The next day Spencer didn't go to school. His parents wouldn't let him leave the house, let alone go to school. The parents kept a watchful eye over their son while Spencer tried his best to act normal, only talking to Billy when the teen was sure his folks weren't around and making their conversations short. Billy didn't complain, now understanding what was going on and trying to not make things worse than they already were.
Though even with these efforts, Spencer's parents weren't convinced. The only time his parents weren't watching him was when they left to go speak with Mrs. Santos on Friday. With that, Spencer lost hope of getting out of this. Soon Spencer would be packing and shipped off to the Looney Bin.
Spencer did not want to think about this. The teen had been trying to avoid thinking about conclusion this since day one. He distracted himself by editing old video of his. Ones he started but never got a chance to finish. He was almost finished with "Revenge Of The Zombie Jocks" when a quiet ping came from his computer. Spencer glanced down to the bottom of the screen to see the Skype icon glowing yellow, symbolizing that someone was messaging him.
Spencer assumed it was his friend, Rajeev, who was probably wondering where the heck he's been, and pulled up the chatroom. Spencer was surprise to see it wasn't Rajeev but Norman, an old friend of Spencer's. A little smile crept on to the teen's face, it had been a long time since he had last spoken with Norman. Chatting with an old friend would definitely work as a distraction
Suddenly the Skype icon glowed yellow again and Spencer pulled up a group chat that Norman had set up between him and Norman's other friend, Dipper. Spencer didn't know Dipper very well but he knew that Dipper was a fan of monster as well, so Spencer didn't mind.
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PARANorman: Hey guys!
BigDipper: Hello.
TheWrightMan: whats up?
BigDipper: Not much. Just writing some stuff up.
BigDipper:You?
TheWrightMan: working on one of my old videos
PARANorman: sweet! ^^
BigDipper: That's cool.
BigDipper: Hold on, guys. Brb.
PARANorman: sooooo...
PARANorman :Spencer?
TheWrightMan: you wanna see what im working on?
PARANorman: …
PARANorman: haha! How did you know?
TheWrightMan: cause you always want a sneak peek lol
TheWrightMan: hold on I'll send you what I have so far
-Spencer sent file: REVENGE OF THE ZOMBIE JOCKS-
PARANorman: cool! ^^
BigDipper: Okay, back.
PARANorman: welcome back
TheWrightMan: wb
BigDipper: What was sent? The file got canceled for me. :(
PARANorman: oh. It was Spencer's new movie. Want me to send it to you?
BigDipper: No thanks. I'll just watch it when it's posted.
TheWrightMan: sounds like a plan to me
PARANorman: oh hey! Speaking of movies, I just got a downloaded copy of The Dawn Of The Dead?
PARANorman: Anyone interested? : )
BigDipper: Sure,man! : )
PARANorman: what about you, Spencer?
PARANorman: Spencer? You still on?
BigDipper: Maybe he's busy?
PARANorman: Maybe : \
PARANorman: Speeeencer
PARANorman:Spppeeeeeennnccceerr?
BigDipper: Sppppppeeeennnccccceeeerrrrrrrrrrr
PARANorman:Speeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnccccccccccccee eerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
BigDipper: Sppppppeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnccccccccccccceeeer rrrrrrrrrr
PARANorman:Speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnncc cccccccccceeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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The two went back and forth calling for Spencer, trying to get his attention. However, Spencer had faded out of the conversation and wasn't look at the screen. Instead, he was leaning back in his chair, looking up at the ceiling. His thoughts were on what was going on at the school right now. He had been trying to distract himself but pretending this wasn't happening, wasn't working. It was happening. His parents were at the school now to find out what to do with the teen. Whether to get him help or lock him up already. Spencer didn't know if he was angry or just plain hurt that his parents were doing this. Finally the light dinging sounds coming from his computer brought him back to reality. He was surprised to see that Norman and Dipper had been trying to contact him the entire time.
TheWrightMan: wait what?
TheWrightMan: what happen? what did I miss?
PARANorman: I was just asking if you wanted to watch "The Dawn Of The Dead"
TheWrightMan: sure. Just not tonight. I'm kind of busy
PARANorman: You okay, Spencer?
PARANorman: You seem kind of off? Is it the movie? Cause so far it is awesome!
TheWrightMan: no no its not that
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A long pause came from Spencer's side but Norman and Dipper saw that the other was still typing.
TheWrightMan: I just got a lot on my mind. Thisngs are kinf of hectic over here
TheWrightMan:*things
TheWrightMan: *kind
BigDipper: Why? What's going on?
Spencer started to type up about what had been going on this week but erased it before finishing. He tried again but erased this attempt as well. After a few more attempts, Spencer finally figured out what he wanted to say and started typing.
TheWrightMan: just some problems at school. My parents are down at the school right now discussing it.
BigDipper: Care to share?
TheWrightMan: well…
Then teen paused, trying to collect his thoughts. He wanted to explain to his friends what was going on but it was difficult to tell them. Spencer really didn't want to scare them off with what was happening.
It's just.. -erase
The school consoler thinks..-erase-
Ponzi is... -erase-
PARANorman: Spencer? :\
TheWrightMan: My parents think I've gone nuts.
He had typed it so fast, the teen had to look twice at the screen before completely realizing what he had just typed. Spencer instantly regretted typing that but the damage was done. His friends were already typing back.
BigDipper: Why would they think that?
PARANorman: That's terrible! Why would they think that? D:
TheWrightMan: they just do. A lot of people do so it's nothing new
TheWrightMan: but it hurts more when your folk think it too
Spencer's friends start typing their responses but Spencer kept going. He couldn't stop. Held back feelings of anxiety were setting in. What he had been trying to stop and put odd was coming out.
TheWrightMan: It's ridiculous!
TheWrightMan: I've tried to explain to them what's going on but they won't believe me!
TheWrightMan: Just think I'm crazy...
TheWrightMan: Everyone thinks I'm crazy and it's not fair.
TheWrightMan: it's gotten so bad that even my parents are thinking of sending me away
TheWrightMan: I just don't know what to do anymore..
Spencer finally ceased typing and waited for the recoil of his outburst. All three had gone silent. Not even the Skype symbol for typing was on the screen. The fear that Spencer had scared off his friends dawned on him.
TheWrightMan: Guys?
TheWrightMan: You still there?
TheWrightMan: I'm sort for freaking out on you like that.
TheWrightMan: * sorry
PARANorman: No. It's okay.
BigDipper: Yeah, man. We understand.
PARANorman: Yeah, Spencer. We get it. We're here for you.
TheWrightMan: oh okay.
TheWrightMan: thanks I guess
PARANorman: hey what are friend for : )
PARANorman: Guys!
PARANorman: I got the movie up and ready.
PARANorman: PARANorman
PARANorman: Come on, I know you want to watch it, Spencer.
PARANorman: :D
TheWrightMan:…
TheWrightMan: yes. Yes I do.
Now feeling much better, Spencer clicked on the link and the watched the movie start up. After a few minutes into the movie, Billy came up the elevator carrying many different snacks and drinks.
"Hey Broca-cola! What cha doing?" The spirit called, placing his snacks and drinks on the couch. He sorted through them and picked up a few of his favorites.
"Watching Dawn Of The Dead with Norman and Dipper." Spencer replied, looking back to see what his friend was doing. Billy grinned and floated over to the teen. "Cool! Mind if I join?"
"You want to watch a horror movie?" Spencer looked at his friend with disbelief. The teen knew very well that Billy did not like horror movie and was easily scared, though the rockstar would claim otherwise. Billy was quiet for a moment, thinking over what Spencer had said, then smiled timidly.
"Well yeah. Might as well hang out with my bro while I still can."
With that, Spencer scooted over in the seat and patted the space beside him, implying for Billy to come sit. Billy quickly took the spot and laid his snacks down on both of their laps. There wasn't that much room but the spirit made due. Beside, it was most likely that Billy would be sprawled out in the seat soon enough. The four of them watched the movie together and Spencer even pulled up another live-stream link so Billy could chat. When the snacks and drinks were gone, Billy would grab more from the pile still on the couch.
Spencer was actually feeling better. Hanging out with his friends had made him him feel better than he had all week. When his parents return from the school, Spencer didn't go down to greet them. Instead, He stayed up stairs and watched more movies until he was too tired to keep his eyes open.