A Shadowlander's Dream: Book Two - Policy of Love
By Kathryn K Williams
Part Three - Fond Memories
Chapter Sixteen
Cherilyn sealed the last of her belongs into a box and sat heavily upon her bed. She glanced around the room at the six boxes containing her life, "It really isn't much, is it?" She remarked with a sigh.
Tanya sat next to her friend and gave her a tight hug, "I am proud of you." She whispered into the girl's ear, then leaned back, "Come on, let's get some lunch."
The three girls exited the room and walked down the long quiet halls of the Eastern Dorm, "It really won't be the same living somewhere else." Cherilyn stated sadly, letting her hand run over the wooden walls of the hall.
Tanya gave the girl another hug, "No, but it'll be much better." She stated enthusiastically, "I heard they are planing a slumber party for Halloween. We can curl up under the blankets and cuddle without anyone questioning us."
"I... umm... ahhh.." Cherilyn stumbled over her words then took a deep breath and tried again, "Is everyone there really gay?" She finally managed to ask. It was something that had been bothering her for a while and she was rather curious to know the answer.
Jenn thought for a moment, "The girls I know defiantly are." She remarked thinking about Kris, Jessica and Kima, "The others I am not sure of, but their seems to be enough that have an interest in girls, but that doesn't say much."
"Oh great." Cherilyn glared at Tanya, "Now I'll have competition."
Tanya raised her hands defensively, "Don't categorize me with those other girls." Tanya protested, "I don't sleep around."
"Have you slept with anyone yet?" Cherilyn grilled the girl, "Are you still a virgin?"
"Of course I am." Tanya bowed her head in dismay, "What is with the interrogation all of a sudden?" She inquired miserably, "I feel like I am being tested to see if I can be your girlfriend. You were the one who tried going up my skirt remember? I should be asking you the questions." She remarked giving Cherilyn a wry look.
Cherilyn blushed and glanced at Jenn then back to Tanya, "I was just teasing you. Did you have say that so loud?"
"Don't worry about me." Jenn replied, "Apparently Tanya and I have very few secrets." She blushed at the thought of Tanya hearing her make out with Kris. She found her mind going to thoughts of Kris more and more since entering Tanya's room. She could not get the girl off her mind and it was starting to frustrate her. She suddenly felt something strange overcome her heart. It felt as if something was watching her and she could feel their eyes upon her. She searched the hall until her eyes fell upon a washroom door. She could feel something strong emitting from that room. Like a memory trying to break free of the closet it was locked within.
"What is it Jenn?" Tanya asked glancing at the washroom then back to the girl, "Is something wrong?"
Jenn slowly opened the door to peek within. Inside was any other girl's washroom, with white tiles covered the floor and the lower half of the walls, a sinks and mirrors lined the right hand side while stalls lined the other. However something beyond the human eye seemed to have attracted Jenn's attention and she felt compelled to enter. She took a tentative step inside and scanned the room in search.
Tanya and Cherilyn cautiously followed close behind their friend, eager to know what had drawn their friend within. A shiver ran across Cherilyn's back causing the hairs on the back of her neck to stand on end and she leaned over Tanya's shoulder to whispered into the girl's ear, "Isn't this...?" She inquired to afraid to finish her own sentence.
"Shhh..." Tanya reached out to take Jenn's arm only to find the girl rooted to her spot, her eyes fixed on the last stall door, "Are you alright?" Tanya nervously inquired, wanting desperately to get out of that room.
Jenn took a tentative step closer to the stall, pulling her arm out of Tanya's grasp and reach out to towards the door when it suddenly swung opened and slammed shut, then again. Panic rose inside her mind and her stitches began to twitch as she watched the door slowly swing on its hinges. She clenched her wrists in an attempt to calm the twitching when the door suddenly stopped half way opened. Cautiously Jenn crept towards the stall, something inside of her told her not to open it. To close it and walk directly out of the room, just run away and leave. Jenn stared at the door for a moment as she tried to summon the strength to break free of its hypnotizing embrace.
"Jenn?" Tanya called out softly in an attempt to reach the girl's mind but not loud enough because she feared the way her voice echoing off the wall, "Come on, Lets get out of here." When Jenn turned to look upon Tanya, she could see a mixture of fear and panic in those eyes. Jenn's hands were trembling and she kept glancing from the stall door and back at Tanya as if she was in search of some kind of answer.
Jenn could feel a lump building up inside of her throat and her palms felt sticky with sweat. She needed to know what was behind that door and why she would be so afraid of opening it. Taking a deep breath she placed a hand upon the door.
"J... jenn..." Tanya stammered, "D... don't..." She warned.
But it was already too late. Jenn's mind was overcome by the force beyond that metal door. She did not seem to hear her friends pleas as she pushed the door open to find it empty. Nothing but a white toilet and writing on the wall stood before her. Jenn let out a relieved sign at the sight and spun around to lean against the divider between the stalls. Her heart was pounding wildly and she needed to catch her breath. She eyes closed tight in an attempt to calm her mind and told herself it was all her imagination. There was nothing to be afraid of. She let out a nervous laugh and opened her eyes. The room had changed around her, its stark white wall were now yellow with age and several naked light bulbs swayed over Jenn's head by chains, causing shadows to dance around the room.
"T... T... Tanya?" Jenn stammered, spinning around to find herself entirely alone. She rushed for the door in an attempt to escape the room only to find it securely locked, "Hello!?!" She cried out as she pounded upon the door, "Someone open the door!!!" She frantically screamed as the panic overtook her mind.
"They are not coming." A voice said from behind Jenn.
Jenn slowly turned around to find herself face to face with May's smiling face. Her face was pale and she wore a green skirt and blouse that were smeared in mud and speckles of blood. Jenn's mouth opened and closed as if she were trying to speak, but no sound emitted from her throat.
May tilted her head at Jenn curiously, "Don't tell me you've forgotten your best friend?" May's smiled broaden at Jenn.
"M... may...." Jenn slumped again the door and watched as her dead friend slowly crossed the room.
"I have been waiting for you." May's grin widened as she approached her friend, "Waiting so very long."
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To be Continued . . .
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Note: The world of the shadowlands, Its stories, Characters and ideas are a copyright of Kathryn K Williams.
This story is based upon my manga of the same name. If you wish visit my site and see some of the art based on this series at http://www.KatAndNekoManga.ca
Also if you spot any typos or other errors please contact me at Kathryn@KatAndNekoManga.ca
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