Mirrored

Chapter 1 - Strange

It was late afternoon. But looking around the surroundings makes you think that it's almost evening already. It was because it was about to rain. The sky was dark and cloudy. Not a bit of sunlight in sight. Just then, a thunder was heard and it was quite loud. 

But Naya was not afraid of this. In fact, she was fascinated by the sky at this moment and even liked hearing the thunder. A little strange, yes but it's perfectly normal to her. 

She looked at the sky in amazement and when the rain began to pour, she ran and danced in the middle of the small road. Her friend who was watching her, standing under a tree to shade herself from the rain, was weirded out by this but thought it was funny. She was worried though that she might get sick.

"Naya, that's enough. Let's go inside the school already." She yelled, hoping Naya can hear her over the pouring rain. 

Naya did hear it but pretended not to and continued dancing her hearts out, really happy that she get to dance again in the rain. Her parents definitely did not allow her to do that when she was young and that's why she missed it. But since she is here with Chelsea and her parents could not see her, she is going to take the chance to do so. 

Suddenly, the rain stopped making Naya stop in her tracks looks up in confusion. Why did the rain stop? The sky then cleared and the dark clouds was out of sight. What just happened? 

Just then, Chelsea walks over to her, sighing. "You need to stop doing that. It'sweird to me. Aren't you afraid of thunder?" 

Naya smiles and shook her head. "Not really. I like it actually." Chelsea widen her eyes at what she said. Seriously? This is her first time hearing this. 

"It's good though that it stopped or you won't stop dancing. It worrying to watch, you know."

Naya just smiled sheepishly at her. Her friend sure worries about her a lot ever since they're kids. As she was about to tell her something, somebody called out to them inside the school. Across the small road, was a small school that has a large ground. There were large narra trees hovering over the school. The school is an elementary school where they used to go to when they were little. Though small, lots of kids study there. 

Inside were students that are going to have a sleepover tonight. Sleepover at school? It would be better if it was at someone's house. But Naya thought it was going to be fun. 

"We're coming!" She yelled to the people inside. The guy near the gates shouted back that the two needs to hurry or they won't be able to open the gates for them when they reached a certain time. 

Chelsea nods her head and then told Naya to enter the front gate because she'll be over the other gate and quickly ran over to it, leaving Naya still standing in the middle of the small road. Why were they in a hurry? She was confused. It's still early so why were the people inside want to close the gates already? 

The rain and dark clouds had disappeared completely almost like it was controlled, making the surroundings a bit bright. It's still 5:59pm. Naya don't understand why they have to enter the school already. 

"Naya, what are you doing? Get over the front gates now!" She shouted at her. Chelsea was standing in front of the other gate now, waiting for someone to open it. 

But it will only open if the front gates will be open by someone too. And now they are just waiting for Naya, who wasn't sure if she actually wanted to go inside. Yeah, her mind changed really quick. What made her hesitate is that the surroundings are now a bit bright and then she can now freely wander around the place. She just only have one day to be here and wants to explore instead of just having a sleepover. But then, she can't just miss the sleepover. 

Naya made her way over to the front gates and watches as the gates opens immediately. She glance to the side and saw Chelsea who quickly stepped in, with a smile on her face. Looks like she's really excited. She thought for a second and asked herself if she really wants to go in. She roam her eyes inside and saw the students same age as her ushering her to enter now. Now the gates are starting to close again. 

She heard Chelsea shout her name but she paid no attention and slowly walks and steps her right foot in but then, she quickly steps back. Right at that time, the gate was closed. It won't be opened until tomorrow morning, she guess. But she doesn't feel too excited anymore about the sleepover. It's not a big deal now. If she had entered in time and join them, she won't be able to explore the place and besides, she only get to be here today. The students looked at her in confusion when they saw her that she was just standing there when she had a chance to enter but didn't do it. 

She looks at Chelsea inside and it was clear that she was confused as well but also upset. Naya sighed and glance at her shoes and to the school before her. 'I guess i'll have to skip and miss the sleepover.' She took steps back and waved at her friend who was watching her. 

"Have fun!" 

The people inside looked at her weirdly. What? Chelsea give her a small smile and waved back. She was still looking at the school when suddenly, someone grabs her hand, dragging her away from the place. She tried to get her hands off of his grip but he was strong. She looked at the person but she can't see his face. She was sure that the person's a male. She didn't even get to question and just let herself get dragged, looking at the school one last time. 

Naya felt that she won't be seeing them and that place for a long time. She doesn't know why.

She was brought to a place across the school where there were people dancing. She turn around and was about to question the male who dragged her when he was nowhere in sight. Where is he? Did he just disappear? No, that can't be. Naya then shook it off despite of feeling confused about what just happened and ran towards the people, sitting down like the others and watch the performers. 

She then set her eyes on a girl who was also dancing in front and furrows her eyebrows. Wait a second. That girl looks familiar. But, she don't remember her face at all. Even if she don't, she still claps her hand in excitement and give the familiar girl a thumbs up because she was amazed by her dancing skills. The girl dancing in front probably doesn't recognize or know Naya and so she looked at her weirdly. But Naya still continued to cheer for her that made the familiar girl gives her a small smile. 

After a while, she left the area and went to explore the place more. She walked and turned left until she saw people who looked familiar to her and this time she recognized them as Frizza, Kyujung, Roleigh and Keisha. They're her friends. Naya was a bit surprised to see them here. They're probably here for a sleepover as well but not in the school. 

She ran towards them and called out their names. They turned around and was surprised to see her also. They greeted each other with smiles on their faces. Kyujung then suggested that they all talk inside the room near them and so they all did and sat down. 

But, Naya looked across the room and saw that there are guys inside with them which made her uncomfortable. She panicked and sat next to Kyujung, and said something to her in a low voice. She requested to Kyujung to make them move to the room next to the room they're in. Kyujung was a bit confused but then realized what's wrong. Naya was thankful that Kyujung did and the guys moved. She was thankful that her friend was the daughter of the owner of the place. 

The group of friends talked about something they're all interested in until it was soon evening. Kyujung then offered them to stay the night in her house which is the nearest in that place because all of the other friends' houses were quite far. After thinking about it, they all had agreed even Naya. She might haven't been able to join sleepover with Chelsea but she can do that with her friends at Kyujung's house.