I groan, stretching in the coach. How on earth do people sleep in this? It's so uncomfortable it makes my back hurt.
I rub my eyes, but pause on remembering the floating blue tiger from last night. I turn my head left and right scanning the sitting room to make sure the ghost wasn't here.
I sigh in relief, "its just a dream." I mutter under my breath. I instantly feel someone's presence behind me. I go still, trying my best to stay calm.
Though, I end up jumping out of my skin when I feel a hand on my shoulder.
I yelp, and turn around but sigh in relief on seeing who it is.
"grand pa, it's you." I say, barely breathing. Still recovering from the shock.
"what's wrong with you today? Did you have a nightmare?" he asks with concern.
"well..." I begin, but lose my voice suddenly.
"what?" he asks me.
"nightmares..." I lie, he hums. Making his way to the dinning area.
"Is that why you couldn't sleep in your room last night? Did you take a bath last night in your room?" He asks, while setting the table.
"no." I reply, assisting him in it.
I sensed he wanted to say something more important but instead he says something else.
"well then, you should hurry. You're late for school." He says, and I pause. Turning my head, I spot the wall clock. It read: '7:00 am'
My eyes widen on instincts.
"its seven am already?" I whisper yell, running up the stairs.
Not after doing a double check before entering, and behind me; I hear my grand pa chuckle.
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As soon as I'm done getting ready, I make my way downstairs dressed in a pink t-shirt and blue jeans.
I had let my hair down, with little braids around it. Like a crown.
I get to the dinning table, and quickly grab breakfast. Making sure to put them into my bag.
"I'm going on a journey today." grand pa says, his statement has me pausing for a split second. But I carry on like I hadn't been affected at all.
"how long?" I ask, still trying to sort out my bag pack.
"three days." He says very calmly.
I would miss him. No matter how much of a fuss I make, I still couldn't stay alone in my very own house without my grand pa.
And worse, I didn't have any friends to keep me company.
"try to socialize while I'm gone." He adds, I suddenly choke on air.
"of course.... I'll... I'll try." I say once I've calmed down.
"see you when you're back." I say, hanging my bag on my shoulder.
The reply my grand father gives, tells me, he was currently smiling.
"very well then." He says, and with that I run off to school without looking back.
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During lectures today, I was trying my level best to ensure that I had a complete note for the term. So as to earn good grades.
I remain focused writing, until the class was over.
During recess, I sit eating my lunch alone as usual. Still contemplating on how I'd spend these few days alone. Without my grand pa.
And plus, he didn't tell me where he was going. I was still lost in thought while eating my food, but approaching steps has me snapping out of it.
I look up to find a brown haired boy approaching me.
Holden.
I watch him wordlessly sit in front of me.
"how was class today?" He asks, eating his food, ensuring he didn't look up at me.
"why do you ask?" I ask, arcing my eyebrow still looking at him.
"nothing, you just look like you're sad." he replies.
I stare at him blankly for a few seconds, but don't reply.
"After class, tomorrow, I have something to show you." He says, about to get up, but I stop him.
"wait, do you attend sleep overs?" I ask suddenly.
"yes." he says, looking confused at the question I just asked him.
"will you attend one at my house?" I ask quickly. He blinks.
"why?" he blurts, his voice low.
"because, I'm scared of being alone, Long story." I say facing my food, he looks shocked at first but doesn't say anything after that.
"I'll ask for my mom's permission first." he said, before leaving; I sigh.
No guarantee then.
The remaining school hours was a blur, and soon it was over. After school, I hurry home. Completely forgetting about the incident the other night. I shut the entrance door, behind me and hurry my way up the stairs.
But when I open the door leading to my room, a blue blur figure screams at my face.
"welcome!!" It screams.
"Ahhhh!" I scream falling on my ass.
I look up, and suddenly my entire world, comes crashing down like a collapsing building.
"ghost!" I yell.
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