Things I don't own:
1. Twilight
2. The Cubicle Next Door
3. Demon Hunter
4. "Infected"
5. An old-fashioned record player
The Locker Next Door: Chapter Ten
Infected
Right now nothing seems more appropriate for me to listen to than the song "Infected" by Demon Hunter. Never mind the fact that you had no idea what they were saying until I put the lyrics here…
I still wonder when the medicine will take its effect
And the injection they made, it's all just left me the same
It's hard to concentrate with echoes of your voice in my head
From all you said, I'm still paralyzed
-sigh-
Have I mentioned lately how unfair this whole situation is?
But I'm almost out of breath from saying things that I'll regret, that I'll regret.
My time is over
I can't do this alone
But I'm almost out of breath from saying things that I'll regret, that I'll regret.
My time is over
I can't do this alone
First, Norman ignores me. Then he saves my life. Then he ignores me again. Suddenly, one day he starts talking to me again. "It's better that we aren't friends," he says. "I know this is confusing," he says. "But would you like me to drive you next Saturday? My car gets better gas mileage. But you should really stay away from me," he says.
I'm infected with you, pull the plug already
Tell me before I go that you're infected with me
I'm infected with you, pull the plug already
Tell me before I go that you're infected with me
Not to mention the fact that I completely embarrassed myself in front of him the other day. I won't go into all the mortifying details, but suffice it to say that fainting was involved. Eek.
I can't remember if I ever took a minute to say
That if it had to be now, I'm glad it had to be me
I can't recuperate, I'm never going to leave here alive
Just help me through this
Don't let me die here
And then when he takes me home (yes, he took me home in that gas-efficient car of his—what is wrong with me?! I shouldn't be letting him take me home!) he asks all these questions, like he actually wants to get to know me or something. Could he be any more confusing?
But I'm almost out of breath from saying things that I'll regret, that I'll regret.
My time is over
I can't do this alone
But I'm almost out of breath from saying things that I'll regret, that I'll regret.
My time is over
I can't do this alone
I'm such an idiot, too. I was actually disappointed when he told me he couldn't come to a party this weekend, and that he was going hiking with his family instead. Scroll back up the part where I say it's not fair. Because it's totally not.
I'm infected with you, pull the plug already
Tell me before I go that you're infected with me
I'm infected with you, pull the plug already
Tell me before I go that you're infected with me
Now add the fact that when I get to said party, I pump people for information about Norman's family. I'm so lame! I can't stop obsessing over some of the stuff they said. It's totally crazy…
I'm killing time just trying to find the words that fall so short of you.
I'm losing sleep, I can't compete, I'm giving up
I can't do this alone
They can't be true…can they?
Posted by iRead-iWrite-iConquer November 16 at 5:42 PM
Comments
That's it?! Come on! We need more details than that.
Posted by RedneckPrincess November 16 at 6:00 PM
Infected? That's kind of gross...
Posted by Ah…ThePowerOfCheese November 16 at 6:11 PM
You do know that we have no idea what you're talking about, right?
Posted by AcerbicizeMe November 16 at 6:23 PM
EPIC FAIL.
Posted by Incomplete-Sentences November 16 at 6:45 PM
He's bipolar. And so are you. The perfect couple. I'm convinced.
Posted by Passing4Sane November 16 at 7:08 PM
Maybe he's a wizard, and he's put some sort of spell on you…
Posted by ParanoiAgent November 16 at 7:27 PM
It's really frustrating trying to piece together the whole story when you're not telling us the whole thing. Stop being so cryptic!
Posted by AnimeMan November 16 at 7:39 PM
This blog completes my life. Now, if only you'd complete the story. –glares-
Posted by StingRaye November 16 at 7:54 PM
Maybe you should open up to Norman. He has to know what you are thinking—and writing—about him.
Posted by Dr.Phil-Wannabe November 16 at 8:05 PM
That's actually a very good suggestion. I concur entirely.
Posted by Complacency.At.Its.Best November 16 at 8:14 PM
Maybe there's a self-help book out there somewhere you can consult.
Posted by HTMLoL November 16 at 8:17 PM
Either way, feeling this conflicted can't be good for your mental health. You should make a decision to confront Norman soon…before you go insane.
Posted by Kodak November 16 at 8:20 PM
I know what would make you feel better. You should vent the ENTIRE story. Then we can help you.
Posted by Bright-n-Shiny November 16 at 8:32 PM
Norman is probably feeling just as conflicted as you are right now. Talk to him about it!
Posted by YouAreMyHeroine November 16 at 8:49 PM
Are you on Norman's side or something?
Posted by GoodnightTeaspoon November 16 at 9:01 PM
I think what he means is that she doesn't know Norman's side of the story. He probably doesn't think he's good enough for her, but wants to be with her anyway, judging by what he's said.
Posted by Kodak November 16 at 9:26 PM
You should give him that poem you wrote.
Posted by BigWillyShakes November 16 at 9:33 PM
You can come cry on my shoulder if you want.
Posted by Fish'n'Chips November 16 at 9:44 PM
No.
Posted by iRead-iWrite-iConquer November 16 at 10:03 PM
Ouch.
Posted by Fish'n'Chips November 16 at 10:19 PM
You should give us more details. And then tell Norman off.
Posted by ISaidGoodDay November 16 at 10:34 PM
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Credits for this chapter: StingRaye's comment provided by rayeman25. Dr.Phil-Wannabe's username and comment are both provided by LittleMissTrumpetPlayer. ISaidGoodDay's username provided by Viridian Vampire. If you've got a comment or a username you'd like to see in the story, let me know in a review and I'll pick my favorites, plus give you credit RIGHT HERE.
Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!
Chapter Eleven coming soon to a story near you!