The Chronicles of X: What is This

Chapter 2: In the Corner

Instantly asleep.. I guess I really was that tired.. But I felt like I could feel a presence in the room... when I awoke from that, like a half hour after, I went over to the corner where my old stuffed bear sat. I picked him up, hugged him, and went back to bed..

. . .

My parents woke me up at around 4:30pm.. I give them another big hug, each.

"We were both wondering if you'd like to go to your favorite restaurant, Jenny's!" My mom suggested pleasantly.

"Woah cool.. That'd be amazing! I'm assuming the Fendersons have left?"

"Yes actually. It's a shame they couldn't come.. But they are leaving for Arizona tomorrow at 3 in the morning. I wanted them to join us as much as they wanted to.. Oh well. I should shut up now!" My dad says.

"Huh.." I said.

"Alright," my mom began, "Get some real clothes on, you're still in those PJ's. You must've been cold!"

"Yeah well-" I said

"We can talk in the restaurant. Oh, and maybe take a shower as well." My mom interrupted. I followed them out of my room then turned to go into the bathroom. I pulled out 2 towels from the closet and placed one in reach for after and one folded on the floor. I got undressed, turned on the water, and looked at myself in the mirror.. I look different.. I feel different.. But I'm sure nothing is..

I snap out of it and go to take a long, warm, shower. Before I got out I noticed a small spider nestled in the top corner of the shower. I grabbed the towel while still inside the shower to watch the spider a bit longer.. It's also warmer than outside.

I've been looking at it for a while. I finally get a name for it.. Assuming it's a male, I say it out loud..

"Otis.."

I then hear a slight knock at the door. It must be mom. I was just getting out when she split the door open a crack.

"Hey, it's about time you got out." She chuckled.

"Yeah.. I needed to have that." I said awkwardly while covering myself up quickly with the towel.

"Well okay. We're waiting downstairs.." She said then closed the door and went downstairs. I quickly dried up and went to my room with my hair still damp. I quickly put on my bra, unders, threw on a loose t-shirt and pants, and put on my face.

As I arrived downstairs they were already ready to go to the car. I grabbed my newish coat Jack bought.. I took it from the floor, brushed it off and looked at it for a little bit.

"Where'd you get that coat?" Dad asked.

"Like mom said, we'll talk about it in the restaurant.." I chuckled as I put it on. We went outside, and dad locked the door while mom and I went to the old 4 door sedan my dad had for a long time... It's just a bit younger than me.. It took a little bit to start..

But we eventually drove off...