To avoid confusion, and irritated reviews... I decided to tell you that (until further notice) the rest of the chapter's are all going to be happening on the same day. That would be Sunday if any of you lost count of what day it was in the story. So Paulina's diary is happening the same day Sam wrote her's, and Star's, Val's, and Dani's are all on the same day too. I'm still debating on Jazz, but just assume that her's is like everyone elses. Make sense? I sure hope so...
Anyway, here's the next chapter and thanks to Epona for betaing it for me.
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Dear Diary,
I didn't see the ghost boy at the carnival last night. I was so disappointed! I was all dressed up and everything! To make things worse, Star told me that he was there! I couldn't believe it! She saw my future husband and I didn't! Luckily, she did agree to meet me at the Nasty Burger in the morning. So I wasn't too mad at her. Especially when I was on my way there…
Oh ghost boy… I thought as I turned the corner and headed for the Nasty Burger. What was so important that made you abandon me last night? I hung my head and continued walking. It was still dark outside. Then again it was around six in the morning. I just wanted Star to tell me EVERYTHING. And the only early time she agreed on was seven.
I was early, I know. But the suspense was killing me.
I had to know everything that happened when Star started talking to Foley.
Absolutely everything.
I stopped when I saw a figure, dazed and standing in the middle of the street. It really freaked me out at first. I almost screamed when I saw it, but instead I hid in the darkness. My eyes narrowed and my face scowled at the girl.
What was that goth loser doing here? Maybe she was sleepwalking! I snickered at the thought. What a geek, she's still in her pajamas and—OH MY GOSH!
Another figure jumped out of the girl, and the goth woke up from whatever stupid daze she was in.
"Here we are!" The new girl shouted happily. She looked a little like the ghost boy, only her costume was a tad more feminine compared to his.
She's probably just a wannabe, especially if she's hanging out with that loser.
"Dani! We're in the middle of the street!" Manson shouted. The little girl's grin never faded.
"Yes," the girl smiled. "But I got you out of bed. So… will you help me find Danny?" Danny? Danny who?
"Oh… fine!" the geek agreed. She was nearly toppled to the ground by the girl's tackle-hug.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" she cheered.
"Personal… contact… crushing… goth… intellect!" What a freak! Forget this stupid conversation! I have much better things to do than listen to—
"Sam?" A new voice asked. It sounded familiar. My heart skipped a beat as I slowly turned back to face the group.
"OH MY GOODNESS! IT'S THE GHOST BOY!" The words left my lips before I had even thought about them. He was there too! Right in front of the goth geek and the wannabe.
"P-Paulina…" the ghost boy stammered. He knows my name! He knows my name! "What are you doing here?" I ran up to the ghost boy and threw my arms around his neck. The goth got angry and looked away.
"Nice pajamas loser." I mumbled for just her ears. But I think the wannabe caught it too…
"Who's this?" I asked as sweetly as possible. I was about to add 'a complete loser with no fashion sense' but the ghost boy interrupted me.
"Uh… my cousin…" Cousin? Whoa, good thing I didn't speak my mind… like I ever do of course…Wait! The ghost boy has a family? How many people in Amity Park can say that, hm?
"What are you even doing here Paulina?" The goth girl snapped. I frowned, not just because of the stupid girl's remark, but because I kind of forgot…
"None of your business freak!" I responded. She glared at me and I was afraid that she might hit me again. Not like the ghost boy would let her hit me anyway… but just to be safe I added: "I was just… walking… and imagine my surprise when I found the ghost boy here…"
"AHHHHHH!" everyone in the group jumped at the little girl's sudden scream. She was on the ground, and holding onto her shin tightly.
"Danielle?" the ghost boy asked. He went through my grip and kneeled down beside her. "Are you okay?" I frowned at the lack of attention I was getting from my hero.
"Does it look like I'm okay?" the ghost girl spat. "Ow! Danny! It hurts!" Oh, please! The ghost boy really isn't buying this is he?
"Okay, okay… hold on! I'll go get the first aid kit… Sam, Paulina… could you—?"
"NO!" the girl screamed. She threw herself forward and grabbed onto my legs, almost knocking me over. "Sam, go with him! He might not find it right away…" What? That makes absolutely NO sense!Even Manson looked confused, then she—OH NO! SHE'S NOT BLUSHING AT MY GHOST BOY IS SHE!
"HURRY UP!"
"Paulina, watch her! I'll be right back!"
I did watch. I watched him wrap his arm around Manson. I watched him fly up into the sky with her. I watched him blush while doing so…
AHHHHHHHHHHH! NO! NO! NO!
"YOU'RE DEAD FOR THIS MANSON!" I shouted into the sky. I knew she was long gone and didn't catch a word of it, but I didn't care.
"Why?" the ghost girl asked. "I'm the one that sent them away…" That's true you little brat! This is all your—HEY!
"You're not hurt!" The little ghost girl was standing perfectly fine on her injured leg. Her arms were crossed, and she kept staring at me mischievously. There wasn't an hint of pain in her irritated expression.
"Uh… DUH! You really aren't that bright are you?" My face heated up.
"Why'd you send them away? The ghost boy likes me! Not that goth freak!"
"Yup." I stared at her. In all honesty, I actually expected her to like, yell something back. "Danny does like you. That's kinda the problem…" She looked at me intensely. "See, Danny likes you… but I don't. You're spoiled, you're preppy, and frankly… you're just plain stupid." If this girl wasn't a ghost, I would've tackled her to the ground.
"How dare you! You are the most selfish, wannabe little—"
"But…" she cut me off. "I do like to see Danny happy... and because he does like you… I think I can help you out."
"Really?" Ghosts are so weird… especially when it comes to making deals. "What's the catch?"
"Nothing really. I just need you to do me a little favor."
"Oh… anything!" If it means the ghost boy will be mine.
"Great!" She clapped her hands together. "Here's what we—" She gasped. I looked down just in time to see the remains of the blue mist descending out of her mouth.
"Ghost sense?" I asked. She looked at me completely puzzled.
"How'd you—"
"It doesn't matter." The ghost boy told me! See, I'm not as stupid as everyone thinks I am. "What do I have to do to get the ghost boy?"
"Ooooh no!" she glared. "My ghost sense just went off, which means a ghost set it off, which means it was most likely my cousin, which means he's coming back."
"Which means?" She looked at me like I was stupid. I just glared evilly at her in return.
"Which means… we can't talk now. Let's meet somewhere else… later on today."
"The Nasty Burger?" I suggested, suddenly remembering I was supposed to be there anyway.
"Um… hello? Ghost plus public equals BAD!"
"Oh… right. What about the park then?"
"Y-Yeah, sure whatever!" she was constantly looking around for any signs of the goth geek and the ghost boy. "Just GO! I'll meet you there at nine!"
"Do you really mean it? I will actually get the ghost boy?" My heart soared as I thought of the white-haired hero.
"GO!" she screamed, causing me to jump. I didn't have to be told twice. I ran around the corner and continued running until the Nasty Burger came into view…
Oh, this is the best day of my life! Nothing can ruin this! Not only did I meet someone in the ghost boy's familia, I also made a deal with her to get the ghost boy himself! Oh, I seriously can't wait to tell Star! She's going to be so jealous! Especially when I tell her that the thing she knows about the ghost boy is NOTHING compared to what I found out! I can't wait to see the look on her face!
Paulina Sanchez (Soon to be Phantom!)
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Star's next, and like I said, her's is the same day... just a different time. Hope I didn't cause any confusion with that, cause that's kind of what I was trying to avoid...
-angelofsuspense