Chapter 9: part 2:
~~~SARALYN'S POV~~~
When morning came, I got ready for the day. I dressed myself in a light denim tunic shirt, jean capris, and white tennis shoes. I brushed and straightened my hair. Looking at myself in the mirror, I took a deep breath. It was Saturday, the day that I could do nothing but think. I went downstairs, grabbed some leftover pancakes from my refrigerator, and walked out the door. I munched on my food and by the time I was finished, I arrived that the hill my friends and I would regularly hang out at. I sat down underneath the big oak tree planted at the very top and leaned my back against the trunk. I could see the hustle and bustle of Amity Park below me. I heard the abrupt honks and beeps of cars as they drove through the streets and the soft twittering of the birds that nested above me in the oak tree. I straightened my legs, crossed one over the other, and rested my hands behind my head. I sighed.
"Sure is a nice view, huh?" a voice said.
I turned my head and saw Danny floating beside me. He landed on the ground, changed forms, and sat next to me. He leaned his back against the trunk.
"What are you doing here?" I asked. "How did you know I was here?"
"Everyone has their own special place to think." Danny said, looking over Amity Park. He turned his glance to me. "I'm guessing that what you're thinking about it Vlad."
"Of course I am!" I brought my legs to my chest and wrapped my arms around them.
I took a deep breath. I could feel my eyes swell up with tears. I turned my head and rested it on my knees.
"I'm scared."
"It's okay to be scared. And as your friend, I can be scared for you. How's this?" Danny said.
I looked and he made a silly shocked face, like he found out that someone was throwing him a surprise party but he still had to pretend to not know about it. I cracked a smile and laughed, but then I stopped immediately.
"Come on, don't be so sad." Danny said. "Cheer up a little. Come on."
I glared at him and my eyes flashed neon green.
"Okay, okay..." Danny said, showing his hands. "You really are upset, aren't you?"
I looked at him and nodded. We stared at Amity Park for a while in utter silence. A few minutes later, Danny looked at his watch.
"Uh, oh, I have to go." he said scrambling to his feet. He changed forms. "Do you want a ride?"
"No," I said, "I-I just want to be alone."
Danny studied my face.
"Well, okay then. See you later." he said. He waved and flew off. I gave him a little wave and a little smile. I followed him with my eyes as he flew. When I couldn't see him anymore, my smile faded and I sighed.