Veronica came from a land where it snowed everyday. Her pale skin, a reflection of the snow that she loved and her green eyes were like the grasslands she rarely saw.
She had moved to a new town by herself to shake off the annoying words of her bullies.
They told her she was ugly. They told her she was fat , but Veronica looked like a Victoria Secret Super Model.
Even if she wasn't the skinniest one.
She moved had move to this small town because she had read about in a newspaper that said the people were just as warm as the weather there.
She abandoned her snowy lands for green lands and arrived at the airport slightly over dressed and wearing boots.
The atmosphere felt like a dream , but oddly enough the people there quickly proved that they weren't more welcoming that the people in any other town.
She exited the airport , dragging her suitcase along like it was a burden from her ancestors.
" Young lady would you like to go to 666 street." A taxi seemed to appear in front of her out of nowhere and she pulled her suitcase to an halt.
She stopped to turn to look at the cab right behind her.
" Where ? " She asked and the man smiled at her.
He was much older , with slightly tan skin , graying hair and a mustache.
" 6 street. It's where all the pretty young girls hang out in the city. " The taxi driver offered and Veronica furrowed her brows , wondering if she had heard him correctly the first time.
" No thanks , Sir. I'm not going that way. " Veronica said and she continued dragging her bags.
" Your Pathway is predetermined." The taxi driver said and Veronica looked back wondering what the hell the old man was talking about but when she looked back the taxi was gone .
It didn't drive pass her and there was no way he'd drive out of sight that quickly after all this was the airport and so the road ahead was extensive.
She pulled her suitcase faster in the opposite direction and took up her phone.
She decided that she wouldn't take a taxi so instead she called a girl she'd met online.
" Veronica ? What's up girl ?" The older girl answered the phone.
" I'm outside the airport can you pick me up ? A creepy old man just came up to me. He made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. " Veronica told the girl on the phone.
She told herself it was an harmless prank but she trembled in fear as she spoke.
" Girl that how all of the guys around here are too. It's a small town so I guess they feel the need to find something exciting to do. Don't worry i'll pick you up." The girl on the other end of the call said.
Veronica looked around her as she stood outside airport.
" Tiffany , scaring tourist isn't funny. Can't these people find anything better to do ?I'll be waiting at door 6." Veronica said and she heard Tiffany giggling in the background.
There was a flirtatious and deep voice talking to her friend at the other end of the call.
She could tell Tiffany was talking to one of those guys who slept around a d went to a party every night.
" I'll be there in thirty minutes. Be safe, girl. See you later. " Tiffany said to Veronica and then all Veronica could hear on the other end of the call was kissing sounds.
" Bye..." Veronica said and she hung up. She stood there waiting until her feet were tired then she sat on her suitcase and took out a newspaper out her pocket.
Cars zoomed by her as she sat outside the airport, and she just focused on reading the newspaper.
She read the first page of the newspaper.
' Ghost stories amidst political scandal '
' Strange disappearances and investigations'
She stared at the paper , remembering the moment she took it up and decided to travel out here.
' This isn't what the paper said. It was a vacation add about beaches in this small town but now....'
" Veronica ! Veronica , I am so glad to see you." Tiffany called as she pulled up information of the girl who had been staring at the newspaper in shock.
A boy with fluffy hair and brown eyes sat beside her friend in the car.
Tiffany got out the car to greet Veronica and she smiled.
Veronica quickly hid the newspaper in her pocket.
Tiffany hugged her excitedly rocking her a little as she did.
Veronica this is my boyfriend, Jess. He grew up here and he won't mind being our tour guide.
Veronica looked at the boy in the car.
He smiled.
He came out of the car to greet her.
" Nice to meet you, Veronica. You are going to love it here. " He said excitedly and he took Veronica's suitcase to his trunk of his car.
" Nice to meet you, Jess. " Veronica replied and Tiffany smiled.
He put her suitcase safely in the trunk, locked it and got back into the car.
" Let's go. " Tiffany said her shoulder length honey blonde hair , swayed in the wind as she moved.
The girls went into the car and Jess started driving.
" So what's your type ? " Tiffany asked Veronica as the car traveled down the road.
" Well....I like guys who are laid back and private." Veronica said shyly and Jess laughed.
" I have a friend who would be perfect for you but he's kinda an exhibitionist." Jess said and Veronica scowled.
" Isn't that the exact opposite of what I said my type was? " Veronica asked and Tiffany laughed.
" I know exactly who he's talking about and trust me that man is fine. He's everybody's type." Tiffany said turning to look at Veronica who was sitting in the back of the car.
Jess frowned at her.
Veronica shook her head , smiling at her friend.
" You're really funny. I know you only have eyes for Jess." Veronica said trying to save her friend from an argument with her boyfriend.
" Jess is such an amazing Lover. " Tiffany praised him and hid expression changed.
He blushed.
He continued driving focusing on the road then he turned on his radio.
A melancholy song played as he drove them to their destination.
I'm a few minutes he pulled over into a neighborhood with a whole lot of houses and trees.
" We're here ! " Tiffany announced excitedly and as Veronica looked around at the place she felt uneasy.
Jess park the car across from the houses in a small parking lot.
They got out the car and Jess took out Veronica's suitcase, gave it to her and she pulled it as they walked towards the houses.
" We're having a sleepover tonight with a few friends from school . You can get to know them this even before the sleepover. " Tiffany told Veronica and she gave her a small smile.
They approached Tiffany's house. It was a small brown house with trees behind it.
Black birds perched on bare branches and there were leaves on the ground.
Tiffany opened the door and they all entered.
Inside the house there were red cups , a few boxes of pizza on the table , board games and a radio.
Jess sat om the couch as Tiffany and Veronica walked around.
" I'll show you your room, Ver." Tiffany told her friend and Veronica follow led her down the hall and to a room with a pink door.
She opened the door and gave Veronica the key.
Veronica looked around, her green eyes scanning the entire room.
There were lacey curtains , Victorian dolls , vinyl records, marble tiles on the wall and an eerie feeling danced around the room.
" So do you like it ?" Tiffany asked and Veronica smiled.
A small smile that masked a feeling of concern.
" It's beautiful. Where's your room ? " Veronica asked and Tiffany smiled.
" I'm rooming with Jess." Tiffany revealed to her friend and they both smiled at each other.
" Yea..I should have expected that . " Veronica said and Jess turned to leave.
" If you need anything, call me ok. The other kids are going to be here at 6 pm. Don't fall asleep ok."
Veronica nodded and pulled her stuff into the room.
She closed her door after Tiffany left and sat on the bed that had light pink lacey cottage core style sheets.
She threw herself on the bed.
Traveling for hours on a plane had exhausted her.
She relaxed , sighing as she tried to make her self comfortable.
She closed her eyes.
Her body relaxed.
She was at peace.
Shcrii . shcrii . SCRATCH !
The sound of nails drawing on a board startled her.
She looked around , trying to find where the sound was coming from. It sounded like the scratching was coming from outside the window.
She went to the window moved the white curtain and still there was Noone or anything out there making that sound.
She was about to freak out when knocking on her door made her feel a bit safer.
" Veronica, the other kids are here." Tiffany's voice called from outside her bedroom door.
Veronica went to the door quickly, opened it and walked with Tiffany to the living room where the other kids were gathered.
As soon as she stepped into the room , her eyes focused on a cute boy with black hair and deep blue eyes.
She stared at him and he smiled at her revealing fang like teeth.