When I opened my eyes, Kerith was there, Oblio was not.
"Kerith?" I asked weakly.
He reached over and stroked my cheek.
"Everything's going to be okay. I'm going to keep you safe. Now you see how dangerous strangers are." He smiled weakly.
"But, you're the one who hurt me." I said confused.
He shook his head smiling,
"I would never hurt you Jaryn. I love you."
I looked in his eyes, and noticed for the first time there was nothing there.
Kerith had gone mad. How long had he been like this?
"I'll never let anyone hurt you again." He said gently, still stroking my cheek.
I tried to sit up and he held me down, holding his hand down on my shoulder.
"Easy now, you need you're rest." The same smile, the same empty eyes.
I could feel the panic setting in.
"Where's Oblio?" I demanded. He looked confused.
"What are you talking about?" He asked.
"The guy who was here before..." Kerith laughed, cutting me off.
"I would NEVER allow another man in your room, Jaryn. Don't be silly." He said.
"Then what happened?" I asked, frightened.
"You've been very sick, but I'm taking care of you. And no one will ever seperate us. I won't let anyone take you away from me." The look in his eyes scared me.
What was he saying? What was happening?
He turned and looked over his shoulder, listening to a sound only he could hear.
"I'll be right back. Rest now!" He smiled the same creepy smile, and then stood, leaving the room.
The second he was out of the room I jumped out of bed and for the window, it was nailed shut.
I ran my hands over the glass. Trapped.
I slid down the wall, and I could feel the tears falling down my face.
Why had this happened? How had it all gone so wrong?
"Jaryn." I didn't look up. "You really must stay in bed."
My eyes unfoccused, I could feel him pick me up in his arms.
A mere feather to him, I could never fight him off, never resist him.
His to do as he pleased with.
He put me back in bed, and put the covers over me, kissing my forhead.
"Everything will be ok Jaryn, I'll always be here for you." Kerith said hollowly.
He sat by my side, stroking my cheek, oblivious as I cried myself to sleep.