WHAT IF?

The Number 6

Laurent becomes obsessed and perhaps possessed by the number 6. Can Larry save him before it's too late?

Larry and Laurent are college students.

Author's pov :

Laurent was waiting in the campus library on Larry to show up. For some reason, Larry was running late. While Laurent waited, he decided to read a book. He picked up a book called "The Number 6." Forty five minutes later, Larry showed up.

" Hey bro, I'm sorry I'm late." Larry apologized.
" What took you so long?" Laurent complained.
" I was tryna get Michelle's number. And I did. Whoa, she's so fine. " Larry replied while smiling greatly.
" Really, always chasing after some girl. " Laurent chuckled.

They went to an empty table and studied for their mythology class.

Later that night

While Laurent was in his dorm room, Larry knocked on the door. Larry's dorm room was next door to Laurent's. Laurent let him in.

" Come on man. You're not even dressed." Larry complained.
" Dressed for what? " Laurent asked.
" You said you wanted to go to the frat party tonight." Larry reminded Laurent.
" Ah man. I totally forgot. I'm sorry. Maybe some other time. " Laurent said as he laid in bed with the book he picked up from the library.
" Okay, I'm out." Larry happily replied and left the room.

In the middle of the night, Laurent was woken up by the sounds of moans and a squeaky bed.

Are you serious? Laurent thought to himself. As the moans and groans grew louder, Laurent covered his ears with a pillow. The next day, in mythology class, Laurent sat behind Larry. Laurent's mind started to wonder. And since he was done with his class work, he pulled out The Number 6 book and read it. When the bell ranged, Laurent hurried up and put the book into his backpack. While walking down the hallway, Laurent joking said,

" I'm surprised you can walk after that sex session you had last night."
"Haha, yeah you're right. Michelle is a freak in the sheets." Larry replied while laughing.

As they walked pass the library, Laurent noticed the librarian staring at him with a strange look on her face.

" Hey, my next class isn't for another 2 hours. Let's get some lunch." Larry suggested.
" Cool, let's go." Laurent replied.

For the next three days, everytime Larry saw Laurent, he was always reading The Number 6 book. Larry walked in Laurent's room and asked,

" What you reading?"
" This book called The Number 6. It's something else." Laurent replied.
" What's it about?" Larry asked.
" So far, a girl became obsessed with numerology and commits suicide. " Laurent explained.
" That's depressing." Larry mentioned. " It's sad but it makes a solid point." Laurent said.
" Oh yeah, really? Like what? " Larry sarcastically replied.

Laurent stood up from the and opened his dresser. As he put a few pieces of paper on the table, Laurent said,

" I've been doing some research. And according to this book and the rules of numerology, there are some strange connections with the number 6."

Larry rolled his eyes and took a seat at the table.

" Let me break it down. Everything about me comes down to the number 6. For example, our birthday is what..." Laurent said trying to engaged Larry.

Larry had a blank look on his face. He gave in and answered the question.

"December 6th, 1988."
"Okay, watch and listen. Take the month of December and divide it by 2. What do you get?" Laurent asked.
" 6." Larry answered.
" Right. Okay with two 6's from the 12. Bring down the 3rd 6 from the day of birth and look what the result is." Laurent further explained.