This Isn't Me

Chapter 7

Chapter 7:

I ended up falling back into a blissful sleep, half awake, half asleep mostly. I could hear people knocking on my door every now and then, as if to wake me up, sometimes they’d even call my name. I just ignored them. By the time I did finally decide to get up, it was midday, so I slowly stood, stretching, staring at myself in the mirror. I froze completely, my head snapping behind me, but no one was standing there. I looked back into the mirror quickly, but instead of the figure leaning against the wall behind me, he was right behind me, breathing down my neck. His hands, which were adorn with claws for fingers, were placed on both my shoulders, and though I couldn’t see his eyes, his hair too long, I somehow recognized him from somewhere, I just didn’t know where… His eyes, they’re a glowing purple like mine.

“I’m going to ruin your life.” He whispered in my ear. “Are you ready?” I turned around to knock him away, instantly recognizing that line, but again, he wasn’t behind me. Looking back into the mirror, he was gone.

Quickly getting dressed and concealing myself, I went to open the door, finding it locked. How did he get in? I unlocked my door; then went downstairs, finding no one here. I guess that made sense, its midday after all and we’re getting ready for the harvest. I got something to eat, sitting down and consuming the meal, when the door opened. At first glance I saw the dude, causing me to freak out and make a complete mess of things. It turned out to just be Jerome and Mitch.

“Sorry, I thought you were someone else, you scared me.” I determined, helping clean it up, but not being able to do much considering they were faster than I was when it came to cleaning up messes.

“Hey, don’t worry about it, accidents happen.” Jerome assured, patting my head. I flinched at the touch. Slowly nodding, I went into the living with them, sitting down across from them and not saying anything. “So, now that you’re up, why don’t we send you over to Mr. Grangers place to help Ian for now, I know Adam’s in town helping pretty much everyone at once, and we’ll be heading out to Amy’s farm after this break of ours. You know how to get there, right?” I nodded, leaving after that. I continued seeing the man out of the corner of my eyes, the entire way jumping, rushing towards town.

I entered town, turning a corner swiftly and crashing into someone. I looked up to see Adam, now covered in feathers, ink, pink dye, and mushrooms.

“Oh my god, I’m so sorry!” I exclaimed, quickly standing and trying to help get him cleaned up. He softly chuckled.

“You’re fine, accidents happen, I’ll just go get cleaned up. Could you let Hazel know what happened for me?” He called over his shoulder. I nodded. “Thanks!” After that, he took off at a jog/sprint. I rubbed my head, the man suddenly in front of me, making me fall, but no one was there.

‘I’m going to ruin your life…’ His words echoed in my head. I stood, dusting myself off and rushing to Hazel’s place. I found Blaze sleeping soundly behind the counter, making me smile. Hazel smiled as she saw me.

“Ty, how can I help you?” She politely asked, placing her folded arms over the counter.

“I accidently bumped into Adam and the stuff went everywhere, he asked me to tell you, I’m so sorry.” I explained to her. She laughed.