Page 46 of Sadistic Obsession (Rise of Phoenyxx #1)

P hoenyxx

It's almost the end of the day, and I’m exhausted. The boys and the grief have worn me out. I technically already had my last class of the day, since it’s usually time to visit Hunter.

I need my bestie right now. I know she’s got PE next, so I pull out my phone to shoot her a text.

Me: Will you be around after class?

She usually answers right away, so I stare at my screen, waiting to see the dots that tell me she’s typing.

I keep walking towards the main exit of the admin building and have to squeeze myself between the crowd of students.

I push my way outside, checking my phone again.

I stop walking. No response. Unread. Huh.

Maybe she’s with Bryan or changing in the locker room. I shake it off, telling myself not to worry. She's always with Bryan, and I don’t doubt he would do anything to keep her safe.

I go to the center of the courtyard, taking a seat by the gorgeous fountain in the center. I kick back and close my eyes, savoring this moment of peace.

Synn

It's time. It's fucking time, and I can’t stay still. What we’re about to do is...too much. Even for me.

I don’t know what happened between hating this girl and being obsessed as fuck with her.

“Hey, man,” Trikk appears in my doorway, running his hand through his hair. “I need my brothers to deal with...this. I love her, bro. You know?” He sits across from me on the bed. His face is twisted in pain; it’s hard to look at.

“I understand. I know you and Ghost must be a fucking wreck.”

“You have no idea. Ghost won’t talk to me. He's bad, man. There are fresh cuts all over his arms.”

I sigh heavily. “Alright, we all need to talk this out. We're out of time.” I glance at him. “Is Ghost here now?”

“I think so. I can go get him.”

“Yeah, do that. Alert the others to meet in the living room.”

He stands up, nodding. His steps drag, heavy and sad. I'm going to have to deal with not only my pain, but all of theirs, too. I have to be the leader I've been groomed to be.

With a deep inhale, I stand up straight. I go out to the living room, where the others are already convening.

Once everyone has taken a seat, I move to the middle of the room.

The guys are collapsed on both sofas, and Ghost is on the floor.

His knees are pulled up in front of him, his arms wrapped around them.

His hood is up and pulled low. Frost looks grim.

Purge and Razor are fidgeting and grumbling. Trikk has his head down.

“Listen, brothers, we are out of time. My father has made all the necessary arrangements. It's go time.”

“No, no, no...” Ghost whispers, rocking back and forth. Trikk slides to the floor, embracing him, with tears in his eyes.

Frost speaks next. “I am...I can’t think of the word. I don’t FEEL. But I feel chaotic, and I don’t know what to do with that.”

Razor nods a few times. “Yep. I don’t want to lose her. Not now.”

Purge grimaces. “I can’t stomach this, brother.”

“I get it, guys. You know we have no choice. I suggest you deal with it. Put away any feelings you may have. It's better this way. Our fathers would...” My skin blanches at the thought.

Grumbles and curses go around the room.

“When?” a broken Ghost chokes out, imploring me with his eyes.

I shake my head. “Now, brother. Now.”

Trikk abruptly jumps up, running to the bathroom. I can hear him vomiting from here. Ghost completely collapses onto the floor. Razor gets up, punching a hole in the wall. Purge goes back to his computer. Frost looks at me. “They will need us both. Our strength.”

“I know, brother. We'll be their rocks.” I walk back towards my room, needing a moment to compose myself, and prepare for this absolute shitshow.

Phoenyxx

My phone chimes, and I grab it, thinking it’s Valley. It's not. It's Razor.

Razor: Meet me at the gym, Fiasca. Thought we could get a lesson in today.

Me: It’s not our normal time.

I frown at the change. Something feels off.

Me: Yeah, on my way.

I drag myself up from the seat by the fountain and aim myself towards the PE building. Hopefully, I’ll run into Valley on the way.

I scurry into the PE building, glancing at the auditorium as I pass it. No sign of Valley. I frown, seeing no one. Is everyone still in the locker rooms? I shake it off, going to the gym, grabbing the door handle. “Hey, I'm he...”

My words trail off, cut off abruptly when I see the scene in front of me. No way. There's no fucking...my eyes are playing tricks on me. They drugged me again. Something...

My eyes see hell. All six of my guys are there, all shirtless. Trikk and Ghost are both completely naked. They’re all drenched with blood. Razor's blade is shiny with crimson stains. Their eyes are all cold—no emotions at all.

“Vall...Valley?” I hiccup, seeing my best friend’s naked body lying on her back, draped over the weight bench. Her eyes are empty; she is not moving. She's covered with blood, so much, I can barely make out her features. Blood oozes out of very fresh cuts.

And my Ghost—my Ghost is holding his knife, completely coated in blood.

And he... Oh GOD. What is happening? His very hard cock is in Valley’s mouth, her head hanging upside down.

He's FUCKING her lifeless mouth. He looks towards the door, seeing me frozen there.

He slowly grins, the evilest grin I've ever witnessed.

My eyes bounce between the guys. They all just...smile. “NO! What did you DO? What the fuck? Why? Whyyyy....” I wail, the most indescribable pain rising up from the pit of my stomach. I don’t fight it. Why would I? They're all gone. Everyone is fucking gone.

I hit the floor on my knees. “PLEASE! Please KILL ME! Kill me! Now!” The voice coming out of me sounds foreign. The guttural pain is palpable.

The sobs burst through my chest. Very real, excruciating pain splinters my heart, sending me spiraling. My whole body is sobbing, crying out. It all HURTS! I can’t bear it! Please make it stop!

Animal-like sounds burst from my throat. “Why? WHY?” I start pulling at my hair, yanking out clumps of it. I score my nails down my arms. I claw at my chest, needing the pain to be gone. My GOD it feels as if my actual soul is being brutally ripped from me. I can’t...

I catch Synn’s gaze, and he starts to laugh. He laughs louder and louder, maniacally. I scream, and all of my muscles lose the ability to function. I fall into a puddle on the floor. I scream and scream and scream. Then finally...nothing.

Bryan

I am waiting for Valley outside of the locker room, as usual. It's taking her longer than normal. I can’t help but notice the absence of voices also.

I suddenly hear a blood-curdling scream from the gym area. I turn and run towards it. Ripping the door open, I halt to a stop as I see Phoenyxx lying in a puddle on the floor. I rush to her, checking her pulse. She's alive. I hold her, telling her, “It’s Bryan. I've got you...”

A deep laugh jerks my vision up, and I freeze in place. The Sadistic Six are all there, covered in blood. A couple of them are even naked. Then...I see...her. NO! “VALLEY!”

I run into the room, only to be shoved back by a hard body. Synn grabs me. “Do NOT come near us. You see what you see. Deal with it.” He pushes me violently backwards. I crash onto the floor, crab-walking backwards, stopping by Phoenyxx, who still isn’t moving.

A scream rips from my throat, and once I start, I can’t stop. I scream for what feels like forever. Then I black out.

Bryan

A hand grabs me roughly from behind, whirling me around.

“What is wrong with you two?” A stern-looking woman in scrubs demands.

She's accompanied by several large male orderlies.

I open my mouth, but words won't come out.

I look frantically towards the gym, only to find it empty.

No people, no Valley. Not one trace of blood. How long was I out?

The nurse looks the way I'm facing and shakes her head. “Put them both on gurneys. Take them now.”

I struggle, but the orderlies are too muscular and burly to fight.

I get tossed onto a gurney, strapped down across my arms. Phoenyxx is yanked up roughly and tossed onto another gurney, strapped down like they did to me.

Where are they taking us? Dear GOD! What's happening? Someone help us! Please...

THE END...FOR NOW...