Shall We Dance

Part Six

The next day, after the final bell rang; Wybie was making his way through the school yard. Before long, he spotted Coraline standing near the benches. Smiling, Wybie began his way over to her; but stopped when he saw Josh standing beside her. Wybie took a breath and approached them slowly.

"Um... H-hey, Coraline." He stammered.

"Hey, Wybie." Coraline replied.

"Do you wanna hang out or something?" Wybie asked, a bit nervous.

"Oh; I'm sorry Wybie, I can't," Coraline replied; which made Wybie frown. "I was thinking of doing something with Josh today." She explained.

"Oh..." Wybie replied, hiding the sadness he was feeling.

"But I'll see you tomorrow okay?" Coraline asked, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Yeah... Okay," Wybie replied, with a timid smile.

"Well..." He took a moment. "I guess I'll see ya tomorrow."

Coraline smiled; giving him a hug. Soon, she let go.

"See ya Wybie." She smiled.

Then, she and Josh made their way through the school yard; leaving Wybie behind. Wybie stood where he was; looking to each side. Before long, he sighed; making his way toward the parking lot. Wybie stopped as he sadly stared at his old, black Hurley. Soon, he heard someone behind him.

"What's the matter Lovat?" Came Missy's snobbish voice from behind his back. "Did your girlfriend dump you..? Or wait..." Missy said. "You never had one!" She laughed.

Wybie spun around; anger flashing in his emerald eyes.

"Shut it, Missy!" He snarled.

"Ooh, I'm so scared." Missy mocked, waving her hands in front of her. "What're you gonna do, you lousy geek?" She threatened, looming closer.

Just then, the flash of a black cat leapt out from the nearby tree as he let out a screech; catching her off. Missy screamed in horror as the cat landed on her head. Missy threw him off and ran down the sidewalk. Cat stood where he was; growling as his hair stood on end. Before long, he was calm again.

"Thanks Cat." Wybie smiled; stooping down to stroke his fur.

Cat purred as he then leapt up on Wybie's shoulder.

"Jonesy would've loved that." Wybie smiled.

Soon, he frowned.

"But she's busy hanging out with Josh." A bad taste came to Wybie as he thought of the boy.

He still didn't know why he was feeling like this. Wybie shook off the feeling he was getting and began to drive down the road. Just as he was making his way down the street, something soon flew by. Coraline smiled as she waved to him as she and Josh sped past him on a fiery red newly bought motor cycle.

Wybie stopped his bike and slowly waved back as he sadly watched the two of them ride away. Cat; sense the tension, soon turned to the dark skinned boy; his icy blue eyes shimmering as a look of worry became evident. Wybie turned to Cat and began to scratch his head.

Before long, Wybie took off toward his house; feeling a sadness building inside him; along with another feeling... One he had never felt before. A feeling he never realized. But it was there... And it was for Coraline. Meanwhile, Josh had just made it to the Pink Palace. Before long, Josh slowed to a stop near the front porch and Coraline got off. Her boots thumped against cobble stones.

"Thanks for taking me home, Josh." Coraline smiled.

"No problem, Coraline." Josh replied. "I'm glad you liked the ride."

Coraline smiled.

Just as Josh was about to leave; when, Coraline spoke out.

"Josh?"

Josh turned to her in surprise.

"It's getting kinda cold," She said. "You wanna stay and hang out?"
Josh took a second.

"Okay, sure."

Coraline smiled as she led him into the apartment. Josh looked around in amazement. As they made their way through the foyer, Coraline began to tell Josh about the apartments history. Soon, they came into the living room. Josh soon spotted something near the wall.

"What's that?" He asked, amazed.

Coraline looked over and saw exactly what he was referring to.

"Oh, that's the secret door." She replied.

"A door you say?" Josh asked, as eerie smile on his face; which Coraline didn't mind.

"Where do you think it goes?" Josh asked, finally.

"It used to go to the other world," Coraline replied. "But then, me and Wybie locked it and threw the key down the well."

Josh stared at her with an odd expression.

"Why is it in the well?" He asked finally.

Coraline looked at him a bit shocked; but understood.

"We needed to find a way to stop the 'Other' Mother from getting out." Coraline explained.

"And this 'Other' Mother..." Josh replied. "Who is she?"

"She was a horrible, and evil witch; who lived in the other world." Coraline explained. "She kidnapped children and ate their souls."

Taking a second, Coraline smiled again.

"But that happened a long time ago." Coraline said. "C'mon, I'll go show you the well."

"No!" Josh shouted, but calmed again. "I mean I don't think we should..."

Coraline looked at him oddly.

"It's getting kinda late, and I need to get home."

"Well, okay," Coraline shrugged. "I'll see you tomorrow." She smiled.

"Okay, I'll see ya." Josh replied, and ran out the door.

Coraline soon sighed as she went upstairs. Outside, Josh was standing on the porch. After glancing around, Josh soon got into his bike and took off deep into the woods.

A/N: I hope you're liking it so far :D And More will come soon.

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