"Yeah and then he framed Julius into looking like he was abusing me. And then if that wasn't bad enough he blackmailed me into going back to him! Agh! I hate him so much. But Julius saved me!" Alice said to her faceless friend who was listening sympathetically.

"Aw, that sounds horrible! But he has a restraining order now, right?"

"Yes,"Alice smiled. "Now I can finally feel free. I can actually walk into town alone without having to worry that I'll get kidnapped or something."

"That's good,"replied the faceless with a warm and happy smile.

"And if he ever does try it, then he'll go to jail,"continued Alice. " I feel so happy!"

Blood who was listening from the closet gritted his teeth angrily and clenched his fists. How could Alice be happy? How?!

Didn't she miss him? His heart ached even as his rage reddened.

He had been following Alice for a while now, but hadn't yet dared to approach her or let himself be seen. He didn't want to go to jail yet. Once he had his plan in motion then he would approach her. But for now all he could do was follow quietly and wait patiently.

Right now she was at a friend's house, having tea. He had snuck in though the back door while they weren't looking and then slipped into the closet. Through the cracks he could see Alice slightly. See the honey brown of her hair, see the light of her smile and he could hear the laughter of her voice. Beautiful. His heart ached all over.

"That's so good! I'm so happy for you, Alice!" chirped the faceless. " You've won the battle!"

Alice smiled softly. "I did." There was relief and pride in her voice.

You only think you won, thought Blood angrily.

"How is it with you and Julius?"asked the faceless.

"Ahhhhhhh, wonderful!"gushed Alice. "He's been so sweet and wonderful lately! I just love him so much."

Blood's eye twitched and he had to close his eyes and count to ten as he breathed harshly.

"In fact I think that he is going to pop the question soon!"

"Oh really?!"

What-?! Blood gritted his teeth. He wanted to scream. But of course Alice would say no. She was not the type to bind herself to someone.

"Of course I'm going to say yes!"

No! Blood clenched his fists so tightly that his nails broke the skin. But why was he getting upset? He would after all get Alice back. His plan would ensure that. And he would most likely get her back before she was married to the clockmaker.

"Say Alice, do you want some sugar in your tea?"

"Huh? Oh, sure."

"I thought so! I hate it when tea is bitter! I much like it sweet."

"Me too!"

Yes, Blood remembered how Alice had loved sugar. She poured it by the cups into her tea. After a tea party her lips had always been sugary and slightly gritty.

"Okay, here let me just go get it from the food closet!"

With horror Blood realized that the faceless girl was heading towards the closet. He swallowed.

The door opened and for a moment Blood and the faceless girl were staring at each other with wide eyes.

Then she opened her mouth and screamed.

"Bollocks!"hissed Blood and he lunged forward and grabbed the faceless girl and held her against him while placing a knife at her throat just as Alice came in.

"Blood?!"shrieked Alice. "What are you doing here? Don't you have a restraining order?!"

"Not another step Alice or I'll slice this girls throat!"

"What?! Why?!"

"Because I'm like that!"

"You're such a douche, Blood."

"What's this I hear about you marrying Julius?"

"Oh, can you just go away?"

"No."

"Why?"

"Because."

"Because why?"

"Just because."

"Just because why?"

"Because I can."

"Because I can why?"

Blood gritted his teeth. Was Alice always this annoying?

Then at that moment the door to the house opened and in walked he who must not be named-Julius Monrey. The number one enemy of Blood.

"Hey,what's going on here?"asked Julius, befuddled as he took in the scene.

In a single fluid motion Blood threw the faceless girl on the ground and lunged at Julius, arms stretched out to strangle him.

"Alice is miiiiiiiiiine!"he yelled like a banshee.

But before he could even get close enough to touch him Julius swung a punch at him and knocked Blood clean off his feet.

Without warning Bloof suddenly burst into tears.

"Alice, why can't you love me?"he sobbed. "I'm so sorry I didn't treat you better. I'm so sorry. Please, don't leave me!" Tears were flooding his eyes and his voice cracked. He curled into a ball.

"You're pathetic,"snarled Julius as he kicked him.

Blood only cried louder and didn't move to defend himself.

"Julius,how could you?!"yelled Alice. "Can't you see Blood is in pain?"

"He's faking it,"replied Julius coldly.

"I'm not,"wailed Blood. "I j-just miss Alice so much."

"Loser,"scoffed Julius and he rolled his eyes.

"Julius,how could you be so heartless and mean?" asked Alice angrily.

"Well he deserves it!"

"No, he doesn't!"

"I don't.."agreed Blood tearfully.

"There,there Blood,"whispered Alice and she smoothed down his hair.

"Alice, what are you doing?"asked Julius.

"I-I-I love Blood!"cried Alice and then she kissed Blood.

Immediately he stuck his tongue in her mouth and she yelped, drawing back.

"What the heck?!"

"You taste like tea..."

"Oh Blood...!❤️❤️❤️"

Alice kissed Blood again.

"Fuck this shit, I'm outta here!"said Julius and he turned and left.

"Me too!"said the faceless girl and left.

And then it was just Alice and Blood.

"I love you,"said Alice.

"I love you more."

"Well I love you most."

"Well I love you most times 2."

"Well I love you most times infinity."

"Well I love you more than you'll ever say."

"I'm leaving you for Julius again..."

"Fine, you love me most."

"No,you do."

"I do."

The End.