Well, my Marble Hornets story is going pretty well so I thought, why not do a story for Everymanhybrid? Reviews are welcolme.
It was the month of March when I woke up that day, in my three bedroom home. It was'nt the biggest house in the state, but I was able to live here and call it home, even after what had happened between 2008-9. I even converted on of the bedrooms into my own little art studio, which was perfect since as an art student I would be able to look outside the windows and get a sense of comfort, rather then having to work in the attic or basement.
I'm Claire Welmer by the way. I'll just give you my basic info and say I'm eighteen, nineteen come July, I'm an Art Major student, I have dark jaw length red hair with a choppy cut, I've two piercings in my right ear and three in my left, I've a fair skin tone and olive green eyes. Is there anything I'm forgetting?...Oh, your probably wondering how I'm able to afford this place, huh? Well, I don't like to talk/think about the main reason that much, but I sometimes play piano at parties and such for cash if I don't have school work, and I've managed to sell one or two pieces of my art work from time to time so that helps too.
Speaking of which however, I have to haul my ass out of bed and get dressed before I get too comfortable and tired again. I never really fell asleep easilly.
"Hey Matilda", I murmured somewhat sleepily as I made my way into the kitchen, my pet cat laying in a box that was empty except for some towels. The reason for this was that Matilda was expecting kittens so I thought it would help.
I had just poured myself some warm, black coffee when my phone rang and answered it.
"Hello?", I asked groggily before sneaking a sip from my coffee mug.
"Hey, Claire. It's me, Vince".
"Hey, Vince. What's up?", I asked casually.
"Me and the guys were wondering if you were doing anything after class. We have this project in mind, and we were just wondering if you wanted in?" I thought about the offer for a moment. By the sound of his voice Vince seemed pretty excited about the idea, and a side hobby would be nice.
"Well...that depends", I said slowly. "What exactly is this project?"
"Well, it's nothing too big really", Vince explained. "It's just a series for Youtube dedicated to having a healthy lifestyle without having to go all out on exspensive prices like gym membership".
"You do realise that some of that gym equipment is really expensive, right Vince?", I asked him, raising an eyebrow.
"You'd be very surprised how good of a deal you can get. Evan got one of those flex machines for about...two hundred dollars I think", Vince said, having only briefly paused to think of the price.
"Seriously? And it works?", I asked, standing a little straighter now.
"Yeup".
"I see. Hmm, it kinda sounds interesting though I'm not sure I'm the right person to be asking to join, if my smokers cough has'nt already given it away already", I mused, placing my mug on a counter and leaned my back against it.
"Well, it's not like you smoke that much". I could tell that Vince was trying to win me 'round. He always was kinda stubborn. "You can just help with camera work and uploading with Jeff".
"I suppose so...", I trailed off before breaking into a small cough. "Um, what time do you want us to meet up at? And while I think of it, where?"
"My place. Is six good for you?" I thought for a few moments before answering,
"Yeah, I'm good for six. What are we gonna be talkin' about exactly?"
"Just some idea's, thinking of ways of getting people to watch", Vince said.
"Right, right". I glanced up at the clock and saw I had to get started on breakfast. "Look, I kinda need to have breakfast now before I go out, so..."
"That's alright. I have my own class anyway. So, see you at six. Bye".
"Bye, bye", I said before we ended the call and I went to make some toast. "You be a good kitty, Matilda. Don't want any accidents", I said as I started to take out the cat food to feed my pet as I waited for my toast to be ready.
The rest of the morning flew by more or less. There was'nt much traffic on the road as I drove to my college, but it was'nt so bad. When I did get to my class we were just revising over what we have already gone over that week.
It was'nt terrible but I still needed a smoke when class was finished so had no problem with lighting a cigarette once I was outside.
"Those are bad for you you know". I just smiled a small playfull smile in the direction of the voice's owner Seth, my boyfriend. He was the same age as me, and had light brown hair that complimented his bright blue eyes and slightly tanned skin. He was a bright person who was studying Science.
"Yeah, but I only use 'em as a stress relief".
"Tch, some stress relief", Seth mumbled before kissing my cheek. "So, have any plans for later?", Seth asked as we began walking to the carpark.
"Yeah, I'm heading over to my friend's Vince's place along with Jeff and Evan. They got this idea for a Youtube series based on giving tips to have an affordable healthy lifestyle. It sounds like it could be kinda fun so I might join in", I shrugged. "What about you?"
"It's my shift later at that general store", Seth answered, smiling awkwardly. "So, since we're going to be busy later, you wanna hang out at one of our places now and do homework or watch a movie? I already have my essay half done so I can spare a few hours with you".
"Sure. My essay's not due till next week so I don't see why we can't enjoy tonight", I grinned softly and kissed his cheek. "How 'bout your place? It's closer to your workplace. I just have to make sure my cat has enough to eat first".
"Thanks babe", Seth grinned before walking to his car. "Meet you at my house", he called over his shoulder before he got into his car and made his way home. During this I had gotten into my own car, but not before dropping my cigarette bud on the ground and smushing it.
"This movie kinda sucks", I stated bluntly. Seth and I were currently at his house, snuggled up on the couch watching watching 'Halloween: Resurection. Why a movie suited for Halloween was playing in March at this time I have no idea.
"I don't know. It's okay", Seth shrugged.
"Puh-lease. The beginning would have been a better end to 'H20', but instead they make more crap up".
"Well, it could have been worse", Seth said sheepishly before checking the tine. "Oh, looks like I have to get to work now".
"Seriously?" I looked at my watch and saw it was nearly twenty five pass five. "Oh, well I better get going to Vince and the others. I said I'd meet them at six", I said as I stood up and grabbed my jacket.
"So, talk to you later?", Seth asked before I left.
"Of course. Call me when when you get out as long as it is'nt after ten", I said before kissing hin goodbye and leaving, getting into my car and driving off.
"Hey, Claire. How's it going?", Vince asked me once I got to his house.
"I'm doing good, so in the basement or...?"
"Basement, yeah".
In the basement everything was in it's usual place, and I grinned a little as I spotted Jeff sitting on the leather couch and Even standing near the small bar, just throwing a ball to one another. Probably what they were doing while waiting for me.
"Hey guys, sorry if I'm late. Mind passing the ball?", I laughed.
"'Bout time you showed up-catch!" I barely managed to keep the ball from falling out of my hands when Evan tried to catch me off guard, bouncing it from one hand to the other until I made one hand close around the ball.
"Nice try Evan. Better luck next time", I said as I threw the ball over to Jeff.
"Next time you won't see it comming", Evan joked, making it sound like he was planning on killing me.
"Okay, so since Claire is here I guess we can start with this little get together meeting...?", Jeff asked.
"Yeah, before we countinue I've a question. Does this project already have a name or is that still a work in...?", I asked.
"Everymanhybrid. That's what we're calling it", Vince answered.
"Everymanhybrid", I repeated. I thought for a second before nodding. "Yeah, it has a nice ring to it. Plus it'll make anyone watching hybrids".
"Yes, they'll be part teenagers who want to get fit and part teenagers that don't want to spend money on the exspensive stuff", Vince joked, which got a few chuckles from the rest of us. "Okay, since we all seem to agree on the title, let's move onto the icon. What should it be? Any ideas"
"Well, it's obviously got to do with health", I said.
"Yeah, and maybe since there's like four of us we should have either four of something or representing four", Jeff added in.
"Oh, and it should have some green on it. Green's a healthy colour", I threw in. "Like cabbage".
"Or broccoli", Evan added.
"Okay, good idea guys. Um, we need to keep it simple though. True, we do Claire and her amazing art skills, but we don't want anything over complicated", Vince said.
"Well, maybe a plus sign like you would see on a first aid kit, made up of um...", Jeff paused as he tried to think of something good.
"Arrow signs maybe?", Vince suggested.
"Yeah, and two of them could be green and the other two...yellow maybe, to represent unhealthiness?", Jeff countinued.
"Makes sense to me", Evan shrugged.
"Yeah, me too", I nodded.
"Okay, everything's shaping up pretty quickly", Vince nodded his head. "Let's see, we already have roles asigned, so I guess all we need now is to find a way to get people to look at our channel, and I think I have an idea", Vince said.
"My sexy red hair?", I joked.
"Tempting, but no", Vince joked back. "I was thinking maybe we could put a sort of easter egg in the videos and maybe people will want to spot them".
"So, like and internet meme?", Jeff asked as je stood up.
"Pretty much. I have some ideas on my computer", Vince said as he walked over to where his computer was, followed by the rest of us while he went on the internet and began looking for looking under...
"Creepypasta?", Jeff questioned, and to be frank I was thinking the same thing.
"Yeah, just let me click here", Vince said. However he clicked on the wrong thing and ended up putting up a picture of Jeff the Killer.
"AH, geez man put that away". I closed my eyes tightly. I never liked that picture. Creeped the hell out of me.
"Yeah, I don't want to mentally traumatise a bunch of people like that", Jeff stated.
"No, that was an accident", Vince said quickly. "I meant this". A couple more clicks and we were staring at the page for Slenderman.
"Slenderman...?" I was'nt too sure why, but I instantly got a bad feeling digging in my stomach, and my head too for that matter.
"What? You afraid he's going to come get you?", Evan teased, giving me a light push. I huffed a little.
"I'm not some scardy-cat, Evan. I'm just...wondering how exactly we would be able to pull this off".
"Well, Daniel is kinda tall. And he's kinda thin too so he's available to I don't see why not", Jeff pointed out.
"True I guess", I said. "So, who's gonna ask him?"
"I'll do it", Evan said, raising his hand up.
"Okay, so I'll just make the introduction video myself, Evan, you go ask Daniel if he'll help and Claire, do you think you can draw the logo on a computer and email it to me?"
"Sure", I shrugged. "Just give me a sheet of paper and I'll write down the details of it".
After I had written down the details of the symbol I left and went straight home. I did'nt start on the logo until the next day, but even though I had gone to bed early enough, I still felt tired like I had bee up all night.
I'm not sure what had made me hesitant for a split second Slenderman was mentioned, it just felt...weird.