Click and Mr. Radioman: Beep beep beep! A fine morning here in Deldin Bay. Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts, from next week on temperatures will begin to decrease by the day. Heavy clouds are forming covering up the sun, soon enough all the leaves will fall. Today th-

In the dim light and dust filled air, a boy rises from dead slumber.

Chapter 5

Part 1

It's You And Me

I can't get it out of my head. The whole stack yesterday- about the boxes everywhere and my dad hiding something from me, I just shake off the thought. He isn't telling me anything. All I get is a careless, "it's nothing" every time. I'm not stupid, he knows better but why isn't he telling me? I know, there's a chance that it's not a big deal but still I have the right to know. Hm… now that I'm thinking of it, I really shouldn't care. I rarely say anything to my dad anyways, it make sense he wouldn't say much back. Though this… this time, it feels different. Alright no worries I'll keep an eye out.

I think a little before getting up, sitting against the wall and atop my mattress. Trying to relax I let my eyes focus on nothing, just looking straight seeing the dust lingering by the hazy orange spotlight from the window. It's way quiet, not a single sound. I'd flip if I heard a bird or kid laughter in this part of town, it's just not right over here. Taking a deep breath I plan out what's happening- It's another half day today and classes start a little late. I hear teachers are having meetings and prepping up for something big, so this leaves student hours as: 11AM to 1:30PM. It's suppose to be like this for the next three days- till Wednesday. Woohoo I guess. School gives me a reason to leave this rotten dump, I rather be there then doing absolutely nothing in here. It was only till recently I'd been staying full time at school, remembering that I leave whenever I want back in the day. Back then work was easy and I'd have decent grades so it didn't matter if I left or not. But towards the end of sixth grade, I started slugging behind and tripped nearly all my tests. Not good, right. I asked help from a kid named Thanatos who used to follow me around. He moved out in the summer so I'm on my own this year- Pandora… Phosphora… oh. Uproar for that, guess I'm not completely alone.

"Hey you, pick up the phone idiot. Hey you, pick up t-" A ringtone? I grab my phone catching the screen saying you have no friends loner on it. I have a quick WTF moment then answer, holding it up to my ear. "Dart it's Pandora," That son of a gun hacked my phone. I hmpf and she replies, "listen, since the schedule is messed up: meet me by the fountain in the park. I have nothing better to do, and don't tell me cake 'cause I know you don't either." She hung up. What the hell was that all about? What makes her think I'd actually listen? This no good, loud mouth, demon faced girl is the worst! She pushes me around, treats me like dirt and she thinks I'd listen? ...Stupid- you know it, I know it, she even knows it: Got nothing better to do and disobeying her isn't my default go-to. Truth is I let her boss me around, pretty much cause I just don't give a care. She's tolerable to deal with because everyone else gasps or screams everytime they see me or hear me. Everyone else walks away cause I don't talk much, everyone else leaves because I seem intimidating. But they don't understand my side, I'm not the only lazy one ignoring. They too ignore to realize there's more to an ocean than ten feet down.

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It's around seven o' clock when I head out the door. Took my time getting ready and walking steadily towards Deldin's central park, Setoon De La Gor. It isn't that massive but big enough to get lost in, there's a lot of life: trees and paths filling most of the place. There's a pond off to the side with a public bathroom and more field, that serves as the festival grounds. Roughly in the center of the park, there's a huge fountain with benches and a wooden gazebo thing. Cobble stone surrounding the ground and leading off to paths within the forest lush. To wrap it up, the park is actually really good looking it doesn't matter what season it is. When I get there I can tell fall is approaching with the leaves already changing color. Pulling up my hood to shield off some wind and sticking my hands in my pockets, I search for Panda. She's laying on the fountain ledge, her arms brought over covering her face. Probably napping. To my surprise there's no one else around making it feel like it's only me and her in the whole world- the hell did I just say?

Fallin' Love (Alex Young Remix) or (Cashmere Cat Remix) plays quietly in the background.

I pat Pandora lightly as I sit next to her. Moving her arms she peeks over and sees me, "I'm cold." she states. Aaand the bossing around begins. I glare, seriously why didn't she bring a sweater or something? Red with black plaid pants and a black tank, brown Ugg boots and her hair tied up in a high messy bun. Never in my life have I seen blue hair as light as hers, I swear it looks exactly like the one I saw last week with the sweet voice girl. Anyways for me I have red sweat pants with Deldin Bay written on one side and a plain grey hoodie, a white long sleeve inside. Oh and don't forget about my cross earring. Hm? You don't know? Okay here's the situation: well you already know my childhood was and is pretty messed up. I don't know my mom or any other family member, except my dad. Way back when I was just a little baby, my mom disappeared leaving behind little but an earring. It's pure silver shaped into a small cross, diamond layer on top. My guess is, she was in a rush to leave for she only left one earring- I don't know where's the other. Since then I got my left ear pierced and had the darn thing on forever till after.

Sighing I say, "Do you think I care?"

"I'm cold," she repeats, "Your sweater."

"No." There's no way I'm going to give out this easily.

"Dart," Panda insisted. "Daaaart."

Looking down and glaring I ask, "What's in it for me?"

Sitting up she begins to think, "Whaaat aaaabout… I leave you alone for the whole time we're in school today. Just today though." Dang, she must be really desperate. I don't get it, it isn't too cool outside either so why go through the trouble? She's just weird, whatever. I shrug taking down my hood and pulling off my sweatshirt, good thing I just had this washed and took a shower before coming here. I'd laugh my butt off if Panda regretted her deal cause of my clothes scent. Watching her put it on, she jumps up with a grin taped to her face. "Alright! What's for breakfast?"

Her expression priceless when I begin to say, "A five star all cuisine vegas style buffet with unlimited-"

"Shut up!"

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We ended up going to a coffee shop called Beauts Brewster down Onlak Street. Me and Panda fighting almost the whole time. It started off with me stopping at a walk cross since the light was red, the girl next to me was being the dumbest and just kept walking as a car came zooming by. All I said was, "Panda." and held onto her hood (my sweater) so she wouldn't walk into death. That one word name ignited the first of many fights.

Spelling it out loud and slow, Pandora glared, "P-A-N-D-O-R-A. It's not Panda! I'm a human being!" I on the other hand kept walking and never glanced down to her, you already know this: and my expression as dull as a rock, nothing and no interest. "Hey you, do you understand? Are you that much of an idiot?!" She yells. Oh that reminds me… I take out my phone and chance the bully's name to: PandaBear. I almost snicker as I turn the screen to face her, her eyes catch fire. I haven't really noticed before but she's actually kinda short, height just a tad bit higher than my shoulders. This is a clear advantage for me, nice. As she tries to snatch my phone all I have to do it raise my arm high enough so she can't reach. Ah, hilarious. I'm not smiling but I'm laughing inside, her pouting face as she jumps up to attempt to grab my phone. She's too short. "You're hopeless," she frowns walking faster. This leads onto our next fight: I say, "What's with the rush?" Now she's the one ignoring. Panda's a sore loser. To ease the tension, I'm going to do something I rarely ever do, taking out my phone I change her name again: typing a five letter word. I manage to catch up with her without picking up my pace since the cross light was red.

I looked away and show her my phone, the screen saying: Sorry.

The look Panda gives me reassures that it wasn't a big deal. After a brief moment everything is back to normal, me and her disagreeing on this or that. Me and her fighting and judging with each other. Me and her walking to the coffee shop. Finally making it to the store, Panda goes on ahead attempting to push the door forward. I really wished others were around to see her get frustrated, ask if it's open today then realize it's a pull door.

I mumble loud enough to make sure she could hear me, "...stupid-"

"Shut it!"

End

"You like hanging out with me?" I look over to her.

WHAT IS THE QUOTE IN ITALICS AT THE END OF CHAPTERS? They are quotes from the original Surprised that goes with the new chapter. It has nothing to do with it though, just a little reminder.

MR. RADIOMAN? Sherlock locked (I'm gonna use that Soulthy), you got it. This guy is important and we'll wait and see if he's an actual character.