The Night Before: A Short Story

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I woke up in my bed to the sound of my alarm clock * BEEP BEEP BEEP*. Goosebumps invaded my entire body. I opened my eyes and slammed on the stop button. The clock was so loud I barely noticed the fierce sound of rain pouring on the roof. With a groan I sat up and stretched. My phone displayed a bright screen that said 1 New Message! “Hey how are ya hun? Last night was amazing!” It was a text from my friend Alice. We met in first year of Pre-Health and have been friends ever since. Shes quiet, a little mysterious sometimes but a very nice girl. The complete opposite of our other friend Lexi. Shes a more glamorous, younger version of Madonna. I don't associate myself with many as i like to keep my circle small. I hate waking up early, but college was the best thing that had ever happened to me. I love living in this dorm by myself. A place no one can bug me and im free to do whatever i want. “Im doing fine, but i have a killer headache! We should do it again sometime. The Park Bar is always a good time.” I replied back to her text and plugged my phone in to charge. I fall back onto my pillow and let my head sink into it. Why does your bed always feel so much better when you have to leave it? Couple seconds later my buzzed. Message not sent in big black letters displays itself across my screen. I tried again but still no luck. Stupid phone signal must be down because of the weather, i thought to myself. I try once more and ta-da, it sent. Third times a charm i whispered to myself. Class starts at 10, thats 2 hours from now. I have my shower and get dressed just like any other day except today, something was different. I felt it the moment I woke up and it makes my hairs stand on edge. Trying not to think about it i made ... ... middle of paper ... .... “Do you believe me now? He was talking about me as if i wasn't there because he, just like everyone else CAN'T SEE ME!!” I screamed. So frustrated, so annoyed. Why is this happening to me? Josh turned to me white as a ghost. Nothing but a low groan escaped from his mouth. “Did you hear that?” He turned back around and started walking ahead of me. He turned down a dark alley and screamed! I stood frozen in place not knowing if i should find out what Josh found out or if i should stay here. “Josh… you okay?” No response. “Hello?” It took every urge in my body to persuade my muscles to start moving. Slowly i got closer and closer to the corner of the building where Josh had turned. Finally I turn the corner and see… *BEEP BEEP BEEP* My alarm clock woke me up. My phone buzzed and the screen lit up. “Hey how are ya making out hun? Last night was amazing!”

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