Without a soul.

I was fourteen when I went missing officially anyway. What no one knew was I was already gone. I was lost. They could not tell. I put everything up as a front for them to think I was normal but that is not true so far from it. I was gone. Never to be seen again. Those who did see me they were gone before the cops could get there. I was well paid for my work enough to get by. I was soulless.

Thirteen Years Later

    “Linzee can you lock up tonight?” My boss at a local diner asked. He did not trust me. What is there to trust? Trust can make you weak in today’s world.

    “Sure Al I will be glad to,” I said acting innocent. I am far from it.

    “Thanks have fun. Enjoy your evening.”

    “Thank you I will try. You do the same.”

    “Bye if you want help yourself to anything in the kitchen.”

    “Bye,” why couldn’t he leave. Sheesh I had something to do. I had to wait until he left.

    Finally he left. I went to get my stuff from the locker room so I could lock up and get out of here. I wanted to get out of here and out of this town. I would just have to go through with a few more hits in this beat up low down small town and I would be out of here.  My phone started ringing. “Hello who is this?” I asked as I slid the glasses that made my eyes seem different.

    “Meet me by the alley on 101 and West Street. Twenty minutes.” A guy said, sounding very harsh.

    “What ever sir.” I mumbled. My boss did not know when he offered the food that I did not eat. I took from my kills as you could say.

    After five minutes of driving, over the limit at that, I turned onto 101st street. I got to the alley there and then I waited. I saw someone go into the alley several minutes before I had to get to the meeting. I went to the spot where I was going to meet the guy.

    “Are you the contact?” I asked. I was staying in the shadows.

    “Huh who are you?” He asked he was drunk. “I have no idea what you are talking about.” He was staring into the space I occupied. “You are pretty.”

    “You can see me?” I was suspicious now.

    “Yeah sweetheart I do see you and I like what I see.”

    “Quit flirting and get out of here so I can get my work done.”

    “What ever.” He left so I could wait for the contact.

    “Are you Soulless?” Someone asked. He was not looking at me. I was suspicious I was confused. I was worried.

    “No he was just leaving. I am Soulless.” I said to the man.

    “You are a woman.” He stated.

    “Obviously who is the hit?” I did not like to get involved with the contacts. It made them targets as well as I.

    “I was not expecting a girl. I was expecting a guy.”

    “Yeah well I am a woman and I have work to do so who is the hit?” I asked starting to get annoyed.

    He handed me a folder. “The man in this picture there is information on him in there.” I was concerned.

    “Who is he?”

    “He is my step-brother.”

    “I will get him.” I looked through the folder.

    “Don’t you need some light to look through it?”

    “Yeah I was just checking for the files.” I did not like him he had me concerned.

    I left the alley way. “Wait soulless.” The contact called. He kissed me. I pulled away from him and slapped him.

    “Do not touch me.” I growled at him. I was attracted to him but that was out of line. I did not like people touching me at all. Neither did the demon I had to share with. No matter what.

    “I am sorry I thought I felt an attraction to you.”

    “Well stay away from me until it is time to pay me.” I growled. I was part demon I had to get that part of me locked up. I could not get out of hand with anyone.

    “I will keep that in mind.” He noted as I turned to leave. The dress I was in swished around in the air. He stopped and smelled the air. “You smell delightful.”

    I ignored him as I started walking to my house on the outside of town. I hated it but I would be out of here before I knew it. I wanted out of here.

    I arrived at my house. I went right to the living room. I started studying the files. Mm easy enough out of a relationship so I could befriend him as a lover and kill him then. I was ready for the task.  Mm is involved with Internet dating. I could go on a date with him and kill him then. “easy enough.” I got on the computer that i had for research on my contacts. I went to the Internet and filled out the questionnaire for the site. I searched for the name the guy had given me. My hand immediately at the thought of the guy went to my lips. I went all this time without going through the motions of getting involved with clients. Now one had kissed me and it was bad. He should not have done that.

    ‘Yeah because now you have a schoolgirl crush on him’ My demon said.

    “Not true” I muttered to myself.

    ‘Fine kill him. you do not need love’

    “I have to kill the hit first.”

    “Blood,” It made me lick my lips just thinking of it. Then the doorbell rang.

    “Who is it?”

    “Pizza delivery.”

    “Fine i am coming.” I handed him the money and got my food. Then someone snuck in the backdoor. I walked over to the door and no one heard because I could not be heard.  “Who are you? How did you get into this house?”

    “Soulless You live here?” The contact asked.

    “How did you get here?” ‘Kill him now you want the blood and you know it.”

    “Anyone home in there. You spaced out there for a minute. I followed you.”

    “I am fine there is no way you could have followed me.” ‘He knows to much. Kill him now. You know you want blood no matter where it comes from.”

    “You were walking and you seemed to be spaced out so I tried to catch your attention to see if you needed help. You ignored me so I followed you.”

    “Oh Yeah I am fine I know that i space out pretty often.” I laughed. ‘Since when do you laugh get your knife and kill him right now. Blood get it You want blood.’ “Shut up.”

    “What did I say?” He asked alarmed.

    “Nothing talking to a friend up stairs.”

    “There was no noise upstairs.”

    “Oh I thought I heard something.”

    “I should get going.” He was laughing.

    “Oh Okay bye.” I muttered to myself. He walked out the door. “You have to learn how to shut up when there are people are around.” ‘Sorry if you refuse to let me out when i need to eat. You need to let me out more often.’

    “No I will not let you out more often. You get out enough.”

    ‘Untrue you have to get out more often.’

    “No you will not get out anymore than you already do.”

    ‘Really you should let me out and I will one way or another. I will get out and you will let me go. You have to hunt more often then you already do.’

    “I have to eat and you will shut up and let me go.”

    The inner demon was finally silent. Thank goodness It was finally silent and I could focus on eating.

    My computer beeped signaling that i had a message. I checked the page I was on The Internet dating site. The hit accepted it. Good I will be able to kill him. Meet me at the movie theater at midnight.

    I arrived at the movie at exactly midnight. He was waiting there for me. So sweet for the person I was going to kill. I was immediately attacked by the thought of blood. ‘Blood thank goodness you are finally letting me kill to get food it is a necessity you know.’

    “Hey are you soulless?” He asked.

    “Yes I am,” I was trying to be flirty.

    “You look beautiful tonight.”

    “Thank you so what movie are we seeing?”

    “Friday on death.”

    ‘Ha the irony it is Friday and he is going to die tonight funny.’

    “Is it supposed to be scary?”

    “Yes it is I thought you liked scary movies.”

    “Yes that is great.”

    We walked in the theater right as the movie was starting.  There was plenty of death and plenty of blood. It got me ready to kill. I was ready to kill this guy.

    “That was a great movie.” He said as we were walking out of the theater two and a half hours later.

    “Yeah I agree.” I mumbled. “What is your name?”

    “Jack and yours?”

    “Linzee” I told him as we walked to my car. “Follow me.” I ordered. I was gifted at being able to get the people to do as i said. He did.

    “What is it?” He was in a trance and it was amusing.

    “Nothing except awake yourself.”

    “How did we get here?” He asked curiously.

    “You are going to die.” I said laughing. ‘Sociopath’

    “Die why am I going to die?” He was now alarmed.

    “You are going to die because i am going to kill you.” I laughed.I pulled out the knife that I had stashed in my pocket. I pulled it across his neck and let his blood fall. I went through the tradition of drinking it. Then someone walked by the alleyway I was in. I made the body disappear. I was grateful for that gift as well.

    “Are you lost?” He asked it was the guy who had paid me to kill his brother.

    “No I am not.” I was offended.

    “No need to get offended.” He said.

    “The hit is dead. I killed him.”

    “Where is he?” I showed him the head of his brother.

    “Here is his head.” I said.

    “Nice good job though.” He handed me the money from the kill. I counted out the bills. Just the right amount almost enough to get out of this godforsaken town. “I have another mission for you you can get the information tomorrow night at the bar around the block.”

    “Okay. I will meet you there.” I was suspicious of this guy now. I did not want to but I needed the money to get out of this godforsaken town. “I have to get out of here.” I was muttering to myself.

    ‘Then leave you do not need to explain yourself to this guy. I do not need to explain myself. So just leave.’ The demon said.

    “Okay I will see you tomorrow.”

    I started back to my house. I was still confused by what this guy wanted. ‘You have a crush on him don’t you? Do not lie you know it is true.’ The demon sang.

    “Are you trying to get me locked up in the mental bin?”

    ‘No you are the one who talks outloud when we can talk mentally.’

    I started to ignore the voice. She was getting on my nerves. I wish i could live without the demon but she was part of me and i could not live without her. I would die.

    I went home to get ready for ‘bed’ that was unnecessary. Surprisingly I managed to get a good nights sleep for once.

    “Good morning Demon.” I muttered.

    ‘Good morning Linzee.Skip work i want to sleep more.’ She whispered still half asleep.

    I walked out to the kitchen to get some leftover pizza. I grabbed a slice and went to get ready for work. Yay. I rolled my eyes and headed out to the diner. Fun I still hated this place.

    I got off work early that night to get ready for my second job. Since it was at a dance club as well as a bar figured I ought to dress up a little bit. So I grabbed a dress and started walking to the club. He was already there. He appeared to be nervous. I rolled my eyes as I walked up to the bartender to get a drink. “Vodka straight please.”

    ‘Do you have to have such good manners.’ The inner demon growled. The bartender handed me my drink so I could go back to my seat. ‘yeah i do now shut up. we are on a date’ I thought to the demon.

    ‘We you are on your own for this one.’ the demon scoffed. Then she was silent.

    “Wow a person does not see a girl drinking straight vodka very often.” The man who invited me said.

    “Yeah i am not like most people.” I muttered.

    “Yeah i am beginning to realize that. What is your name?” He was treading on thin ice. I told people I intended to kill my real name. Clients on the other hand called me soulless.

    “Isn’t soulless enough of a name?” I asked trying to be evasive.

    “I did not assume it was your real name. I was just wondering. If it makes you feel better my name is Justin.” Didn’t he know that names were power. They gave power to people who do not need it.

    “Linzee.” I muttered trying to be quiet.

    “Linzee.” He said as though testing it. I tilted my head. “Good thing no one knows you are soulless.”

    “Yeah can you keep it down. I do not like people knowing that I am the killer.”

    “How can they not know you definitly stand out in the crowd.”

    “I do not look like myself during a kill but i can change my style immediatly.”

    “How do they contact you if you do not let them close.” He was starting to get on my nerves.

    ‘What is this the Spanish inquisition.’My demon asked.

    “I leave my number by the kills but I change it everyday. You are the first contact to know my name and if the police question me I will come for you.”

    “Threat or promise. I will not call the cops.”

    “Promise.”

    “Promise.”

    “I need a new drink.”

    “I will get it.” He offered standing up.

    “Thanks.” I was concerned no one offered any form of help to me.

    ‘What makes you think this guy is so different? He will betray you and you know it do not get close to him.’ She muttered.

    “I wont get close to him.” I muttered to the demon.

    “You seem to talk to yourself alot.” The guy had returned with my drink.

    “Yeah thanks for the drink.” I did not want to kill him.

    “How old are you?” I was still nervous around this guy.

    “twenty-seven. how about you mr. evasive?” I was now joking around because i was being affected by the alcohol.

    “twenty-nine. I have been on my own since i was eighteen.”

    “I have been on my own since I was fourteen. I have never been close to anyone. My parents abandoned me and left me to fend for myself.”

    “You are a very interesting  person Linzee.” I could sense the alcohol affecting him as well as myself.

    “Thanks.” I was getting dizzy. “I have to go.” I started to run. I could not get close to people if I did I would wind up killing them. Even if it was an accident.

    “Don’t go.” He got up and started to follow me.

    ‘We have to get out of here. If he follows us we will kill him. I do not want to kill him’ My demon screamed in my head. She was always quiet and this screaming was new. It made me fall down on the concrete and yell at the demon.

    “Shut up!” I screamed.

    “No one is around.” Justin said confused.

    “Serene shut up!” I yelled at the demon in my head.

    “Who is serene?” He picked me up and started to walk. “It is fine you can explain this later.”

    “Put me down.” I was better now.

    ‘You are welcome.’ Serene said with an evil grin.

    He continued to carry me until we arrived at a part of town I did not recognize.

    “Where in the world are we?” I was surprised that I was able to talk.

    “I am taking you to my house so that you can explain what is going on.”

    “Nothing is going on.”

    “Really you yell at someone to shut up when no one is around or talking. Then you call someone named Serene to shut up. Is that normal for you?”

    “Are you going to call the police?” I was scared. I did not want to go back to the institute.

    “I promised you I would not call the cops.” Alcohol was erased from my system by now since I had a high metabolism.

    “You were drunk.” I pointed out.’  

    “Still am if you are being technical.”

    “Oh yeah right.” I was used to being around myself.

    ‘What you want to try something like kiss him.’ Serene said teasingly. ‘Just a tip do not do it. I do not want my lips being touched by anyone.’

    “Hello are you there.” He was concerned.

    “Yeah I was spaced out for a minute there.” He walked up a walkway leading to a big house. “This place is huge.”

    “Yeah it is a little too big though.”

    “No wife to share it with. Parents or kids?”

    “Nope no wife, Parents are dead, and no kids.”

    “I would have thought you would have a wife and kids at least.”

    “I was engaged once but we broke it off.”

    “What about you no husband or kids?”

    “No I refuse to have kids.”

    “Why?”

    “There is a good chance they will be crazy like me.”

    “I do not think you are crazy. Strange yeah but you haven’t done anything to warrant crazy.”

    “I can walk now. I feel fine now.” It was the truth.

    “I like carrying you. You have a nice butt.” I turned to stare at him. This conversation was awkward now. He carried me right to a bedroom.

    “Put me down please.” I felt constricted. I was scared. He did not.

    “Are you okay for a killer you sounded scared?”

    “I am fine just please put me down now.” I was looking him in the eye so he had to obey me.  He did.

“Yes ma’am.” I did not try to get him to obey but it was instinct.

He was still under my control. Mm I wonder “Kiss me.”

    He leaned down and placed his lips on mine. It was magical. ‘What in the world are you doing? I thought we agreed not to get close to anyone.”

    “You agreed to that not me. wake up.” I said outloud. “Ignore that sentence though. His lips were still on mine.

    “I am so sorry. I promise it won’t happen again.” He said pulling away from me.     “Who agreed to what that you did not?” He was looking at me as though I was crazy oh wait I am.

    “I am part Demon. She agreed not to get close to anyone. I disagree with her.” I muttered.

    “Part demon. As in from the Bible.”

    “yes and no. Please do not be afraid.” I was scared he would fear me and want nothing to do with me.

    “I am not afraid. I would like another kiss though” He smiled.

    “I have to go. I am sorry.” He grabbed hold of my hand.

    “Don’t leave please.” He was begging. “Kiss me.” I was melting inside to feel his lips again. I felt the Demon getting angrier.

    ‘Leave he knows to much just kill him now and get on with your life. Kill him and leave.’ Serene said.

    “I have to go.” I said trying to keep calm. He pulled me close to him. He placed his lips on mine.

    The next morning I felt arms wrapped around my waist. Either my shirt rode up on my stomach or it was gone.  “Good morning” A voice rumbled in my ear.

    “What the...?” I yelled meaning to say more but lips found there way to mine. I gasped. “Where are my clothes?” I asked slightly confused.

    “Over there.” He was pointing at the floor. I jumped up and grabbed for them.

    “I have to get out of here.” I was muttering it over and over again.

    “Wait why do you have to leave?”

    “I have a job to get to...”

    “Call in sick. You cannot act like nothing happened.”

    “Nothing did happen. Nothing happened. I have to get out of here.” I was spazzing out. “Do you not understand that I could kill you.”

    “You know what happened. You cannot act like it did not happen and you  did not kill me.”

    “I can and I will! Let me out of here!” I yelled.

    ‘I told you not to get close to him. He hurt you last night and you know it. You may have enjoyed it at first but then you felt the true pain that he can inflict on you. You have to get out of here right now.’

    “Shut up Serene. You enjoyed it too so just shut up.”

    “Talking to the demon again.”

    “My name is Serene. Not the Demon You Idiot.” Serene had taken over my vocals. She had forced herself out. I had to get back in control. She would kill Justin if I did not.

‘Serene let me go.’ I whispered to her.

    “Hello Serene nice to see you.” Justin said.

    “Shut up and let us go. You hurt her if it happens again any of it. The kisses last night  we will kill you.”  His eyes widened with terror. I had to fight Serene.

“I am sorry.” I said when I was back to myself.

“You weren’t kidding about the demon.”

    “You thought I was lying to you.” I picked up my clothes and ran to the bathroom to get dressed.

    “I am Sorry Linzee bad choice of words. Please let us talk about last night. Then if you want to leave I will let you go.”

    I was back in my clothes. “Twenty minutes.” I told him. “I am already late for work so I might as well say screw it.” I was glaring at him.”

    “Well if you want to screw You have a willing companion.” Justin said with a mischievous smile on his face.

    “No I can’t.” I felt tears trying to escape.

    “It is fine everyone cries.”He wrapped me in a hug.

‘I told him not to touch us.’ Serene murmured.

This was the lowest level of intimate this guy was with me.

‘You still want him after last night. He Hurt You and You want him Still. You are one messed up girl.’

‘you are one messed up demon threatening a human.’ I retorted.

‘You are the one that kills them.’

‘So you can get your food.’

“Serene again.” Justin cut in.

“Yes.” I looked down still trying to hide the tears.

Justin lifted up my face and wiped away the tears that had fallen. He lifted the blanket off the floor and covered me up with it. “Why are you being so nice to me?” I tried to sound sincere but it came out as an accusation.

“I treat people i care about nicely.” He responded.

“You care about me?” I was shocked no one had ever cared about me in any way shape or form.

“You are not used to it.” It was a statement not a question.

“My parents abandoned me when i was born because of what I am. They wanted a normal daughter not one that was a monster.” I felt more tears. “They did not give me a chance.” I tried to hide under the covers again.

“For what it is worth I do not think you are a monster.”

I stared at him. “I am  use to everyone thinking I was a monster. An abomination. A disgrace to society and those were just a few that I have heard over the years.”

“I think you and Serene are beautiful, Smart, and one of a kind.” He was being honest. He was not lying to me.

‘He is a dirty Liar.’ Serene growled.

I know Serene warned him but I could not help it. I kissed him. His Blue eyes were sparkling. His brown hair was a mess. “Here let me help you with this mess.” I said climbing onto his lap.

He gasped as I messed with his hair. It was not from shock or surprise. It was from lust. I could feel him. His hands slid down onto my hips. He slid me off his Lap.

“I am sorry.” I was not used to being around people. Serene only gasped when I messed up and needed her help.

“For what?” Justin asked he had turned to his side.

“For hurting you.” I was confused.

“What makes you think you hurt me?”

“You Gasped Serene only gasps like that if she is hurt or if I do something wrong and need her help.”

“Let me tell you something. That gasp was not from pain and not from a mistake.”

    “I need a shower.” I felt disgusting.

    “Do you have a change of clothes. You can’t just put those ones back on.”

    “No I guess I should be heading home then.”

    “No I think you should tell your landlord or landlady that you are moving and get some stuff packed up.”

    “Where am I moving to?” I had an idea but I wanted to be sure.

    “Right here in this bed. You can continue the hits as you call them. You will just have someone to cuddle with any other time. You can put in a notice for the Diner I can provide you with some money.”

    “I have never in my life had someone even attempt to take care of me.” I was amazed and I kind of enjoyed it.

    “Yeah well you never were around me.” Justin laughed.

    “Okay fine.”

    “You will have a nice warm bed. Nice Hot food. Someone to watch over you.”

    “Obviously you have not seen Serene eat.”

    “I have actually she takes the blood of her kills.”

    No one knew that.

    “That night you killed my stepbrother I was watching. Not to sound strange but I was jealous even though the date was fake.”

    “Why were you jealous? I am nothing special.”

    “Really I was in love with you since I first saw you. You nothing special. I would laugh at that if I even thought it was true. Your eyes are like the ocean your hair like the sunshine. Your laugh It lights up the world even when the skies are grey. Do I need to go on?” I shook my head. “Good now go to sleep.”

    I fell into a deep sleep which for me was highly unusual seeing as Serene kept me up at night wanting to hunt and kill. Tonight though she was content with laying down with Justin. I knew I would have to leave before someone got hurt and by someone I meant the only person I care about Justin. When I woke up he was holding me as though he was afraid I would leave him. I pulled myself away trying not to wake him up. He is so cute when he is asleep. I decided to go for a jog. I wrote a note for Justin.

I am going for a jog.

I will be back soon. I want to get used to

where I will be staying. I have my phone the only one that I

keep my number is 578-8936. Keep safe. I will watch

my back.  I will be back soon. By the way You are adorable when

you are asleep.

Linzee. Love you.

It was weird having someone wanting to make sure I was safe. it was also sweet. I hope he felt the way I did about him. I jogged to a different house where a group of kids were out playing. I saw a car across the street with a driver in it. I let Serene out just enough to see what he was doing. He had a gun pointed at one of the kids. I heard the click of the safety. “Oh no.” I muttered “Not on my watch.” I ran over to his car just as he was prepping to pull the trigger on the little boy.  The boy looked like Justin a little. Is that what made me want to defend him? Protect him?“Serene please help me fight him.”

“Hey sweetheart you are new around here,” He said looking at me as though he was checking to see if I was expired fruit.

Yeah I just moved into the neighbor hood. Also I would like it very much if you put the gun away.” I responded.

“What gun are you talking about?” He was a good actor I will give him that.

“The one in your hand.” He pulled the gun on me and got out of the car.

“That kid deserves to die No one will stand in my way!” He was yelling now. They always yell.

“No one what about death. Will death stand in your way.”

He pulled the trigger at me.I smiled as though minor wound healed right before his eyes.

“What are you?”

“I am your worst nightmare and the creature sent to sentence you to death.” I ran at him. He was blinded by my speed and I quickly caught hold of his arm.  I snapped it then listened to the satisfying snap. I ran to tell the kid to move. “Serene.” I let her out which could have been dangerous. We were working as one we turned to the shooter. He was whimpering about his arm. We smiled. I pulled out my knife and pulled it across his neck. Then the police showed up.

The little kid walked over to me with a flower. “Thank you ma’am I do not know who you are but you saved me.” I was not use to the kindness. The kid handed me the flower.  Then Justin ran up the road.

“Linzee.” He walked over to me. “I saw you fighting that man. He could have killed you.” The officers walked over.

“He is dead. You killed him?” One of the asked me.

“Yes sir I did he was going to kill this kid. I will not stand by.”

“You are a very brave lady seeing as he is about three times your weight.”

“Thanks” I muttered. Then the media swamped me. “Justin it is too crowded. I do not like it get me out of here please.”

“Alright the superstar is feeling tired I recommend a nap for her. So that means move,” He yelled.

“Super star?”

We walked back to his place in near silence. “You were very brave trying to save Jacob. I told you there is good in you.” He chuckled.

“What is so funny about that?” I asked when we got into the house.

“Hero by day villain by night kind of ironic.”

“I suppose it is.” I fell to the ground. It turns out the shooter had grazed me with a bullet and in the adrenaline I didn’t feel it. I was unable to heal the wound because I did not think to heal it.

“Linzee are you okay?” Justin asked five hours later.

“What the heck happened?” I lifted the scratchy blanket that was covering me. I could tell he was trying not to look at my chest.

“You were shot during the fight with that killer...”

“Why aren’t you looking at me while you talk to me?” I interrupted.

“Your shirt kind of had to be cut off so the doctors could get the bullet and stitch you up.”

“Oh So I am topless right now?” I pulled the blanket back up.

“Yes the good news is you will be allowed to come home tonight. Sleep in our nice comfortable bed.” He had one of his grins on that were very suggestive.

“We will see...” The doctor walked in.

“Hello there ma’am. how are you feeling right now?” He asked.

“I feel fine.”

“You are the crazy lady who saved those kids.”

“Yes i am.” A different lady walked in with a whole bunch of flowers and candy.

“These are for you dear.” The nurse said.

“thanks.”

“They aren’t from me silly they are from the family whose child you saved.”

“Tell them I said thank you then.”

“you are able to go home now if you would like.” the doctor said “would you like a wheel chair or anything?”

“No I’m fine.” I said standing up a little to fast. I got dizzy and fell into Justins arms.

“I will carry her doc.” He said.

“Fine.”

“I dont need to be carried.” I cut into the conversation.

We were walking or  in my case being carried down the stairs. We just got to the lobby when I saw the media cars. Then the kid and his family. “Justin don’t let me get spotted. Please.” I was afraid.

“So you aren’t afraid of death but involve the media and other people and you are like a little kid on the first day of school?”  He asked.

“Yes get me out of here and you will enjoy the reward.”

He looked at me with his jaw hanging open. “Doc is there a back door My fiance does not want to be spotted” he asked sounding nervous himself.

“Yeah but the paper would like some pictures of the hero.” The doctor said “The mayor is down there. They called the president everyone.”

“All the more reason to get me out of here.” I was practically screaming.

“The mother wants to thank you...”

“If you do not get me out of here without being spotted I will jump off the roof.”

“Is she suicidal? I can give her medicine for that.” He sounded alarmed.

“I do not like people they make me uncomfortable.”

“Alright we will walk right out the door and no pictures.”

“Thank you.”

‘Stupid Doctor. Sorry for leaving you alone the meds that doctor gave you knocked me out.’ Serene said.

“Oh Do not worry no more medicine for either of us. I do not need them.”

“Who is she talking to?” The doctor asked.

“Me that is right baby no more medicine for either of us.” Justin said getting the message.

‘Oops forgot the doctor can put you in the institute.’

“Yeah I was talking to my fiance.” I said.

We walked out only one group approached me. The parents.

“Thank you for saving my baby. How can I thank you?” The mother asked tears in her eyes.

“I do not want anything for payment.”

“It was very brave of you to risk your life for a child you have never met. I want to give you something. Anything that you want just ask and I will get it for you in some way.”

“I do not want anything.” The boy walked over to me. I realized something he had dark brown hair like Justin. He gave me a hug.

“If you do Justin has our number and you can just ask Mrs. Liva.”

“Alright if you ever need a babysitter I will watch him.” I said about the little boy still hugging me.

“Bye uncle Justin.” The boy said.

“I knew it!” I yelled.

“Knew what Baby and Bye Jake.” Justin said.

“That you two were related in some way.”

“Justin didn’t show you any pictures of his family. I am his sister Emily this is my son Jacob.” She said. “Oh and I will let you know if I need a sitter Justin usually does. Though Jake here is good with Color coordination if you need help with the wedding plans.”

My face flushed since I had not even thought of the ‘wedding’. “Good to know I will keep that in mind. Especially for the ring bearer. Right Justin?” I said.

“Yup my favorite nephew gets to be the bearer for the rings.”

“Yay you are the best uncle Justin and Your wife is awesome.” Jacob said.

“Fiance Jacob they are not married yet.” Emily pointed out.

“Can I still call her my aunt?”

“Aunt Linzee. I like that.” I giggled.

“Aunt Linzee, Mrs. Linzee Heart. I like that.” Justin said laughing. “I have to get her home for a nap. She does not like  hospitals. I will see you tomorrow Jacob after school. You have to get those grades up you hear me?” It was funny watching Justin Play The concerned uncle card. I just laughed.

“I bet your grades are all A’s” I said as I climbed into Justins car.

“See she shows confidence for me mom.” Jacob said with a huge smile.

“Why didn’t you tell me your last name was Heart?” I was still laughing.

“You never asked.” He was chuckling. “Why didn’t you tell me you were good with kids?”

“I did not know I was good with them.”

“Well my nephew adores you. Hopefully he will adore you even more when the wedding comes along.”

“Hey he is Our Nephew now. I never agreed to a wedding mister.”

“Linzee Liva Will you do me the honor of being my wife then how was that?” He acted like he was joking but I knew he was being serious.

“Pull over there is a tradition that goes with a proposal.” I said smirking.

“Oh yeah the one knee thing,” He said with an eye roll.

“No not that.” I said as he pulled off to the side of the road. I kissed him when he stopped. “Yes I will.” I smiled and kissed him again this one lingered. Then a media van pulled up beside us. “Drive we will finish this later.” I pleaded.

“Yes Mrs. Heart.” He said testing his name with me.  I climbed away from him so he could drive. We arrived to his house after a few minutes.

‘You could always kill those people in the media if they get to annoying.’ Serene said.

“I know we could but that would call attention to us that we do not want or need.” I replied

“You could do what that would call attention to you and Serene?” Justin was used to my talking to myself asked.

“Kill the reporters.”

“I would rather you not right now.” He laughed.

We walked into his house and there were tons of people there. “Justin who are these people?” I felt that constricted feeling again.

“Neighbors they saw the fight and wanted to make sure you were okay.”

“I am fine why do people worry about me so much?” I did not like it.

“You saved lives today. That man was probably going to kill more than just Jacob. You risked your life for those kids.”

“Get me inside please.”

“Welcome home Linzee.” Some people yelled.

“They consider me part of the community. I am a killer for crying outloud.”

‘I like it it is nice to be appreciated.” Serene muttered.

“It is nice I guess.” Two young kids walked over with a small box that was wrapped. “Thank you.” They walked away “Why would I want a box?” I asked Justin.

“Open It it is a gift.” He replied.

I did it was a necklace. “It is beautiful.” I said handing it to Justin to clasp on me.

“It looks wonderful on you.”  

“Thanks.” I was very selfconcious. Another group of people walked over to join us talking. I pulled closer to Justin trying not to be seen.

“It is so nice to see Justin rejoining society. He kind of dropped radar after his ex-fiance left him right after the death of his mother,” One lady said. “It is nice to see him happy again.”

“I did not drop society. I was going through a rough time so I did not go out as much.” Justin was trying to explain.

“I just meant It is nice to see you have found someone new.” The lady said pointing to me.

“Yeah she is amazing.” His expression pointed out deeper than that.

I turned to face him. “I will be back Justin.” I whispered. I was feeling constricted by all the people. “You can do this.” I muttered to myself.

“Do you talk to yourself a lot?,” A guy in the kitchen asked.

“None of your business.”

“It was just an honest question.” I turned and walked back to the room where the party was. One lady who I did not know walked over and handed me another box.

“Thank you.” I whispered.

“You are not comfortable around people are you?” She asked.

“I was always a loner so No I am not.” I said.

“I am Becca.”

“Linzee.”

“I will let you go and I have to get home to my nephew.”

“Thank you for coming Becca.”

“Thanks for having me. I hope to see you more often now that Justin is attempting to get back into society.” She walked out the door. I opened the box she handed me. It was a giftcard. I had no idea when I would use it but it was nice to be thought of. I would be sad when I would have to leave.

“There you are.” Justin said whispering in my ear.

“I have been here for a while now.”

“Yeah people have been wondering where you got too. Plenty of them left already though.”

“Thank goodness.” I whispered.

“Lets get something to eat. I am starving.”

“Sounds good to me.”

‘What are we getting to eat?’ Serene asked curious.

“Pizza,”I offered.

“Sounds good to me.” Justin said. His phone in his hand already. Instead of dialing his phone rang “crap I have to take this. Its Emily.”

“Okay I can call and order the pizza pepperoni okay with you?” I called after him.

“Yeah that is fine. Hey Jake whats up?” I tuned my ears so I could hear Jacob. “Let me Check and I will let you know.” Justin ran back into the kitchen. “Jacob is not feeling good so he is not going to school and Emily has to work he wants to know if he can spend the night over here with us.”

“It is your house Justin. It is your choice. Fine by me.”

“Yeah see you in twenty bring your appetite for Pizza.”

I gave a small chuckle. “We forgot to go to my house to get clothes for me.” I whispered when he hung up the phone.

“After dinner we will go get a bag of yours and get you some clothes.” He said “Jacob is playing hooky tomorrow he is fine.”

“Mm well the pizza will be here in about thirty minutes.”

We went into the living room to wait for Jake and the Pizza.  I was nearly asleep by the time Jacob arrived. “Is she awake?” He asked seeing me nearly passed out.

“Yeah she is just tired.” The doorbell rang signalling the pizza was here. I jumped up ready to eat. “Hungry maybe I should feed you more often.” Justin was laughing.

“Hey I am always hungry.” I muttered.

“I can see that.” He got our pizza and brought it to the table in the living room. I grabbed for one of the large corner pieces. Jake did the same Justin grabbed for a center piece. Justin by the end of dinner had pizza sauce on his nose. I started laughing. “What is so funny?”

“You have pizza sauce on the tip of your nose,” Me and Jacob were laughing our heads off.

“Really?” He wiped at his nose. “Good did I get it?”

“yeah you do.”  I started rubbing my cheek because I was not used to laughing and smiling so much.

“You Okay?”

“ Yeah I am not used to smiling so much.”

“Why aren’t you use to smiling so much?” Jacob asked.

“I am use to being alone. I am not around people all that much.” I explained.

“Oh I am tired.” He said with a yawn.

“Okay then go to bed. I will be up with Linzee.” Justin said.

“Okay behave then.” Jacob said laughing. My jaw dropped and I started laughing. Justin glared at his nephew.

“We do not talk about that sort of thing.” Justin said laughing. Jacob got up and went to one of the guest rooms to get ready for bed. “I am going swimming.”

“I don’t have a swimsuit.” I explained.

“Oh do not worry about that.” He picked me up. I had borrowed one of his shirts.

“Do not even think about it.” I knew he was going to throw me in the pool. “Don’t throw me in the pool. The water is going to be freezing!” I screamed. Justin was laughing. Then my phone rang. “Hold up I have to get this.” It was my fake phone for business. “Hello” I said out of breathe.

“Hello meet me on twenty second street and Destiny Avenue. Five minutes,” A male voice said.

“ I will be there.” I responded as I hung up my phone. “I have to go I have a Job.” I explained to Justin.

“Aww man Hurry back home then.” He pouted.

“I will try.”

“Come here for a second.” I did He gave me a kiss for luck at work.

“Tell Jake I will be back soon.”

“Okay I will miss you as well.”

“See you when I get back.” I left for the road that he sent me to.

“Soulless?” He asked when I got there.

“Yes i am soulless.”  I decided I was done with the kills. I prefer the Hero. “I hate to break it to you but I am done I quit with this Job. I am done.”

I got back in my car. i started to drive back to my home.

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