The Neighbor

Chapter 7: Books?

The Next Day...

Ms. Childs: I know it's not in until next month but whose excited for prom?

Some kids raise their hands

Ms. Childs: It's one of my favorite events just to watch you all dancing and having a good time and of course the outfits

The bell rings. Everyone gets up, grabs their things, and leaves

Angel: Girl talk Brian

He laughs then walks to the door

Brian: See ya Ms. Childs

Ms. Childs: See you tomorrow Brian

He leaves as Angel walks over to Ms. Childs

Ms. Childs: What's going on Angel?

Angel: I wanted to talk to you about prom

Ms. Childs: Alright; what's up?

Angel: Well Brian hasn't asked but I was wondering if you can help me pick out a dress?

Ms. Childs: Angel

She hugs Angel

Ms. Childs: I would love to

Angel: And Sarah to

Ms. Childs: Yeah of course

Angel: This really means alot to us

Ms. Childs: I'm happy to help and hey maybe you two can pick out a dress for me

Angel: Yes of course

She smiles big at her

Ms. Childs: We can go this weekend

Angel: Sounds like a plan

She gets up

Angel: See ya

Ms. Childs: Bye Angel

Later That Day...

Angel goes over to Ethan's place holding a present. He answers

Ethan: Angel what a surprise

Angel: I wanted to thank you for yesterday so I got you this

Ethan: Aw Angel you didn't have to

He takes it from her

Ethan: Come on in. I was just making dinner

She smiles and enters. He closes the door behind her

Ethan: Have a seat at the table

She goes over to the table and sits down. He sits across from her

Ethan: Let's see what we have here

He opens her present. It's a cup

Ethan: A cup that says...

He looks at the writing

Ethan: Write like a motherfucker

He starts laughing

Angel: Just a little boost for when you write your books

Ethan smiles at her

Ethan: This is a very lovely gift Angel thank you

Angel: Your welcome

The timer goes off

Ethan: Ah dinner is ready; will you be staying?

Angel: Whatcha having?

Ethan: Spaghetti

Angel: Spaghetti sounds delicious

Ten minutes later...

They finish eating. Ethan takes both their plates and puts them in the sink

Angel: Where's your bathroom?

Ethan: Down the hall to the right

Angel gets up and goes to the bathroom while Ethan starts washing the dishes

Couple of minutes later...

She dries her hands and leaves the bathroom. She gets ready to walk back to the kitchen when she hears something from one of the rooms. She stops and looks at the door. It's the door Ethan told her was off limits. She hears another noise. She hears Ethan still doing dishes so she goes over to the door, grabs the knob, opens it and goes in while slowly closing the door behind her. She didn't expect her surroundings to be dark and creepy looking. The noise is louder so she goes down the steps and sees the trunk Brian helped Ethan with. Something is moving inside of it and making the trunk move

Angel: What the hell. Books don't do that

She goes up to it. It moves again making her jump. She looks closely at it and she it's locked. She unlocks and opens it