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Usually at three in the morning, everyone would be sleeping. No one was really awake unless they have insomnia or were just up late. It was said that around this time the ghosts comes out. That a lot of the unknown happens around this time. Well those were the things my grandfather would tell me anyway. I used to believe it when I was a kid. But that wasn't why I'm going into details about three in the morning.
I always woke up at around the time the sun rose. To get a good view of it everyday. To see the vivid, beautiful colors. To breathe in and feel the cool, chilling air. But today seemed to be different. It wasn't exactly today... More like tonight?
My eyes weren't cooperating with my mind. They were close shut. Not wanting to open. My mind though was widely awake. And very irked at the moment.
Raising a hand to rub the sleep away, my other hand reached for my cell phone. It had been ringing and woke me up. I clearly was not happy that my seven hours of sleep was interrupted by a ringing phone. Whoever was calling had better pray that I didn't chop them up with an ax.
Flipping the phone up, I answered tiredly, "H-Hello..." My greeting was drone in with a very obnoxious yawn. "Namine!" I winced at the wide wake, happy tone. "... Olette," I said a bit bitterly, "If we don't have our goodbyes in five seconds, I swear I'm coming to school with a shark. And you know what I'm gonna do with the damn shark?"
There was a pause before she coughed and answered, "W-What would you be doing with a shark?" My eyes twitched at the question. I then retaliated by snapping at her, "It doesn't matter why I'd have a shark! Just hurry up and tell me your freaking reason for calling me at three in the morning!" I was known to be not much of a morning person. Especially if it wasn't my fully seven hours.
I could hear her squeak in fright on the other line. By the end of this call I'd better find her murdered by my very hands. "Gosh, I couldn't sleep. Me and Kairi watched a scary movie! It gave me such a fright...," I heard her nervous tone. I couldn't help my mischievous smirk.
Scary movie, eh? I could totally use this to my disadvantage.
Switching on my lamp, I stared at a photo of me and my grandfather. I smiled proudly at it. Remembering some of his paranormal stories that he'd tell me when I was a child, I decided to give Olette more fright. Mess with me and my sleeping schedule.
"Olette. You do know what time it is... Right?" I heard her 'hm'. I guess she didn't. "It's 3:34. What about it?", she asked. What about it? I'm losing an hour of seven hours of sleep is what's it about! I huffed. Taking a breath, I muttered darkly, "Yeah, it's around this time that they awaken and roam around."
Smirking, I knew she was cowardly hiding under her blanket now. I heard her whimper and very quietly whisper, "W-Who is they?" I snickered a bit into my hands. "Demons and ghosts," I replied with a tone so dark. It even scared me that I could even imitate such a horrid voice. "W-What?" she cried.
I couldn't hold in my amusement. I started laughing, "Olette chill! I'm messing with you. My grandpa would tell me that when I was younger to give me chills of fright. I decided to tell it to you because that's what you get for waking me up!" I could hear the whiny, wimpy noises she made. "Not funny," she mumbled. I giggled.
"So if that's your reason for calling then, goodbye," just as I was about to take the phone away from my ear, I heard her yell, "WAIT!" I sigh. So close to going back to sleep.
Putting the phone back to my ear, I asked with a snappy tone, "What?" She giggled nervously and asked with a hint of caution, "Wanna go shopping tomorrow?" My mouth formed into a pursed straight line. "Shopping? And by tomorrow...," I paused taking a look outside my still dark windows, "You mean today?"
Hearing her nervous giggle, I shook my head. I smiled tiredly. Sighing in defeat, I gave bitter chuckle, "Sure." Glancing back at the picture, my eyes widen in realization, "Oh shoot, I can't!"
I could see her pout in disappointment. Especially since Kairi wasn't someone... We'd normally go shopping with. She has a shopping addiction, I guess that's the best way of describing it really. Actually, just last month she maxed out her fifth credit card. Her parents weren't exactly happy with their shopaholic daughter. Yeah, she was locked away and her credit cards were also.
"Sorry, Lette. I know Kairi isn't much of help either... But my grandpa is coming to town today actually," I pursed my lips in disappointment. I really didn't like saying one thing and then another.
I heard her sigh sadly. I could see her sad expression. Feeling a hint of guilt, I decided to just invite her I guess.
"Actually, come over tomorrow. I'm pretty sure he'll have some interesting things to show," I smiled fondly. I've always had a close bond with my grandfather. It was hard to keep in contact with him though. He was always traveling here and there.
Every once in a while he'd come and visit me. He'd tell me about his many adventures. Bring me gifts and souvenirs. I've always wanted to join him. But I was too young. I was excited since we had made a promise that once I graduate I'd be able to go along with him.
Hearing Olette huffed, it snapped me out of my daze, "That sounds boring," she said bluntly. It kinda stabbed me. Then again... I was choosing my grandpa over shopping with friends. It sounded boring, yes. But it was actually exciting.
"Come on! Just come over... I'll leer you in with some yummy brunch and some juicy secrets about my cousin, Hayner," I said with persuading lacing in between my sugar like tone. She didn't answer. Instead I knew she was tempted. Not by the brunch. With my cousin, Hayner. She's had a thing for him since freshmen year. Poor girl. My cousin was quite dense. He was never gonna realize that Olette has a crush formed for him.
I stuck out my tongue when she agreed.
"Alright! Be here at ten. I'll have some baby pictures of him prepared for you and some yummy food! Until then good night Olette. And if you ever dare to interrupt my sweet seven hours of sleep, be prepare to see me with a shark," with that warning given, I ended the call.
Finally dear sleep. Once I turned off the lamp, set my phone aside, and my head hit against my soft heaven which is called my pillow, I sigh. With contentment. With relief. Finally back to my restful sleep.
What I had wanted the entire time. I smiled knowing that today was going to be a good day. I could feel it. I didn't know why but this feeling was just bubbling up at the bottom of my gut. Yeah, it was definitely going to be a good day.
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A/N: "If a clock could count down to the moment you meet your soul mate, would you want to know?" So yeahs, I've just started writing again and I'm already doing my second story. Yeahs, bad idea. But hey, just don't expect me to update fast. Cause I have a life, I'm a biggie on procrastination, and I have other things to do then hide behind a computer. Anyways, I got this idea from Tumblr. There was a picture of it and my mind began it's brainstorming. I know it's a bad idea but eh, I better start or I'm gonna lose it. Yeahs, hope you guys liked it and uh, hoping for some reviews and likes and faves? Please? Okays, I'm going now... Byes!
