Silence

How Funny That it is Cold Here - Chapter 4

(Charlie's POV)

I escaped the misty prison...

What the heck was that?

Then.. uh.. let's start again and make it more realistic.

Cause' come on, who talks like that?

I get out of the shower, barely though, who can resist a long, warm shower?

As I get out, I stare to the window to the left, and it stares back. I don't know how, don't ask. I just wanted to sound... cool.

After all, this probably sounds a bit wild, but I believe there just always someone listening. Is that why we talk to ourselves? Or does it explain the feeling that you are being watched? I don't think I'll ever know why but, it's a personal belief of mine.

Now the first thing that always comes to mind after something like a shower or homework is "Hm, 'wonder what Ander is up to." That single question has lead me to most of the adventures in my life. Once, we stirred up a bunch of chickens in Mrs. Diprizio's coop, they went soaring! And another time we rode a tiny red wagon down the South Orange Hill.

If you happen to ponder why it's called "Orange" it's pretty much all dead. Grass, cursed.. shrubs, the usual, all that. You know when stuff is dead it looks oran- why am I thinking about a hill when I could be going to see Ander?! I glanced over to the analog clock after I had gone back into my room. 8:34, it's certainly not the latest we have hung out, I mean it could be worse.

"Hey Mom, I'm going to Ander's" I announced as I scampered, scampered... yeah whatever scampered down the creaky steps.
"Alright, call if you are staying the night honey." She replied back.
"Mom, you sure you'll be fine if I do end up staying?"
"Uh honey! You worry too much, I'm a 'big girl' now, I'll be just fine." Motherkin scoffed.
"Okay, call if you need me, I'm only 3 blocks away."
"Hah, you say it as if it's a gentle walk across the street."
"Well, it really is after all these years of walking back and forth. See you later." I call out and give her a kiss on the cheek.

It's always good to ask, I always make sure. Has it occurred twice? Yeah. Something like that. My Mom had a few night terrors and things, when I had slept over Ander's before. It's worrying sure, but my Mom is always right so, she be alright.

My trek to Ander's begins, with a stormy sky overhead.