Everyone went to an awkward still, and even the serial killer was taken aback.
"Holy molly." Hershey was shocked, to say the least. "Finally."
Russell, Jamir, Irvin, and Hartmut each gave a nod of agreement.
Blair suddenly held Cadmus from behind, startling him. She was blushing madly, embarrassed yet happy to finally hear him confess. Cadmus stared down at Blair quietly, unsure what to do next.
"And I love you too, Cadmus!"
That killed him and sent him to heaven. Screw the axe murderer.
Hearing her say loud and clear that she loved him was all he ever needed.
"No. No dying yet." Cadmus stood in front of Blair and everyone. "Now, if you know what's good for you, back off."
Whatever fear he initially felt was gone in that instant.
The man took another step. The boy did so as well.
