Temporary | Calum Hood

Chapter 2

"I love you and i'm so sorry for dragging you into this." she said. Our eyes met for the last time. I could now see what kind of emotion she holds inside. Before I could even reply, the shattered glasses from the windshield affected my skin and everything was pitch black. There was light at the end of the road. I was no longer in the car. I headed to where the light was coming from. The further I go, the longer it feels to reach my destination. I ran as fast as I could until I finally standing right below it. Nothing happen. It just me standing below a lamp post. Or so I thought. I heard an echo of someone's screaming. I tried to find the source of the scream. But I failed. Until the traces of blood lead me to it. My body froze when I saw a familiar figure standing above an unconscious person holding a knife. He was about to stab the person until he saw me. My body react faster than my brain. I took a step back. He didn't move a bit. 

"I did this for you." He said. His face was blurry but I had a strong feeling that I recognize him. I could tell from his voice that he was scared and angry. 

"B-but wh-why?" I asked with shaky voice. I was terrified. 

"One day, Sye. One day." He replied. What does he mean by that? One day? I shake my head because I didn't trust my voice. He looked at me for one last time and continuing what was interrupted earlier. I scream as he stab the person again and again.

"SYE WAKE UP!" Someone yelled. I open my eyes and I was faced with a worried looking Crystal. "Are you okay?" She asked as soon as I lifted my body from the mattress to be in a cross-legged position. 

"Y-yeah i'm fine." I said wiping the sweat from my face. I didn't realize that my body was wet from sweating.

"I don't think you're fine Sye. You were screaming for help." She said holding both of my arms. 

"Crys, i'm fine. It's just a nightmare." I replied. Crystal doesn't know about me having nightmares almost every night. I didn't tell her because I don't want her to freak out.

"Are you sure it's just a nightmare?" She asked. I nodded at her question. Usually at times like this, Cher will be the one who's waking me. But where is she now? 

"What time is it?" I asked Crystal who still looking at me with worriness plastered on her face. 

"It's half past four" she said after checking the time on her phone. I get up from my bed and head towards the bathroom. My mind was filled by what just happened in my dream. I need to know who's the murderer. Why does he do that? And what does it have to do with me? And what happen to me and Cher after the car crash? What was the nightmares all about? A lot was on my mind. Maybe I should seek for someone. Or just go with Mike. The tour! I totally forgot about the tour. Ugh! This thing giving me headache. I stepped out of the shower and started to get dress. I decided to went out for a run. I usually do this when my head is a messed. I put on a black tank-top and a grey sweatpants along with a pair of sport shoes. I grab my phone and my earpod and stuff it inside my pocket. I head downstairs hoping that no one would be awake right now. Because then they'll ask me where am I going and I don't feel like talking to anyone at the moment. I slowly open the front door and step out of the house. I put on the earpod and start scrolling through my playlist. I select the one that says 'Green day'. I started the run with slow pace to warm up my body, then I would go faster and faster. I ran for almost 35 minutes and i'm already out of breath. I decided to stop and take a rest. I take a seat at nearby bench. I closed my eye to enjoy the fresh air. 

"Hey." Someone called. I open my eye and there she was. The only person I can trust. The only person that I wanna talk to right now.

"Where have you been?" I asked. 

"Doesn't matter." She shrugged. "What's on your mind?" She said after a long silence. It wasn't an awkward silence.  

"what do you mean?" I asked, pretending that I have no idea what she's talking about.

"Don't act stupid around me Sye. You never went out for a run unless your mind is a messed." She chuckles. I sighed heavily. Maybe she could help me solve my conflict.

"I had a dream last night. It wasn't the same dream. This dream is like a sequel to the first that I had. It was so weird." I said. Cher doesn't say anything. "After we collided with the truck, everything was pitch black. And then not long after that, I was standing at a place where there's only a lamp post as the light source. I ran towards it and standing below the lamp post. Nothing really happened until I heard a scream. At first I couldn't find who's scream was that but then there's this traces of blood lead me to it. This person, I had a strong feeling that he's familiar to me but I just couldn't tell who. He was about to stab someone that's already lying half unconscious at the ground. But then he stop and look at me, he said that he did that for me. When I asked him why, he just said 'one day'. I am really confused. What does he mean by that?" I continue. I was out of breath, maybe because I was talking too fast.

"Hmm... Weird dream." She finally said. 

"I'm scared Cher. What if something bad is about to happen. And my dreams, it was a sign for me." I said. I'd be lying if I said I never really think about that. 

"Just like you said Sye, it's just a nightmare. It's not like something bad gonna happen." She said recalling what I said to her yesterday. 

"Cher I'm dead serious." I said looking at her straight in the eye.

"Look Sye, you need to stop overthink. It's gonna be alright. And I'm gonna make sure that it's just a nightmare." She said hugging me. "And... You should really get some help about this. I'm afraid that it's getting worse." She continue.

"That..." I said dragging the word. She raised an eyebrow waiting for me to continue. "I did think about that. But I can't choose whether I should stay and just go see a professional or go with Mike." I said.

"What do you mean 'go with Mike'?" She asked tilting her head to the side a bit. 

"Mum suggest that it would be best if I go with Mike on his next tour. Because she thinks that I need a break. Mike agreed on that. And I think that I do need a break. Maybe my nightmares could go away." I replied. "So what do you think?" I asked.

"I don't know Sye. It's on you. It's your decision. Just do whatever you think that is good for you." She simply said. Was she upset that I would be leaving her? I couldn't tell. But I hope that she would understand. The tour wasn't that long. It was only 6 months. 6 months will pass by quickly right? Beside it's been my dream to travel around the world. This is my opportunity. But what about Cher? I need to choose wisely because once I've said my decision, there's no turning back. 

"I think I've made up my mind." I finally speak. I think she knows my answer. That's why she walks away. I'm sorry Cher. But I gotta do what's best for me. You said that yourself. And I think I've made a good decision. 

Ello everybody. This is chapter 2 and I dunno what else to say. I hope you like it and enjoy. 

Love, Skitter XX