"You got a mouth on ya, you humans are funny.'' I was afraid, scared shitless, and curious all at the same time. " Okay- you can't be here, you are trespassing in a closed establishment." I shakily responded to her comment, and her reply was, " Not entirely as I was summoned but you may know the saying - I'm a genie in a bottle? Well, surprise- im not a genie but a fairy guardian. And i have been waiting for you to summon me, took you a while but-"
{poof} A cloud of pink smoke surrounded her, and a piece of paper magically appeared in her hands. " You may have not made a list but you have mentally- just not physically." I began to pace because I thought I was going nuts. "I'm going nuts- this can't be happening,"
Soon enough my overthinking dumbass began to hyperventilate. I mumbled incoherent things to myself and she began to walk over, she did what i never would have expected- she just hugged me.
I couldn't help but just take a deep breath because for some reason the hug felt safe- familiar.
After work
I was dead tired, running on anxiety, and a weird concoction I made in the night- monster, mixed with venom, two 5-hour energy's and I think a package of pop rocks. I was still drinking it from my tumbler cuz I made like three cups of it in the night- so my heart is beating like a damn weedeater.
" Morning Haley" I was shaking and looked like death, " Are you okay?" I nodded, " Yes, just three cups of this" he didn't question, "Okay then- well here you go." he handed me an envelope and I asked, " Not that I'm complaining but usually payday is every two weeks?"
He said, "I was able to work a few numbers and I got everyone a pay raise, and my friends and I pitched in a little extra." I didn't know what to say. I just thanked him graciously.
" Matt, thank you- you have no idea how much this means to me." I regretted this but I hugged him and then realized what I was doing- I pulled away and apologized profusely. " Oh my god- Matt I'm so sorry, please don't fire me because of that. Oh god, I'm sorry." He stopped me mid-sentence, " Haley it's fine- you're a good worker and i wouldn't ever fire you because of that. You remind me a bit of my sister." I asked, "Thank you?"
" You both had struggles but indefinitely stayed true to you. Well, you did or do at least." I smiled, "Thank you, Matt. And I'm sorry about Vicky. Losing someone sucks and hurts like hell. And we never forget but we try to move on and adjust to the pain."
4 hours later: the dollar store
Elena told me about the cemetery- I wasn't expecting that, but for some reason, it is just peaceful here. And I have even been bringing flowers because you never know if they still get visitors, and some may not so it is nice to have someone still care about you. Even in the afterlife.
I had to run a few errands anyway. Plus i haven't eaten anything in a few days honestly. I know the drink I made doesn't count as food. I grabbed a cart and started to search around, I paused for a minute, put in my earbuds, and hit play on my car playlist I made on YouTube.
10 minutes later
I was down one of the aisles and it was part snack foods but i grabbed a few snacks, and candy cuz i keep a candy bowl, so it was the caramels filled with apples, a bag of tootsie roll fruits, and a different off-brand one i haven't found in a few, its like taffy but smaller. I mumbled, "I need to find a way home." I saw Caroline and Bonnie, "Oh hey haley, pretty flowers."
I smiled, pulling out an earbud, "Hey, and thanks I got a plan for them." Bonnie smiled back and Caroline said, "Hey there's a party on the 3rd at the grill. You're welcome to come.'' I just threw a fake smile on and said, "I dont know- I'm not a big party person. I'll try though."
Mystic falls cemetery
I went to the checkout and tried to avoid all contact since, but arriving at the cemetery, it was honestly a different kind of peaceful. I grabbed my bag from the rental car and it was just a simple SUV. Comfy seats too. i grabbed the little case stroller thing-
I got out the bag of flowers and the supplies I got. Grabbing a blanket and the little tent i had prepared i started walking toward the cemetery
A few minutes later
I found a good spot a bit away from the graves themselves but I was able to have a good enough walking distance. I set out to this little area, and I was honestly tempted to go camping in the forest for sure. I sat down, set up my Spotify playlist, and started making flower sets for the stones.
5 hours later
I didn't realize the time had gone by so much. It was almost sunset and I better get back soon. I heard a few leaves crunching and heard, " You can't avoid me you know? I was summoned and I must fulfill. Besides, haven't you ever wanted the things you desire?" I sighed, "Listen miss? That is true, but i- it's a complicated story, and what you're suggesting is like making a deal with the devil."
She laughed, "Oh please, im nothing like that hard ass." I was taken aback by her words, "Besides, I can make it worth your while, haven't you been wondering why you haven't gone home yet?"
I hated that she was right, I asked, "Okay, in theory, if i say yes? To whatever you have planned, who says there are no consequences to this madness?" she smiled, "Everything has consequences, it's just how you make the most of the situation before it. Besides, good things come to the good and the bad."
She walked over a few steps, and I got up standing at eye level. " What is the list that you supposedly have from my thoughts and dreams?" she smiled a peaceful yet wicked grin, " Trust me- Haley, you won't be sorry. So are you ready to make a few wishes?"
She held out her hand, and with fear and a bad gut feeling, I shook her hand. Little did I know my dreams were my demons awakening.