Zɪɢɢʏ Bᴇʀᴍᴀɴ ɪᴍᴀɢɪɴᴇs

The roommate (iii)

Y/n couldn't help but feel grateful for Ziggy's offer. She had been feeling lost and alone ever since she was forced to move away, and the idea of exploring a new place with a new friend felt refreshing. 

Ziggy opened the door, gesturing for Y/n to come follow, and eagerly she did. Ziggy spoke, smiling slightly,

"So... I can give you the tour of this shitty camp now, if you'd like that?"
"Yes I'd like that." Y/n said with a smile.
Ziggy's smile widened and she turned away.
"I'll show you the camp, and then, I'll show you the good spots. Trust me they're nice, but they uhh- aren't always easy to get to..."
"That's fine, I can manage."
Ziggy chuckled. "We'll see..."

They walked around the camp, Ziggy pointing out the different buildings and areas. Y/n listened intently, trying to remember everything. As they walked, Y/n noticed how the other campers seemed to stare at them as they passed. She could feel their eyes on her, and it made her feel uneasy.

Ziggy seemed to notice too, and she spoke up. "Don't mind them. They're just a bunch of boring Sunnyvalers who think they're better than everyone else."
"I live in Sunnyvale now but what does it mean?"
"Haven't you heard of Shadyside and Sunnyvale rivalry? Like, at all?"
"No.. I don't think so?"
"Then you really are new. Promise me you won't turn out like them."
"I promise, but won't you tell me what's going on? How do I avoid being a Sunnyvaler?!"
"I'll explain the whole situation to you and you'll get it."

And so Ziggy explained, whilst also still showing Y/n the camp, the whole Sunnyvale - Shadyside 'war' and the themes of class divide and even stupid witch rumours that resided within it. About how Sunnyvale was getting better each year and everyone had a perfect life and how Shadyside was the warped mirror version and only seemed to get worse and worse.

Y/n was touched by the story, and intrigued at times of the witch stories and serial killer cases. She realised that the place which she had moved to had so much more to it than she thought, but she was ready. She was an adventurous soul, and she could tell her new friend Ziggy was the same.

Some time had passed and the official tour was now finally concluded.

"And that's the Camp tour over... but the real tour begins right-" LOUD WHISTLE NOISE Ziggy was rudely interrupted by the Camp Counsellor's whistle that indicated dinner time.
"Okay never mind... Let's go!" Ziggy said.
"Aww what! Now I'll never know when the real tour begins..." Y/n laughed.
"Don't worry, I'll show you tomorrow. We'll have more time then anyways."
The two walked towards the mess hall.

In the mess hall, they were immediately bombarded with the sound of chanting. Ziggy face palmed. "God! Sorry I forgot to say cover your ears. It gets very loud in here..."
"It's-" Y/n said visibly in discomfort from the EAR SCREECHING, "it's okay.."
They ate and then waited out the speeches from the camp counsellors. It was quite boring - so they made faces at each other and mocked the counsellors talking, which wasn't so boring! They made each other laugh a lot. Finally, the words came to and end and it was time for everyone to leave back to their cabins.

The pair walked back to their cabin together. The night was getting darker and the campfire had already been put out. They walked in silence for a while, enjoying the peacefulness of the night.

"You know," Ziggy said, breaking the silence.
 "You're not like the other Sunnyvalers."
 "Well I DID just move."
"I know but you're different. You're not snobby or entitled like they are. You're... I don't know, real."
 Y/n smiled. "Thanks, I guess. I just try to be myself."
"Well, it's refreshing. You're refreshing."
 Y/n felt her cheeks flush. "You're not so bad yourself, Ziggy. You're... cool."
Ziggy grinned. "Cool, huh? I'll take it."

 

Y/n climbed into her bed and pulled the covers over herself, feeling comfortable and safe. Ziggy did the same, turning off the light and settling in.

"Goodnight, Ziggy." Y/n said softly.
"Goodnight, Y/n." Ziggy replied with a smile in her voice.