Alex

I never told her no.

There was a point where I almost did slip up, and I swear to you her childish pout turned into the most disdainful scowl I've ever seen.

Her eyes widened a bit.

There was something about her that practically screamed danger if I didn't think fast enough.

I don't exactly remember our conversation but in the end I managed to convince her that I would play hide and seek with her after breakfast and it seemed to please her.

She bragged about being the best seeker for a bit and finally thanked me before running off.

The boy followed without a word.

And the moment both of them rounded the corner, quietly closed the door.

I didn't even have time to fully turn around before the bathroom light flickered on.

I tripped on one of the beverage cans while scrambling for the bed, which did something to my ankle, unfortunately.

Still hurts like I'll get out.

I even yelped in pain, but I managed to get back to bed no sooner than I needed to.

I closed my eyes before realizing I didn't throw the covers over me, but the bathroom door was already creaking open and the air immediately went cold.

Whatever came out had extremely light footsteps.

Sort of sounded like a small dog wandering around, but at the same time, it was quite obvious the thing would tower over me if I ever dared to stand beside it.

I know this because whatever it was approached my bedside, and it loomed over me close enough to feel a great amount of body heat.

Never made a sound.

Couldn't hear it breathe, and it never said a word, but I could feel the intensity of its gaze.

My ankle was throbbing, and I bit my lip so hard it drew blood.

I don't know how long it was there, but I know I wasn't very quiet.