Melanie Barrett, not new to town and everyone knows this. Everyone has seen her walk down the halls of the school and everyone has seen her hang around the Duskers. Now what if her friends have a deep secret and she becomes a part of it?
Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
Melanie was sick for the weekend and a part of Monday, so when she went back on Tuesday she was very surprised. "Man, I'm telling you, this feels wrong. That dog isn't just undead. He's evil! He tried to eat my hand this morning." Ethan says. "What undead dog?" Melanie questions. "Nothing!" Benny and Ethan exclaim.
They slow down as they see Della on the other side of the hall. "Isn't that the girl from the movies?" Melanie questions immediately getting shushed by the boys, Ethan realizing his mistake sent an apologetic look towards her. "There's Della! When she sees Puffles, she will be all over me! Wish me luck." Benny says as he holds a box Melanie just now noticed. Benny then rushes away.
Sarah then walks over and smiles at Melanie. "Just tell me: what are you and dumber-you up to this time?" Sarah questions Ethan. "What? Nothing. I don't know what you're talking about." Ethan says getting defensive. "I know your work when I see it. I was trying out for a new sales job... " Sarah trails off telling us the story about getting attacked by a rabid skunk. "Ugh." Melanie groans. Look, all I did was help Benny, um, rescue an innocent girl's dog." Ethan says motioning for Melanie to be quiet as she went to speak up.
"Puffles? Puffles!" Della exclaims as they turn and see Puffles going to attack Della. What are you doing? Puffles, what's wrong with you?" Della questions as Puffles starts to chase her, causing her to run away screaming. "Wait!" Benny exclaims as he runs behind them. "Puffles!" Della exclaims causing Benny to stop and walk back over to the trio. "Oh! She didn't even say thank you! Ugh!" Benny groans as he runs off to chase Della.
"Coincidence." Ethan exclaims as he starts to fiddle with his fingers. "Look, I can explain." Ethan says as Melanie and Sarah walk with him. "Hey, what is up?" Rory questions as he walks over, wrapping an arm around Melanie's shoulders, her cheeks flaring up. "What happened to you?" Ethan questions motioning to Rory's bandaged fingers. "Weirdest thing. Last night, I went out for a crunchy critter snack, but this time, the snack fought back! I think it was possessed." Rory says. You don't need bandages, remember?" Sarah says. "Vampires can heal themselves." Sarah says but in a whisper. They all stop as Rory takes off the bandages. "Yo! Fingers grow back fast! Sweet! High five!" Rory says holding his hand up for a high five. Sarah ignores it but Melanie gives him one.
"Did you guys do what I think you guys did?" Sarah questions the two boys. "Raise dead animals from the grave to get a girl's attention?" Ethan questions. "Unbelievable." Sarah says with a roll of her eyes. Melanie laughs as she watches Sarah walk away. "I should go." She says as she quickly pecks Rory's cheek. "See you guys later!" She exclaims as she rushes after Sarah.
Suddenly the intercom goes off as people rush around. "Due to recent outbreaks of rabid animal attacks, we ask for you to return to your homes and remain indoors. As of now, all classes are cancelled until further notice." The Principal says causing everyone to rush out.
Sarah and Melanie were walking back towards Melanie's house when suddenly Sarah's phone rang. "Hello? Uh-huh, uh-huh, okay. Yes, I'll be there. Sure let me ask her. Alright bye." Sarah says into the phone. "Who was that?" Melanie questions. "Ethan's Mom, she needs some help and you're coming with me." Sarah says, a smirk on her face. "Sarah." Melanie says, but a smile was on her face. "I'll do it." Melanie says.
