Mr. Ghost (EN)

8. Unexpected

~~~ 5SOS - Valentine ~~~

The next day I woke up with big rock inside of my stomach, alarming me about the uneasiness that has flooded my existence the moment I opened my eyes. I knew why I feel so nervous, I was scared. I knew what was about to happen today. I was aware of it so well, that I couldn't shake off the feeling even when I got out of the bed. If Liz will come out of this with a trauma, after I introduce her to a ghost, it will be only my fault. I tried to push the negative sensation possessing my body aside and went downstairs to eat some breakfast.

"Sweatheart, I'm going to visit my father this afternoon, would you like to join me?" aunt asked me. Ahh, how I wished I could go with her, instead of doing what I had planned for this afternoon. I felt bad that I had to decline her suggestion, but I had to get the matter over with today, before I lose all courage I gathered.

"Ellen, I cannot join you today, as I made plans with Liz, she is going to help me with some school stuff. You know, I've missed so much, due to mu transfer," I thought of an excuse with the speed of light, hoping for understanding on part of my aunt. I didn't like the fact, because of Damon, I lied to her so many times. Maybe I should go to church and get it off my chest.

"Oh, but that's great, I'm very pleased, you managed to find friends so fast. Lizzie seemed like very sweet girl, when I met her few weeks ago. I do not mind, so don't worry, dear," she smiled at me and I felt even worse.

"Send my regards to him, please," I retorted politely. I speedily ate all my breakfast, setting on the journey to school. In front of the school building I saw Liz, waiting or me, surprisingly without Chris. I knew she must have send him away, so she can be the only one interrogating me. She had her arms folded on chest, nervously tapping with her foot on the ground and as soon as she spotted me, she waved her hand.

"Hey," I let out weakly. I knew it will be hard the moment I saw her determined sight fixed on me. I was already imagining before the first period ends, she will most probably drag me to her personal torture room, to squeeze any information out of me. But I was ready to not tell her anything, until the right time comes. She would no believe me if I spilled the beans here and now. She will have to bear with me, being as silent as a grave. She needed to see Damon with her own two eyes, to be able to understand.

"Well, hello to you too. I could not sleep a wink. How dare you to be all mysterious and refusing to give me an explanation with a statement 'I will show you tomorrow'. I'm not very good I this department, Chels," she started to rumble about her lack of sleep, making me think about the possibility, my friend will not sleep ever again, after I pull her into my crazy world. I waited for another wave of question from her, when I stayed quiet.

"You have to tell me at least something, or else I will go insane by the end of the day," she threatened me. I supressed the urge to smile. What to tell her to keep her calm?

"I don't know, what to tell you. Anything I will tell you now, will make you want to know more anyways," I tried, but it didn't work as Liz's frown deepened. This is going to be long day, although her drive amused me. I wonder how much she will be excited, when she will face her first ghost.

"Oh, come one. At least something. Give me some crumbs," she begged, while we managed to walk all the way to the class.

"Where is Chris, anyways," I attempted to change the direction of her thoughts and it looks like it worked. Her face broke into confused mask, looking around her, like she just realised they are missing one member of their squad. I almost burst into laughter.

"Right, where is he?" she asked herself, taking the phone out of her pocket, already dialling his number. After a long time of waiting, I came to conclusion, he was still sleeping.