Wow it's been awhile since I've updated… sorry! I'm finally on spring break so I thought I should probably try to get as much done as I can. Thanks for waiting patiently. R&R!

.kit kat

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By: kit kat

Chapter 4: Demon

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Sleep had never haunted me so viciously as it did that first night in Lil' Slugger's shack. Each dream turned nightmare as I tossed back and forth in a cold sweat. At one point, I began to weep, afraid of the darkness surrounding me.

Every inch of the room took form of a knife, cutting my arms, legs, and face. My father's crumpled body appeared before me, a river of blood flowing from his cracked head.

"Dad!" I shrieked and reached out toward his limp form as the knives continued to slash me.

"Help me! Someone!" I moaned, rocking quietly on the floor in my blood. Everything was spinning violently in every direction with no hope of salvation.

"Lil' Slugger…" his name escaped my lips sorrowfully. "Li!"

My eyes flew open and I gasped for air, breathing heavily. Chills ran through my body as I entered a cold sweat and began shivering. Something warm shifted beside me and arms instantly wrapped around my waist.

"L-Li?" I mumbled in surprise.

I turned my cheek to the side and saw his sleeping profile huddled close to mine, his chin now resting in the crook of my collarbone. Soft lips grazed over the sensitive skin and I trembled with relief.

"You ok?" he whispered, sounding somewhat concerned.

"Um yes… Nightmares."

"Yeah I heard you crying in your sleep so I came to sleep with you." His voice soothed me as his nose nuzzled my neck. Is he being… affectionate?

"Oh. T-thank you." My heart skipped a beat as blood rushed to my face.

"Sure." I could imagine the smirk forming on his face.

"…" I was unsure what to say at that point. I mean, I had never seen that side of him before. It was a little weird.

"It gets lonely here." He finally spoke.

"Oh…" I answered dumbly.

"My life is monotonous… I wake up, kill, and go back to sleep. Always alone…" I watched his eyes glass over as if I could see all the angst and pain they held.

"Are you saying you like having me here?" I asked cautiously, turning my body to face his.

"…" Although he said nothing his eyes seemed to answer me, shining in a mysterious light.

Breathing quickened as my face leaned toward his leisurely. In response he grasped my hands and laced our fingers together firmly, his intense stare never leaving my lips. His forehead rested against mine, breath panting with anticipation.

"Jordan."

"Freeze!" the door burst open and I screamed.

Three cops aimed their guns toward us as Lil' Slugger leapt to his feet, gripping the golden bat furiously. His eyes flashed with rage and returned to their possessed demeanor.

"Drop the bat and put your hands in the air." One demanded bravely though his gun was shaking.

"You really want to die today, don't you?" he grinned widely, charging the men.

I covered my head as gunshots rang throughout the room, the whole scene seeming surreal. My eyes shut tight and refused to open, afraid of witnessing the murders.

"Agh!" Terrified screams pierced my eardrums as aluminum met bone.

"Y-you're a demon!" A voice cried.

"No, I am the angel from hell." Lil' Slugger answered cruelly before crushing the man into purgatory.

I remained crouched on the floor trembling uncontrollably long after the bullets had stopped flying. Finally, Lil' Slugger walked toward my pitiful form, his feet sloshing through the fresh blood on the floor. He reached a hand out to touch me but I winced away.

"Now you know the real me, huh? Scared?" his voice shook with anger and violence.

"…"

"I'm a fucking murderer, Jordan! What the hell did you expect from me? I am not your savior, I am a creature of the damned!" Rage escaped as he swung his bat around the room viciously, breaking a lamp and tearing into the wall.

"Why don't you stop then?" I finally sobbed.

"Because this is my job. My life has no other purpose than to kill!" his eyes glared at me wildly and I knew I had lost him.

"You are a demon." I choked, salty tears streaming down my cheeks.

Flashing pupils dilated as he stared at me sadly, dropping the bloody bat to the floor. At impact, the aluminum clanged against the floorboards, rattling for a few seconds afterwards.

I instantly regretted my words. Trying to think of something to say, I opened my mouth but nothing came out and I remained gaping stupidly.

"Come on, we have to go." He said quietly while gathering a few possessions. "They will send more soon."

I nodded and helped pack clothing and what little food he had stored, feeling incredibly depressed.

"Ready?" he ignored eye contact.

"Yes…"

"Here take these." A pair of roller blades were shoved into my hands hastily.

"What about you?" I asked timidly.

"Those are my old ones… they should fit you."

He produced his own blades and began strapping them on quickly. I followed suit, looking out the window and noticing rain.

"Um… I have no jacket."

Lil' Slugger paused from tying the laces and threw off his sweatshirt to me.

"But…"

"Just take it. I have no feelings anyway, only dumbness." His comment took me aback and I shook my head.

"Lets go."

I skated out wobbly and struggled greatly to keep up with Lil' Slugger's velocity, especially in the rain. My leg was still extremely sore from the fall I had experienced in the forest and skating made it feel as if a thousand pieces of glass were jabbing into my delicate ankle at once.

"Wait for me!" I called into the storm as the winds picked up speed, pushing me backward.

He ignored me, however, and continued slicing through the flood with ease. I struggled to drive forward, biting my lip until blood began trickling down my chin. The ache was just too great though as I felt my leg stiffen and give way to the slippery grass.

"Li!" I shouted, staggering to the ground in pain.

"Jordan!"

He raced back toward me and collapsed to the ground. Carefully touching my leg, he ripped my pants to examine my swelling ankle.

"We need to get you to a hospital. You strained the injury you already had even worse."

"No!" I rejected like a three-year-old.

"You're wounded." He stated bluntly.

"I don't care! If I go they'll take me away and I'll never get to see you again!" I yelled furiously, the rain drenching our bodies to the bone.

"…Jordan, I—"

"I'm sorry I hurt you! You're not a demon, Li. I was just scared when you killed them."

"You cannot have fear if you want to stay with me." he answered coolly.

"I want to stay with you!"

"Why?" his voice held skepticism.

"Why not?"

"No! Damn it Jordan I want a reason." His hands grabbed my wrists forcefully and he watched me closely, waiting for an answer.

My lip was trembling and vision clouded with rainwater. I could barely see him kneeling above me, his amazing irises standing out the clearest among the gray night.

"You cannot be serious." I laughed insanely, my head bowed to the ground.

With the last bit of strength, I threw myself to his chest and wrapped my arms around his ribcage, sighing sadly. His body tensed under my touch at first, but soon relaxed.

"How can you not see?"

"See what?" he murmured.

"...I'm in love with you." My words echoed quietly into the atmosphere.

A few silent moments passed as the downpour and thunder continued to fall from the sky like tears from heaven. Noiselessly, Lil' Slugger wrapped his arms around me and kissed my forehead.

I could have sworn I felt a tear drop slide onto my face, but it might have just been the bittersweet rain.

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Sorry this chapter is so ridiculously short! I just wanted to get something posted before I leave for New York. I'll try writing a lot more in the next chapter since I have some interesting ideas (shifty eyes).

.kit kat