two ghosts (l.s)

Chapter 3

Six years later.

Harry's POV.

"Harry dear hurry up!" Charlotte calls from down stairs "Da- Jason is waiting in the car!" I quickly stuff the last of my clothing into the suitcase and exit what is soon to be my old room. I am just about to go down the stairs when I hear a loud "BOO!" from behind me. I jump and turn around to find little Olivia giggling and pointing her finger at me.

"You... Were so scared... Should have seen your face!" She says between laughs.

"Don't you ever scare me like that again. Am I clear? "I tell her looking straight into her dark eyes. She just laughs at me and adjusts the tube between her nostrils which gives her oxygen. " Don't you dare walk away from me young lady!" I try to sound stern but I give in as soon as she wraps he small arms around my legs.

"I wove you Hawwy" she says looking up at me. I can't keep a straight face when she looks at me with those puppy eyes. I had promised myself not to ever let anyone see my soft side, but it's getting harder and harder to resist this little munchkin.

"Come on Oli we're running late. Your parents are waiting in the car." I tell her, softly unhooking her arms from around my legs so I can walk.

"You mean our parents." She looks up at me. Even though she is only six she is way smarter than any kid of her age, maybe even my age as well.

"I meant what I said little one. My parents left me in a hospital when I was about your age. " I tell her as I pull the suitcase down the stairs and she follows dragging her oxygen tank behind her.

Olivia was born a few months after Charlotte and James adopted me, which apparently was a surprise because Charlotte was told she couldn't have children. Unfortunately 2 years ago Olivia was diagnosed with lung cancer. Hopefully the treatment works since the doctors detected it early on and gave her a prescription. So far she is doing pretty well and following her medication. I often find myself wishing her lungs last.

I get in the car and James gives me a small smile as he packs the last suitcase in the trunk of the car. I dont return it.

We drive for a couple of hours until Olivia says she needs a break. We stop at a Starbucks and get some snacks for the way while Charlotte uses their bathroom. Jason claims I will love the new house as it's much bigger and located in the woods. The only thing I am thankful for is Olivia's doctor who said she needs fresh air for her lungs and he knew a house was for sale a few miles outside his sister's town. As far as I know the house is located in the middle of fucking nowhere but at least that way I won't need to go to school. Olivia has always been homeschooled so she won't have a problem, but me? I went to school. As if my life couldn't get any worse, I became depressed, I had no friends and Charlotte and James were to busy taking care of their sick daughter to notice how miserable I was. Am.

I look out the window as the sun starts to set. We've been driving for almost 8 hours. I lean my head against the window and pull my headphones over my ears. The soft voice of the singer soothes my nerves and I drift off to a dreamless sleep. I don't dream. I never did.

***

I wake up to Charlotte's hand on my arm slowly shaking me. I open my eyes and look around. It's almost pitch black outside and there are no street lights. We are driving down a dirt road and I notice a house in the distance with all the lights on. That must be it. I look over to Olivia who is sleeping in the seat nex to to me. Her mouth is slightly open and her dark curls are pushed against the window. As we get closer to the house I get an idea.

"Can I uh.. can I walk?" I ask slowly. Charlotte turns her head confused
" Walk?" She asks?

" Yeah. Like the rest of the way. Strech my legs a little. I don't know." The truth is I love going for walks at night. Everything is always so quiet and peaceful. It comes in contrast with what i feel inside.
Charlotte looks at Jason and then back to me.

"Alright" she sighs "Just be careful, it's dark and that's a proper forest out there." I look out the window to the trees flying past.

" I will don't worry. If I need anything I will call you okay?" I tell her to reassure her, I know how worried she can get. She nods her head as Jason stops the car. I take my headphones and phone with me and shut the car door.

At first I decide to walk on the gravel road but when I see a trail that looks like it leads to the house through the forest I decide to go that way. I notice a fallen tree that looks like something big crashed into it and try not to think the worst. Just as I am about to pull my headphones back over my ears I hear a sound behind me. I freeze. I don't dare to turn around. What if it's a wolf? What if it's a bear?? I stop myself from asking stupid questions. It's not a bear I tell myself. I turn around slowly. There's nothing there. I let out a sigh of relief. It was probably just the wind. I start walking again, following the trail. I see James's car pull up ahead and I realize I have to speed up or else Charlotte will get worried and she gets really obnoxious when stressed.

I pick up my pace but don't put on my headphones... Just in case. I walk for what feels like hours with just the sound of leaves and sticks crunching under my feet. Then I hear it again. This time I turn around fast trying to remember every detail of what to do if you encounter a bear. However nothing prepared me for what was standing only a few feet away from me. It wasn't a bear. It wasn't a wolf. What was standing in front of me some how scared me even more. It sent disturbing chills down my spine and I felt like all of the wind had been knocked out of my lungs.

A boy was standing there staring at me as if his life depended on it. His eyes piercing through me, scanning me, I felt as if he could see through me, as if he knew everything, every detail about me just by looking at me.
A boy just like me. Just like any other boy I have ever seen. Only... He was different... I couldn't exactly put my finger on it, but something felt off about this boy. And when he took a step closer I felt a cold shiver run through me. And then he spoke.

"You- can you.. Can you see me?"

A/N

Oop. Who is this boy and what does he mean by can you see me?

Tehe anygays I hope it doesn't suck that much and i will see you in the next chapter :))