The next day, I went out to play with Jesse again. I ran outside but didn't see him. But I did see a dueling deck on the ground. On the front was a piece of paper that said:

Belongs to: Jesse Anderson

When I looked up, I saw Jesse standing there. "Hey Jess," I said. "Is this yours?"

"Yeah thanks," he said as he took the deck.

"Where do you keep disappearing to?"

"What are you talking about?"

"When we start hanging out. I look away for a second and when I turn back you're gone."

"Oh sorry. My parents were calling me."

"I never hear anyone calling."

"That's because only I can hear them."

What's he talking about? I thought.

He sighed. "It's hard to explain."

"Where exactly do you live?"

"You really wanna know?"

"Well you know where I live." I shrugged.

"Ok," he said. "Take my hand."

I took it and intertwined my fingers with his.

"Now close your eyes."

"Why?"

"Just do it."

So I did. Then about ten seconds later he said, "Now open them."

When I did, we were at a very peaceful place. It was like everything you ever dreamed of was here. "Whoa." I looked at my surroundings and finally asked, "Where are we?"

"As far as you know it's just a dream," Jesse said.

"What's that bridge over there?" I asked as I walked closer but Jesse stopped me.

"No don't!"

"What's the matter?"

"If you cross that bridge you'll never come back."

"What?"

"I've said too much. I'll see you later."

And the next thing I know, I'm back in my front yard. What just happened? I thought. I shook my head and walked back to the house.

"Aren't you gonna have dinner?" my dad asked.

"No, I'm gonna crash," I said. "I'm starting to hallucinate I think."

"Are you ok?" my mom asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I walked to my room and to my surprise, I saw Jesse's deck on my nightstand.

"How'd that get there?"

I just put it in a safe spot and decided to give back to him tomorrow. I laid down on my bed and tried to rest. But the sound of giggling distracted me. I got up and looked out my window and saw Amanda and Jesse playing with each other. Wow I'm really loosing it, I thought. I got back on the bed and fell asleep.