"You're a-" I started.

"Ghost," Shaggy finished floating a nearby chair

I felt like I couldn't breathe. A ghost? Why out of all the houses did we pick a haunted one? I had so many questions to ask but I picked the one that I thought of first.

"Why do you keep messing with my music box?"

"I like to mess with people"

"Why?"

"What else am I supposed to do?"

"Touche"

"I was surprised someone bought this house," Shaggy said.

"Why?"

"It's just been so empty"

"You've been alone"

Shaggy nodded solemnly. I could help but wonder exactly how long he'd been alone.

"Why don't you try to go somewhere?"

"I can't I'm trapped in this house unless someone breaks the spell"

What spell?" I asked sitting on my bed.

"It's complicated besides it doesn't matter," Shaggy said.

"Okay,"

"You know you still haven't danced with me yet,"

"How? You're a ghost after all,"

Shaggy held out his hand with a smile.

"Let me show you"

What happened next was strange. As I thought I wasn't actually able to touch him but he somehow managed to lead me in a dance. As we danced I continued asking questions.

"Was it really necessary to scare me out of my mind last night?"

"I was lonely"

"I was trying to sleep," I informed him.

"Sorry" Shaggy replied with a small smile.

Our dance was interrupted by the sound of the front door opening. We stopped. Had someone broken in?

"Dianah it's just me I forgot my lunch," Mu step-mom called out.

"Oh, Okay,"

"I have to go,"

Then Shaggy was gone. Gee thanks, Tressa. I rolled my eyes as the door closed. My dad had been married to Tressa for two months. I still wasn't sure what to think about her. I mean I hadn't ever had a mom and I wasn't sure Tressa could take on the role. She was twenty-seven, worked part-time at Wal-Mart and attended night classes She was so young looking people thought she was my sister. In fact, some of the boys tried to hit on her once. Awkward.

She even picked out the house so, I guess it's her fault. With a sigh, I returned to the den where my music box was in the case once more.

"Very funny, Shaggy,"

I'm sorry it's so short but I promise the next one will be longer. Please, Review and thanks for reading.