Billy extended a hand out toward Jack's face, brushing away a tear that was rolling down his cheek with his thumb.  Closing his eyes and swallowing down his urge to pull away, Jack heard Billy whisper to him softly.  "Don't cry, Senpai. I won't let him distract me anymore. He'll see our love for himself".  Jack didn't want to open his eyes.  He was afraid Billy would see through him.  Billy didn't ask him too though.  Instead, Billy cupped his face tenderly and pressed his lips gently against his.  Jack could taste Billy's coppery blood from the split lip that Mark had given him, but tried desperately to stay in character.  If he didn't show Billy any commitment, then it was more than possible that he'd turn his attention back to Mark.  Imaging he was acting out a kissing scene in some other place with some other person, he teasingly took over the kiss.  Not long into it though, Billy pulled away abruptly.  He appeared to be a bit startled by the whole thing... like it was his first?  He guessed it would make since.  If Billy was so obsessed with him, why would he ever kiss anyone else?  Still to be sure, Jack asked hesitantly.  "Did I do something wrong"? 

Billy jerked to attention, replying hastily.  "I just... I didn't expect you to kiss me back like that".  Jack bit his lip nervously, thinking maybe he should have held back a little more... When Billy shoved him back against the gurney.  This time Billy's kiss was much more demanding in a pent up sexually frustrated kind of way!  He was making it hard for Jack to catch his breath, until Jack had no choice but to jerk away, gasping for air.  Billy's attitude had changed again as he gripped Jack's jaw firmly, forcing him to look at him.  His voice becoming stern as he muttered.  "You think I'm a fool? Who were you thinking about"?!  Jack didn't know what to say.  He hadn't really been thinking about anyone in particular... what had he done to shift Billy's mood?  Wincing a bit, Jack honestly told him.  "No one, I swear"!  Billy straightened up, muttering half to himself.  "It wasn't for me... Why would he fake it... Did I miss something? Did I not do something"?  While Billy was internally distracted, Jack snuck a glance at Mark... who was missing? 

There was a bit of relief and excitement spreading over him now!  Mark had gotten away!  He'd find help and would get him rescued!  Billy had screwed up!  He underestimated Mark's capabilities!  Turning quickly back to Billy, Jack told him softly.  "Billy... you can't force someone to love you. It just doesn't work that way. There has to be something there from the start. I'm sorry... but if you truly love me, you have to let me go".  Billy shook his head and yelled back defiantly.  "NO! No one else will ever know and love you as much as I do! You'll see! We just need more time"!  Billy's expression softened slightly, as he placed a hand on Jack's knee.  His voice dropping into that creepy weird voice again, as he muttered to himself.  "But... If he doesn't change his mind? You know he never lies... Then maybe I shouldn't try to reach him...".  Jack stared at Billy lost.  Was he... talking to himself?  A split personality?  It seemed to explain his weird behavior.  He had to say something before either of Billy's personalities made up their mind about whatever they were planning!  It was too late though.  Billy quickly moved around to stand between Jack's raised legs, flipping the hem of the wedding gown back as he seriously told Jack.  "I've made up my mind. I don't need you to love me. I can get what I want without your approval or affection".  Jack jerked against the restraints, telling Billy in a panic.  "WAIT! Billy, don't do this"!  Billy wasn't listening to him anymore as he started sliding his hands down the inside of Jack's exposed legs. 

A flood of emotions rushed through Jack.  He wanted to fight back, but how?  It didn't matter how hard he thrashed or told Billy to stop... it wasn't making any difference!  Billy leaned in closer to grab the sides of his underwear, and Jack tried to sit up to put as much weight as he could on his lower half, hoping it might keep him from pulling them off... but he appeared to be frozen to the spot.  Jack followed Billy's gaze to the place Mark had been tied and felt a little relief.  Slowly, Billy straightened up and turned to look at him with anger behind those eyes of his!  Billy's voice rose in volume as he shouted.  "That explains the kiss! A god damn distraction"!!  Jack didn't bother trying to tell Billy that wasn't the case.  He just braced himself for Billy's wrath... when a familiar voice answered back.  "Next time don't use cloth"!  Billy didn't even get the chance to turn around, before a long thin steel blade burst through his chest!  Splattering Jack's body in droplets of Billy's blood! 

Billy's body dropped to the floor limply, and Jack couldn't decide if he wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, or gasp in shock.  Mark had killed him!  Sure, Billy was kind of insane... but... that didn't justify his death!  Mark pulled the katana sword out of Billy, asking Jack calmly.  "Did he hurt you"?  Jack shook his head, quietly answering.  "No. I'm alright. Just get me out of this thing".  Mark lifted up the hem of his pleated blue skirt to slide the bloody blade across it... and Jack did a double take.  Had Mark always been wearing a Japanese school girl uniform this whole time?  He couldn't remember.  After cleaning the blade, Mark rested it over his shoulder with an expression Jack couldn't read, telling him seriously.  "Fan-boys, huh? They think because they know a few things about you that they own you".  Jack chuckled softly, tugging at the restraints as he replied.  "Ya... Now how about getting me out"?  Mark turned his head to finally look Jack in the eyes, telling Jack with a genuine smile.  "The nerve of that guy. You don't take someone else's senpai. Especially, not mine".  Jack slowly relaxed back against the gurney.  To Be Continued...