A/N: short again. I'm really sorry. But this chapter was fun to write… And I love you, my fans. I was really expecting a lot of hate on this story because of, 1, Jeffrey Dahmer being in it, and 2, Butler going on a DATE with Jeffrey. But it turns out that people are much awesomer than I thought! Thank you all for your support. :)

Love Me Dead: I Hate When People Leave Me

Right after they left Dahmer's apartment, Artemis dragged Butler out to the mall to get a nice suit for him. Butler wasn't completely onboard, though (of course).

"Artemis," he sighed, "I still don't understand why we have to do this."

"We cannot let Jeffrey kill Ernest, and this is the only way. He said for you to dress nice," the principal said, studying a tuxedo.

"I have a suit," he argued, pulling on the tie he had on.

"He's going to notice that it's the same one. We must take every precaution." Artemis waited for a few seconds, and then handed him an outfit. "Now try this on."

Butler sighed, but reluctantly walked to the dressing rooms. He disappeared behind the curtain, and Artemis heard a voice behind him.

"Hello, kid."

He turned around and saw Jeffrey. He sighed.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

"I need a tuxedo too, you know," Dahmer smiled. "I save the little cash I have, so I don't usually need something for nice dinners."

"You're paying for it, though."

"True. But it's polite and I want him to enjoy what time we have together." Artemis didn't like the type of smile that Jeff had glued on his face.

"But you know it's only one date, right?" the boy reminded him. He narrowed his eyes. "Don't get attached. Once this is all over, Butler and I are going back to the future." His tone was so bitter.

Jeffrey frowned. His eyes clouded up and he looked away. "Don't remind me," he responded grimly.

"Don't hide from the truth, Dahmer."

"I'd rather live in the moment," Jeffrey hissed. "Tonight is going to be great, and I will enjoy it while it lasts. Don't you know it, I hate when people leave me!"

Artemis's expression sharpened. He nodded curtly, and started to turn away. But then stopped.

"One rule," he continued. "No intercourse."

Jeffrey chuckled. "Like he would let me anyway…" Artemis held back a chuckle. No use in letting him know that he was fond of his sense of humor.