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William was birthed by his mother at a young age, they had grown up poor. In high school, William wasn’t popular. He was quiet, people had seen him as creepy; off-putting. His long face and tired eyes didn’t help, he had curly hair; a strand often falling in his face. He made it through his highschool year, graduating top of his classes, trying to make his mother proud; but she never had cared. She was too tired to care as she was trying to provide for her son, and her husband. Her husband worked days, as she did nights. They were never around much, leaving William at home by himself. William learned to live on his own, he was used to this. He didn’t mind the quiet setting, as it gave him peace and quiet to work in his garage with his father’s tools. He would make metal decorations of anything that came to mind. He never felt love, never experienced motherly love. That was fine, as he thought it was normal. He thought everyone went through the same thing. He was wrong as he found out in high school. Upon graduating, he got a scholarship to a well known college in his area and he decided to agree to it. It wouldn't hurt anyone. Would it?
It’ll be a fresh start for William.
(June, 1967 7:48AM. )
It was a bright morning, the sun shining on his face as he drove; California dreaming playing on his old radio in his purple car. He never liked purple, but this was the only one available to him money wise. He hadn’t listened to music much, but this song was his all time favorite. Although, his favorite artist was David Bowie. Even though his parents hated him. He hummed along to the music as he continued driving. After 12 minutes, he arrived at the dormitories. To the college in his home state; Utah. He parked the car and stepped out; taking a deep breath, the area was new. New faces, new people to learn. Great. The summer heat was still lingering around as he stood outside his car, wearing old washed high water jeans; with a tight black shirt. The jeans cuffing his old brown boots just right. He was underweight, skinny and tall as he could be, adding to his unsettling appearance. He reached in his back pocket and took out a pack of cigarettes, he took one and lit it with his lighter; placing the Cigarette on his scarred lips from biting them. He placed the pack back in his pocket along with his lighter. In the distance a long ginger haired girl, and her friend happily laughed as they packed their belongings in the building.
Giggling about some boy. William huffed his cigarette. He was glad to be out of his hometown, as he had nothing going for him there. Just rumors, pointless rumors that meant nothing. Maybe here, he'll be different. William was placed into a dorm with a stranger, he told himself he’d keep to himself. Focus on his studies. But he had quickly learned the man's name, Henry Emily. Henry Emily was a soft, ongoing man. He had the smarts, a nice personality. He had it all, a total opposite to William. William hadn’t even met the man yet, and already knows all he can. He had asked around about the guy, strange looks were exchanged by the new faces. But he had to know all he could. He went back over to his car, unlocking the old purple truck. He only had a few boxes, all filled with clothes and maybe one or 2 notebooks for studies. He didn't bring much, as he thought he wouldn't need a lot. As he got a few weird looks, he kept to himself as he continued packing his stuff inside of their dorm. William was an early bird, he expected everyone else to be one as well. Arriving late to something is rude. As the time passed by, he finished packing in all of his belongs; placing them on his side of the dorm. Since he was here first, he claimed the right side. He yawned tirelessly, he looked at the watch on his wrist. I wonder where this Emily could be..
Whatever, it doesn’t matter.
William started opening one of his boxes, as he started; there was an exhausted sigh coming from a man in the doorway. He raised an eyebrow in interest, and quickly turned around. To his surprise, there stood a stranger. A rather chubby young adult, he seemed to be around William's age. He wore glasses and a green shirt. His hair didn’t make past his ears, it was rather straight; but it fitted the man perfectly. The young man seemed to be well put together, but their facial expressions seemed tiring. The man looked over to William, struggling to keep the box in hand.
“ You must be my Roommate, I’m– “
“ You’re Henry Emily. It’s nice to meet you.”
Henry gave the stranger a confused look. He was creeped out, he can’t lie. But he’s not one to judge, he quickly graced over it.
“ Yeah.. nice to meet you as well.. Your name is? “
“ Unimportant. “
William wasn’t a new people person, often described as rude; cruel and quiet.
“ Right… well. I hope we can get along.. I see you already chose your side? “
Henry fixed the box in his hand as it almost slipped out. He looked over to the right side of the room.
William looked back to where his boxes sat, then back to Henry.
“ Yeah. Other side is all yours.”
“ Great! I’ll get my stuff moved in quickly here so I'm not bothering you, you seem as if you’d like to be alone at the moment... “
As he was already holding a box, he stepped inside the small dorm and sat the box down on the opposite side. He huffed and stood back up quickly.
Henry left the room to go outside, getting more boxes out of his old car.
William followed behind him at a distance. As he watched Henry, he noticed the man was trying to carry two boxes at once, the boxes blocking his vision.
William scuffed, he went up to Henry; grabbing the top box. William’s boxes were easy, as he didn’t have much. Just clothes. Henry packed all he could, he wanted to be prepared.
“ I’ll help you. “
Why am I helping him? I could have just stood by and watched him struggle. No one helped me… then again I didn't pack my whole damn room.
Henry looked at him and sighed in relief.
“ Thank you. “
It was quiet after the exchange of looks, William snapping back into reality, they continued taking Henry’s belongings to their room.
William didn’t say anything, neither did Henry. Usually, Henry can uphold a conversation with anyone; But William was different. It was awkward, nothing was being said. The air was unsettling and thick between the two, Henry dreaded it.
After an hour and a hour they finally got everything moved into the room, as other students were coming in and out of the halls; the air wasn’t as thick. As there was noise happening.
William was used to not talking, he stood in the background analyzing everyone.
He wasn’t a people person, never has been.
Henry on the other hand, was; he could talk to anyone. He’d bring a smile to anyone's face with his joyful attitude. It was just his nature. William took notice of that trait, wishing he could easily talk to anyone.
“ Hey, thanks for helping me pack my stuff in, I probably shouldn’t have brought so much.. “
He chuckled awkwardly.
“ It’s fine. “
William crossed his arms, looking at the man.
“ So, you're gonna tell me your name; mystery man? “
He snickered, trying to lighten the thick air going on between the two.
“.. William Afton. “
“ Well then, it’s nice to meet you William. I hope we can become friends. “
“ Yeah.. me too. “
Henry was too nice. William was jealous of henry. William was hoping they could become close in the end anyhow. There was something about the man who stood away from him.
“ I’ll see you around, I’m gonna go meet up with someone. “
Henry waited for a response, but William didn’t give him one.
Henry’s eyebrow twitched and he left the room, going to find his friend’s dorm she had told him about.
(November 22nd, 1967. 6:21PM )
As students were leaving and going to their classes, William was walking home from his. The cold night air setting on his pale skin. He looked sick in the winter time, he probably was as he often didn't wear a jacket.
Henry would tell him to put one on, but he insists every time he’ll be fine; he’s proven wrong each time.
A as the two became closer, William was becoming more talkative. Henry enjoyed this side of William, when they could just talk back and forth; enjoying themselves. William was his best friend, he thought a lot of him. They had some classes together, but Henry had taken on more courses. Such as courses for business. They had a lot in common than they thought, they both took interest in mechanical; and engineering. William was starting to grow an obsession with Henry, he was jealous of everything he had going for him. He was smart, smarter than he could ever be; he got along with everyone. Henry had recently started dating this girl, William hadn’t realized it; but he was jealous of the girl. Henry was perfect, he was an idealized version of himself, he was bitter of it. Henry had him caught inside a trap of his own mind. He hated it, he often kept these thoughts written down in a Journal. William walked into the dorm, Henry was sitting down at his desk that stayed at the end of the bed. Where he usually stayed when he wasn’t in his classes, William’s eyes wandered over to him, trying to see what he was working on as he took off his purple striped scarf and hung it up by their doorway. William quietly walked over, standing behind Henry; towering over him.
“ What are you working on now? “
Henry flinched, not realizing William had entered the room; he was caught so into his work he didn’t hear him. His heart skipped a beat as he heard the man’s deep low voice above him.
“ William! Holy shit- I didn’t even realize you were here.. “
He cleared his throat, readjusting his glasses; he kept his head glued to his blueprints.
“ Just a blueprint for an animatronic idea.. Nothing much. It’s a silly idea- “
William grabbed the blueprint without asking, he held it up; analyzing it.
Henry watched as William snatched the blueprint from his desk, he didn’t say anything; as he was used to William's strange behavior at this point.
“ Silly? Henry, this is amazing; it's extremely detailed. Is it a bear? “
Henry smiled at William.
“ Yeah, it’s for an idea I had for the future. I was hoping to grow my own establishment one day.. For the kids, bringing smiles to their faces. There would be an animatronic on stage. “
Williams' eyes lit up, ideas entering his head.
“ Performing songs! There could be pizza, kids love pizza don't they? “
Henry stood up excitedly.
“ Yes! Children will love that! That’s brilliant! “
William placed the blueprint back on Henry's desk, he looked back at Henry, smiling at him.
“ When we graduate, why don’t we open our own establishment? William, you’re smart as I am. We would be able to run it, we can do it. What do you say? “
Henry held his hand out for William to shake, William looked down at the open invitation.
He then looked back up at him, William gladly took his hand; shaking it.
“ Let’s do it. “
“ This is gonna be great, Will! It’ll be amazing! “
William smiled at him.
“ I can’t wait to see it, I know it will be. “
Henry turned back around to his blueprints, rolling it up; then quickly putting it into the draw so it wouldn’t be damaged.
“ This reminds me, there’s a party tonight! Me and my girlfriend are going.. She might have a friend for you if you come. “
“ You’re inviting me out to a party? You know I don’t do any shit like that. “
“ Come on, it’s nothing extreme. Get out every once in a while William, it’ll be fun. If it’s not, you can leave anytime you like. “
William groaned, he went over to his bed and sat down.
“ She’s a very beautiful woman, you’ll like her. She even does ballet. “
William wasn’t interested in anybody, he never looked at a girl in any way. The only one who clouded his mind was Henry; and how jealous he was of him.
“ What’s her name? “
“ Karina Schmidt. “
“ Never heard of her.”
“ Well, you don’t leave the dorm unless it's for classes; even then.. You’re not too social. No wonder you’ve never heard of her. “
“ That’s true, I suppose- “
Henry chuckled
“ So you’ll come tonight? It’s in an hour. “
William groaned in annoyance once more, he thought for a second; a hand pinching his nose bridge.
“ I suppose.. Since you’ve asked oh so nicely. “
Henry laughed once more, and William followed this with a smile.
“ Great! I’m gonna go to the showers, then I’ll start getting ready.
“
William nodded, watching as Henry left the dorm happily; William has never accepted his invitations anywhere till now. Henry thought a lot of William, he was his best friend. A true one, now he can create his dreams with William.
After the door closed behind Henry, William sighed. He flopped back on his bed, staring at the ceiling.
“ Karina… hmpm. “
As he thought of the girl, his mind quickly went back to Henry; his brown eyes.. His orange toned hair with a blonde tone. He frowned in bitterness as the thoughts quickly went back to jealousy.
He was too perfect, he was everything he’s tried to be. His admiration, now turned into an obsession and jealousy without even realizing.
He dug around in his nightstand, getting out a Journal; he grabbed his pencil and angrily began writing in his bed. Writing his jealous bitter thoughts, he was obsessive; more than he liked to admit it. William didn’t realize the time as he was writing, 23 minutes had passed. As much as he doesn’t want to go tonight, he can’t let Henry down. He stood up and started getting ready, as he did Henry entered the dorm; finishing getting ready as well. William couldn’t help but dart his eyes over to Henry as he was dressing, he got his mind off him and finished getting ready himself. He wasn’t the fashion type, so anything was fine to him. He grabbed a green long sleeved striped sweater and a pair of dark jeans. Followed by his brown fur coat collar, his hair stayed the same; curled in front of his face as it sat on his shoulders.
“ You ready? “
Henry smiled at him in excitement, he cared about his appearance; therefore he looked nice. His clothes were well put together.
William looked back at him, nodding.
“ Can’t avoid this night, can I? “
“ Nope! You’re coming along. “
William left the dorms, Henry following happily in behind him.
“ You haven’t met my girlfriend yet, have you? “
“ No. “
“ Well, tonight you can! She’s the sweetest thing ever… I'm hoping to marry her one day, the way her curls bounce off her head.. She's so pretty.. I'm serious about her, Will. “
William’s mind was starting to fill up with jealousy.
“ I’m glad you’ve found the one. “
Henry elbowed him in the side.
“ Oh come on, don’t sound so jealous; I’m positive you’ll like Karina. Then you’ll have a girlfriend too. “
“ Hopefully so. “
As they walked through the cold night, they arrived at Henry's girlfriend's residence. She had lived in a house with multiple girls; as it was getting close to the end of the year, they all agreed to throw a party for everyone. William wasn’t invited, due to him being creepy; but Henry insisted on it. Convincing his girlfriend to let him come. The outside was filled with cars from other college students, from the outside; you could hear the music blasting. In the windows, you can see the color changing lights someone had brought, and particles from a disco ball. At the moment the music played Fortunate Son; you can hear the vinyl skip as people kept bumping into the table it sat on with the speakers. William coughed and waved the air in front of his nose, the smell of weed was thick; clogging up his nose.
“ Jesus… “
“ Yeah, it's not a pleasant smell. “
“ You smoke weed? “
Henry chuckled, he found that funny; funny someone thought he’d be into that stuff.
“ No.. no. I stay away from stuff like that. You? “
“ No. Never touched it. “
“ That's a good thing, Will. “
William looked at Henry, then started looking around the house; into the windows seeing figures of people dancing. Henry knocked on the door, hoping someone would hear; as he doesn’t like to just walk into any place. Luckily for him, his girlfriend had answered it just a few seconds later.
“ Henry! You came, I’m so happy to see you! “
She had been drinking a little, but that’s all. She was still her normal self, she didn’t smoke weed either; but someone had snuck it in. That explains the thick smell.
She hugged Henry and kissed him on the cheek.
Henry quickly hugged her back.
“ I’m glad I could come, phew it's cold! Oh, honey- “
He broke the hug, but kept his arm around her waist. He looked at William, his other hand gestured towards him.
“ This is William, the guy I've been telling you about. “
William stood there awkwardly, looking at the two as he put his hands in his old brown coat with a yellow fur collar as his brown curly hair sat on his shoulders.
He looked at her.
She looked back at him.
“ It’s.. nice to meet you! My name is Emilie. Henry talks about you alot, he says you’re a lot nicer then you let on. I’ll be happy to get to know you! “
She was a happy go lucky girl, she was perfect for Henry. She was just as happy as he was.
“ Likewise. “
She looked awkward, but kept a smile; trying to give William a benefit of a doubt for henry.
“ Here, you guys come on in! “
The three entered the house, William closing the door behind them. As they entered, someone had changed the Vinyl. It began playing, “ Paint it, Black “ By the Rolling Stones, 1966. A few students cheered as some sang along.
Henry and Emilie followed beside each other, while William was behind them, giving glares to other people. He received glares back.
William ignored the people and just kept following Henry and his girlfriend to the back of the house.
They walked into the kitchen, there stood Karina, holding a red solo cup. Her long ginger hair down to her waist, wearing flared jeans with her black turtleneck; red beads following on her neck. A headband tied around her head to hold her curtain bangs in place, the headband was a red flower pattern. Her face was slim, as she wore makeup her curtain bangs covered her forehead. She was beautiful to many, to William; she was average.
They walked up to her, as she had been waiting for Emilie to come back with henry; not expecting a freak to show up.
She raised her eyebrow as she crossed her arms, the red solo cup staying in her hand; filled with beer.
“ You didn’t tell me another guest was coming, though it was just going to be your boyfriend. “
“ Surprise! I didn’t want you to feel like a third wheel.. So Henry invited his friend. “
Said Emilie, a lie; but a good one.
Karina wasn’t amused, as she’s heard rumors about William; he's a quiet freak. He’s never had a girlfriend, that he’s a faggot for never talking to girls; only being seen with Henry. She was against homophobia, but the jocks never listened. She’s never tried to pay attention to rumors, as she also keeps to herself. The world just keeps spinning, no matter what is said.
Henry looked at Karina
“ I invited him with me, sorry for not giving you the heads up.. “
He scratched the back of his head nervously, his arm still around Emilie as she stood beside him.
William kept his hands in his pockets as he stood there quietly, letting everyone else do the talking. He was analyzing Henry’s girlfriend, and the stranger in front of him; Karina.
“ Does he talk? “
Said Karina as she looked over to William.
“ Do you ever stop talking? “
Karina frowned at his remark.
Henry sighed.
“ Don’t be rude, you two get to know each other.. please. “
Emilie looked at William, she felt uneasy at his demeanor; something was off about him. She didn’t like it, she wondered why Henry didn’t feel like it; why he was so inviting and warm to him. Henry can’t see through people.. He’s too nice.
“ Y-Yeah! Then we could all hang out! Wouldn’t that be fun? “
Karina looked at the two couples, she frowned at Emilie’s remark.
“ Yeah, yeah; sooooo fun! “
Sarcasm.
“ Oh come on!! Don’t be like that Karina!-- Henry, come on!! I have someone else for you to meet! “
Henry gladly followed her as they left the two, going into the direction of a hallway.
Karina looked at William, she took a swing of what was left in the solo cup and sat it down behind her; on the counter.
She looked back to William.
“ So, what’s your name; hm? “
“ Why would you want to know? “
“ Because I’m talking to you, I'd like to know your name.”
She crossed her arms.
William rolled his eyes, already dreading this night; as Henry wasn't around he was awkward.
“ William. “
“ I’ve heard of you around here, but you don’t seem as frightening as they say.. Just a little.. Nervous.. Ever talked to a girl before? Is that why you’re so nervous? “
William didn’t answer the question as he frowned.
She snickered.
“ Oh come on, loosen up! I was joking about crying out loud. Are you always this annoyed? “
“ Only when someone acts like you. “
She frowned back.
“ Well, if you wanna play like that.. So can I. Say, what do you want with henry. “
William looked confused, as if he was more angered.
“ What? “
“ Well, I mean; you’re both the opposite. There’s no way in hell you’re not using him for something. You gonna murder him in the end like they all say? Gonna kill him and hide his body in the woods— “
William stepped forward, looking down at her angrily; his voice becoming a low growl .
“ Say that again.“
“ Oh say what again? Did that anger you? “
She stepped forward, her chest pressing against his as she looked at him, frowning. She brought her hand up to his mouth, and covered it; shutting him up.
“ Well then.. Looks like you can’t answer that question. Why don’t we start over. I'm Karina. You’re william. We’ll get along just for tonight whether you like it or not; for Henry and Emilie. “
She removed her hand from his mouth, William watched her hand move back to her side; still frowning angrily.
Do it… for henry?
“ Now, come on. If we’re gonna be stuck together, might as well have fun, Hm? “ She smirked at William.
Holy shit, I've never seen a girl's personality switch so much…
“ I suppose.. "
" I’m missing my favorite song, why don’t we just dance for now, pretty boy? “
She grabbed William by his arm and jerked him into the lively large living room; into the crowd of people William was quickly caught off guard.
She let go of his arm as they were in the middle of the crowd, other people were too high out of their mind to care; others stared at the two.
She began bobbing her head and dancing to the Rolling Stones.
William stood there awkwardly, his heart beginning to rush at the thought of people staring. The thought of someone.. wanting to dance with him. He was still annoyed at the woman, he couldn’t help it. But there was something memorizing about her. Why would she say that? I wouldn’t hurt Henry, I wouldn’t murder anyone. What was her problem..
Karina noticed he wasn't dancing and frowned.
“ Come on, why aren’t you dancing! Haven’t you heard this song before? “
William snapped out of it and looked at her, the lights changing colors causing him a headache.
“ No.. I don’t listen to much music– “
“ Oh come on, you’re lying! Just follow my lead. “
She grabbed his arm once more and forced him to dance with her, she laughed as she was drunk; she was being amused as William looked like a big dork.
William frowned, why did he agree to this.
“ I don't like- dancing. “
She snickered.
“ I can tell, you’re not doing that bad... “
William stumbled backwards, he quickly caught himself.
Karina looked at him as he stood there. She kept dancing as she moved back from him.
“ Come on, why don’t you follow me? “
She walked backwards deeper into the crowd, William frowned as he went after her; he pushed past the crowd. He noticed her hair and went to grab her arm, as he did so; the arm he grabbed wasn’t hers. As he blinked he looked up and realized it was a stranger.
What the hell? He quickly let go as the stranger frowned angrily at him, upon realizing who it was their eyes widened.
“ Holy shit, there’s no way you just grabbed me- You fucking freak! “
“ No, you’ve got it wrong. I thought you were— “
He groaned in annoyance. William frowned angrily and just turned around, pushing through the crowd. Stupid.. This was all stupid. Why would I follow her? Everybody here, they’re all annoying. They see me as a creep. I’ll show them- The flashing lights started to cause him to become dizzy, he placed a hand up to his forehead.
I’ll just go back to the dorm I came here. Can’t say I didn’t show up, Henry can’t get mad at me for that. I’ll go back, and just sleep. Sleep and wake up to another day, forgetting everything the night prior.
As William made it to the doorknob, a hand was placed upon his shoulder.
“ Shoot it William. Aim your gun, focus; and shoot the deer. Shoot her.”
“ Don’t be afraid. “
My father said, his voice low and calm. The deer stood in front of us, my hands shaking as I brought my gun up to its chest, where its heart would beat for the last time.
“ You can do it, will. “
Are the last words I hear before I pull the trigger, a loud ring covering my ears. The bullet pierced the deer's chest. Its heart no longer beats as blood starts to drip from the bullet hole, my father congratulates me; but I feel nothing. There’s a rush of excitement from seeing the deer laying there. I had killed… something. I hated it at that moment.
“ William? William!? “
I blink my eyes quickly, as I snap back into reality.
“ Shit.. what? “
I look at her, it’s just Karina; but why.
It was Karina.
“ What the hell is going wrong with you?! “
William looked at her confused, his eyes still blinking.
“ Nothing.. I'm fine. “
“ God.. I told you to follow me. Now I see you leaving? Men are so stupid and can’t take a hint.“
She frowned and sighed, she reached into her back pocket; pulling out a messily rolled Joint she had gotten from someone else.
“ Here, take this one. It helps the nerve systems, you look like you fucking need it. “
William looked down at the rolled joint, he was skeptical to take it; but accepted. Take a hint? A hint she's a bitch? She was throwing no hints.
“ Lets go outside, you can smoke there.”
William watched as she stepped around him, opening the door to the night air. He quietly followed in behind her, shutting the door in behind them both.
Henry and Emilie were making out in the hallway.
Karina walked over to the fence, she leaned against it; some students fancy cars sitting in front of them
She looked at William who stood next to her.
“ You need a lighter for it? “
He looked at the joint, hesitant to smoke it; but he didn't care at this point. He was too deep in thought, he was hoping Henry was alright.
“ No.. no. I have a lighter, I smoke quite often. “
He reached into the back pockets of his jeans and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it with his thumb and lit the joint, the smoke filling the night air around them. He slid the lighter back into his pocket.
“ Wanna tell me what the fuck was going on back there? “
William took a drag of the joint, as he inhaled it wrong the first time; he held in his cough. “ No— No. Nothing— I’m fine. God— “
Karina giggles as she watches him struggle.
“ You’ve never smoked a joint before have you? God. You really are a loser.. “
She sighed and looked up to the sky.
William stared at the ground, his other hand in his pocket. The other occupied by the joint, he kept taking drags of it; wanting to feel something.
“ Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the sky? What lies beyond life? “
William's head slowly turned over to her, a chill sending up his spine.
“ I’ve always been afraid of death… but there’s something about it; that seems calming. “
What is she on about? Why is she talking about death? I don’t want to hear this. Stop it.
“ Have you ever thought about what's beyond this life, william? “ She looked at him, desperate for an answer.
William stared back at her.
“ No. “
He held the joint out for her to take.
She looked at it and gladly accepted it back, taking a long drag out of it.
William never thought of death before.. What's after this life? Nothing, darkness? Another life? I don’t want to find out. I’m afraid of death.
I turn my head to find a deer standing down the street.
It’s staring at me.
Then suddenly, there’s a loud gun going off; the deer disappearing. Standing behind it was an image of myself.
The deer faced death, it died to my own hands.
It didn’t run.
But I will when it's my time.
I’m afraid of death.
She broke the thick silence between the two.
“ I’m.. sorry. I probably shouldn’t have brought that up. It’s my mistake. I killed the mood.“
She began coughing as she dropped the joint to the sidewalk, crushing it with her white heels.
“ You’re not as bad as they say.. “
She looked at William as William looked over to her.
“ You listen. I like that in a guy. “
What? “ I see.. “
Williams' heart rate picked up pace.
She began smirking.
“ Come on, don’t act like that. You’re a good guy, William. Don’t let the world break you. “
“ I could say the same to you. “
She didn’t understand what he meant, so she stood up straight and started walking back into the house.
“ I’ve had fun tonight, more than I’d like to admit it. “
William went to follow her, but stopped; watching her stop at the doorway.
“ I’ll let Henry know you’re going back to the dorms, I won’t keep you any longer. “
William began raising his hand to wave her goodbye, but stopped himself, placing his hands back inside his pocket. She smiled as she turned and entered back into the house.
William began walking back to the dorms, the image of her smile stuck in his mind.
Something calming about death.
Yeah right.