Nightwalker

Chapter 3-Another Day

TW: Nightmares, slight bullying, minor hallucination, graphic murder mentioned(not as bad as the last chapter, but still)
*Thoughts are in italics
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5:30 AM
I quickly sat up in bed, breathing fast and heavy. I turned my alarms off and looked around my room.

"Today is another day." I sighed and got out of bed before checking the weather. I quickly got ready for school and peeked out the window to admire the sky as the sun started to rise.

6:00 AM
I sat down on my bed and grabbed my sketchbook. I was determined to recreate that hourglass drawing from the night before. I grabbed my pencil, sharpened it, and made light guidelines before going to my desk for my other pencils. With the different types in the pack, I was able to recreate each grain of sand. Yes, the sand was dark but with the way light hit the glass holding it, some parts were lighter. I enjoyed creating that variety in this piece. I grabbed my eraser and started erasing certain parts of it to add more detail and get rid of stray lines and smudges.

7:00 AM
My alarm went off, signaling that it was almost time to leave. I put my hoodie and shoes on, grabbed my bag, and went downstairs to grab my lunch.

"Good morning dear." My father turned away from the eggs cooking on the stove and smiled at me.

"Good morning dad. How'd you sleep?" I asked while grabbing my sandwich from the fridge and stuffing it in my lunchbox with an ice pack from the freezer.

"I slept alright, how about you? I heard music and laughing in your room. Sneaking your boyfriend over now?" He made a smug face at me before chuckling.

I looked at him with a confused expression. "A boyfriend? That's new."

"No, I didn't have anyone over. And I didn't listen to any music last night." I grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl and put it in my bag.

"Alright Y/N." He kissed my forehead and hugged me. "Just be safe and remember to use protection." He smiled at me again and I just gave him a look. He laughed and gently pat my head. "I'm joking. Have a good day at school, make sure you learn something, and be safe getting home."

"Okay dad, I will." I grabbed my phone and lunchbox before heading for the door. "I love you dad. Have a good day." I said to him before leaving and locking the door behind me.

7:15 AM
I walked to my bus stop and waited for my bus. It usually got here a few minutes after me. When it pulled up to the stop, I got on with the other kids waiting.

7:50 AM
The bus stopped in front of my school and we all got off and went inside. Class would be starting soon. People roamed the hallways and teachers stood by their classroom doors greeting their students as they entered. I walked over to my locker and quickly opened it to grab my books for first and third period.

As I went to close my locker, I noticed a note taped to the inside of the door. It was a tiny sketch of an hourglass and in fine print it read, "Tick tock." -⦻

"Weird." The same symbol from my dream was on it. No name, just that circle with an x over it. I considered reporting it, but shrugged it off. "What could I tell them anyway? 'I had a nightmare and the symbol from it is on a paper I found in my locker'?"

8:00 AM
The bell rang as I sat down at my desk in my 1/2 class. Mr.Tony looked up from his desk and took attendance before explaining the starter assignment for his class.

Chemical and Physical Science went smoothly. First and second period are usually quiet so I have time to enjoy my morning in peace.

10:30 AM
3/4(Algebra) went by smoothly and I was able to put the books I grabbed this morning back in my locker. When I opened my locker, a small box fell out onto the floor. It was decorated like a tiny present. A pastel blue box with a light purple bow. Instead of there being a nice tag on the bow, there was a post it note slapped on the side and in big messy letters it read, "YOU'RE NEXT." I put my books back in my locker and shoved the box in my bag before closing it and walking to my next class.