Childish Souls

Chapter 3

Dan's vision flashed white to black, white to black. Then all he could see was a silhouette of what he could only describe as a boy. A boy who had electric blue eyes. The same ones he'd seen hours prior. He could feel the aura of the boy melt into his soul. By looking at this shadow. He could tell he shouldn't be scared. This is not a nightmare. Suddenly, the eyes bolted forward, causing Dan to wake in a panic. He looked to his window, which was now open.

Didn't I close that? Dan thought to himself. Dan felt rust along his waterline and noticed his stomach growl. He remembered he hadn't had dinner. With no energy, he stood from his bed and made his way downstairs to the kitchen. As he grabbed some leftovers, he heard soft foot tapping. He turned around to be met with his mothers tired hazel eyes.

"What're you doing up so late? It's almost five in the morning." His mother's voice cracked with exhaustion and distaste. "I missed dinner... so I was going to get something." Dan blushed, hoping he didn't wake his mum. The woman sighed. "Alright. Just try to keep it down I need to sleep." She croaked before kissing Dan's forehead and slumping back to her room. Dan looked through the fridge and cupboards, groaning at the lack of food.
Mum must've forgotten to go grocery shopping....
Dan pulled out his phone and dialled a number.

"Thank you for calling dominos how can I help you?"
"Hi. I'd like to order a medium pepperoni pizza."
"Name and address?"
Dan gave the lady his name and address, waiting patiently for the pizza to arrive.

30 minutes later, Dan jumped at the doorbell ringing. He got up from the couch and shivered when he opened the door. He was met with blue eyes. Eyes bluer than the ocean he's yet to drown in. Blue like the daylight sky, not a cloud in sight. Blue like the eyes he'd seen in his dream not 40 minutes before. "Hello?" Dan shook his head lightly and blinked. "Sorry, what?" The boy raised an eyebrow and smirked slightly. "I need 14 pounds for the pizza." Dan nodded and took out a 20 from his pocket. "You can keep the change." The boy smiled. "Thanks. I didn't have change anyway." Dan took the pizza, blushing lightly as he touched the other boys hands. "Yeah uh.. thanks." Dan closed the door and set the pizza down on the counter.

"What the fuck what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck?!" Dan whispered to himself. He ran to the kitchen window and watched as the boy got back into his car and drove off.
That's the same bloody guy from the roof and my dream!! What the fuck is happening?? Did I accidentally take acid?!
Dan sighed and took a deep breath. He grabbed a plate and opened the pizza box, only to see a phone number glaring at him.
"WHAT THE-" Dan slapped his hand over his mouth.
"Dan?? Is everything okay??"
Dan cursed himself and closed the pizza box. "Uh- yeah! They just... forgot the pepperonis on my pizza!" He grabbed the pizza box and ran up to his room, shutting the door behind himself and sat down on his bed. "What is happening?" Dan asked no one. He opened the box again, to see the number still there. He took the number from the box and stared at it.
What now?