Norman's POV So I've lived with my grandparents all my life. I never knew why though. Every time I asked them. They would just avoid the question or something about how I was lucky that they were here for me. Some weird thing like that. I never wanted to believe it but they were my grandparents so I just acted like I understood.
Right now I was in my room. It was almost Christmas break. Well today is my last day until Christmas break. Of school that is. I was getting ready for school and I was tired. I wanted to go back to sleep but I usually go on the days that don't really matter because my grandparents aren't usually home. I mean they have jobs and even though I'm 15 they don't like leaving me by myself. I never understood why though.
I got ready. I had some black jeans on and a Christmas sweater. I know call it cheesy but my school has a tradition where you can wear Christmas shirts or whatever. So of course I wanted to wear my ACϟDC Christmas sweater.
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I walked downstairs and into the kitchen. My grandma was cooking breakfast and my grandpa was eating his. "Good morning" I said. I walked over to my grandma. "Good morning Norman" she said. I felt her kiss my head. She then handed me a plate of eggs. Yes. I love her eggs. "Your toast is almost done. So you can eat your eggs for now" my grandma said. I nodded and walked over to the table to start eating.
Once I got my toast I was done with my eggs and I was ready to leave. I grabbed my toast and quickly ate it. I grabbed my backpack and stood by the door. "Norman I'm gonna drive you to school today" my grandpa said. I just nodded. Once my grandpa walked over to the door we walked outside and got into his truck.
As we were driving I noticed a gun in the back seat. Holy shit. He can get in serious trouble for that. "Uh grandpa why is there a gun in the back seat?" I asked. "Oh that. That's for when I go hunting. Also it's alright it's on safety and it's ok" he said. I just nodded. I'm still confused. I don't think my grandpa even goes hunting. This of course made me feel sick. I can't just brush that off. I shakily sighed and looked out the window.
Once I got to school I got out of the truck. I went to my first class which is probably the worst. I have five classes in one day. But in those classes I only have my last 2 with Seth. Seth is my best friend. My only friend actually. I usually go home with him after school. We've known each other for a while. So his parents don't care when I'm over.
I got to my first class and there was only 4 people in that class. The teacher put on a movie. But she said we can do whatever we wanted. I just put my head down and took a nap because I was really tired and shit.
In Norman's dream~
I was in a room and it was dark. For some reason I was chained up to a chair and there was a table in front of me. And the only light was a light bulb above me. Shit is this a Febreze commercial or am I getting investigated? All of a sudden I saw 2 people in front of me. It was a man and a woman. They both had brown hair. But the man had blue eyes and the woman had brown eyes. They looked at me and smiled but soon all I saw was blood. There was something that killed them. It was a goat man or something. But before I could see his face. Something happened.
End of dream~
I jumped up and looked at the clock. I was sleeping for 30 minutes. Great. Class is almost done. That means just 2 more classes without Seth. This will be great.
Time skip~
I was in my third class. Which surprisingly I was the only person in that class. I didn't care though. But it was almost over. And after this class I get to see Seth at lunch and my other 2 classes. I just sat in that class and did what ever. So yea.
Once the bell rang I got up and walked to the cafeteria. Usually Seth is outside waiting for me. And he was. I walked over to him and said "hey Seth" "hey Norman" he said back with a smile. We walked into the cafeteria together.
After we ate we went to our next class together. We mostly talked. I told him about my dream in my first class. "Honestly I don't know what to say. I mean scientists haven't even discovered what dreams are so I can't be the judge of anything. But I don't know. I believe dreams are just a figment of your imagination. But I mean you could be one of those people that dream something and it comes to life" he said. I guess he's right. "You have a point" I said. He nodded and put his head down. "Wake me up when class ends. But if I wake up before I'll talk to you" he said. I just nodded.
After that class me and Seth both had to go to Theatre class. Which is probably my favorite class. Not to mention the teachers name is Tim. So me and Seth always call him Tim Burton. But anyways. All of the theatre kids were here because we have to practice for our Christmas play. So yea.
As we were taking a break I heard Seth scream "Mr. Tim Burton. I'm gonna go get some water bottles for everyone" "ok Seth. Take Norman with you. It will be a lot to carry" Mr. Tim Burton screamed back. Seth looked over to me and I got up. We walked out of the stage area and went to get the water bottles.
As we were walking Seth randomly asked "so in your dream earlier did the thing happen to look like a human goat man or something?" "Yea" I said. He nodded. "I don't know. I was just thinking about it. Some people say that the devil usually looks like that. But it seriously could be anything. Also I know you're not much of a Jesus believer" he said. I just smiled and nodded. Even though I don't really get bible stuff I still listen to what Seth says. I mean he grew up in a catholic family but he's not crazy about all the Jesus stuff.
We got all the water bottles for the other students and they thanked us. I think theatre is the only place that I can feel comfortable. I don't know it's weird. I was snapped out of my thoughts by Mr. Tim Burton telling us that break was over and to rehearse the second half of the play. I got up and made my way to the stage. I really enjoyed doing this.
The bell had rang and school was done. Me and Seth were waiting outside for his older sister to pick us up. Again since I've been knowing them for years I don't feel awkward being with his older sister. She's very nice. We got in her car and she smiled at me like she usually does and took off to their house.
Once we got to their house we went straight to Seth's room. Like we usually do. "So what do you want to do?" Seth asked. "Can you help me with some of my lines?" I asked. He nodded and I took out my script for the play. I mean I don't have a lead part but I'm kind of an understudy incase something happens. Never mind. It's hard to explain.
After we practiced my lines Seth sat down and sighed. "What do you wanna do now?" I asked. "Can we watch Rick and Morty? They released a new season" he said. I just nodded and sat down on his bed with him. He turned on his tv and we watched Rick and Morty.
As we were watching I got a text from my grandma saying that she wouldn't get back from work until 9:00 and that my grandpa was at some meeting. And that I had to stay at Seth's house until they got home. "Seth my grandparents said I have to stay at your house for a little longer. They won't be coming back until 9:00" I said. "Oh. Well how about we go to your house?" He asked. "Uh sure. I'll tell my grandma" I said.
Seth packed up some clothes for him and brought his bag to his sisters car because she was gonna drop us off. I texted my grandma about it and like always she said that me and Seth had to stay together at all times until she gets home. Of course this is normal so I didn't really care. Me and Seth just got into his sister's car and she drove us to my house.
Once we were at my house we just watched some movies. I mean we didn't feel like doing anything else. That's when I thought about it. My grandparents only act this way during Christmas. Like they start making me use this weird buddy system. I just don't really understand. I think they're trying to hide something from me. I don't want to assume things but that's all I can think about. But that's doesn't matter right now. I just want to watch movies with Seth.
