Crimson Whispers

I write down last night’s dream in my dream journal. It was weird. I had a dream about a crow watching my sister through the fog at the cemetery. When I finish writing the details, I put my headphones on and pick a song before going downstairs, grab a granola bar and pour some coffee when Aunt Jenna comes in. I take one side off, so I can hear her. Skylar: “Hey Aunt Jenna. I made a pot of coffee if you want some.” Jenna: “Great, thanks. What should I make for breakfast?[Opens the fridge] Toast. I can make toast.” Elena walks in as I finish pouring her cup, so we can leave. Elena: “It’s all about the coffee, Aunt Jenna.” She gives me a slight smile as she accepts the coffee. Then Jeremy comes in and I pour one for him. Jeremy: “Is there coffee?” I pass him his coffee. Jenna: “Your first day of school and I’m totally unprepared.[Digs through her purse] Lunch money?” Elena: “I’m okay.” Skylar: “I’m good.” Jeremy quickly takes it. Jenna: “Anything else? A number 2 pencil? What am I missing?” Elena: “Don’t you have a big presentation today?” Jenna: “I’m meeting with my thesis advisor at… Now. Crap.” Elena: “Then go. We’ll be fine.” Skylar: “Good luck with the presentation.” She quickly gathers her things before rushing out the door. I just drink my coffee. Elena: “You okay?” Jeremy: “Don’t start.” He walks out of the room as Elena lets out an exasperated sigh, turning to me. Elena: “I swear he gets more difficult every day.” Skylar: “He is a teenager. He’s got raging hormones, plus we are all still dealing. It’s understandable he is having a hard time.” Elena: “Yeah. How are you holding up?” Skylar: “I’m fine. Just had a weird dream last night. It felt so real.” Elena: “What was it about?” Skylar: “You, writing in your diary at the cemetery. There was a lot of fog and a crow watching you. I got an ominous feeling from it.” Elena: “That is weird.” Skylar: “So how are you? Are you going to make it through today?” Elena: “We’ll see.” We gather our stuff and walk outside to find Bonnie waiting for us in her car. We then head off to school. I sit in the back while Elena sits up front. Bonnie: “So Grams is telling me I’m psychic. Our ancestors were from Salem, witches and all that. I know, crazy, but she’s going on and on about it. I’m like, ‘Put this woman in a home already.’ But I started thinking, I predicted Obama, and I predicted Heath Ledger. And I still think Florida will break off and turn into little resort islands.” Elena is lost in her own world, looking out the window, and I am lost in my music when Bonnie breaks us out of it. Bonnie: “Elena, Skylar, back in the car.” Elena: “I-I did it again, didn’t I? I-I’m sorry Bonnie.” Skylar: “My bad, Bonnie. Sorry.” Elena: “You were telling us that…” Bonnie: “That I’m psychic now.” Skylar: “Right…” Elena: “Okay, predict something about me.” Bonnie: “I see…” Out of nowhere, a black blur hits the windshield making Bonnie skid the car across the street, scaring all three of us. As the car stops, I'm holding onto the seat and the car door. Bonnie: “What was that?” Skylar: “It was so fast I couldn’t see it.” Bonnie: “Oh my god.” Skylar: “Elena, are you alright?” Bonnie: “Are you okay?” Elena: “It’s okay. I’m fine.” Bonnie: “Skylar, are you okay?” Skylar: “Yeah, I’m good.” Bonnie: “It was like a bird or something. It came out of nowhere.” Elena: “Really, I can’t be freaked out by cars for the rest of my life.” Bonnie: “I predict this year is going to be kick-ass. And I predict all the sad and dark times are over. And you two are going to be beyond happy.” Skylar: “I hope so.” Elena: “So do I.” We manage a smile and continue on our way to school. The three of us head towards our lockers together. Bonnie: “Major lack of male real estate. Look at the shower curtain on Kelly Beech. She looks a hot… Can I still say ‘Trannie mess’?” Elena: “No, that’s over.” Skylar: “Ended last semester.” Bonnie: “Ugh. Find a man and coin a phrase. It’s a busy year.” We spot Matt, looking at Elena. He looks sad. Elena waves, but he shuts his locker and goes the other way. Elena: “He hates me.” Skylar: “No he doesn’t.” Bonnie: “That’s not hate. That’s ‘You dumped me, but I’m too cool to show it, but secretly I’m listening to Air Supply’s greatest hits.’” Skylar: “And he hates that he's not with you.” ?: “Elena, Skylar,” We turn to see Caroline hurrying over to us. Caroline: “Oh my god. [hugs us] How are you? [holds our shoulders] Oh, it’s so good to see you.” We nod and she turns to Bonnie. Caroline: “How are they? Are they good?” Bonnie just awkwardly smiles. Skylar: “Caroline, we are right here." Elena: "And we’re fine, thank you.” Caroline: “Really?” S&E: “Yes, much better.” She pulls us into another hug. Caroline: “Oh, you poor things.” Elena: “Okay Caroline.” We finally separate. Caroline: “Okay, see you guys later?” Skylar: “I can’t wait for cheer practice.” Caroline: “Same.” We wave to each other as she leaves. Elena looks back at Bonnie and I. Elena: “No comment. I’m not going to say anything.” We start heading to our first class of the semester; History with Mr Tanner. On our way past the front office, Bonnie stops us. Bonnie: “Hold up. Who is this?” Elena: “All I see is back.” Bonnie: “It’s a hot back.” Skylar: “Maybe one of us should talk to him.” Elena giggles. Bonnie: “I’m sensing Seattle, and he plays the guitar.” Elena: “You’re really going to run this whole psychic thing into the ground, huh?” Bonnie: “Pretty much.” Skylar: “Are you sure you are sensing it and not just wishing that?” Bonnie: “Who knows?” Skylar: “The only way to find out for sure is to ask.” Elena giggles before her face falls while looking at something behind Bonnie and I. Elena: “I’ll be right back.” Skylar: “Okay.” She walks away, but Bonnie is still staring at the new guy’s back. Bonnie: “Please be hot.” The new guy finally turns around and Bonnie was right, he is hot, just not my preferred type of hot. We step back out of his way as he passes us. Bonnie absentmindedly follows him while I just walk with her till we come across Caroline. Caroline: “Who’s the hottie?” Skylar: “Don’t know. He just came out of the front office though. And Bonnie here is clearly hoping he is hot in the front as much as the back.” The warning bell rings, and we go to our class.