Chapter 1: A Wish Come True

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After Caleb entered Nick's body, he started to get ideas.
Caleb [Through Nick]: I can finally capture those "Phantoms."
He chuckles, clutching the flower bouquet.
As his sight focuses on the ground, Julie opens the door. Caleb notices her and smiles awkwardly.
Caleb [Through Nick]: A-ah! J-Julie! Hey!
He hands her the bouquet. A few petals fall to the ground.
Julie: Oh- hello, Nick.
She smiles brightly. Her smile was so wide, she looked like she was faking it. She was still in her pajamas. Her eyes looked kind of baggy. Her hands had wrinkles from her sleeping position.
Caleb's right eye twitches of annoyance and irritation.
Julie: Y-you must've come a long way from here. Please, come inside.
She moves aside from the door.
Caleb [Through Nick]: No, but thank you. I might be troubling you-
Julie: No!- Please, I insist.
She blushed a bit. Caleb felt a bit of disgust but forced himself to play along.
Caleb looked around the big house as if he was new to earth.
Julie: D-do you need anything?
She stutters. He shakes his head.
Ray, Julie's father, comes out of the kitchen, holding a pan with two pancakes.
Ray: Morning, Julie! I made your pancakes today!
He places them on a plate.
Julie: I'm not hungry, dad. But thanks.
Ray stares at Caleb [Nick].
Julie: Nick, let's just go to my room.
The two of them head upstairs. She opens her bedroom door. The room was wide. Posters of the Sunset Curve were on the floor, wrinkled. Her blanket was on the floor. Pillows, shirts, and pants were scattered on the floor.
Julie: Haha, s-sorry. My room is messy.
Caleb [Through Nick]: Ah, yes. Sunset Curve.
He picked up one of the posters on the floor.
Julie: Could you help me clean my room?
Caleb [Through Nick]: I suppose, why not?
Julie starts to pick up her clothes and fold them. She places them all in her closet. Caleb took all of the posters of the band.
Caleb [Through Nick]: Where shall I place this, Julie?
Julie: Oh, just leave them on the bed.
He did what he was told. A few minutes later, they finished cleaning.
Caleb [Through Nick]: I think I should go, Julie.
Julie's smile faded as she glared at him. She noticed some evil in his eyes.
Julie: Oh! Okay, Nick.
Caleb turns around and leaves.
He enters the streets. Many shops were nearby. Bakeries, clothing stores, thrift stores, and more. He entered a fancy restaurant. As he stepped his foot into the place, he was stopped by the reservationist.
The Reservationist: I do not see you on the list, please leave, young man.
A lady stands up and walks up to Caleb.
???: No, please, let him in. He's with me.
Caleb smirks. The lady leads him to her table. Her eyes looked like a cat. Her chestnut brown hair glowed in the light.
The lady's golden cat eyes gazed at Caleb [Nick's] face.
???: So, this is the boy you're possessing? He looks weak.
She giggled softly. He scoffed.
Caleb [Through Nick]: Well, what a nice day to meet you, Ophelia.
Ophelia: Great to meet you too, Caleb~
Ophelia said teasingly.
Ophelia: Oh how I've missed you~ I don't know how long we haven't been seeing eachother~
Caleb [Through Nick]: This is serious, Lia-
Ophelia grabbed his neck and revealed her sharp nails.
Ophelia: Don't call me that.
Everyone in the room was shocked. She looked around.
Caleb [Through Nick/Whispering]: You wouldn't hurt a kid, would you? You would grab too much attention.
He mocked her. She grunts and places him down.
Ophelia: Sorry everyone!~ Just reflexes~
She stared at the people then turns back to him. Her pupils became vertical-slit, just like an actual cat.
Ophelia: What do you need, Caleb?
Caleb [Through Nick]: I just need-
Ophelia: I hope you continue to ask for my help~ It's nice to hear your voice~ So soothing~
Caleb [Through Nick]: Lia-
She frowned.
Caleb [Through Nick]: Sorry, Ophelia. I need you to stalk this girl. She's friends with those boys from Sunset Curve.
Ophelia: Of course, dear Caleb~ Anything to make you happy~
The two of them head outside. Ophelia then summons smoke and turns into a snake. Everyone on the streets screams as she slithers away into the alley.

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