Do Opposites REALLY Attract?!

Spook 4: Extra Responsibility

Your POV

"Mom, how is it bad that I'm in my room most of the time?" I asked, sighing from boredom. "Its not healthy! You have no friends, and you do nothing all day everyday!" My mother scolded. 'If she only knew.' I thought to myself. When your best friend is someone like Beetlejuice, he's pretty much the only friend you need. Come on! He can easily duplicate himself!

"Trust me mom, I'm fine." I reassured her. "Well, I have an idea, this will get you out of the house and still get a friend. I want you to get a pet, fish will not count." she told me. "I think that's reasonable. I can get any one I want?" I asked, a smile on my face. I've always loved animals and have never really had a pet. "Yes, here's your father's charge card. He'll understand if I tell him." She noticed me roll my eyes at that comment. "Now dear, I know your father doesn't show it. But he does care for you." she said hugging me.

"I guess. Just wished he'd actually show it from time to time." I sighed, taking the card from my mother. "I'll go get ready. See you in 20 minutes mom." I said, running up to my room. I was sitting at my dresser, only in my black saggy jeans and red bra, brushing my long black hair. 'What should I get, this is a big step.' I wondered to my self for a while. I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard a wolf whistle. "Hello gal with the million dollar view!" I then noticed Beetlejuice grinning at me.

I quickly got up and ran to my bigger dresser and got out my long sleeve black shirt that had loose sleeves. "Nice of you to just pop in without notice BJ." I growled, sitting back down and grabbing two scrunchies, one black one red. I then put my hair in pigtails. "So what've we got planned for today babes?" he asked excitedly. "Well, I'm off to go shopping with my mother. My parents don't think its healthy staying in your room all day and having no friends. If they only knew right?" I answered laughing. I saw Beetlejuice frown slightly.

"What's wrong?" I asked. "Well, knowing girls, they stay shopping for hours on end. We won't hang out at all today!" he exclaimed loudly, his deep voice cracking. "Hey! I don't really appreciate that comment you just made." I growled, glaring at my friend. "Sorry babes. So, what are you shopping for?" he asked, now looking curious. "Well, my mom wants me to get a pet." "HEY! I can be your pet! Whatcha want?!" he asked ecstatically. "Sorry Beej, not gonna work. And I'm not sure what I want. Well, I'm off. See ya pal." I said, spritzing myself with perfume.

My mother and I arrived at PetInc in thirty minutes. When we walked in a man greeted us. "Welcome to PetInc. Is there anything you need help with?" he asked kindly. "Hmm, not right now. I'm just looking." I told the man who looked my age, which is 16. He had short curly dirty blonde hair and green eyes. His skin was softly tanned. He was gorgeous. "No problem ladies, just come see me if there's something you want." he said, returning to his post.

"So sweety, any ideas on what you want?" my mom asked. She was wearing patchy jeans and a pastel yellow top. My mom was kind of into the hippie trends, she's a sweet woman. Its surprising who her mother is. Her mother is Claire Brewster. Frankly, I don't see how any man could stand her, unless its just for the money. Sometimes, I think my parents are from opposite gene pools.

"I'm not sure, you know me mother. I love all animals." I told her, looking at the rats. 'These are kind of cute.' I smiled as one drank from a water bottle. My mother went to look at the dogs and cats. I headed over to the lizards. There was a very tall cage crawling with young iguanas. "Aww, they're so cute!" I squealed softly. For some reason, I loved amphibians. Lizards, snakes and other creatures of the sort fascinated me.

"I might take one of you guys home." I said, I was squatting down, watching the cute little lizards go about their business. I continued looking through the amphibians section. I was watching the frogs and turtles relax under heat lamps or in water. I got up, still not knowing which pet to get. I was still in the reptile area when I came to a cage. My eyes widened at what I saw. "I know what I want!"

Beetlejuice's POV

Its been hours since Jaimie's left. "I was right! Women and their shopping!" I grumbled. I reached a hand into my pocket and fished out one of the Jeweled Emperor Beetles Jaimie got for me. I then flicked it into my mouth, a loud crunch was extremely audible. "Ahh, those still taste the best." I belched then licked my lips. "Wonder if she's back yet." I entered the tower connecting our two worlds and floated up to the window that looked into her room.

What I saw was a nicely sized wire cage, like a bird cage. Easily half Jaimie's height. There were thick branches inside it and leaves covered the wooded limbs. "Just what did she get?" I wondered out loud. The door opened swiftly and in walked Jaimie with a portable pet cage. "Welcome home Chamo. I do hope you enjoy your new home." she said chirpily to whatever was in the cage. I saw that it was safe to talk. "Whatcha got there babes?" I asked curiously. She looked to me with a childlike smile on her face. "My new friend, Chamo."

She set the maroon carrier down and opened the little wire door. She reached her hand in and pulled out a strange looking lizard. "What's that? You got a dinosaur or something?" I asked in confusion. "it's a Chameleon. A Veiled Chameleon to be precise. This is a female. And she's only 4 months old." she said, the small Chameleon perched on her hand. "Its eyes are so weird!" I pointed out, they kept moving, and not in synchrony. "They're stereotypic, its so they can have a 360 degree vision range. I think you'll like her. You two have a few things in common."

"Really? Like what?" I said, I didn't believe her one bit. Jaimie pulled out a nice juicy worm and set it and Chamo on the dresser surface. I noticed Chamo's eyes lock onto the worm. This worm was a good foot away. Suddenly, a long pink tongue protruded from Chamo's mouth and snapped at the worm, eating eat. All within 2 seconds! "I thought I was your pest control!" I growled, glaring at Jaimie.

"Aww, don't worry, you're still number 1 in my books. Hey, my parents left for my PTA meting, wanna come out?" Jaimie asked. "I thought you'd never ask! Just lay those magic B words on me!" "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!" I was now in the Otherworld. "So babes, what should we do?" I asked as she picked up Chamo and put her in the cage.

"Maybe watch a movie?" she suggested. "We do that all the time though!" I groaned. "Sorry BJ, but I have to keep an eye on Chamo, she's just a baby and requires the utmost care." Jaimie lectured, spraying some leaves with water. "Geez, barely had the dino-wannabe for an hour and you're already doting over it. Just watching makes me feel like a baby." I shuddered. 'Uh-oh…'

Your POV

"Then go home Beej, I have to take care of Chamo." I heard a small poof from behind me. "Beetlejuice?" I turned around and squealed at what I saw. Beetlejuice was a baby!!! And he was adorable! I ran to where my newborn friend was. I knelt down and picked him up. He was wearing a striped baby pajama outfit to keep himself warm. And he clutched a green rattle in his hand. "Ha-ha, a Rattlesnake." I chuckled, making sure to hold him right.

Baby BJ gave me an annoyed look. "Aww you're just too cute!" I squealed, playfully pinching his chubby cheek. Beetlejuice let out a loud baby scream. I soon heard footsteps, rapid footsteps. My father barged in seconds later. "Jaimie! What is causing such a racket?!" he demanded. His eyes immediately landed on the 'baby' in my arms. "Where did that baby come from?!" he questioned, crossing his arms and tapping his foot impatiently.

Beej was sweating nervously, poor ghost. "I'm babysitting for a family, the Forrestors. They've come here from Britain on vacation." I lied, hey you have to at times. And thankfully, my dad can be gullible. "That explains the teeth. Just try and quiet him down!" He growled, I swear I saw a vein pop in his forehead. "Yes sir." I squeaked nervously.

After that, my dad left, slamming the door behind him. "Your dad's a hot head." BJ said, shaking the retile in his hand. "So you can talk. Then say something to change back!" I ordered. I've never dealt with a baby before and didn't really want to. Beetlejuice quickly shook his head no. "And why not?" I asked impatiently. Crap, impatient like daddy dearest. Beetlejuice just smiled wide and laid his head on my chest, he then yawned. I felt him wiggle to where he was most comfortable and he rested his head between my arm and chest.

I couldn't help but smile, he really was cute as an infant. I also couldn't resist squealing softly when he started sucking on his thumb. I started rocking him gently as he slept. 'But what to do about changing him back.' I wondered as I heard Beetlejuice snore, somewhat loudly I might add. An idea finally popped into my head. "Just wait till you wake up lil BJ." I smirked mischievously.

Beetlejuice's POV

I couldn't believe I fell asleep! Well, at least I had a comfy pillow! My eyes slowly started opening. I yawned and belched. I noticed I was laying on Jaimie's bed, only Jaimie was nowhere to be found! "Jaimie? Where you at?" I asked, my voice sounding babyish. Jaimie then walked in with some things in her hands. "Oh, you're awake finally." She said, smiling cheerfully.

"You planning something." I couldn't help it, since I was a baby I ended up talking like one. I felt my stomach growl. 'Heh, might as well see if she'll feed me while I'm stuck like this.' I told myself, pulling a bowl full of beetles out of my pocket. "What are you doing BJ?" Jaimie asked, looking confused. Was she serious?! "Hungwy. Me hungwy!!" I exclaimed loudly. Right as I was about to grab one, Jaimie snatched the bowl away!

I felt tears about to come to my eyes. "Didn't you know BJ, babies can't eat icky things like beetles." she told me in a sugar sweet voice. My mouth dropped. She then showed me a glass container of baby food. "Gerber, the very best for baby." she read, smiling at me. A big frown was plastered on my face. "Waaaahhhhh!!!!!" I cried loudly, banging my tiny, balled up fists on the bed. "If you want the beetles so bad, grow up!" she said, still in a sweet tone. Sweet Jaimie scared me. To the point to where I went back to abnormal.

A pair of arms wrapped around me. "Thank God you're back to normal Beej!" Jaimie cheered. "Hey, don't insult me." I retorted, making sure to sound insulted. "Well, since you're all grown up now, you can have your beetles." she told me, handing the bowl back to me. "Thanks babes. Ya know, you make a comfy pillow." I said, winking at her as I popped a vivid red beetle into my mouth. "BEETLEJUICE!!!" "WHAT?!"

Hello readers! Well, off to school I go, just wish it wasn't so boring. Its always the same day in and out, what a drag! Isn't there anything to shake the foundations of monotony?! Huh? A new student? That's something different. Wait a minute…Oh boy. I asked for a bit of excitement! Not a catastrophe! This school will never be the same! Next time on Do Opposites REALLY Attract?! Spook 5: School Ghoul.