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Chapter 9: I Saw Everything...

Chapter 9

 I Saw Everything

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  It was dim. It was silent. It felt solitary.

 All around, I was engulfed in it. It was far beyond the smiles, and boisterous laughter I was environed with earlier. This was different; it was completely unfriendly, unwelcoming, and, nothing here was significant. I could feel my head swirl, I didn't really like the dark. My eyes would strain every once in a while as I tried to focus on some things. It was hard to figure out which  lane I was in, which room and what objects were displayed in this dark hall.

 My heart was thumping unsteadily, breath hitched. In all honesty, I was too overwhelmed of the dark, that's why I didn't like it. I wasn't scared, It just reminded me of all the dark days I've been through and as much as possible, I never want to bring myself to remember all those. I needed my head to clear, and my curiosity answered. I headed straight, straight into the dark with only an iPhone as a weapon and iTorch as my flashlight.

 There was nothing really pleasing to the eye except for the several beams of sunlight penetrating through small crevices on the big heavy door as I went on, further and further into the hall. Every time someone passed outside the door, they not only covered the light but created shadows and echoing steps. It was very different with the lights on, the dark made it seem like something was eyeing you down. It was so much easier with the lights on, however, the school's mechanic automatically shuts the breaker in several areas during lunch to save electricity. I fought the urge to leave this. I need to be careful; I just hope, in my case, curiosity won't kill this cat.

 Shadows predominantly ruled the hallway. The lockers hovering over me, were about four to five inches taller than me, but, how they shadowed the floors was a total different scenario. It created an illusion of being able to walk on tall, elongated buildings. It came to look like an unruly world full of silhouettes. And I knew better.

 Walking on shadow filled tiles, I was careful not to make a sound; I had to be cautious. Me forgiving Mandii didn't mean I trusted her. Who knew? I could come across her right now and, how could I explain this to her? She would be able to suspect me snooping around and what could I tell her? Oh, hi Mandii I was just lost in the dark, can you help me find my way back? No, just no. I will literally make a fool ou--

 *locker creeks*

 I stiffened, what was that? Worst, was someone following me?

 I was glued to the ground, unable to take a step and run. Footsteps were heard, they were getting closer by the second.

 My heart was racing; Now, I was paralyzed by fear. I was on a dead end and was stuck looking at the floor, the shadows and a big bulky silhouette getting closer me. I waited for the right moment, balling my fists and anchoring my iPhone. And finally, a big hand grabbed my arm. This is definetly a dude. I spun, my right foot landing on his shoe and my free hand rocketing to his head.

 "He--"

 I cut the tall moron off by stepping on his shoe again.

 "Ow! Wh--"

 Ring.. Ring.. Ring..

 The lights automatically turned on; a sign for us to head to class. With the lights on, I could see who was following me. I widened my eyes and mentally hit myself.

 "Dianne, you ruined my shoes!"

 I was speechless for a moment. I stood silent only looking into those hazel gems. We looked at each other eye to eye; or that was what I'd want to think.