Dreamality: Chapter Two

My head was swimming. I walked into the school grounds slowly, my legs felt like jelly. There was just no way that girl could have gone into my dream. There is just no way! I stared at the cold tile on the lobby floor as I entered the school. It was hard to believe that I was actually making my feet move. 1

I waited impatiently for the fifth hour bell to ring. It would be 1:56. I'd have exactly ten minutes to wait at the library for her. I realized that I had already decided I didn't care if I was late. This was all more important.  2

At lunch, Rob, Gail, Jim, and Chelly talked to me, but I responded with automated "okays." I could care less what they had to say. I searched the lunch room for her. 3

During Psychology I looked out the window at the courtyard, but couldn't find her face. Was she sick? Was she dead? Oh god, we aren't even dating yet. 4

It was just a dream...but it seemed so real.5

As the conflict raged on Gail shook my shoulder. "Hey, Ethan, the bell rang. Sleepy, much?" 6

"Oh...SHIT! I gotta go to the library!" 7

I bolted to the library. I knocked down two freshmen along the way, and almost killed Mr. Sdeen, but I made it there at exactly 1:58. 8

I searched the library. God, how stupid was I?! Of course, she wouldn't show up! 9

I sulked over to one of the tables, and stared at the rows of plastic covered multi-colored books.  Through one of the cracks, I saw neon green sweat pants, and that - THAT JEAN JACKET! I stood up quickly, and looked around conspicuously smiling.10

I walked slowly over to the aisle she was searching around in. She noticed me, and gave me a half smile. 11

She didn't even remember me! Great! I decided I had to ask her a question, "Wh-what're you lookin' f-for?"12

"Oh, uh, actually, I'm looking for a book on Franz Ferdinand. Did you know that that guy actually started World War I, just by being shot? It's fucking crazy," she said looking around.13

"Have a report or something?" I asked casually.14

"Well, I really don't know what made me come in here. Have I seen you around before? Sorry, it's just, you look familiar," she said.15

"I saw you in the courtyard yesterday during class. We uh sorta' caught eyes," I chuckled.16

"Oh, well, nice to meet you. I'm Mandy Alexandria Collins, you can call me Mandy or M.A. Whichever works. You look nice, what's your name?" she said.17

"My name is Ethan Franklin Walts. This may sound weird, but I think I should tell you. I'm actually here, because I dreamt I met you last night, and you told me to meet you here at two," I said matter-of-factly.18

Mandy stared at me confused. "Are you some kind of creep?"19

"No, we couldn't remember each other's names in the dream, and we held hands-"20

"Fuck off, sicko. I've got enough pepper spray to fry your ass," she yelled.21

She walked away quickly. I sulked back over to the table. 22

She would never talk to me again, not even my dreams.23