Demon Friend [Pennywise fanfiction]

Chapter 7 - Laughter

Next morning Amelia woke up almost at noon. She slept longer than she normally did and not even her mom woke her up to breakfast. When the girl asked why, she just replied: "You were really tired so I let you sleep."

And Amy was grateful for that. She felt better than yesterday. Even though her legs still hurt from all the running she did.

When the girl was able to leave the house again her mom wanted her to at least eat something so she had some snack before leaving. However her mom told her to only go play at the backyard today. Not just because her mom will soon prepare a lunch but also she heard some stuff from her friends. Missing kid was one thing but these few weeks it got worse and worse.

Apparently it was now dangerous to walk alone. You see her mom was one of those that knew a lot people. Specially since this city was small as it was and word can spread quickly.

Amy sighed and nodded as she walked to the porch deciding to listen to her mom. When she closed the door she noticed something under the few stair steps. Inspecting it closer Amy gasped. It was the projector that she forgot about yesterday and on top of it was her light brown hat that she also left at Billy's garage. She picked up both things and decided to put the projector in doors right away.

When the girl stepped in the living room her mother noticed her and quickly took the grey box from her. "Oh, I see Billy returned it, huh. He probably forgot yesterday." the older woman said and Amy didn't said anything and just nodded. Her hat back on her head.

Amy didn't know why but she had a feeling it wasn't Billy who returned the projector. He would knock and not just leave it at the porch. And the mysterious person also brought her back her hat which Billy or any of the teenagers would not do, specially after yesterday's events. It was definitely Penny. But why he didn't visit her in person? He probably had some things to do.

Following days Amy was ordered by her mom to stay near the house and only play at the garden. The woman heard things about other moms that there was probably some savage animal or something. Eddie even had a broken hand which happened when they were running from it. At least that's what her mom heard and Amelia didn't wanted to argue with her. The kid knew well what actually happened but telling that to her was not a good idea so she listened to her mom and stayed in the backyard. Which meant however she wasn't able to visit her friend.

It was really getting boring alone after all this but Amy knew her mom was just really concerned about her. Sighing the girl as she played outside, that was the least she could do instead die of boredom. The worst thing was that it was middle of summer holiday. Staying inside was not a good idea since it was really hot. So she sat on the grass and played with some toy cars. Suddenly she heard someone calling her name.

"Amelia!" The girl turned towards the voice, it was Pennywise. He was standing behind the fence and watched her. He was in his human form and waved at her. Amy smiled and left the toys on the ground as she run towards the fence. "Penny!" she exclaimed happily. "Sorry, kid." he apologized before he continued. "I had some work to do which is why I didn't came sooner." he said knowing it will answer Amy's unspoken questions.

"But now I'm here!" he smiled and stood up straighter raising his hands before gesturing at himself in over dramatic movements. Amy chuckled at that but then her smile soon faded when she looked towards her house. "I don't think we can play now. My mom said I can't leave the garden." she explained to Penny who rolled his eyes. "Oh come on I'm sure I can convince her otherwise."

Pennywise walked around the fence and went to the main doorstep knocking at the door. Amy now standing beside him. The girl's mom opened the door surprised to see Pennywise but still greeted him and he asked her about Amy right away.

"I can assure you, ma'am, that I'll look after her." he said trying to sound polite. "I really don't want her or you on that matter to wander the forest. I heard there are some dangerous animals." Amy's mom said concerned. Pennywise shook his head. "Don't worry. I wanted to take Amelia to the city anyway. Maybe for some ice cream? It's really hot these days." he offered and Amy squeaked happily. "Please mom! I will be carefull!" added the girl.