My breaths were heavy, my legs felt like they were being stabbed from the strain, and if that wasn’t bad enough my arm was completely fucked. But it wasn’t like I could just stop running, because I could still hear his footsteps from behind me.
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It’s the only thing keeping me from stopping. I was exhausted and hurt, but the knowledge of what happens the moment I stop running. I don’t even want to think about it.
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Despite everything my pace still slowed, I wasn’t gonna be able to run much longer. Luckily the exact thing I needed was right in front of me, an open door.
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I made my way inside, quickly turning to close and lock the door. I hurriedly looked around searching for something to block the door, all I could find were two cleaning carts. ‘They’ll have to work.’ I moved them in front of the door, pushing them as close to it as I could while still trying not to make any noise.
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I glanced around, trying to see if there was anything I’d have to worry about. I seemed to be in an old staff room, and there weren’t any other doors I could try to open. I walked over to the window and looked out to see if I could maybe jump. ‘The floor I’m on is pretty high up, I don’t think I can jump from here.’
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It was only then that the reality of what I had just done dawned on me. ‘I just locked myself in. I’m on the third floor, there’s no way I can get out of this. I’m going to die.’ My breathing picked up, and I started shaking. I have never been this terrified. ‘How did I end up in this situation, why did I let everyone talk me into this? I should have just stayed ho-’
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My thoughts were cut off by a knock on the door. Part of me wanted to believe that it was help, that someone saw us walk in here and called the cops after hearing the screams. But that was far too good to be true.
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“Wyatt, you in there?” That voice shook me to my core. That was my friend, I honestly believed that thing was my friend. “I guess that was a stupid question. We both knew this hiding thing wasn’t gonna work.” The voice was cold and distant, completely different than it had been a few hours ago. I backed away from the door but was unable to take my eyes from it. I knew that door wasn’t nearly enough to keep him out, and that him still being on the other side of it was just a formality. “It’s getting kinda lonely out here, wanna let me in?” I didn’t answer, a part of me still hoping he’d leave.
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It was silent for a while before I heard something hit the door and slide down. I then heard a sigh from under the door, he probably sat down. Since there was nowhere to go and no reason to look around I decided to sit too. It wasn’t until I had finally begun to somewhat relax that the pain from the gash in my arm truly appeared. I attempted to roll up my sleeve to assess the damage. With how much it hurt I had expected worse, it was a series of rather large claw marks that took up the entirety of my forearm. ‘It’s not bleeding as much as before, so that’s a plus.’
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I stared at my arm for a while longer before trying to pull my sleeve back down, while doing so I accidentally brushed against it causing a whimper to force its way out of me. “Yeah, I’m sorry about that. I genuinely thought I’d have been able to pull you in close enough.”
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Those words made me freeze, not sure if it’s because of what he would have done if he had gotten me close enough or that he truly sounded sorry. Him apologizing reminded me of things, the kind of things I didn’t need to be remembering right now. It makes me hopeful that this whole thing was just some big prank. That my friends are standing on the other end of the door next to him, attempting to hold back their laughter. That Casey and Matt were in one of the bathrooms scrubbing off the fake blood. That Samael was taking out the contacts, fake fangs, and claws. But something tells me that’s not the case.
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“Does it hurt too bad? I know there’s nothing I can really do about it. Just thought I’d ask.” His voice got quiet towards the end, that plus the general tone of his voice told me everything. I’ve always hated that tone, it was typically used to make me feel bad for doing something stupid. He’s always been overly worried about stuff, I always just took it as a sign that he cared.
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‘I wonder if any of it was real, did he ever care? Did he consider any of us friends? Was he just looking for a few people he could eat for when he finally needed to? Is there any point in asking, would he even answer if I did? Might as well try, not like things could get much worse.’ “Hey, Samael?”
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“Hmm?”
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“Were we ever friends?” there was silence. I expected to hear a snicker, something to tell me how stupid my question was. Of course we weren't friends, everything that happened today was proof. No one could do something like this to the people they deem friends.
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“I doubt you’ll believe me, but I do consider you all my friends.” Well he’s right, I don’t believe him, but I want to. I desperately want to believe that all the time we spent together meant something to him.
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“Then why?”
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“You know why, I got hungry and this was the only way not to get caught. It’s nothing against you guys, trust me.” I hate that answer, I hate how much sense it makes. The idea that something as normal as hunger caused all this was something I couldn’t believe. How am I supposed to be mad at that? He was hungry, so he found food. It sounds so normal that way. “You should have just stayed home.” he’s right, I should have. He had told me to stay home in the first place, hadn’t he? It was the other guys that begged me to come along. I could have just said no and I wouldn’t have known anything about this. But does that mean anything, I probably would have been a part of his next feeding cycle anyways.
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“What would have been the point? If it’s gonna happen anyway, might as well be now, right?”
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“Who says I was planning on eating you at all? I thought I would be able to hide it from you, I’m surprised you didn’t find out sooner. Of course I’ve never done this with someone close to us before, guess I really slipped up huh?” What? He wasn’t planning on eating me?
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“Why weren't you?“ I couldn’t think of a single good reason he could have. Perhaps it was to give him a sort of alibi if he needed it? Someone who could vouch for his good nature?
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“Cause we’re friends, real friends. I knew you before I became like this, being around you is one of the few that makes me feel as if I’m still human.” He laughed a little at the end. A part of me was happy to hear such genuine words. To know that even at a time like this, he didn’t see me as just some obstacle. That even now he still sees me as a friend.
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“But you're still gonna eat me?” The thought horrified me. That even after such heartfelt words he could still do something so gruesome.
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“I wouldn’t eat you, I don’t think I could stomach it. Hell,I’m not even sure I can kill you, I always hoped I wouldn’t have to.” His words were laced with sadness; it was obvious he meant what he had said.
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“Then why not let me go?” I knew it was a stupid question. If it were an option I’m sure he would have done it by now.
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“We both know that’s not an option. The moment people start asking questions you’ll talk. Might not be on purpose, but you’ll talk.” I hate how right he is, he knows me way too well. Even if it didn’t help at all, It was worth a shot.
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“Wyatt,” His voice had gone cold once again, I quickly prepared myself for whatever he was gonna say. “I need you to open the door. Please don’t make this any harder than it has to be.” He almost sounded like he was begging. Like he was begging me to let him make my death quick and painless. I suppose it’s better than putting up a fight when I know I can’t win.
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“Yeah, okay.” I took a deep breath before rising off the floor. I took my time moving the carts out of the way, I was in no rush for what was about to happen. I placed my hand on the door knob and unlocked it before taking another breath. I’m about to face the man that killed two of my friends, the man that's going to kill me. There’s no point in begging for mercy, I feel like that’s been made clear. I opened the door and came practically face to face with Samael.
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We stood there for a moment simply taking in each other's appearance. The man who just yesterday I would have considered my best friend was covered in blood. His clothes were torn and I couldn’t tell whether he looked sad or angry. My gaze lowered to the floor after a while. ‘I wonder how he’s going to do this. How fast will it be? Will it hurt at all?’
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I was pulled out of my thoughts by a hug. He was warm, I didn’t realize how cold it was until now. I wrapped my arms around him and buried my face in his neck, letting myself relax in his embrace. He pulled away after a minute, but stayed close enough for my arms to stay wrapped around him. He smiled, and with that I felt better, as if everything that had happened before wasn’t real. His hand came up to hold my cheek while his other hand reached around my head towards my temple. I was confused at first, but quickly caught on. “Quick and painless, right?” I smiled up at him because even with everything that he's done, I don’t want him to feel too bad about this.
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“I’m sorry.” He looked like he was about to cry. I wanted to say something, anything to make him feel better. But before I got the chance he did it, and I heard a snap. Then, in an instant, everything went black.
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