Aphmau POV

I pressed the remote switching to a different channel since I've been on the first one for a few hours. Earlier I got a call from school explaining I didn't have to go after I got attacked, I obviously complained saying I was perfectly fine, but they hung up on me. Now I'm here eating pop tarts while lazily laying on the couch under the blankets, watching the snow fall from the sky. Over night it started snowing and I immediately wanted to make a snowman, but mum pushed me back on the couch leaving me moaning and groaning about how uncool that was.

I don't see why they make such a big deal, I just grazed my knee and got a few scratches. It's not like I broke my arm or anything, not to jinx it. I decided to call the girls knowing that they're lounging in the cafeteria probably arguing about Nutella and Oreos. I dialled Zoey's number considering she mostly picks up her phone.

The phone rang a few times until someone finally answered.

"Hey Zoey, put it on speaker please."

After some shuffling I finally heard everyone.

"Hey guys." I lifted my legs on the couch.

"Hey Aphmau." They all said in sync.

"How's your knee?" Lucinda asked.

"Guys, I'm fine. I just grazed it." I sighed. "Anyways wanna go shopping after you finish school?" I swapped my phone on my right ear to the left one.

"Yup! We were already planning on it, I was about to call you, but you beaten me to it." Zoey chuckled.

"Okay see you later." I smiled even though they couldn't see me.

"Bye!" They all said synchronised.

I hung up placing my phone on the side of my sofa, I had a few hours before I had to get ready to go out, so why not take a small nap. I fully laid down on the couch before turning of the tv, I snuggled against the warm, fuzzy blanket absorbing the warmth. I closed my eyes drifting off into a deep sleep.

My eyes flashed open, I listen to the miserable moans of haunted spirits that filled the dark silence. Everything was black, I couldn't see a thing and yet my eyes were wide open. Getting up from the solid marble floor, I stood up straight not letting the darkness get to me. I strode forward not afraid of what awaits me on the other side. The cries of the despondent souls decrease as I take small steps forward, in each step the cries of agony disappear leaving me to complete and utter silence.

A bright light shone in the distance, I can almost feel the fresh breeze of air escaping from the door that was wide open. I ran as fast as I could just to reach the light and see the beautiful flowers that lay upon the fields. Fate and reality are to different things, but right now I'm really hoping this is reality. My fingers were about to reach the door that had a pass for my freedom, but the door slammed shut leaving me drowning into the abyss.

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"Zoey we are searching the stores for our outfits and presents, this is not a shoe shopping trip!" Kiki screamed while everyone else chuckled.

Separating from the group, I search all the rakes of clothes and shelves of outfits and yet I haven't found anything to wear for the party. I already got the girls presents already without them knowing, I got them charm bracelets to represent our friendship as well as other presents. I hope they like it.

I stopped moving when I spotted a nice red dress hidden between the bunch of clothing. I reached for the dress admiring its beauty. 'This is gorgeous' I mentally thought. I immediately went to the cashier paying for the dress which thankfully wasn't too expensive. I grabbed the bag and walked out of the shop.

Emmalyn said to meet them near the food court on the other side of the mall. We decided to also buy a few Christmas decors to get into the Christmas spirit. We already had a tree to begin with, all we needed were the ornaments.

I walked to the other side of the mall, entering the food court. I was ravenous so it was good thing we decided to eat here. The girls sat on a table at the far end, I was about to meet up with them when I heard a series of yelling behind the counter door. I, being very nosy, decided to sneak past the counter when no one was looking, and slipped in through the door. I mentally applauded myself for actually sneaking in without getting caught. The shouting becomes even louder and eventually clearer, I stayed hidden behind the walls and eavesdropped on the conversation. Irene, I really need to learn to mind my own business.

"Fuck! what are we going to do about those stupid mutts." A deep voice spoke clearly annoyed, I couldn't help but wonder. That voice seems really familiar...

"Kill them." A girly voice spoke casually, I could imagine her admiring her manicured nails.

"And please explain to us, Oh so-mighty Cadenza. How are we gonna kill them?" Damn, I could feel the sarcasm radiating from their body over here.

Wait did he just say, Cadenza? As in the one who asks too many questions?

Being the daredevil I am I decided to take a little peek behind the wall. Looking left and right even though nobody is there, I tiptoed forward as quietly as I can be. I swiped my hair over my shoulders so there was a less chance of them spotting me. Before I could turn my head to look at them, somebody else spoke.

"Shh, quite down! Somebody might be listening in on our conversation. In fact, why are we even discussing this is a food court?" I could tell by the voice that he was clueless.

"You're right, Kawaii Chan, check the walls."

And that is my queue to leave, ASAP.

I quickly tiptoed backwards just fast enough to escape, that was close. Listening to their conversation spiked up my thoughts about them, because for all I know they could be sadist, who inflict pain on animals. Considering the way they spoke so casually about killing dogs, I couldn't help but wonder why they spoke quite...angrily.

But that just makes me want to learn more about them.

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I got a few things to say, this story is going to move on slowly so you can experience the actual drama that's going to happen, so if this story is moving on slowly then I apologise for your discomfort. (I said that so formally!!!)

Next chapter will be very interesting So just expect some drama to happen. Oh! And Sorry for the inappropriate language, but you will be seeing more of it, just a warning.

Happy eating Nutella! Remember Voting, commenting and following makes Kangaroos produce more Nutella, ;) (not really) [Edited]

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