My heart throbbed for Ryder. 'Why does he effect me so much? Why can't I stay mad at him?'
Carter led me to a small grassy area, there was a large bench made by the branches of two oak trees in the middle of the area. Leading up to the bench was a small pathway with black and white roses and thorn bushes along either side.
I breathed in slowly, mesmerized by the beauty of the serene area. Carter looked at me leisurely smiling. Casually, we walked up the path and sat down.
"So, is he your boyfriend?"
"Boyfriend?"
"Yeah, that Ryder guy, he seemed very protective and it looked like he was ready to kill me if I did anything to you."
"Kill you? I doubt that considering we are already dead!"
"Yeah, but you know what I mean..."
"Yes, I do and no he isn't my boyfriend and I'd rather not talk about him."
"Oh, alright...I'm sorry!"
"Anyway, we really should sign in!"
"Sign in? What are you talking about?"
"Well, when I died, the first thing I heard was a sound asking for 'a name, age and cause of death' but when I was going to follow it, I met Ryder and I forgot about it."
"Alright, do you know where it might be?"
"Maybe, somewhere on the town square."
"Alright, I think I remember the way back, let's go..."
Silently, Carter and I walked towards the town square. The silence was unnerving.
'Was Carter thinking about me? Was Ryder still there? I wonder if Ryder's thinking about me? Urrgg..I wonder if Ash can hear this?'
As we stepped upon the platform, Carter turned to me and grinned.
"I think we should walk around a bit, see if we can hear anything and if we see anyone then we ask. That alright?"
"Sounds like a plan!"
As we walked carefully around, looking through alleyways and opening doors, I felt nervous and uncomfortable as if an abnormal, unnatural spirit was watching our every move.
I looked around anxiously, I could feel it closing in on me. Choking me with a dominating glare. I could feel the energy slowly wrapping around my neck. I held on to my neck tightly, with all the strength. Slowly, I fell to my knees... choked. Swiftly, Carter turned and steadied me. His touch sent a protective barrier through my skin.
Gradually, the energy released me and my body fell into the Carter's. Carter casually put his arms around my shivering body caressing me till I was strong enough to move.
"What happened? Are you alright?"
"Not really, but I am better than before, thank you for doing whatever you did."
"I don't know how you mean, what did I do?"
"I'm not sure, but when you touched me, whatever was choking me stopped."
"Oh cool, maybe dying turned me into a super hero."
"Yeah, maybe...but I know two other people who have 'abnormal powers'"
"Who are these two other people?"
"Ryder and his friend Ash."
"Is Ash like Ryder?"
"Nope. He's much worse!"
"Aha! I'd love to meet him.."
"Trust me...you don't!"
