(Beetlejuice pov)
"Fuck, I screwed up bad this time. Almost releasing sandworms into the mortal world could have gotten me in big trouble. Not only would judge Mental have had a hay day, but the council would have had my head. Good thing only Stormy knew, but she was pissed off at me. Well I did yell at her. Boy, Beetlejuice you have charm don't ya." I put my head in my hands and gave a heavy sigh.
(stormy pov)
I waited till I was part way down the hill. Then with a semi- loud voice I called.
"Beetlejuice"
"Beetlejuice"
"Beetlejuice"
I was greeted with a somewhat slightly subdued Beetlejuice.
"So does this mean you forgive me?" he asked.
"Of course, Beej. How could I not?" He immediately brightened. Then noticed where we were.
"Why we up here, babes?"
"Wanted to take a walk, that's all." I answered.
"Oh…" A cold wind blew past, I shivered a bit. BJ noticing this asked ,"How bout I juice us home"
"Sure" I replied smiling.
Almost instantly we were in my living room. I turned on the light and sat on the couch with a warm blanket. I wondered about Edward. "Was he cold?" Beetlejuice noticed I was deep in thought and floated over.
"What ya thinking about?"
"Oh, just about what I found up there. I found someone" I tried to explain
"Someone, like a bum?"
"No, not a bum. I'm not even sure if he's human. I should take you to meet him. You gotta behave though. He's pretty shy and I should probably grab hima blanket. Maybe some food too."
"So we're going up there right now?"
"Yeah." I said as I went to grab a half empty box of doughnuts off the counter.
"Shall I juice us?" he said with a huge grin.
With a half bow I replied, "If you will, my dear BJ"
(Edward pov)
I stayed huddled in the corner as it was warmer there anyway. I was almost asleep when I heard the door to the house open. "Not again" However then I heard Stormy call up the stairs.
"Hey Edward, you there. I thought you might be cold so I brought you a blanket."
"And doughnuts" came an unfamiliar voice.
"BJ." said Stormy in an unhappy tone
"Hey, just trying to help"
"I brought BJ with me. He's a little odd, but he won't hurt you."
"Who ya calling odd"
I only heard one set of footsteps. "Why didn't I hear two?" I saw Stormy walking in. the other person was floating in the air. Snip snip snip
"Well where is he?" asked the floating figure.
"Relax and quit floating. That's probably making him even more nervous. I think I know where he is." BJ stopped floating and landed on the ground softly. Stormy started coming closer to me, but I wasn't scared of her. I was scared of him.
"hello there again. Sorry for intruding but I thought you might be cold. Would you like a blanket?"
"Yes" I said, still staring at BJ.
"Can you come out, please. I'd really appreciate it." Asked Stormy
With my eyes still on BJ, I slowly started walking to the semi lighted area near Stormy.
"Whoa! Look at those hands!"BJ proclaimed. I stopped dead in my tracks and saw Stormy glare at him. "I am trying to behave, honest, but my mouth moves on its own.
"It's okay Edward, he's just loud. He means no harm." I continued toward stormy till I was standing next to her. She put her hand lightly on my shoulder. It felt nice. "See everything's okay. Brrr… it is cold up here. Let's get you warmed up."
(stormy pov)
Edward was obviously scared of Beetlejuice. Maybe it wasn't a good idea to bring him up here, but I couldn't undue it now. All I could do was hope for the best. I sat Edward down near the old fireplace. Surprisingly Beetlejuice was quiet and just watched us. He could be a good guy when he wanted to be. I threw the blanket over Edward carefully so his blades didn't cut the fabric.
"Still cold?" I asked
"No " Edward said nodding his head
"Hey Ed. Okay if I float? Won't get scared will ya? Standings a real drag up here." Edward looked uncertain what to do. I realized Edward probably had no idea what Beetlejuice was.
"Do you want to know what BJ is?"
"Yes"
"BJ is a ghost"
"Ghoul" I heard BJ correct
"Ghoul" I corrected. I knew this, but had been trying to keep it simple. "Which is like a ghost. He's just born that way."
Edward looking confused said "ghost?"
"It happens when someone dies, like to that skeleton dude downstairs." Beetlejuice piped up before I could say anything. I hadn't seen a skeleton downstairs, but Edward seemed to understand.
I started to realize how late it was. I had to get up early for work tomorrow. Books don't sell themselves, you know.
"Edward I got to get going again, but I'll leave the doughnuts here for you.
"Thank you"
"You're welcome" I answered standing up. "Let's walk home this time, Beej. I, at least, would enjoy the exercise." It wasn't as cold beneath the hill as it was on top of it. A little chilly, but not bad. While I enjoyed the night air. Beetlejuice floated beside me, invisible to all but me.
When we got to my apartment, the living room light was still on. I turned it off and went to my bedroom.
"Well I'm going to call it a night, Beetlejuice"
"Mind if I stay here? Just for the night, I mean."
"Sure why not" I yawned sleepily. "I gotta be up early to get to work though."
"No problem"
"I have to change. Would you turn around?"
"Why change the hard way?" he said and grinned. With a woosh, my shirt and jeans transformed into a pair of black pajama tops and bottoms with skulls and crossbones on them.
" Thanks" slipping into bed, I turned my alarm on. Beetlejuice floated above me already snoring loudly.
(Edward pov)
I thought about ghosts after they left. It made me sad to think about father, but happy too. Maybe I could see him again. I fell asleep thinking about this. I woke up to the sun's warmth on my face. I was hungry. I remembered the doughnuts Stormy left. Excited I flipped open the lid. Managing to stick a blade through the hole in the doughnut, I took a couple of bites. Then it fell on my lap. Attempting to pierce the doughnut, I eventually succeeded. Happy with my success, I ate two more. Leaving one for later. With my belly feeling less empty, I thought to myself "it's going to be a good day."