The New Raven

the thirteenth

POV | Michael

My eyes shot open as I hear my sister scream about something Holly did in the next room.

"Nancy! Mike's asleep!" Mom shouts back at her. I am tucked in my bed with the curtains drawn in my room.

How did I end up in my room? As a matter of fact I don't remember anything. All I remember is that I was about to take El home and I ended up here.

"Mom?" I groaned from my bed. She came into my room and walked over to my bed, "Mike how you feeling?" She asked me.

"I'm alright, I guess. How long have I been asleep? What happened?" I asked her. "You have been asleep for 4 hours since we found you in the garage, unconcious. Apparently, you slipped on a bit of grease and hit your head on the edge of the table. Nothing serious. Dr.Cote has prescribed a few pain killers. You'll be better in no time." She says kissing my forehead.

"What happened to El?" I ask. "I think El went home. Cause after I came over when I heard you scream, she wasn't there. Which I find really weird."she remarks.

"You take some rest okay? I'll be back in 15 minutes with some cookies and milk." She says closing the door to my room.

El where are you? El are you okay? El! I kept thinking. I turned my head to find the walkie-talkie sitting at the corner of my dresser. I get out of bed and grab the walkie-talkie.

I turn into the correct frequency and try contact El like I usually do. "Hey El. Where are you? Are you alright? Over." I say pulling my finger off the speak button.

I don't get anything back. She is not there like she usually is. I hope she's okay.

The door opens slightly and Holly comes in through the door and tries to climb on to my bed, but miserably fails. "Let me help you out." I say picking her up and placing her on my bed. She gets into my sheets and gives me an evil smirk. "For a five year old, you are evil." I say to her. She just giggles in response and snuggles into the comforter. "Mike how you feeling?" She asks me in the most nicest way she has ever spoken with me.

"I'm good Holly. Can I have my bed back?" I say with a pout. "No...." She replies giggling. "You better give me bed! Or, the tickle monster is going to come for you!!" I say while tickling her sides and her squirming to my touch.

"Stop it guys! I have a biology test tomorrow!" Nancy scolds us. "Oh, with Jonathan?" I say smirking. Her entire face flushes. She grins widely and aims Rory at my face. "Shut up Michael." Nancy retorts.

"Kids! Nancy go to your room! And young lady what are you doing out of bed?" My asks Holly. She makes a sad face and stops as she passes by me.

"I love you Mike!" She says and pulls me down to kiss my cheek. "The tickle monster loves you too."

"Now, Michael. In bed please." I get into bed not wanting to anger Mom any further.

She places a glass of milk and a plate of cookies on my bedside table. I quickly finish the milk and cookies. She wished me good night. She leaves with the empty plate and glass.

I suddenly feel very sleepy after drinking the milk. I slowly drift off to sleep with the thought of how much Nancy and Holly mean to me in my mind.