"Oh, Querida, why did you turn it on?" Jesse asked me in a semi-annoyed tone. I had just turned on the radio while getting ready to start my homework. He was looking at the book Paul gave me, but without music?!? I seriously felt something wrong here.
"You don't listen to music when you study now? I always have the radio on and you never said anything before." I asked him, confused by his random turn-down to music.
"I normally don't mind, because I know it helps you, but I really think we should look at this."
"Jesse, how hard can it be? We go to the stupid ghost, tell her to get lost, and if she refuses, just kick her butt. See, no problemo!"
"Susannah, I find it hard to believe Paul just as much as you do, but it wouldn't hurt to look." Jesse said while skimming the pages.
I knew what Jesse was talking about. It was a little weird. Out of no-where, Paul hands me a book about ghosts. He said it was for this one ghost that had a special ability, and that the book would help mediators send it to the "next life".
"Jesse, I personally think Paul is bluffing, or do you think he's actually turned into the nice-guy?" I asked him with a raised eyebrow.
A look of pure disgust came over his face. I know Jesse hates Paul, just as much as I do, and I really do hate Paul. So why on earth is he reading that stupid book?
"Jesse, is there something you're not telling me? Because I'm starting to feel like you're leaving me out on something…"
"Of course not Querida, I'd never leave you out on something like this." He looked hurt that I would question him, but I had to know.
"OK then, let's go look at what we're dealing with then." I put my homework down, it would have to wait. I must admit, I had a small smile on my face. I find it annoying when they pop out on me, but I love popping in on them. Of course, they're usually not as surprised as I am, but you can't have everything.
We jumped out of my window. I was wearing my black ghost-butt kicking boots, a black tank top, black pants, and had my hair pulled up in a lose pony tail. Jesse had on a black shirt and dark jeans. He never went all out like I normally did. He drove us to the empty parking lot near the school. Apparently I drive so terribly, nobody lets me near a steering wheel. I guess that's what you get from riding in taxi's you're whole life. As we neared the parking lot, I was surprised. I saw a girl, just sitting there looking at us.
She wasn't a ghost, because I didn't see a glow. As much as I hate to say it, she was really pretty. She had red hair that was in a lose braid going down to her mid-back. Her eyes were a bright blue, and her skin had a perfect tan. She was wearing a small skirt and a tank top, like mine but pale pink. She got up and started walking towards us … looking at Jesse only.
I put my hand in his, just so she knew he was taken…by me. Jesse was a little confused by this gesture, but before he could ask, mystery girl tapped on his window. Jesse, out of politeness may I add, rolled down the window.
"Hi, I'm Nikole, but you can call me Niki." She said flashing a big smile at Jesse.
"Hello Niki, I'm Jesse, and this is Susannah. Are you lost? We could give you a ride if you need one…"
"I'm not lost, thank-you though, Jesse." She flashed him another smile, bigger than the first, if that was possible. Never once did she look in my direction. So I had to ask…
"I don't mean to sound rude, but what exactly are you doing in a deserted parking lot?" I gave her my best fake smile, and by the looks of it, she understood that I was not her friend. Jesse, being the gentleman, gave me a look.
"I'm sorry about that," he said, looking at me again. I looked at him with my innocent look that said 'I have no idea what you're talking about'. He just turned back to face Niki again. "Is there anything you need? I must admit, it's not everyday you see someone standing alone in a parking lot at 11:00pm…"
"Nope, actually, you two are exactly who I was looking for." She said and at once she started glowing exactly like a…a… ghost.