Still Here

Making plans.

That night I got absolutely no sleep.
The days following were as normal as can be, and I was so thankful for that.
Kelly and I became close, she was a sweet girl. I heard people call her a witch, just because she wears alot of red and black and wears fishnet stockings. It wasn't like this back in Texas. Punk was just a normal style .I think she looks cute.

Some snickered that we're a good pair,  shes a witch and im the ghost girl living in the most haunted house around.
Everytime I hear it ,I just roll my eyes.
A couple more months and im finished with high school.

I can start my life. A free life.

At least I  have a new group of friends now. I have Derek of course , then there's Kelly,  Tony , who is Dereks boyfriend. Theres also Damien and hazel who I share science with.

Besides my house scaring me and the few words being thrown my way, Im starting to feel at home here.

"Earth to Ronnie!"  Kelly shouts waving her hand back and forth in front of my face.

I blink and shake my head , realizing everyone at the lunch table is looking at me.
"Sorry , I drifted to lala land." I said sheepishly and letting out a loud yawn.

"Aht aht, don't do that!!! Its connnntaagiousss!" Derek snaps then turns it to a yawn as well.

He points at his face to emphasize his point.

"Sorry pretty boy" I say taking in the fact everyone is still looking at me.

"What?" I asked confused

"Do you want to come with us this Saturday?" Damien asks over everyone scoffing that I didn't pay attention.

"Umm sure, where are we all going?" I asked with a bit more energy.

"Were going to the famous ghost hunting tour ,we have every year. This year the tour is at an abandoned Psychiatric hospital,  then it goes to a few known to be haunted houses." Damien says with excitement.

"Yea, I went last year and it was dope as fuck!" Kelly says practically bouncing in her seat with excitement.

My heart dropped to my butt. I didn't want to tell them ,im living in a haunted as fuck house already!!  Yes, I haven't heard anything in a few days but after the night in the bathroom ,I have no doubts anymore.

I placed a fake smile and tried to match their energy. I felt Derek looking at me,  but when I turned to him he quickly faced the other way.

Part of me feels he knew I didn't want to come.

My past robbed me of being a normal teen, I wasn't going to let Casper ruin the rest.

Nope , not going to happen. I'll just have to pull up my big girl panties and suck it up.

I place my hand on his forearm giving it a tender squeeze. He places his hand on mine returning it. Its almost like were having a silent conversation.

After lunch was over, I head towards my locker to retrieve some last minute items ill need to take home, I always grab them before last class so I can just leave with Derek.  Even though I have my own jeep ,he insists on picking me up every morning.

I get to my locker and put my combination in, but the damn thing is jammed. I didn't want to hit it because it would draw attention to me.

I grip the handle and try push up, still doesn't budge. I look around to see if anyone is watching me and I dont notice any one. So the hell with it ,im going punch this bitch.

I pull back my arm to get a good jab in, before I could lunge my fist forward a big hand grabs my wrist.

"Woah there short stuff" a husky deep voice says.