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Author's Note: This is it for this story, but I'm making a sequel. I'll also post this at the bottom for anyone who doesn't read this author's note.

The Stalker

Chapter 11: The Tragic End

Juliet's POV

"Has anyone seen Reid?" It was the next morning and I figured Reid would be somewhere in Tyler's house, but no such luck. Everyone except Tyler, Ally, and Reid was in the living room, waiting for the cook to finish.

"He didn't come here last night, but Caleb said he was at the dorms." I turned as Tyler came into the living room from the kitchen, carrying a strawberry pop tart. "She kicked you all out of the kitchen too huh?" I chuckled as Tyler shook his head and mumbled something about replacing the cook.

"Ah the last member of our dysfunctional group arrives. Good morning Red." Allison scowled at Pogue, rubbing her eyes against the bright sunlight shining in through the big bay windows, going over and sitting beside him on the couch.

"Shove it biker boy; it's too early." I shook my head as Pogue smiled widely and proceeded to poke her arm.

"Someone got up on the wrong side of somebody else's bed this morning." Allison punched him in the shoulder, she was about to hit him again, so I went and squashed myself between them.

"Now children, if you don't stop fighting I'm going to have to turn this couch around." Caleb laughed from his spot in the door leading to the kitchen.

"Breakfast is ready Mr. Simms." We all turned to the cook when she poked her head into the living room, and Tyler nodded at her in thanks.

I was following the others through the door when I remembered Reid, and thought once again why he wasn't here with all of us.

"Um you guys, I'm going to head back to the dorms. I'll see you guys later?" I noticed Caleb was going to say something, so I hurried out before he could.

Reid's POV

"That was the best night ever. You're amazing Reid." I looked over and saw the brunette I had picked up last night from Nicky's.

I had gone there after sitting in this room alone for a good hour, puffing away on my last pack of cigarettes. Tyler was always bugging me about quitting, and I told him when I bought it, that it was my last pack, then I'd stop. Problem was I believed myself as much as he did; which wasn't much.

"Yeah you were pretty good too Carlie." I gave her my trademark grin and she smiled.

"Silly, my name isn't Carlie, it's Marley."

Who gives a shit? I thought, but out loud I said, "Oh right, but Carlie suits you more." I kissed her to shut her up. She's pretty, but her voice is grating. It's nothing like Jules' voice. Pushing her out of my thoughts, I tuned into the fact that Carlie or Marley or whatever her name is, was kissing a line down my body.

Now normally I'd be pretty into this, I mean she's a great looking girl, but she served her purpose. Now it was time for her to leave.

"You know I think it's time for you to leave. I have a lot to do today." I gave her a false look of apology, and she stopped what she was doing. Sitting up on her knees, she didn't even bother to cover herself up.

"But I thought this is what you wanted? I thought you-" I got up and slipped some boxers on. Going over to her, I wrapped her naked body up in an old shirt and gave her dress and shoes to her.

"You were great Macy really, but I need to do a lot of things today, alright? Goodbye now." I opened the dorm door and silently swore when someone was on the opposite side.

"Reid? H-how, I mean I t-thought…" Jules was looking at me like I had just murdered her puppy, which was just about how I felt. She wasn't supposed to be here, I told Caleb to keep her away from the dorm before I left for Nicky's. How am I supposed to keep her safe, when she keeps showing up?

Jules narrowed her eyes at me, and they brimmed with tears when Stacy pecked me on the cheek. "Thanks baby, last night was amazing." I swore again in my head when what's-her-face smiled cruelly at Jules, and left the room.

The only reason I picked up that girl last night was to get over Jules. Even though we technically never got around to stating what she and I were, I still felt like a total douche bag for doing this and having Jules witness it. After how I so easily killed Rhys, and how I felt nothing when I did and when I beat the shit out of Aaron, I felt like I owed it to Jules to keep her from being around the heartless bastard I somehow became.

Steeling myself against her tears, I acted bored and leaned against the doorway. "Can I help you with something?" I had to swallow the bitter taste in my mouth at my tone. The last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt her, but if I had to cause her little pain to keep her safe, I would.

"Um…C-Caleb said you were here, s-so I-I…I'm sorry I shouldn't have come here. I'll l-leave now…" Jules turned to leave and I curled my hands into fists at the sight of her tears.

"Rhys is dead by the way, so there's no reason for you to follow me around anymore. You're safe to be someone else's shadow." I clenched my jaw at the sob my words caused, and I immediately wanted to hug her and tell her I was sorry, that I didn't mean anything I just said, and who she saw me with didn't mean anything either. But I couldn't. So I let her cry and I let her shoulders shake.

When she whipped around, I was surprised when her hand flew across my cheek. "Go to hell Reid! I'm no one's shadow, least of all yours."

Jules gritted her teeth to keep from sobbing and I watched her run down the hall and around the corner. Closing the door softly, I went over to my bedside table and opened the drawer. Withdrawing a bottle of Vodka, I unscrewed it and gulped down the little bit that was in it. Closing my eyes in pain, I threw the empty bottle against the wall and sunk down to the floor, gripping my hair and pulling as I yelled out in pain.

Juliet's POV

Running out of the school I barely noticed that it had started to rain. Big drops of water splashed everywhere and I didn't care that I was rapidly getting soaked. Gulping in big breaths of air, I kneeled on the wet pavement and put my head in my hands.

How could he do this to me? I thought he was the one. I thought, and wiped away the tears that was mixing in the rain.

"Awe what's the matter? Your little boyfriend doesn't like you anymore? Well that's life I guess, and yours is about to end." I raised my arms and shook my head as she raised the gun and aimed it at my heart.

"Wait no, please-" I collapsed as she pulled the trigger and the bullet pierced my body. Staring up into the sky, she came over and knelt down beside me.

"Say hello to Rhys for me." She smiled at me, got up onto her feet and walked away. I reached out for her, but she was too far away now. The pain was excruciating and I felt my warm blood soak my clothes and run out onto the ground.

"H-help m-me. Reid…" I closed my eyes and finally the pain went away just as soon as the dark wrapped me up in their arms.

Author's Note: Yes I know I know, don't hurt me! I have a plan, I swear! This is the end of THIS story, but I'm making a sequel. Also I posted a picture of Allison Hayes on my profile.