the beast

 he first realized that he was being stalked when his friend mentioned it. he wasn't the type to notice his surroundings. he was the average guy you meet every day. not very smart, still struggling with school chasing a childhood dream of becoming a vet.

He, the man, was sitting there right across from Jessy staring at him. he never really noticed until Lilian mentioned it. Unlike Jessy she was sharp< jess > She leaned in to whisper, they were sitting in the coffee shop with books in front of them, trying to get some work done. < humm? > Jessy hummed answering staring at my phone with boredom.

< well, I think you have an admirer > < hmm > Jessy hummed again not paying her much attention. so she did what she always did. She pinched his side < oww lily ..> < listen to me when I am talking blondy .. look > she turned to the guy and Jessy followed her gaze.

 Golden eyes stared directly at his. jessy instantly felt intimidated. the man was big, like a freaking wall big. all in black, black jeans black shirt, and black leather vest. did he come from a funeral? He had long, of course, black hair tied to his nape . he stared at Jessy directly and the boy lowered his eyes instantly.’’ damn, did I flirt with someone's girl? shit .. I don't remember.” Jessy hissed under his breath trying to remember if he offended someone recently.

< who the hell is that? > he whispered to Lilian < never saw him before, I would remember if I did trust me ..> she answered in a whisper too, like they were scared he would hear them

< hey there love birds what are you whispering about ?? > Lilian and Jessy both jumped when they heard a voice behind them. it was Tim their friend, well kind of, since he had this huge crush on Lilian which she enjoys but keeps playing dumb. He is her stalker if he is to be defined. 

Tim sat with them and started chatting nonstop with Lilian, trying, as usual, to impress her with everything and nothing. Jessy looked back to where the stranger was sitting. He was gone. He felt relieved. The dude scared him, not that he would ever say that out loud.

< so? Jessy? are you coming? > Jessy turned when he heard my name < huh? > < dude were you listing?? about the party tonight!! > Lilian glanced at where the stranger was and looked at her friend worried. she could tell he was restless. Jessy smiled at her and turned his attention to Tim again< yeah man! >

< I will pick you up > Lilian added. he could tell Tim didn't like that. He never understood that he and Lily were just friends. Impossible he kept saying. Jessy and Lily know way too much about each other and they grow up together.

< nah .. you guys go, I will take dad's car .. > Tim smiled again and continued chatting Lilian's ears off.

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His parents went out, so he was without a car. Since he wasn't going to call Lily or Tim, he just decided to walk. It wasn't that far, and it wasn't that cold either.

 he was walking slowly when he heard an engine. before he realized it, a huge bike with a leather biker rounded and parked right in front of Jessy. he gasped and walked a step back trying not to show fear. 

< what the hell man !! that's dangerous !! > Jessy said and tried to walk around the stranger when the rider took off his helmet.

<hello .. > The yang man froze it was the guy from this morning. he smiled at him and got off the bike. he took the remaining step between them and Jessy didn't have a choice but to walk back. he creeped him out and he was huge!

<you have beautiful eyes .. they're green? bleu? > Jessy coughed and lifted his hand in a surrender gesture < Aah thanks ehh... sorry I am not gay !! not that I have anything against gay men... they're cool !! > he said in what Lily would call a gay panic. he tried walking around him < so eh .. yah I have to go but hey good luck ... > 

The big guy then grabbed Jessy’s arm and spun him around. < hey! let go !! > Jessy tried to pull his arm but he didn't move that was when he panicked. the boy tried to straggle but he was so easily pinned in place with both of his arms behind my back. he was holding them bout with one hand!

‘‘what the fuck ?? how can a human be so fuking strong??’’

Jessy wasn't small or weak, he was a full-grown man and healthy. There should be at least some struggle. But it looked like the other man was holding a rag doll.

He snickered and Jessy settled a little when his breath was gone. < what do you want ?? > the boy snapped .

the stranger leaned closer and pulled him flush against his chess < a kiss...> he whispered

Jessy froze. he felt his blood freeze in his veins.

< are you insane ?? Let go! I said I was not interested! > Jessy tried straggling but it was in vain. the other man laughed at him.

< maybe I am ... > he answered. the poor kid started to get scared. he looked around hoping to see someone. anyone. but to his damn luck, the street was empty.

< please.. > he whispered desperately. 

<shuu ... I won't hurt you Jessy... > he knows Jessy’s name ??

‘‘I am doomed.’’

He leaned closer sniffing the boy’s neck < emm ... you smell like haven .. just like I imagined ..> he said and the young man started shaking terrified. < please don't ... > he couldn't help begging.

Jessy was terrified. the stranger smiled showing his canines < shuu ... it is ok ... I need you to be willing after all .. > he squeezed the boy‘s arms.

< I am strong Jessy.. > he said and his eyes glowed.

< I am way too strong for you. do you understand? > The boy nodded trying to hold back tears.

‘‘who the hell is this guy!!!?’’

< in 2 days I am coming back for you ... say your goodbyes. find an excuse because I am taking you from here .. > Jessy swallowed feeling like throwing up.

< if you tell a soul about this I will kill them and everyone you love, and I will make sure that every person who was even good to you suffers. understand? >

Jessy nodded eagerly so he would let him go.

the bicker smiled, leaned in, and liked the boy‘s face < yum ... can't wait to have you ..> then he let go.

Jessy stumbled and fell on the floor. when he looked up he saw the stranger changing. huge leather-like wings spread from his back and his smile widened and his mouth got so damn big it reached his ears with canine peeking out and drools spilling out. 

‘‘Holy shit!!! he is a monster! ‘‘

The stranger, monster, crocked his head to the side and hissed < I changed my mind... You tell a soul and I will eat them . > he laughed and shook his shoulders < keep the bike love.. > The thing just flew away.

jessy stared at it for what felt like hours and jumped when he felt his phone vibrate. he ignored it and turned back to where he came from. 

And ran like hell hounds were chasing him ..

‘‘Did I hallucinate? but my hand hurt and that is proof that I didn't imagine what happened."

he ran until he was out of breath and then he started walking and panting. he walked like a freaking zombie. he finally reached his house, went up to his room, and just sat by the bed facing his balcony.

"What the fuck was that !!?? "

Jessy felt his heart beating so loud. he was having a panic attack.

"A monster is coming for me? That was what he said, right? but why me? can't he get someone else? holy shit!"

Jessy picked up his phone and called the cops but then I hung up.

"What am I to tell them? A monster with wings said he was going to tack me and eat my family and friends ?? yeah... my mom is a bit paranoid and I will end up strapped in a mental hospital.."

"What am I to do?’’

Jessy was scared, no he was terrified...

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The next morning his Dad walked into his room and found Jessy still curled under the covers < hey kiddo! still sleeping ?? > Jessy just hummed because he couldn’t sleep after last night. he just texted Lily and told her he got food poison and curled in bed.

<well, Dave is home ! he is here for the weekend you should go say hi > his father said in a cheerful voice.

‘‘Dave is home!!’’

the yang man sat straight < he is? > His dad smiled he knew how much his son and all the neighbor's kids loved David. he was the older brother to all of them. lily even had a crush on him, maybe still have a crush on him. < yah > the father answered smiling. < after he joined the navy he was barely home, go say hi! > he waved at his son and walked out.

jessy jumped from the bed and walked out to the balcony. Dave’s balcony and his were touching with a slight height difference. Jessy was happy, he missed Dave, but then last night came back rushing.

Dave was like an older brother. maybe he can help, but what to say? A monster attacked him and threatened to eat everyone ??

shit

Jessy thought he should never let his Mom hear this. she will cry her eyes out thinking her son is losing his mind like her uncle did.

the yang man sighed, jumped to Dave's balcony, and knocked at his window. < dave !! open up, man! > Dave used to be the coolest and kindest guy you can know. but someday he just changed. no one knows what happened . he just shut himself in his room for almost a year to get out and say he was joining the Navy. his mom was just happy he got out of his room.

< dave !! I know you're home !! open up! > Jessy yelled and knocked again. But Dave just ignored him. he does this a lot lately. he just ignored everybody, so people started walking away from his life. but he was like a brother to Jessy, he couldn't just walk away.

he finally stopped knocking and just begged. < dave … please .. I need you …> came Jessy’s voice like a whisper but Dave heard it because the door opened.

Dave stood there in his boxer staring at the younger man. he was just a bit taller but way bigger.

that's what the army does to you.

He glared at Jessy with his sleepy eyes and messy hair and crossed his arms waiting for an explanation.

< eh .. well you see .. > what was he thinking the damn thing said he would eat his friends.

Eat ??

‘‘Wait maybe I am insane.’’

I swallowed trying to think how to tell his childhood friend that he had lost his mind when a cold hand touched Jessy’s neck and he jumped. he looked up to see Dave frowning and caressing my neck

< what happened? >

< huh ?? >

< this! > he continued < it looked like a snake choked you ..>

< oh .. >

‘‘so he left a mark on my neck, I don’t even remember him touching my neck .. maybe I am insane ..’’

But .. hallucinations don’t leave marks …

Shit…

Dave made him look up by squeezing the back of the other younger man’s nape.

< who was it? > he asked in a growly and cold way.

He always looked out for Jessy.

the yang man let out a deep sigh. If someone was going to help it was Dave.

< this weird guy …I never saw him … he ..> he swallowed and shifted his weight to the other feet. the floor was cold and he was barefoot.

< he threatened me Dave… > he finely said < he said he was going to kill everyone, well he said he will eat them …> hearing himself saying something so absurd made Jessy cringe.

Dave pulled him inside the room and Jessy just sat on the bed while his friend was looking for pants

< what did he want Jessy? money? drugs? > Jessy shook his head < no .. >

Dave put on his jeans and turned to him < then what? did he have eyes for Lily? >

Jessy laughed because it wasn’t Lily.

dave just arched one eyebrow at him and the boy sitting on the bed blushed answering.

< no .. not lily … me.> he looked up at Dave's eyes to see them widen in surprise.

< he wants me. > he repeated in a small voice.

The shirt Dave was holding slipped off his fingers, and he said in a small voice < Jessy? .. did he do something to you? > Jessy was a bit surprised at how softly his friend was speaking. he shook his head again.

< he said he wanted me willing …he was so strong and he could do whatever he wanted..>

Dave let out a long sigh and picked up the shirt putting it on.

< I am not gay Dave.> Jessy added in a small voice.

< I know> Dave walked out of the room and Jessy followed < even if you were it doesn't mean anyone should force and threaten you for sex. >

True…

he would probably be as freaked out as now if that guy was a girl..

< where are we going? > Jessy asked when he saw they were in front of the house's main door.

< the cops. > Dave answered and Jessy froze.

< what? no !! didn’t you hear me? > Jessy yelled in terror

Dave stopped walking and turned to the panicked young man.

< I came to you, Dave!! no cops !! > The younger man started pacing < you don’t understand he wasn’t normal !! he was so strong and .. and .. he had damn wings !! do you know someone who has wings, Dave? because this dude has wings !! and guess what !! he flew !!! >

Dave just stood there staring, thinking probably his childhood friend lost his mind. Jessy finally stopped pacing

< maybe .. if I .. if I just give him what he wants…> The poor boy felt his throat closing and he couldn’t breathe he felt dizzy and his legs gave out on him. but he didn’t reach the floor. Jessy felt a hand on his back and another on his arm easing him down slowly < breath! >Jessy heard Dave's panicked voice while his vision was blurry with tears.

< Jessy! breath! slowly that's it .. slowly …> The panicked young man finally could breathe again and stared up at Dave who just sighed and gathered him up in his lap. < ok .. Jessy.. no cops .. > Dave just lulled him in his arms as one would do to a child.

the young man relaxed in his friend's arms but they jumped in surprise when the door just flew open and a guy walked in.

< jessiiii …. You have been a bad .. bad boy .. I told you not to tell didn’t I ?> Jessy felt his blood freeze in his veins and he stared wide-eyed as Dave walked to the stranger full of anger. it took only a second in the blink of an eye he heard a thumb and turned to see Dave collapse on the floor in a bloody mess.

The monster threw Dave to the wall and he threw him so hard that he saw blood traces on the wall.

Dave !!

< dave !! oh god no .. no .. > Jessy screamed and jumped when the monster spoke< I warned you didn’t I ? > he looked up at the guy with the tears blurring my vision

<, please... I am sorry .. don’t hurt him please >

the monster just stared at him and crocked his head to the side.

< I will do anything .. please … > Jessy begged as he knelt beside Dave. the monster reached to Dave and grabbed his shirt

< no ..> Jessy panicked

< car keys ..> the monster looked at him < fitch the car keys Jessy .. and I may consider not eating him >

the scared boy jumped running to the table where he knew Dave’s mom would leave the car key and he just grabbed them and turned but he found the monster at the front door

< come now lover …we have a long drive ..>he stood there frozen as this thing walked out to throw the front door to the car dragging an unconscious dave he then stood and turned. he gave a long sight before he spook < Jessy.. lover do I have to kill your parents to prove that I am not playing? > he then shook poor Dave and blood dripped more on the ground < or I should eat this one huh ?? >

< no … please .. whatever you want ..> jessy walked to him bare foot and trembling. he just took the keys, unlocked the car threw Dave in the back seat, and got in < get in Jessy.. > and he did. just a second before he drove off Jessy heard his Dad's voice

< Jessy ??>

he looked at him throw his tears and the older man's expression changed to panic as he ran to them but the monster in the driver's seat just drove off.

***

jessy peeked into the back seat where Dave was still unconscious. the blood was covering his forehead and he feared the worst.  < sitt strighit lover, safety first!>

Jessy turned to the driver seat and he saw the monster grinning at him and he jumped back hitting the car's side window. < y.. y .. your.. your teeth .. >

he couldn't couldn’t speak.

< hummm? Ah … I hate hiding my true form you know .. we're going home now and we are in the valley so no worries about humans .. >

he couldn’t believe his eyes. his teeth were all razor-like sharks. It was freaking him out. Jessy turned his face to the window to avoid his eyes that were staring at me instead of the road. 

he was trembling, eyes wide in terror, and his back was stoked in clod swear...

he was kidnapped.

It is happening.

along with Dave. we are being taken by some shark-teethed winged monster.

"oh god, I hope Dad called the cops. maybe they will track Dave's mom's car."

As he stared to the side he noticed that the view had been the same for a while now. The same trees the same green the same amount of fog. 

 < what the hell is this place ?? > Jessy whispered to himself but he heard a sneake < you finally noticed hhhhh!  This is the valley, sweet Jessy.. it's where my brothers and  I live. > The scared boy turned back but he held my tongue not wanting him to get the wrong idea.

But the monster in the driver seat continued talking as if he heard his unspoken question < this place, the valley, is the bridge between purgatory and your world. >

<p ..p ..p..> FUKING PERGOTORY ??? 

he couldn’t speak again. he just stuttered but the monster answered again < yes purgatory, we're the watchdogs like some would call us hhhhhh!!! > he then stopped laughing and turned to him with that toothy grin. his teeth now were back almost human-like with canines a bit too sharp

<  I am a hellhound Jessy… my job is to keep the gate between purgatory and your world closed and you ..lover ..> he pointed at him with an abnormally long claw, because yes it wasn’t nails on his fingers but claws. < are my mate! I have been searching for you for more than 500 years now …>  

jessy just stared at him not knowing what to say.

mate? As in friend? buddy? Is he crazy ??

he swallowed and he finally managed to ask < w.w…what do you want from us? >

he could finally voice his question and the other grinned staring in front.

<us? Jessy… babe … I don’t want anything to do with the human .. but you told him unnecessary things  .. so .. he had to either come with us or die .. > he then turned to me and stopped smiling.  Jessy felt the car finally stop but he kept staring at him not daring to lift my gaze too scared to even breathe < it's you Jessy… > he leaned closer and the boy shrank back as humanly possible< It's you who I want lover.. > he then leaned in as in to kiss me and

the terrified youngster couldn’t help the tears falling.

"this monster wanted me and he would kill Dave if I said no .. " 

fuck .. 

He suddenly stopped pulled off the poor scared boy and got out of the car. the monster moved to the side of the car.

he opened the door reached out and dragged his victim out. < no .. no .. please .. > The weak sobs started and Jessy begged as he was dragged out.

jessy has never felt so terrified in his whole life. 

This was a real living demon dragging him wanting to do God what to him. 

< dean !! > A squeak came and made them both freeze. jessy turned to see a young boy running with a big smile and arms wide open. 

the monster released him and picked up the boy who jumped into his arms laughing and squeaking.

jessy gasped terrified of what this monster was going to do to the child. 

< where is my gift !! > the little one demanded and the monster smiled at him.

jessy was beyond choked. the monster had a calming and sweet smile on his face as if he hadn't threatened to eat his best friend a few hours ago. 

< you little rascal > he laughed and kissed the child's cheek < you only welcome me for the gift I bring, do you? > The boy laughed some more with an angelic and innocent face. when he noticed the 2 e person he looked at him and then stopped smiling. 

< your tummy hurt? > he asked and buried himself in the monster's arms.

Jessy's voice was gone.

he didn’t understand what was happening as he stared at the monster who may have killed his friend, dragged him all the way here now holding a small 4 or 5-year-old boy so affectionately.

a shattering noise was so loud to his ears as he looked at this was Sean.

jessy didn't even realize that this shattering noise was coming from his teeth as they shattered against each other uncontrollably.

Jesse's mind was a mess.

he was scared and confused .

 < Shean !! > A voice rang and Jessy jumped at the snapping tone.

and stared at the door of the big mansion that they were standing in front of as a tall handsome-looking man wearing an apron came out and walked to where they stood. < my god! How many times have I told you not to go off running like that !! you will..> the new comer stopped talking as his eyes landed on Jessy. 

the boy hugged his trembling body and stared at the other man.

dave's blood was on the shirt he was wearing, his brown soft curly hair was a mess striking his sweaty face. his teeth won't stop shattering. the poor boy's blue eyes were so wide giving signs of shock.

the tall man wearing an apron pulled a stray hair off his face and looked at Jessy's bare foot which had traces of small cuts dry blood.

frowning he reached for the little boy, and the child hugged him back < I am sorry Daddy.. > he said and the father held him closer

< Dean?> he looked at the kidnapper with a frown and an accusing look on his face. 

< emm … it's not what you think Maximus! > Dean or the monster as Jessy prefers calling him puts his hands up in a surrender gesture.

< help me … > A shocked sound came and all eyes turned to Jessy.

the terrified young man trembled as he stared at his hope.

this man and this child looked normal. they may be his chance

< please ..>

he reached out with trembling hands to the man who squeezed his child closer in fear as his eyes widened.

<, please !! > he begged desperately

but before he even managed to reach them a roar tore through the forest and he turned to look at the most terrifying creature emerging from the forest. 

Dog, humanoyed. so fucking huge that he towered on some trees..

jessy stared wide-eyed as the daemon growled with the biggest snot that was filled with teeth. and this monster fell on four paws and jumped in his direction.

at that second everything went black as he heard screams rising all around.