Chapter 10 Blood

I stood there stunned, not knowing what to do or say. I mean, Dakota walked up the moment I lied to his father. "It's alright, dad. I knew she was here. I was invited too," Dakota said, glaring at Lou with an intensity that sends shivers down my spine. "Well then, I just came to check on Lou. I can see you're all handling this in your own way. So, I'll leave now." The king said before walking away. "Dad, wait I'll walk you back," Dakota said, rushing after him.

I just stared off annoyed, unsure of what Dakota would do when he came back, but at the same time not caring. Lou stepped in front of me. "Hey, don't worry about them. Sit down. You need to eat something," I sat back in the chair. I watched as he carefully added veggies and Salmon to my plate. "Well, we still have a bet so open up," he said holding a spoon to my mouth of some soup. "What is it?" I hesitated, kind of scared to try it.

"Taste it," he said, still waiting for me to open my mouth. I did since my stomach was practically crying for help. "Mmm, wow, what is this?" I said after swallowing the soup that was filled with unique flavors somewhere between sweet and spicy with, a creamy feel. "It's a secret, gorgeous," he said, giving a wink. "Secret hideout and secret recipe. What else are you hiding?" I asked, taking in another spoonful of the soup.

"Nothing, but what about you? You're not exactly an open book either" he stated sitting back in his seat. I put a hand to my mouth trying not to laugh while eating. "I am an open book it's just I guess not an interesting one since no one notices," I laughed after realizing how weird it was to refer to myself as a book. He laughed before taking in a spoonful of alfredo pasta.

"If I ever got the chance I'd love that book wholeheartedly" The words left him almost in slow motion as if he was trying to make sure I heard every syllable. I was a little taken by surprise. I mean it's giving K-drama vibes and caught me off guard. The random eye contact at that exact moment made it even more awkward. And I quickly broke the contact and turned back to my food a little too fast, spilling the hot soup right on my shirt.

"Ow, ow" I cried jumping out of the chair and trying to hold my shirt from my chest and stomach. "Omg, are you ok?" Lou asked, handing me napkins. I just nodded and began to dab my shirt. "I have a shirt, if you're ok with wearing it I'll grab it for you," he said hesitantly. I nodded and followed him back to one of the rooms down the hall. He went into the closet and I walked around the room to the other side looking at pictures of him and Jason on a nightstand.

"Is this one alright?" he asked, holding up a t-shirt with a picture of Linkin Park on it. I ran over to him. "Wow, you have one. I've been looking everywhere for this. They were all sold out" I said, taking the shirt from his hands. He laughed. "You know them?" I glared at him. "Are you insane? who doesn't?" he laughed "Well if you like it so much you can have it," he said. "Really? You... Won't try to take it back right?" I asked, holding the shirt behind my back. "No, I won't. It's all yours"

I squealed before hugging him. Which couldn't have been a more bad idea. Not only awkward but I just hugged him with a soup-stained shirt. I quickly backed away. Staring at his shirt. "I am so sorry," I said, holding a hand to my mouth. He laughed "Dont be you can hug me anytime" I could feel my face get hot and quickly averted my gaze. "That's not what I meant," he laughed again. "I'll let you change. I waited for him to close the door then removed the wet sweatshirt.

-Crash!

I quickly pulled on the T-shirt and rushed out of the room towards the loud noise. "Lou are you... I stopped stunned at the entrance of the dining area. Lou laid flat on his back. Dakota is on top of him. His hands wrapped around Lou's neck. "Omg, Dakota what are you doing? Get off of him!" I yelled rushing to where they were on broken pieces of glass.

"Sky, stay out of it. Go back to the castle!" Dakota said anger evident in his voice. "No, are you insane, get off of him!" I countered and attempted to shove Dakota when he stood up and shoved me hard making me hit a wall. I fell to the floor feeling winded. "Dakota stop! Keep your damn hands off of her!" Lou yelled as he rushed to stand between us. "I looked up to see Dakota glaring at me, his eyes dark, fists clenched so tight his knuckles were white.

I felt a warm trickle down my side and smelled blood. And soon enough that smell is followed by a warm trickle from my nose. I held my hand under it trying to catch all of the blood but it was too much and it just kept coming out. I watched hazily as Dakota and Lou began to fight once more. Both not backing down but soon Dakota's getting the best of him. And Lou falls to the floor with a loud thud.

I attempted to get up and stop him but the room was suddenly spinning, my legs turned into noodles, my vision blurs, and suddenly I saw nothing.

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Jason's POV-

I decided it was time to check on Lou. I haven't seen him since this morning. I bet he's painting or playing some instrument to keep himself busy. I made my way up the steps and into the tree house. "Looney toon, where are you, my boy?" I called out. There's a loud noise that catches my attention. I hurriedly rushed to the sound. My stomach sank at the sight. Dakota was beating Lou in the face but he was already passed out.

Blood drips from Dakota's fists with every blow. "Dakota what the fuck are you doing?!" I yelled as I rushed to him and shoved him off, Lou. "He started it. I was just teaching him a lesson" Dakota spat out in a rugged hoarse voice. I couldn't believe my eyes or ears. I shook Lou. "Lou hey get up! Come on get up! Dakota you fucking idiot go get the fucking doctor!" I yelled.

He completely ignored me and picked up Sky leaving the room with her as if nothing else mattered. "Fucking piece of shit!" I yelled as I took my phone from my pocket and quickly dialed Nelson's number.

"Get to the tree house as fast as you can"Jason

"Jason? What's going on?"Nelson

"Lou is... Lou's not breathing. Hurry up Fucking hurry up!"Jason