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Luke

-What?!

I can't believe it. I really can't. We can't win, can't we? He's planning something out there. He's probably looking for us, and we are all in danger. Even Julie might be in danger. I don't like this. At all. I'm tired of having to run of this monster. A monster who, right now, we don't even know where is hiding! That's amazing.

-I was talking with Willie, and he told me. Nobody has seen him at the club, and the shows have been cancelled untill new warnings. So, he is gone and nobody knows where he is.

-Which means me are in complete danger, right? -Reggi seems worried for once.

-Yeah, honestly i'm freaking out, but...we need to find a solution. I don't know why this is happening.

-It's obvious, Alex. He just want's you to play for his club. - Julie crosses her arms.

-But we won't. He can't make us. We don't want to play for his silly little ghost place. Yes, It was cool, but guys, now we have this! we haven't build this, all 4 of us, for absolutetly nothing. I know he won't stop until we do, but, we must find a way to stop him first. - Even though as i say this my heart is beating faster than ever, we need to make a step. We need to do something.

We all look at eachother for a few seconds.

-Man...when you are passionate you really show it-jokes Reg.

-I...-starts Julie- Guys, i'm so scared of this. You've been taking risks since we met, and i don't want to be the reason ya'll give up on music....even living. But, at the same time, i'm so scared of losing you forever. I almost did two days ago, and i don't want to feel that again.

-You won't- Alex affirmates while standing up- This whole situation is making me sick, and i want to throw up, and i want to cry, but we can't give up. We've been given a second, well, even third chance. And that's because of you, Julie. You won't lose us, and we won't lose you.

-Yeah, it's not your fault. Don't even think about it. I've always been an only child, but now, i don't know about you two, but i have a little sister.-I see her as more than that, and he knows It, but same- And i'll do everything for a sister. Or...i think a brother would do that. Anyways, i would. And we're going to fight. -Reggie is almost tearing up thinking about these words.

-I agree-i mention- Whatever It takes to stay together. To stay with you, Julie.

She looks at me, and we hold eye contact for a little bit. We both smile at eachother.

I can't wait to spend some time with her. I want to talk. I don't know exactly what about. But i want to be with her.

-So, what are we going to do? -She asks

-First, we have to find Caleb

-But, Alex, LA is enourmous, it'll take years to find him. Also, he can be on the other side of the world if he wants to -As Reggie says that, he turns his hands through his head, like he's going crazy.

-We'll have to find a way...and think about something.-Alex nods his head at what i just say.

We all hear a car noise outside. Must be Julies dad.

-I gotta get going, my dad has arrived. I don't think we'll see eachother until tomorrow evening, i have a lot of things to do.-Julie expalins-We have until then to think about something.

She gives us a last look before going leaving and closing the doors.

-Man....i think i'm going crazy -i say to the boys.

I mean... it's been a lot. Me realizing i lov-...like Julie, almost telling her, and now, Caleb's not done with us yet.

The there of us won't get to make It. We're going to need some help.

Julie

I come through the kitchen to find my dad leaving his work bag in the counter.

-Papi!!!

-Hey sweetheart! How are you? I see the house isn't in ashes?

-I've made my way to not start a fire.

-Cool! Oh, have you eaten? Where's Carlos?

-Yes, we both have. Tía left lunch this morning, and Carlos is upstairs doing his science fair project.

-Great! I'm happy to see my absence hasn't bothered you at all. -We both laugh- Well, go upstairs and take a shower so you can have dinner. You have school tomorrow and you both have to get up early.

After showering and eating dinner, i'm sitting in my bed. Looking at the ceiling. I'm thinking of ways to stop Caleb. I can't stand having to be in alert mode every time i'm with the boys. I wish he was gone forever.

I can't stop imagining. The three of them, waving goodbye while they cry. Me, trying to hug them, but my hands pass trough them. All of a sudden, the rooms full of light. A light that, i would like It means it's shining and brightening our future, but in reality, it's just destroying it.

And i'm watching them. Being incapable of doing nothing to keep them with me. Watching as the people i love the most have to go of my life, as if i didn't deserve them. Even though sometimes i think i don't, i don't understand why all of this keeps happening to me.

I give my last look to the wattery eyes of Reggie, Alex, and Luke. The three of them smile at me. They know everything's going to be fine. But i don't. And, all of a sudden, there's only me left. Everything that happened in that same room where not a long time ago we were 4, it's a memory that only I have. No one else. Because they're gone. Forever.

I feel my chest getting bigger. My eyeballs burning because of the tears. I can't breathe well. My head's spinning around. I fall to the floor.

Then, i wake up.

Luke

These late nights, where i actually sleep, have been dificult. I've been a ghost 2 months, and i got used to not sleeping.

I find It so hard. Mostly, now that Caleb's out there.

I can't help but feel watched, honestly. I'm going mad because of this. In every window, i see him. In every door half openned too. In every shadow in the dark. It's worse, because this place it's so dark.

I try to close my eyes. Just relax, so i can sleep a little bit...

But i just can't.

-You miss me so much you can't sleep?

Damn.

-What are you doing here, Caleb?

-Luke, Luke...i can't believe you thought you would get away from me that easy.

-We aren't playing at your club. We told you. And now that we know about your stamp, we won't make the same mistake twice.

-Oh, you're talking in plural? I don't think your friends thought the same...

-What?

The guys wouldn't betray me. They wouldn't betray themselves.

-My God! They didn't even consult It to you, didn't they? Well, my dear, i'll show you myself...

He puffs the both of us, and i find myself sitting in a chair, front row to the stage of the Ghost Club.

I look at him, angry that he brought me here. I try to poof back

-I wouldn't try...-he rests a hand on my shoulder. With the other, he points to the stage.

And the music starts. The lights reflects to the dancers with shiny costumes in the stage....

...and also reflects on my two best friends. My brothers. Reggie and Alex, both playing for Caleb. They didn't even tell me. How could they....

I find myself speechless when Caleb makes me a wait sign with his hand. Then, jumps on stage, takes a microphone and...

-Hello my fellow ghosts! I know i've been gone for a while, but i was just securing the joy, fun and, of course, musical entertainment for the rest of the eternity. I want to honorably present my 3 new members of our legendary club.

Wait, 3...?

-First, the one and only who always brings the groove-on bass. As charming as a prince, with the notes running through his soul. We've had the pleasure to have him in this stage before, and in this very moment, he is making his second debut in this stage. Mon cher ami, Reggie! Some aplause for the gentleman!!!

Everybody claps at Reggie, who is making a solo with his red bass.

-Now, brace yourselves because here comes my drummer like no other. We have also seen him around some time, and now, he's back to claim what it's his. The showman who brings the rhythym, the heartbeat of the music...that one, my friends, teasing those drums...Alex!!!

Him, as Reggie, gets a lot of aplause, then also makes a solo with the drums.

I'm sat here. Questioning every choice, every move i've made along the way. And i want to go and ask them. I want to beg them to come with me again. To remind them where they're from. But i can't move from the chair. My body won't let me.

-My third new member...oh, spirits of the night, you have no idea of what an historic evening we are hosting! A voice so powerful it transcends life itself, a performer so radiant that even the afterlife could not resist her brightness! And now, she joins our grand ensemble, ready to dazzle, to enchant, and to forever claim her rightful place among us! So, my dear guests, rise to your feet and give an eternally spectacular welcome to the newest star of the club...Julie Molina herself!!!

She, as beautiful as a rose, recieves a standing ovation from the whole audience. Why wouldn't she? She's beautiful.

Then, i'm done. I've died later. I know how It feels like. But there's no such feeling as the betrayal i'm feeling right now. I'm more hurt than every time i've been before.

Julie and the boys start singing. And i'm done living. I'm done with trying. I want to desappear.

I find my legs moving into the stage. I jump, and now i'm next to Reggie...

but he can't see me.

-Don't even try, little boy. It's a waist of time. They won't hear you. They're alive, while you....are here, sat in your mysery. Just because you prefered saying in your studio.

No. No, It can't be true.As i feel the tears streaming down my cheeks, i realized. Maybe Julie could see me. She could before...

I run to her.

-Jules?? Julie please tell me you can see me. Julie Please. Listen to me, i-

I try to talk to her. To get her to see me. To touch her. But she passes right trough me.

None of them can. I'm alone. Completetly. They've left me. I can't talk to them. They totally forgot me. What can i do now? I can't feel my face, nor my chest, neither my head. I'm crying, wanting to scream. Wanting to disappear.

I sit on the floor, and i get my knees to my chest, hiding my face between them. I feel like a kid. I wish i could go tell my mom. I wish i could tell Julie. I wish i could have somebody. I wish i could hug somebody.

I wish i could feel something.

And, suddenly, the only feeling i get, it's i'm waking up.

Julie

I couldn't sleep, because after having one of the worst nigtmares of my life, i don't want to know about closing my eyes.

I'm just turning around in my bed. Looking everywere. Trying to not think about anything of what's happened. Thinking about how much i want to tell Flynn, and how i can't wait for tomorrow. I look at the hour. Still 2:45 a.m.

I guess i'll just wait awake until the sunrise.

Luke

I can't believe all of that was...just a nightmare. I really can't believe it.

I got to go check on the boys. I run upstairs, to the loft. I left out a sigh of relief. They're both calmly sleeping. I'm less worried.

I want to go see Julie. Should i? Just to see if she's there. Then, i'll leave. I know she doesn't want anybody in her room.

I poof in front of her door. I'm just checking on. She isn't going to kill me. Is she? I don't thinks so. Girls are scary when they get mad. But sure Julie can't be scary. She is cute. Wait, what?

I gotta evade my thoughts. Luke, just take a deep breath.

I go in. Lights are off, and i see a shape in the bed, i figured out It was her.

Pheew, she's safe, and not singing in a ghost club that wants to kidnapp us forever.

I think i should leave. I wouldn't like her to wake up and being late to school tomorrow because of me.

As i make my way to the door, y hear her moving in the bed.

-Luke?

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Hello!!!! 2200 words EXACTLY. this is the longest chapter i've ever written. I hope you like it.

I'll just let you know, i've seen the nightmare situation in many stories, even Tik Tok ones, so i've just taken inspiration from them.

I've updated 3 times in 3 days!Ugh, It feels so good to be productive(i ain't doin' sh1t)

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