Queen Mary

XXIII

The walk back to our room was quiet, no one said much of anything. Everyone was still pretty shaken up about Bianca and Colby being locked in that room by whatever the hell it was. Corey especially. And hell with all the supernatural shit he goes through I don't blame him. I on the other hand don't really mind much, granted my view on this shit is different than everyone else's in the group. Sure I may believe in the shit, but I don't put too much thought into it. Mainly I come along on these trips because these guys are my best friends.  When we get back to our room, Johnnie sets his bags down beside the couch and makes his way to the kitchen with the bag packed with food. Not a bad idea honestly, I could eat. I walk through the living room and down the hallway to the bedroom, and set my bag beside the bed. I glance at my phone and open messages to text Colby and Sam.

"Hey, just made it to our room, you guys okay?" I send it to the group chat, it's just easier than texting both of them individually. I put my phone in my back pocket and walk back down the hallway and into the kitchen. Johnnie has already made pizza rolls and is munching down on them.

"Dude hell yea, I forgot we bought those!" I say. I grab a paper plate and prepare some pizza rolls for myself. I put the plate in the microwave, and sit down next to Johnnie.

"That shit earlier was freaky, the doors slamming and shit. And it was literally right down the hall from our room bro." He says. It throws me off guard, but I remember than Johnnie gets spooked kind of easily. Not like straight up scared, but this shit freaks him out similar to how it does Sam. 

"Yea, but we'll be alright. I honestly don't think we have much to worry about. It seemed to want to talk to Bianca anyways above anyone else." I tell him, and give him a tender look. 

"Yea, I hope they're alright. I'm not sure how I'd feel having all that happen then having to sleep in the most haunted room in the damn place. I'd be on edge the entire time." I get where he's coming from. I'd even probably be a little paranoid if I were them.

"Yea, I know what you mean. But Colby's always been a risk taker, and he's gets really into these investigations, so does Sam. And judging by how today went, so is Bianca." I tell him. And it's true. Sam and Colby have both done some really hardcore shit on their investigations. Hell staying at the conjuring house, and being left alone in the basement is a prime example. They're always doing whatever they can to prove the existence of the paranormal, and to challenge themselves and each other. And I don't like, know Bianca. But going based purely off of what happened earlier and how she handled herself, I get the impression she is the same way. Man, her and Colby are like a match made in heaven or some shit. And the fact that she's a medium makes them fit even better somehow. Like they were both meant for this. 

The microwave beeps, and I stand to get my food. As I return to the table, there's a knock on the door. Honestly it's probably Sam and Corey making sure we're good. I stand to go to the door, and another round of knocks. Johnnie stands, and follows close behind as I follow the hall into the living room and to the door. There's three more knocks, but louder, more intense than the others were. Doubt sets into my mind, and I can say I'm about 60 percent sure it's not Sam and Corey. Johnnie is standing right behind me, his chin resting on my shoulder looking over it. I reach for the door handle, but before I can open it, the door swings open. I hope to see one of the guys, but instead I'm met by nothing. There is no one at the door. I peer my head out of the door frame, and glance down each side of the hall way, which appears to be empty.

"Do you see anyone? Maybe one of the guys joking around?" He asks, I shake my head.

"No, there's no one." I say. I feel him tense, and I turn to face him and hug him. His arms wrap around my torso, and mine over his shoulders. "It's alright, I promise. And hey I've ;earned a thing or two on these investigations and shit from Sam and Colby." I tell him, trying to comfort him the best I can. 

"I'm getting tired, I might head to bed soon." He says. 

"Okay, well there's two beds, you can pick whichever you want. I'd say we could share one but I think Colby and Bianca were the only ones to get a not twin side bed." I say with a chuckle. He smiles and I give him a squeeze before walking with him to the bedroom so I can get my pajamas, which is usually just my boxers, but given where we are, I brought a pair of basketball shorts too.

"I'm gonna go eat, and I'll probably be heading to bed right after too." I say. Johnnie, already getting cozy nods, and lies back on his pillow. I leave the room, making sure to not close the door all the way so I don't wake him when I come back. I change in the living room, because honestly who cares. It's just me and Johnnie. And drag myself back to the kitchen. I sit and eat, thinking to myself as I do. I'm glad they have me and Johnnie in a room together, I like that I can be there for him. Plus, it gives us some time to just us. Which personally, are some of our best moments. 

After I finish eating, I throw away the paper plate, and walk quietly back to the bedroom. I open the door, and carry myself to bed. I'll say this, these beds are comfy as shit honestly. I glance over at Johnnie. It's hard to see him due to it being dark, but I believe he's sleeping. I turn over on my side and close my eyes, which all of a sudden feel really heavy. I don't even have time to think, as I'm asleep within minutes.

The banging is what wakes me, then I notice that Johnnie has climbed into bed with me, and is laying on me. I check the time, and see that it's 3:14 in the morning. How long has he been in my bed? Not that I'm complaining, actually I place my hand on his head and stroke his hair. But I wonder if something woke him up and spooked him. I remember the noise that woke me up, and not even a full two seconds later there's another one. This time, it's not the door. It's on the window in the bedroom. Johnnie wakes to it, startled. And I'm not sure how it was possible but he moves even closer to me.

"It's alright. Just tryina spook us." I tell him. He nods, and moves his arm so it's lying across my abdomen. After minutes pass, which honestly feels like way more than just minutes, there are no more knocks. I can feel Johnnies muscles relax, and it's almost like he sinks into me. Out of nowhere, Johnnie sits himself up and kisses my cheek, and if it weren't so dark I'd swear he was flushed. I can't say much, because I feel my face get hot, and I can't help but smile. When he starts to lay back down, I use my finger and my thumb to tilt his face back up towards mine and our eyes lock for a moment. Then, I pull his lips to mine. 

My first initial thought is how soft his lips are. I pull away from him slowly, and I can feel him start to smile before our kiss breaks. He lays back on my chest, and I kiss his forehead. In the matter of minutes, he's asleep. I lie there a while and let myself simply be before falling asleep myself.