Chapter 6: In The Toilet

Bella rushed inside the toilets and just cried when she finally was there. But she heard something. She placed her schoolbag on a sink and just stood there. Two girls were talking while doing there uh… need. She overheard the conversation of the two.

'She was never attacked, I think she made it all up,' said one of them. Bella recognized the voice: it was Lauren Mallory.

'Why would she lie about it?' asked the other. Bella recognized that one too. It was the best friend of the first one: Samantha.

'She wants attention. The girl has some serious issues,' answered Lauren.

Bella heard that one of them flushed and she entered a toilet herself. She closed and locked it just in time when Lauren came out of it.

'What if she did it,' began Lauren. 'What if she killed Angela and Ben?'

'Why would she do that?' asked Samantha who came out of one of the other toilets.

'Maybe she had a crush on Ben and killed them both in jealous rage,' replied Lauren.

'What would Bella want with Ben? She has that bubble but boyfriend Mike,' said Samantha.

'Maybe she's a slut just like her mother,' replied Lauren.

Bella had to cry. She couldn't stop it anymore after she heard that. But she didn't make a sound. She crying silently.

'You're evil,' said Samantha.

'Oh please, her mother was a tramp.'

'That's so sad. She watched her mom getting butchered.'

'Yeah, and it fucked her up, Samantha. Think about it: her mother's death leaves her in this "cruel and mean world". She got crazy: "where's God?" etcetera. She turns completely homicidal. One day she thinks that killing herself is better, but that's so out this year and she snaps. She thinks that murdering is a better expression.'

'Where do you get all this shit, Lauren?'

'Ricky Lake!' replied Lauren.

Samantha sighed and said: 'You are pathetic!'

And the two of them walked out of the toilets. Bella heard them leaving and she cried further. She was so upset. She was so angry at Lauren. How could she say something like that? She was cheerleader now, but that didn't mean that she had to be so cruel and mean, were the only thoughts that came up in Bella's mind.

Bella opened the door of the toilet and walked back to the ten sinks that were on a row. She watched herself in the mirror and whispered "pathetic".

'Bella.'

Bella turned around to look who whispered her name, but she didn't saw someone. She would have sworn that she heard her name. She ducked and looked through the openings under the doors of all the toilets. She didn't saw anyone. She looked up at the ventilator and it hit her like a ton of bricks: it was only the ventilator. She turned her head back and checked her bag for some tissues.

'Bella!'

Bella turned quickly around and little tears popped in her eyes. She didn't quite knew what to do so she just stood there all by herself. Alone in the toilet! Damn!

Then she heard a noise.

She ducked again and looked again through the openings, but there was still no one in the toilets. She just kept looking, but she stood up and watched all the doors. Then she saw one shoe coming down the toilet. He or she must have stood on it. Another shoe landed on the ground with a light thud. Bella thought that it was someone else and wanted to turn around, but then she saw something else. A black rope came down until the ankles of the person in the toilet. Oh shit!

The door opened and Bella ran away, without her bag. The killer made a scream: 'Bella!' He took his knife out of his pocket and tried to stab her as she ran away. But she ducked and whizzed through the entrance of the toilets. She got up and ran away.

Mrs. Coope was in the hallway and asked: 'Bella! What are you doing here?'

But Bella didn't listen anymore. She ran

'What appears to be a prank, several students have worn the mask that the killer used to kill Angela and Ben and tried to kill Isabella,' said another reporter. 'But this…' – the woman showed a Ghost Face mask – 'is noted to be the same costume that the killer wore. Angela Weber and her boyfriend Ben Cheney have already lost their lives. Who's next? You can literally feel the fear.'

Charlie got out of his car and stepped right towards the school building. Esmé saw him coming and she ran towards him from the other side of the school ground.

'Hi, Esmé Evenson from "Top Story",' said Esmé and gave a smile at Charlie.

'I know who you are Mss. Evenson. How's the eye?' asked Charlie and removed his sunglasses. It was very sunny for a change. He liked it and wanted to enjoy it.

'Still productive,' answered Esmé. 'Is there a problem on campus?'

'No,' said Charlie. 'Everything is under control.'

'Well, of course. You're here. I mean, Bella must be so glad to have you as her dad,' replied Esmé with a big smile. She looked tempting. She was probably going to seduce him.

'You're not supposed to be here,' said Charlie.

'I know,' began Esmé. 'I should be in New York, but hey… who knew?' She laughed a little and stared at him with lustful eyes. God, and I just wanted to seduce him, but he looks very good, was the thought of her. 'You're good-looking. I never expect that from a police officer, especially a deputy.'

'That's just because I work sometimes a bit out,' said Charlie and a slight blush appeared on his face.

'I need your attention now, kids,' said the principal through the microphones that hung over the entire school. 'Due the recent events that have occurred, all classes are suspended.'

Every teenager cheered and got up. They danced and sang together. They were so happy with this! But…

'The police of Forks made a decision: no one can come outside from 9 PM until 5 AM!'

Every teenager said "What" or "No way" or "WTF" or "You've gotta be kidding me". They weren't glad with the last thing.

Charlie walked away from Esmé and ran up the stairs.

'So we've got a serial killer on our hands?' asked Esmé. 'I mean, we don't have any leads. Have you located Bella's uncle yet?'

Charlie's head went down and he just said: 'No, not yet.' He whispered the phrase like this was very important information.

'Well, he's not a suspect, is he?' asked Esmé astonished.

'We don't exclude anything yet, Ms. Evenson,' said Charlie. 'If you will excuse me.' Charlie turned around to leave, but Esmé followed him.

'I'm sorry, am I keeping you?'

Charlie turned around and said: 'Pardon me for saying this, miss Evenson, but you're much prettier in person.'

Charlie turned back and left the place where Esmé was standing. She couldn't say anything because she got feelings for this guy or she just had a scoop. She just watched him leave and her eyes went dreamy. She turned around and screamed a little. She was so excited.

She improved herself and yelled: 'Please, call me Esmé.'

Bella and Jessica walked out of the school building.

'It was just some sick freak trying to scare you, Bella,' said Jessica.

'No, it was him. I felt it! I know it!' replied Bella. Bella walked faster than ever. She wanted to go home, but that wasn't a good option either. Since the first attack was in her house.

'Well, you're not going to be alone from now on. If you have to pee, I have to pee. Is that clear?' confirmed Jessica.

Sammy came running down the stairs and screamed: 'School is is IS out out OUT!' He ran to Jessica and Bella. 'I don't know how you did it, Bella, but I'll be happy for the entire student body. Thank you, Bella!' He yelled the last phrase for the entire school yard.

'Stop it, Sam,' said Jessica and gave a little smack on Sammy's back.

The three of them crossed the street and walked to the right.

'I'm going to throw a little party tonight to celebrate this,' said Sammy and picked Jessica up. She screamed when he swung her around, but laughed at the same time. She loved him so much. She used to have this huge crush on Mike, but he was in love with Bella… her best friend!

'Are you serious?' asked Bella. She couldn't believe this. He was throwing a party to celebrate that some killer murdered two students and attacked her. What was he? Crazy? She wanted to say "lunatic" but Jessica wouldn't like that.

'As long as this girl' –he pointed at Jessica in his arms – 'doesn't invite the whole student body, yes!' replied Sammy. He let Jessica down on her two feet and he said: 'Just a gathering of good friends, okay?'

'What do you say, Bella? I mean, you have to see the bright side of things,' replied Jessica.

'You're totally protected. I'll be protecting you!' said Sammy and took Jessica back in his arms while they still walked further. They were almost at the end of the street.

'Come on, Bella. Do it for me. It will be fun!' said Jessica.

Bella was thinking and doubting about it. Would she do it? She finally said: 'Okay then!'

'Awesome. Bring some food, alright!' said Sammy and walked away. He was a bit overenthusiastic because he jumped in the air. He almost landed with his face in the grass next to the path.

Bella just smiled at Jessica. She wondered if she had to agree to that party. She wanted to have a quite night. But that was now messed up. But it could be fun, couldn't it?

I hope that you liked it and that you'll review... Reviews are always welcome. I am sorry that it's a short chapter. I hope that it's a bit good, because I didn't have much time. Vacation is almost over and I wanted to finish this story in the vacation. Well, I'll try.