Chapter 6:

I love him

A Painted Smile


I then walk to the bathroom with a pair of clothes and get dressed,I then leave the bathroom after I finish I see Jeff.¨Oh good,your up.¨I say as I smile at Jeff. ¨I see you’re ready for your first day back.¨ Jeff says,handing me a hair clip.¨Indeed I am also I must thank you for cooperating this past week,Even if it was your fault all this happened in the first place..Can you keep yourself entertained while im gone?¨ I ask,taking the hair clip Jeff handed me and put it in my hair.

¨Actually I was planning on going out.¨ Jeff says,shrugging. ¨Yea..that’s not happening.¨ I say looking at Jeff with my arms folded.¨And why not?¨ Jeff asks,fixing his belt. ¨Because you’re gonna ruin everything I worked hard on by killing someone.¨ I say, rolling my eyes at Jeff. ¨Jade,I swear to you that isn’t my intention,I just wanna go for a walk.¨ Jeff promises with a smile.

¨Jeff,I swear to god,If your lying to me you will never see me again.¨ I say crossing my arms. ¨ I’m telling you the full truth,Just go enjoy your education.¨ Jeff says grinning. ¨Behave yourself,I’m heading out.¨ I say with a sigh. ¨I look forward to seeing you again.¨ Jeff says as I leave and walk to class as the bell rings.

I sit down at my desk,wow class is already starting..You’re welcome everyone..Not like I can tell anyone it’s because of me. ¨God,Nicky I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever.¨ Sally says with her sly grin. ¨Same,even if the lockdown wasn’t that long.¨ Nicky says nodding. ¨I can’t believe Macey was one of the victims.¨ Sally says, folding her arms.

¨I always thought she’d die partying,That ugly rat was out of control.¨ Nicky adds in. Wasn’t Macey the third victim? I ask myself. ¨Alright class, settle down,I’m sure your all glad to be back.¨ The teacher says standing in front of the class. ¨Hmph!¨ Sally grones. ¨Well talk after class.¨ Nicky says smiling. After an hour or so I look around me and realize I wasn’t paying attention..I ended up drawing Jeff instead.

The bell then rings. ¨Well that was boring.¨ Nicky says, yawning.¨At least it wasn’t a lecture,I’m so done with those.¨Sally says rolling her eyes.If Nicky and Sally were in high school they would be one of the popular jerks that ran the school..Kinda makes me wonder if they were bullies back then too.Thankfully they don’t give me trouble..¨I just find it hard to pay attention when there’s a freak on the loose.¨ Sally says, crossing her arms.

¨For real,It feels like an irresponsible choice to make.¨ Nicky says, rolling her eyes. ¨That one girl in class is pretty close with the cops..Think she has any insider info?¨ Sally asks, looking at Nicky. ¨You mean the redheaded short chick?Why don’t we go ask her? She hasn’t left yet.¨ Nicky says as they both approach me.

¨Hey your Jade,Right?¨ Sally asks, eyeing me up and down. ¨Yep..Thats me..didnt think youd know my name,though.¨ I say putting my bag over my shoulder. ¨You’re that one cop’s girlfriend,right? Do you know about everything?¨ Sally asks, crossing her arms. ¨You mean,Ray? Why does everyone think he’s my boyfriend?He’s just a family friend..but yea I know a little bit..Also I heard you guys talking earlier,were you friends with one of the victims?¨ I ask,putting my hair up.

¨Sorta,She was kinda that friend you keep around to make you look better..but a friend nonetheless,Her death wasn’t fully a shock.¨ Nicky says, rolling her eyes. After about thirty minutes of talking to them I finally went to my dorm. ¨Jeff,I’m back.¨ I say as I hear no reply. ¨Jeff,are you here?¨ I ask out loud.I didn’t get any response so I figured it’s too early and I should do my homework..Maybe after I’m done Jeff will be back. I think to myself.

A few hours later it is now 8:30pm..I got a lot of work done but Jeff still doesn’t seem to be back. ¨Wait a minute..He might be out killing again!I knew I shouldn’t have trusted him!¨ I yell as I get a scarf and put on shoes to go out to look for Jeff. ¨Jeff! Jeff! Jeff! Oh Jeff, where are you!¨ I yell looking for him around town. ¨Jade-¨ Jeff says, showing up from across the parking lot. ¨You!¨ I yell as I run to him and hug him.

¨Hey! I was hoping you’d join me!¨ Jeff says happily.¨What?How the hell did you expect me to know that!?You jerk!,How many people did you kill while you were out here?!¨ I yell at him. ¨Uhm- none.¨ Jeff says, looking at me. ¨W-wait none?,You expect me to believe that?¨ I ask Jeff, holding my arm. ¨Wanna get drinks?¨ Jeff asks, smiling. ¨I- Ugh!- Fine.¨ I say,at a loss for words. Me and Jeff then head over to the bar together.

¨Drinks are on me,cause I’m a gentleman.¨ Jeff says, smiling. ¨You are anything but a gentleman,plus where’d you get money from?¨ I ask,raising an eyebrow. ¨I take wallets off of people from time to time.̈ Jeff says,yawning. ¨Can’t believe you never got caught..Gimme the cash i’m ordering for us..Just keep a low profile.¨I say to Jeff as I take the cash and walk up to the bartender. ¨What will you be having tonight,miss?¨ The bartender asks while taking the money. ¨Two Cosmopolitans,please.¨ I say smiling at the bartender.

¨Coming right up,Little lady.¨ The bartender says with a smile,He then makes the drinks. ¨There you are,Sweetheart.¨ The bartender says,smiling. ¨Thanks.¨ I say,smiling back and walking to Jeff. ¨I don’t like how he was talking to you.¨ Jeff says,glaring at the bartender.¨I literally don’t care,calm yourself down.It’s a bartenders job to be nice.¨ I say handing Jeff his drink.

¨If he does it again,I’m killing him.¨ Jeff says, taking a sip of his drink. ¨No you’re not.¨ I say,drinking some of my cosmo. ¨Mmh! So good~!¨ I say,Smiling. ¨You’re cute when your happy..which is evidently when you drink.¨ Jeff says,with a soft smile. ¨Not true,I’m also happy when certain murders stay on their best behavior.¨ I say,putting my drink down. ¨Then I will be on my best behavior for as long as you want.¨ Jeff says, taking his hood down, his black hair falling down past his shoulders making me blush a bit as I giggle. ¨I wish I could believe that.¨ I say,as I drink some more.

¨You really drink a lot.¨ Jeff says, smiling. ¨My tolerance is pretty high.¨ I say,laughing a little. ¨Well..I hope your done,cause I’m almost out of cash.¨ Jeff says checking his wallet. ¨Ughhhh..You’re lame you know that?¨ I say,crossing my arms across my chest. ¨And you’re greedy.¨ Jeff says,putting his wallet away. ¨yeah..but don’t you see my reservations about you?¨ I ask,sitting down.

¨What do you mean by that?¨ Jeff asks, sitting across from me. ¨I can’t have a real future with you,No stable housing or income,It just doesn’t make much of a life partner.¨ I say,with a straight face. ¨Jade,That sounds boring as hell and life is more about that then stability..We could have so much fun together!¨ Jeff says with a slight smile. ¨Jeff..You mess with my head so much…even if it is tempting..I can’t make that choice so quickly..The second I run away with a killer..ill become a fugitive of the law..I’m not gonna go with it right away...¨ I say, rolling my eyes. ¨So you’re saying there’s a chance?¨ Jeff asks with a slight smile.

¨ I’m saying..That you’re cute and I’m hella drunk..¨ I say as I lean towards Jeff. ¨Jade?¨ Jeff asks. ¨Shut up and let me kiss you..¨ I say as I kiss Jeff,afterwards we walk to my dorm and we walk inside. ¨Are we really doing this?¨ Jeff asks as blush is on his pale face. ¨Shut up before I change my mind go to the hall real quick ima change.¨ I say, biting my lip.

¨Y-you can change in front of me.¨ Jeff suggests. ¨I want it be be a surprise.¨ I say as Jeff goes out to the hall I change,I change into a seductive fit. ¨You can come back in.¨ I say to Jeff as he walks back in his Jaw to the floor. ¨Wow..your so..¨ Jeff pauses blush all over his face. ¨Shh..don’t say anything..Just take that awful hoodie off¨ I say To Jeff as that night turned out to be the best night of our lives.