time." He said walking over the Jack's phone.
" Yeah? What if I don't?" Anti smirked, he wanted to test the other's limits.
" I will mind fuck you to the highest degree." It was then Exe's lips curled into a large grin, smiling like an insane person with wide eyes. It was like he wanted to say that for a long time now. This look was accompanied with an insane giggle.
This even gave Anti the creeps, his whole body shuddered at the thought but he kept his ground with the smirk staying on his lips." Sounds fun. Now leave."
And with that, Exe pixelated into the phone.
" Good fookin' riddance." Anti grumbled, picking up the device. He checked the messages the Exe left him and, of course, deleted them all.
He shook his head before going back to his plans he had planned. A nice, hot shower and then bed.
. . .
Anti had sighed once he had entered the bedroom, naked. Not even a towel around him." I needed that~" He cooed to himself, letting a sigh of satisfaction slip out once he stretched his arms up with the phone in hand.
Ding
" I swear to god, if it's Exe I am going to kill-" He looked at the phone to see a text message from someone named Mark." 'Hey man, are you okay? I haven't heard or see anything from you in a few days. I'm worried about you.'" He read aloud, raising a brow. Should he respond? Of course he should. He doesn't want to be suspicious. So he did.
Yeah, I'm fine. Just got caught up with some bs.
Mark: Oh yeah? What happened?
Anti paused for moment to think while he sat himself down on the bed. Then he remember that Jack wasn't feeling the best before his take over, he can use this to his advantage.
I had to go to the ER, I was beyond sick. Still kind of am.
Mark: Oh fuck dude! I didn't even realize. You're always so healthy and energetic. Are you doing alright?
Anti raised a brow at how concerned this man was of Jack's well being.
Yeah, I'm fine now. But like I said, I still got whatever it is I have. The doctor's don't even know.
Mark: Dude that sucks. I'm glad you're okay though. I was worried sick about you.
Yeah, well, I'm going to get some sleep. Today was… eventful.
Mark: what do you mean? You get as much sleep as you can. You can just tell me later. Get well soon, bro!
Anti didn't bother to respond after that message and he groaned." Who the fuck is this fuck again?" He grumbled, looking through his memories or Jack's memories. He was quiet for a moment then huffed just as he 'remembered' ." Oh. Okay." He just accepted it before laying back.
" Then.. Maybe.." He began before his words drifted off to continue in his thoughts.
Is this man Dark?
He squinted at his phone then shrugged, quickly throwing away the thoughts. Also throwing the phone onto the night stand." Eh, just because his name is Mark doesn't mean it will be."
The demon sprawled out his naked body on his messy bed." Either way, I don't know and I don't care." He smiled, wrapping his arms around his pillow then he slowly breathed in as his thoughts went else where." I hope (Y/N) is alright.. I'll throw a text her way tomorrow." He closed his eyes.
Man, hugging a pillow sure can make someone look pathetic and lonely.
. . .
Morning had arrived early but that didn't bother Antiseptic.
In fact, he wanted to get up at a decent time to talk with the woman he had met last night. He was excited once he woke up full of energy.
He reached over and quickly grabbed the cellular device and checked the time." Eleven o'clock. She should be up by now, right? I hope I got the number right.." He sat up, a blanket laying across his lap to cover half of his nudity. He began to text her, smirking to himself.
Top of the mornin' to ya, lass. : P
He scoots out of the bed, stretching and letting everything just hang out." Aaahh..~" Sounds of cracking came from his body along with the sound of a soft sigh." Let's get ready for the day." He said, reaching in the dresser. But his actions stopped when he heard and felt the phone vibrate.
Not hesitating, he looked at the message.
(Y): Oh hey, Jack ( :
He immediately messaged back.
How did you sleep?
(Y): Alright, for the most part.
He raised a brow." I have a bad feeling…" He mumbled, messaging her while he got dressed.
For the most part? What's that suppose to mean?
(Y): Just some inconvenient things happened last night and things and stuff.
" Wow, how vague can you get?" He grumbled but he decided not to press on.
Oh. Well, shit. I'm sorry.
He had fully gotten dressed in a blue hoodie and black skinny jeans." There." He looked at the phone again to be greeted by another message.
(Y): Hey Jack… you know this place like the back of your hand right?
Anti blinked, confused at the question but he nodded to himself before answering.
Yeah? Why?
(Y): Well, I wanted go to the forest on the outskirts. Later tonight.
He got even more confused.
What? What for? It's sorta dangerous at night.
(Y): Can you meet me there?
I mean, I guess? Kind of weird, not planning on killing me, are ya? Lol
He snickered to himself, tilting his head to the right as he watched the phone.
(Y): N-No! Not at all!
I'm just teasing lol, North side?
(Y): North side. 12:00.
Alright, It's a date. ; P Lol
(Y): Shut up Lol xD
And with that, his cheeks and ears grew warm and found himself smiling like a dork." Well, she didn't deny it." he pointed out, shoving the phone into his pocket.
All of a sudden Anti's stomach let out a low growl."Huh.." He placed his sharp hands to his gut." Well, I guess I can't keep living off of blood and guts." He shrugged, walking over to the hamper to take out the damp pants from last night and took out the wallet to place it into his dryer pocket and made his way out of the apartment.
…
With the blue hood covering his face, the green haired man walked the streets of Athlone in search of a diner or restaurant to get something in his stomach. Of course, he got lost in his own thoughts very quickly." So.. My voice is where most of my ability lies.." He muttered softly, his gaze going to his feet." Kind of like a siren."
A small smirk grew on his face." I can get away with so much.. I can make people do what I want." So many sinister thoughts ran through his demonic brain." I'll have to keep that in mind."
He began to walk across a small bridge that was over the same river from last night. He stopped walking to look to the river instead of his feet.
That was when the world felt like it was all in slow motion.
Anti saw a woman that resembled (Y/N) being pushed into the river by what looked to be the redheaded woman he encountered last night.
His eyes grew wide when he realized that it was them just as (Y/N) crashed into the water.
Everything went back to normal speed and (Y/N) was struggling to keep herself above the surface." H-Help!" She kicked and screamed.
This made Anti's body grow cold and his heart sink." She can't swim.. She can't swim!" He whispered to himself, rushing to the edge of the bridge and quickly stripped down to his boxers. He looked to see that she had went under, bubbles replacing where she once was.
" (Y/N)! Hang on!" Anti called out, hopping onto the ledge and the dived in after her.
He swam after her quickly, his eyes locked onto her even though the water stung his eyes. Reaching her, he'd slowly scoop her up in his arms before quickly heading back to the surface. He inhaled a big breath of fresh air once he broke through the water's barrier and lifted (Y/N) up to the edge before he climbed up himself and pulled her more onto dry land.
" Shit, shit, shit!" Anti panicked then instinctively began to give her CPR. Pushing down on her chest a few times before placing his lips on hers, breathing into her before repeating the chest compressions. He stopped to check her breathing by putting his ear to her face.
A soft smile grew on his face when he felt tiny breaths wheezed out. But he moved his out of the way just as (Y/N) began to cough a lot of water out.
" (Y/N)! Come on stay with me…" Anti called out to her, looking down at her to then flinch when she began to open those beautiful (E/C) eyes of hers.
She coughed out more river water before responding."… Jack?" She mumbled, just before passing out once more. She must have gotten most of the water out of her lungs somehow.
" Fuck.." Anti cursed, grumbling and sighing in relief to see that she's only sleeping before slowly scooping her up into his arms." I should take her to the hospital but.. I have a feeling she would not like that. Plus, I don't want to expose myself as much as I already have." He talked with himself, trying to debate on what actions he should take.
While doing so, A device laying on the ground caught his eye then recognized it to be (Y/N)'s cellphone." Huh.. She must have dropped it." He knelt down and picked it up. Then he went and grabbed his clothes. He's really surprised there were no coppers around but he took this as a miracle and completely lucky.
" I hope she didn't see what I looked like.." He grumbled, putting the hoodie shirt over his head to cover his appearance but not his nearly nude body as he began to walk back to her hotel and room.
Of course, it didn't take long to get to his destination.
Antiseptic was searching for the key to (Y/N)'s room in her pockets; managing to get lucky and finding it in the first pocket he searched.
He unlocked the door and kicked it open gently and quietly, walking in; kicking the door so it would close once he was in.
Carefully, Anti placed (Y/N) down so she'd be leaning up against the wall so he could grab some towels from the bathroom and place them all over the couch." They got enough towels?" He questioned quietly but only to shrug it off and continue his work. Once he placed the towels on the couch, he took one for himself and dried off his hair, torso, and legs; slowly putting on clothes.
The Irish demon went back to the unconscious woman, snaking his arms under her again and picked her up to put her on the towel covered couch; even covered her up in towels." There.. She should be good." He mumbled, rubbing the back of his neck.
" I hope she'll be alright for tonight.. I guess we'll see if she messages me." A soft sigh escaped his lips, putting (Y/N)'s cell phone onto the coffee table and room key. Then he made his way to the door to leave.
But then stopped to look back at (Y/N), watching her sleep.
That redhead will get what's coming to her..Black ring or not, I will have her head.
Anger consumed his thoughts. The thoughts of murder accompanied the anger.
These thoughts caused Anti's eyes to glow brightly, his breathing heavy with rage; even his teeth were somehow growing sharper as did his nails.
But his transformation seized with a flinch just when (Y/N) let out a small whimper in her sleep. All of the anger that consumed Anti's thought disappeared in a snap, the glow in his eyes dimmed down and the growing of his already sharp teeth and nails retracted back to normal sharpness.
With the feeling gone, it was replaced with unexpected exhaustion causing him to collapse his weak knees." Oh fook." He grumbled, lifting up and looking at his now shaky hands.
What even?
He thought before making himself get back up to his feet even if he was still weak in the knees." I better go home and take a nap." He mumbled to himself.
Then something randomly clicked. Something that he had the idea of doing just now before he leaves.
Being quiet walking back over to (Y/N)'s side, leaning over and giving her a soft but loving peck to her damp forehead." Please stay safe, (Y/N)." He whispered, staring down at her beautiful features while his cheeks accumulated heat but then lowered his brows with concern when her face twisted some as if she was in pain.
Maybe a song will help.
Breathing in slowly then exhaled before letting lyrics slip past his lips quietly into her ear; all while taking a seat on the floor next to the couch.
Well it's a big big city and it's always the same
Can never be too pretty tell me your name
Is it out of line if I was to be bold to say "Would you be mine"?
Anti then reached to move a strand of hair out of her face, watching her expression slowly twist and turn but she was starting to calm down further.
Because I may be a beggar and you may be the queen
I know I may be on a downer I'm still ready to dream
Though it's three o'clock, the time is just the time it takes for you to talk.
So if you're lonely why'd you say you're not lonely
Oh you're a silly girl, I know I heard it so
It's just like you to come and go
And know me no you don't even know me
You're so sweet to try, oh my, you caught my eye,
A girl like you's just irresistible
He smiled a small bit when she twisted and turned less, but let out a cough here and there. But he kept singing to her hoping his power would somehow do more for her.
Well it's a big, big city and the lights are all out
But it's as much as I can do you know to figure you out
And I must confess, my heart's in broken pieces
And my head's a mess
And it's four in the morning, and I'm walking along
Beside the ghost of every drinker here who has ever done wrong
And it's you, woo hoo
That's got me going crazy for the things you do
So if you're crazy, I don't care, you amaze me
But you're a stupid girl, oh me, oh my, you talk
I die, you smile, you laugh, I cry
And only a girl like you could be lonely
And it's a crying shame, if you would think the same
A boy like me's just irresistible
Then with memory, he began to whistle gently a soft tune for a little bit. It was like the music was playing in his head as he nods and sways his head from side to side.
He was so into it, closing his eyes. This was so tranquil to him; singing to a woman that, somehow, stole his heart in a night. This song was his feelings to her. But she won't ever know that.. Yet anyways.
So if you're lonely, why'd you say you're not lonely
Oh you're a silly girl, I know I heard it so
It's just like you to come and go
And know me no you don't even know me
You're so sweet to try oh my, you caught my eye
A girl like you's just irresistible
He finished quietly, opening multicolored eyes to find (Y/N) sleeping peacefully, not a whimper or cough to be heard." See you tonight… Angel." He whispered with a soft grin spreading across his pale yet red face to the word 'Angel'.
With that, he stood; pulling his blue hood over his head to hide yet again, walked out of the room, and back home to wait for that 'date' with (Y/N) to come that night.
