Bab 16: Chapter 15
On his way to the hut, Jason thought things over. There were little amount of events going on in his life, and all of them were always the same – summer, killing campers if they dared to step into his territory, and getting rid of the bodies. And then there was a long and lonely winter season. And every year the cycle reiterated itself again and again. Sometimes it got boring, but Jason was used to his grey life during all these long years. And then, suddenly, this girl, Sherry, appeared like a ray of light in all this darkness. Mother somehow understood at once that this girl's life was worth something, that she was not like the others. At first Jason wasn't sure why she thought this, at first sight Sherry didn't differ from millions of other girls. But in the end it turned out that Mother was right when she advised to leave Sherry alive. Jason was more than happy to keep her near, she was the second person beside Mother, that actually cared for him. But Jason understood very well that Sherry wasn't his mother. She was… a friend, perhaps? Yes, definitely a friend. But when she willingly hugged him a few times, especially last time, Jason felt something stirring inside him. Something he couldn't really understand. Returning to his hut and standing before the altar, he was sure Mother was happy that there is a person that cared for him, but…
"Jason, my boy. You know well what it is. She makes you feel something you haven't really felt before. And that is something different from what we felt to each other. Similar, but, on the other hand, different. When you care about someone, like I cared about you, and when you are ready to do anything to make your precious one happy, it is called "love". Tell me, would you do anything to see Sherry smile and be happy?"
Yes, Mother sure knew where to hit. But her questions could help him understand his feelings. And now it was right, he wanted to see Sherry happy while being near him, and he nodded.
"Well, you see? Love is something very complicated, hard to explain in a few words. I have just explained you the basis of these feelings, when you want to make someone happy and do anything for this person. Love means many things. And then there is intimacy which is also part of love between two people. This is where children come from. This is how you were born, my boy. When me and your father met, we fell in love and married, and then my most precious one was born in this world, which is you, sweetheart."
That makes sense. It's good that Mother explained him that in the result of intimacy children are born. She also has gone through it. So this is why those stupid teens do it all the time?
"I doubt it, my boy. When your father and I were intimate, we were married. Between husband and wife it is normal. And then, in that moment, we had feelings to each other, the ones that are called "love". But in this case, when you see the teens here, in this camp, they are spiritual followers of those irresponsible counselors that allowed you to drown. They shouldn't be here, Jason. Thus they mock your tragedy and desecrate my memory. So whoever comes here and dares to do these bad things, punish them. They are bad people, so make them suffer!"
Jason nodded in agreement. That's what he always does when unwanted guests arrive here. And he is very good at it.
But Sherry… What if something happens and it results in intimacy between him and her? Is that even possible? And would she even want him? Jason was very afraid that thus he might become similar to the ones he hated, the ones he killed.
"Don't worry, sweetheart. If it happens, I will not be angry with you. You will never be like those despicable teens. You are my special boy and she is a special girl. I was more than happy to see you both standing in each other's arms. I'm sure you're now convinced in this. Her attitude to you tells you everything. And she has achieved good results in making her own family respect you. This is worth many things. So listen to mommy and just give her time and don't force her into anything."
That was no problem. Jason could wait as long as needed. He has all the time in this world. He cannot die, so no matter how much time passes, he will stay the same always. And he had nowhere to hurry. If Mother fully supports his relationship with Sherry, it was worth waiting.
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It was a hot day this time, hotter than before. Sherry was having her breakfast and decided that perhaps she could take a swim the lake afterwards. She wasn't sure how much it has managed to warm up till now, but it was worth trying at least. If not, she could still sunbathe for some time.
She ate slowly, without hurry, and to the moment she finished it and brushed her teeth in the bathroom, the clock already showed thirty minutes to twelve. Sherry changed into her blue one-piece swimsuit and wrapped a light shawl around her hips so it would look like a skirt. Pinning her hair up and taking a towel, she walked down to the lake and spread it on the sand. At first she always tried the water by walking into it to the knees, just to feel and get used to it. Sherry expected it to be rather cold, but it wasn't that bad. After all, the lake was located so that the sun always shone upon it, from dawn till dusk, and considering how hot the recent few months have been, the lake being somewhat warmed up was only logical.
While Sherry walked in the water, hearing the sound of splashes alone, she had no idea that Jason was already standing at the very edge of the lake, watching her. Needless would it be to say that when she turned around, her heart skipped a beat from surprise.
"God damn it! Jason…" Sherry huffed, sighing with relief at the same time "Listen, if you continue appearing so, like a specter, I will get a heart attack one day." She said it without irritation in her voice, but more with a grin. "No, really, I couldn't even hear your steps."
Jason didn't know if Sherry noticed it or not, but a spark of fun appeared in his eyes. She really looked cute when a bit irritated, although she was obviously trying to hide it now.
"I was just going to take a dip in the lake," she continued "I hope you don't mind?"
The large man shook his head in response, indicating that he had no objections. After all, she agreed to live here, so she had all the rights to use this territory as freely as he did.
Sherry then went deeper into the lake until she was only her head and shoulders were visible. At first she hesitated to dive in as the water felt chilly, but as her skin got more or less used, it didn't seem so cold anymore. If she had gotten here later than the early days of June, it would have been even warmer, but it was still fine. Sherry just could have never imagined that her swimming season would be opened in Camp Crystal Lake, the place known as Camp Blood. And in daytime this place looked so peaceful, so serene… Light splashed of water, sound of trees swinging in the wind, chirping of the birds… It was hard to believe what this marvelous area was known for, that a true monster of a man had made it his home.
But Sherry cared little about it. Somehow she knew that Jason would never harm her, even if he gets irritated. It was more than clear that he felt something for her, the solid proof to this was that he decided to show her the place he would never ever show to anybody else: his sanctuary. And the fact that he cherished his mother's memory that much, made her respect Jason even more. Now Sherry knew for sure that Jason was not as terrible as people thought him to be. All he has ever needed was understanding, and, unfortunately, he never got it from anyone except for his mother. Deep inside she thanked God for giving her the ability to look behind this terrifying appearance of a hockey masked monster and behold the hidden part of Jason's soul which is still able to feel and craves for everything he lacked in his life. Despite that Jason most likely wasn't even alive, technically an undead being, it didn't mean he couldn't feel anything at all. Death is frightening only for the body, but the soul is eternal, it knows no death. And while Sherry went out of the water and sat on her towel to sunbathe, such thoughts occupied her mind. She was sure that this is what exactly could be said about Jason. His body is dead, but his soul still lives. He just hides it from everyone, preferring to show his macabre side. But if he chose to show something more than that, it meant the person he chose for this is indeed special from his point of view. Thus Sherry couldn't be happier to know that she was the one to get this honor.
While sitting and enjoying the warm summer air, Sherry turned her head right and left now and then and noticed that Jason was still standing aside and watching her. He decided not to stand at the water all this time and preferred to keep a watch from the shadow.
"You can come and sit here with me if you want," Sherry called out to him. It looked funny to her that after all what happened in his hut Jason still was standing somewhere aside. Was he still shy or what? Sherry wanted him to be free in her presence, just like she was beginning to feel the same when he was near. And after a few moments she heard heavy footsteps approaching her until the large man dropped himself down on the sand beside her.
"There, that's better," Sherry smiled, looking at him. "I hope you're not shy when being around me, are you?"
Jason shook his head which meant a "no".
"Good. Otherwise I thought you feel embarrassed or something."
This time Jason tilted his head like asking – why do you think that?
"It's just when I saw you standing far away from me," Sherry explained. "This is why I thought so. Glad to know I was wrong," she concluded with a friendly smile on her face.
So they both sat at the lake in silence for some time, disturbed only by the sounds of nature and thinking their own things over. Sherry closed her eyes and relaxed, the surrounding nature together with Jason's slow, peaceful breathing calmed her down. Jason, in turn, studied her with his eyes, noticing that she was dressed in something blue, just like the color of his eyes. Although generally she wasn't really different from other girls in appearance, but it dawned on Jason that he found her beautiful. He has never cared about the female beauty before, for him each girl was just a piece of flesh for killing. Each of them, except for Sherry. She was indeed special, and looks like Mother knew it already at that moment when those bad people brought her to the camp and dropped into the pit. And now, looking at her beautiful shape, fair skin and thick, chestnut-colored hair that even looked a bit golden when sun shone upon them, Jason barely kept himself from touching her, starting with the hair and slowly moving down the curves to her legs. But he was afraid it would ruin this warm moment between them right now. One thing Jason was sure about – if their relationship continued developing this way, there were high chances that she would finally allow him to touch more of her skin. After all, patience is always a bliss.
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