Itsfunneh Hello Neighbor.

Waking Gold

It felt like hours before Gold started to come around.

While she was waiting, Funneh had been straining to loosen her bonds. But to no avail.

When Funneh heard Gold mumbling, her heart filled with joy and relief; Gold was okay.

"Funneh," Gold muttered, her eyes still closed "we should go snorkelling today. You know, swimming with the little fishies."

We'll be swimming with fishies alright, Funneh though to herself, If we don't get out of here soon.

Gold started opening her golden eyes. She tried to stretch but realised she was tied up.

"Funneh," she said, "this isn't funny. Untie me or I'll sell your Christmas tree on E-Bay."

It was then that Gold started to look around.

"Where are we? Why are we tied like cows at a rodeo?! Funneh!!! What's happening!?"

Gold started to panic. She squirmed and wriggled trying to free herself, but again, the ropes just wouldn't budge.

"Gold!" Funneh cried "calm down! This isn't a great time to freak out."

Gold freaked out.

"We're going to die here!!!" She squealed.

"Gold. Gold!" Funneh yelled. "Please, calm down. Just breathe."

Gold took a deep breath and let it out slowly. She moved from lying on her side to sitting back on her legs like Funneh.

"Good," Funneh said, trying to keep her voice level. "What do you remember?"

"Geez Funneh," Gold said sarcastically. "You're not a psychologist."

Funneh gave her the: "Girl. Just answer the darned question." Look.

Gold sighed. "I remember running back to you, I remember screaming, I remember trying to get you away from him. Then," Gold shrugged, "I don't know. Just a sharp pain on the back of my head and trying to stay awake."

Funneh opened her mouth to say something but stopped herself.

"What?" Gold asked.

Funneh didn't answer.

"Funneh," Gold repeated "What is it?"

"Play dead." Funneh whispered, before dropping to the ground and closing her eyes.

Gold followed her lead and lay down, steadying her breathing, she listened for sounds.

Footsteps.

Gold opened her eyes the smallest bit, enough to see but also enough to keep up the act of being asleep.

A door leading to the room the two girls were in opened. The crazy neighbour walked in, humming to a song.

"Hello trespassers." he said cheerfully.

Dropping to his knees, her placed a little pack that Gold hadn't noticed before beside him.

He looked at Gold and smirked.

"I know you're awake," he spat "I heard you screaming. You're kind of obvious."

Funneh opened one of her eyes.

The man had his back to her, meaning he was facing Gold. Funneh heard a quiet whimper coming from her friend.

"Why were you two snooping around my house?!" He yelled. He hit the ground dangerously close to Gold.

Her eyes flew open and she squealed.

"So you are awake," the man purred "good."

Before Funneh could stop herself, she sat up and yelled at the man.

"What are you doing?! Leave her alone!"

The man went silent and slowly turned around to face Funneh.

"So, since you so obviously like to talk-"

"Well that's a bit rude." Funneh interrupted.

"-then you can answer my question. Why. Were. You. Snooping. Through. My. House?"

Funneh shrugged. "I dunno. Just felt like it I suppose."

The man clearly wasn't looking for that answer.

"Don't lie!" He bellowed. "I know you two are just undercover junior C.S.I investigating my house!"

"Us? C.S.I?" Gold laughed, getting in on the snarky remarks "Psssh! Pu-lease Funneh can barely open a pickle jar without help!"

Funneh made an honest face and nodded solemnly. "It's true. I really can't."

The man was running out of patience.

"I'll leave you here until you decide to be productive then!" He shouted. He stormed out of the room locking the door behind him.

The girls continued laughing, vexing him further.

Gold then noticed he left his bag behind. Idiot.

She used her head to point to the bag and smiled at Funneh.

Alright. They might have a chance out of here after all.