A Deal

Just as I expected, he was here again today. Standing outside the kitchen window while my grandma was cleaning up. She never seemed to notice him. Well, I did. And I wasn't letting him get her. I wasn't going to let another person I loved die.

After what happened to my dad, I've been reading. Other than to check on my grandma, I haven't left my room or done anything but read. I don't know what's true and what isn't, but I've heard of deals being made before. It's worked before, so it can work now.

So when I saw him standing outside the window, I went out there. He's never really seemed to pay me any mind, but I'm sure he's noticed me watching him. It's like he doesn't even care. I know all about him, and he could care less about me. I suppose I'm not worth much.

Thoughts like that made me doubt if he would accept. I had to try anyway, though. You never know until you try. I walked up to him and proposed my deal. He could take me. He could do whatever he wants with me. I'd go willingly and I wouldn't put up a fight, so long as he leaves my grandma alone. He turned to face me, and he didn't say anything. After a few seconds, he seemed to rip open the air, rotting black leaves floating on acrid air flew out of the rip, and he stepped through.

The rip closed up behind him, and I haven't seen him since. I suppose this means he agreed. I've said goodbye to my grandma. Not literally, but I told her that I loved her and that I'd do anything for her. She's the last one that I care about, so that was all the wrapping up I needed to do.

I'm just waiting now. To be honest, I feel happy. Maybe you people think I'm crazy, but it doesn't matter. There wasn't a lot here for me anyway. And now I finally get to do something right.

I'm ready.