Because of You

Chapter 2: Meeting Donna Part 1

Erica's POV
"Give me a cola, would you, Erica?" Mr. Peteey, the manager of the Bowl-a-Rama, said. He smiled and said,"Man, I am living a charmed life." I chuckled and replied,"Really, why?" He started writing on some papers. "Just closed down another month without having to hire another maintenance guy."

I couldn't help but feel a tinge of guilt and anger. I handed Mr. Peetey his cola while he continued writing and talking.
"The longer I hold off hiring somebody, the better my books look. The better I look. Life is sweet." He said thanks and walked away.

Johnny's POV
I frowned and sat at the counter. "Yeah, thanks to me." Erica looked suprised and asked,"What are you doing out here?" I raised an eyebrow. "Why can't I come out here?" She grabbed the coffe pitcher and said,"Uh, he'll pitch a fit if you get grease on anything." I huffed. "Well, good. At least he'll know I'm around. Who does he think keeps this place running anyways?" Erica smiled, sympathetically. "Don't worry about it," she whispered. "I swear if he doesn't..." I stopped as I turned around.

"What?" Erica asked, following my gaze. "You promise not to laugh if I tell you something?" I said. Erica smirked. "No." I rolled my eyes and said,"I've been having these really weird dreams lately about this beautiful girl with long hair and amazing eyes." Erica put the coffee pitcher away and said,"Yeah, so, you and every other guy." I sighed. "But it's so real. You know, I've never seen her before, and I can't stop thinking about her. And she looks a lot like that girl over there."

I pointed over to where a girl who matched the description I had just given Erica was standing. "Sheryl Lightheart?" Erica asked. "I know, I know. It sounds stupid. Maybe this dream is a sign. This could be fate," I said, getting up and ignoring Erica calling me back. I walked up to the girl and said,"Uh, hi, Sheryl. You don't know me and this is hard to say, but..." I stopped when she stared at me. "Did you guys hear someone talking to me?" Sheryl asked one of her friends.

"Nope," one said. "I don't see anybody. Must be your imagination. As they were walking away, Mr. Peetey said,"Must be great to be so perfect." I tried to say something, but he just walked away.
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I opened my locker. "What the... Where's all my stuff?" I felt around. "Johnny. It's me."
"Who?" I asked.
"It's Donna, Johnny."

I went to the pit of the bowling alley. "Johnny? It's me, Donna." Yep, it was really her. "Um, wait there," I said. I walked to the other side of the pit, but she wasn't there. Instead, I was met with a horrible scream. I covered my ears. Then it was gone.
And so was Donna.

Yay! This is my favorite Are You Afraid of the Dark episode. Thx 4 reading.🐯 (I luv tigers!)