I kept thinking about the nightmare for the rest of the day.

I tried not to freak out, everytime I remembered that scary laughter... but all in vain.

The nightmare kept haunting me until I saw him that evening. I was really glad to see him sitting close to me.

HE: When will you leave that dream world of yours?

**What?.. How did he know about my dream?**

ME: How did you know?
I whispered.

HE: What did I know?

ME: Nothing! Nothing!

**Thank god! He did not know**

HE: Please don't insult me!

ME: When did I insult you?

HE: You said I knew nothing!
He pouted.

I laughed.
ME: Sorry I didn't mean to say that.

HE: Then tell me what you are meant to tell me.

ME: There is nothing to tell you.

** I am not going to let him know my fear! I don't want him to get a wrong opinion about me!!**

HE: I can make out that you are hiding something from me.

ME: Even if I am; why should I tell you?

HE: Because it is regarding me!

I gasped! **This guy really was mysterious! He scared me more than my nightmare now!**

He started laughing!
HE: Look at you! You look as pale as a ghost!

ME: Don't you know how to be serious?

I could feel tears filling up my eyes.

**Was it because he played a prank on me; or because I expected too much from him and got disappointed!**

HE: Don't cry like a baby? I am really sorry if I hurt you! But I know clearly that something regarding me is worrying you. Please tell me what it is. I might be able to help you!

ME: Nothing regarding you! Why would I waste all my time thinking and worrying about you?

HE: Is it really not about me?

**Darn! I hate lying! Why do I have to do it? God please save me from sin of lie!**

HE: Okay! Maybe I am troubling you too much.

**Why does he have to reply when I ask god? How many times can it be a coincidence?**

ME: No... you are not...

HE: It is fine.. I anyways wanted to tell you something important today, but only if you want to hear!

My heart pounded hard. It was so intense, I could swear he had heard it too!
**What does he want to tell me?**

HE: Before that please accept this from me.

I looked at his closed fist.. he opened it and my eyes widened!

It was a simple neck chain with a beautiful VIOLET heart pendant.
**VIOLET! It is my favourite colour!**

HE: Do you like it?

ME: Of course! I dont have words to thank you! But.. why are you giving it to me?

HE: Because...

Thump.. thump.. {that was my heart!}

HE: Because I thought it would be a nice farewell present.

ME: What?

HE: I came her to tell you GOODBYE!

ME: GOODBYE?

HE: Ya!

ME: Why?

HE: Hey the bus is here! This is the last bus for today.

I realised, I had missed two buses before!

ME: But! But!....

HE: Get inside! It is getting dark.

That is when I observed that his face. He looked different, much paler and less cheerful! He did not look like him. I could sense something wrong and I definitely did not like it.

I got into the bus just before it started moving and he was standing behind me.

God! The bus was totally packed! I never saw it that full!

HE: Maybe because it is the last bus for the day, which comes to this lonely place; everyone wants to get home soon and safe!
He whispered behind me.

I could feel his breath on my neck. My eyes filled with tears.**If what he is telling is true, this might be the last time I could stay so close to him! I don't want to miss it! I want to enjoy each of his hot breath on my spine! But why the hell does this time have to pass so fast? I want it to stop! I want him to be with me forever!**

HE: We have to get down.

His sweet voice brought me back to this world.
I opened my eyes to see his ever smiling handsome and beautiful face.

I only remember staring into his face. Then how did I get down the bus?

A cold breeze swept over me and I shivered .... but ... it was not the breeze that made me shiver.. it was my fear!

I felt something cold against my neck.
I touched it to feel the pendant shaped like a heart!

ME: When did you put this around my neck?

HE: When you were meditating.. in the bus.

ME: I was not meditating.. I was just.. just..
**better not to tell him.. it is too late!**
I trailed off..

HE: You were?

ME: Leave that. Why are you saying bye to me now?

HE: You will know it later.

ME: How?

HE: I will let you know.

ME: How?

**As far as I remember, I know no way to contact him!!**

HE: Do you want to kill me with questions?

ME: Okay fine.. since you say you are going to leave; can I have one picture with you?....

His face got paler. He looked worried...or was he sad? **I can't clearly make out his expressions anymore.. he felt much distant to me than ever... I could feel his presence getting farther and farther away from me..**

HE: I am really sorry!

ME: Had I asked you something which I should not?

HE: No..no.. but I think it is too late now. We could have been able to take a picture together if you had asked me before...

ME: But we can still take it!

HE: No we can't!

ME: Why?

HE: I don't want to!......

**I seriously hate him for being so dumb! {Or is he acting dumb?} He does not understand how I feel! What kind of a friend is he?
He can't leave me like this!**

HE: Okay! So GOODBYE! Remember me!
Have a wonderful life!
You were a good friend!

I could not stand there looking at him anymore! I had to hide my tears and disappointment from him.

I turned around and started running towards my home.
I could hear him calling; but I did not turn back! My heart pleaded me for one last sight of him but I didn't allow it. I did not stop until I reached home.

As soon as I entered my house; I collapsed!