Dream Catcher (Cody Carson story)

Kaitlyn (Part two)

We practice a little longer then Jenn and Jace leave. I get into the car with Mr. Carson.

"Kaitlyn."

I look over, "Yeah?"

he smiles, "Happy Birthday."

I smile and he starts to drive.

"Thanks, Mr. Carson."

"And please, When we're not in school.. call me Cody."

I smile and nod, "Alright."

"Oh... and happy birthday."

I laugh, "You've already said that."

He shrugs, "And I will say it 16 more times, today."

He stops in front of my house and I smile. I thank him again and I get out, and walk to my front door. I unlock the door and walk in, closing and locking the door behind me. I sigh. Sometimes it sucks being alone. I told my dad about the talent show. He thinks he can get a free pass to go, but he's not sure. I hope he can. I want my number 1 supporter there. I go to the kitchen and start making dinner. I hear my phone and answer.

"Hello?"

"Kaitlyn?"

"Yes. Who is this?"

"No one." Click.

I raise my eyebrows and hang up. That was strange. I finish my dinner and sit at my table and start eating. I call Jace.

"Hello?"

"Hey, J!"

"Oh, hey Kait. Whats up?"

"Will you and Jenn come over? I got a call and I have a strange feeling about it."

"I would but we're doing this project. I'm sorry Kait."

"It's alright. Have fun." I hang up and bite my lip. I finish eating and I go to my room. I do my homework and I get a text. I look over and pick my phone up. I open it.

"Meet me at the park? Cody."

I smile and get dressed. I text back.

"On my way. :)"

I walk to the park and see him sitting on the swing. I smile and walk over.

"Hi." I sit beside him, on a swing.

He sees me and smiles. "Hey"

"Whats up?" I ask him.

"Nothing, how are you?"

"A little spooked."

"Why? Everything okay" He looks at me, concerned.

"I got this call. He know my name, but I've never heard his voice before.. When I asked who it was and he said, "No one." then hung up."

He sigh, "Prank call, ignore it."

I nod, "I just have a weird feeling about this. I called Jace but he and Jenn are doing a project.

"I can stay with you for a bit to make sure you're okay."

I smile, "That would be great."

He smiles and stands. We walk back to my house. Cody keeps his hood up so people don't see. I sigh, and walk in with him.

"Make yourself at home," I smile at him.

He puts down his hood and takes off his shoes. He looks at me.

"How is your dad doing?"

"He's doing a lot better. He wants to stay there as long as he can. But, I told him about the show. He thinks he can get a pass that day to make it."

He smiles, "That's great!"

I nod and smile, "I hope he can."

Cody sits on the couch, "I'm sure he will."

We sit on the couch and talk. We talk for hours about our lives. We talk and we laugh. Before we know it, it's 10 and we're laying on the couch watching Batman, the cartoon on NetFlix. We laugh and I look up at him. He smiles down at me before laughing again.

"Kaitlyn?"

I look up at him again, "yeah?"

"Have you ever had your heart broken?"

I nod and look down, "A lot."

He leans down and whispers in my ear, "Let me put it back together.. I will wait forever.. and ever.. I just want the girl."

I think for a minute, and it suddenly registers. I grin up at him.

"That's how you got the girl."

He smiles and wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me close. I grin and hug him. He strokes my hair softly, and for once I feel safe. Today is Friday and I smile, as we lay there on the couch, holding each other. A few minutes later, I fall asleep.

Around 3 am, I wake up alone in my room, a note on the pillow next to me, I pick it up.

"Dear Kaitlyn, We both fell asleep and I woke up around 1:30. I watched you sleep for a while (That sounds bad.. It sounded sweeter in my head), You're so beautiful when you're peacefully sleeping. Anyway, I put you in your bed and I'm glad you didn't wake up. I had to get home. Maybe, we can meet up later? I'll call you. - Cody."

I smile and lay back. I hear something downstairs. I bite my lip and see a shadow outside my door. I crawl out of bed, silently, and slide under it. Who the hell is in my house? I watch the door open and flip flops walk in. wait a minute, I recognize those flip flops. Chelsea. I see her walk to my bag. This bitch. I think to myself. She pulls out a folder and shuffles through it. She pulls out a single sheet of paper and puts everything away and leaves. Breaking into my house, for a sheet of paper? Really? Stupid bitch. I crawl into bed and lay there. Should I call the cops? Nah. Sheet of paper. No big deal. I roll over and go back to sleep.