The Girl in the Basement (Toby Turner Fanfic)

The Window

*Toby's P.O.V*

        After she told me everything, I didn't honestly know how to react. At first I thought I was dreaming all this, but then I came to realize more and more how much more real this became.

        Katie sat there, twiddling her thumbs, as if she was scared of how I would react. I mean, I would too.

        I leaned back in my chair and thought about. I went over everything. Her death, the bullies, school, the way she saw the reaction on her parents faces. Every detail I absorbed.

        Finally, I came to accept the fact, that she was a spirit. She was still, a person, or what's left of one. She technically still has feelings, she isn't a robot of some kind. The thing that hit me most, was the lines on the ceiling. I couldn't see them, but the way she talked about them, broke my heart.

        "I'm sorry." I let out. It was more of a hushed whisper. She looked up, tears silently trailed down her pale face. I felt the urge to lean forward and wipe them off, but I don't want to invade her space, or make her feel uncomfortable.

        She took in a deep breath and stared at me. "You...you believe me?" She let out. Then, she asked another question. "Wait, you aren't scared? Or...or afraid I could kill you?" I smirked at that last comment.

        I mean, she could kill me, but with what? Hugs and kisses? I smiled again at that thought, then, I shook my head.

        "No, I am not. I believe you, and I'm sorry, for all that." I say. She laughed, but only lightly. She looked down again at her lap, but that small smile never escaped her face.

        I then took the chance to speak up. "So, y-you can't leave the basement?" She lifted her head and looked back up at me. She nodded slowly.

        "In my opinion," She said. "I think it's a bit unfair. I should at least be able to walk around the rest of the house, but every time I walk up the steps and to the door, a strong force pushes me back, and I am back down here." Katie explained.

        Well isn't that a bit upsetting. So she has been stuck down here for about 3 years. It's kind of ironic, because most ghosts or spirits are trapped down here for hundreds of years, but Kaitlin, has only suffered 3. I hope she doesn't have to suffer anymore.

        I nodded towards her. "You get lonely, don't you?" She nods silently and looks towards the small window. "I've always wanted to open the window, but I can't get the latch undone. My hand just slides through it for some reason." A quizzical look appeared on her soft face. I cracked my back and stood up. "Well, I'll open it."

        She looked up excitedly. "What? Really!?" I chuckled and put my hand out for her. She placed her hand in mine, and it was extremely cold. I felt tingly by just holding her hand. My heart seemed to be doing somersaults and my stomach fluttered. I cleared my throat and walked towards the dusty window.

        I put my hand on the latch and flipped it. It unhooked itself and I opened the window. I stepped back and let Kaitlin look out the window.

        She smiled and breathed in the warm air of California. I guess spirits could still breath at least some air. she smiled and rested her head on the window sill. "Thank you, Toby." She whispered as she looked at the not-so-busy street. I just shrugged and grinned.

        "Any time, Katie." I answered. I went back to my computer and started editing my gaming videos. I put in the outro and the song on each of them and uploaded the first Happy Wheels. It was done within an hour!

        "Man, this internet is fantastic!" I exclaimed now uploading a Starbound video. I sighed and leaned back in my chair. I must've been really tired, because that's where I fell asleep.