Spirits [DSMP AU]

19

Niki's P.O.V
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"Hey, Niki?" Wilbur addressed as he tore his gaze off the television. I hummed in response. "I'm sorry.." He guiltily apologised while looking off to the side.

I was puzzled as to why he would need to apologise for anything. He hasn't done anything wrong, at least not that I know of. "What do you mean?" I asked with a confused smile.

"I don't think.. Tommy likes you very much, and I don't know.. I feel like I have to apologise on behalf of him?" He muttered sheepishly as he played with his thumbs.

I sighed as I tried to give him a reassuring smile. I told him he didn't have to apologise for anything and that I could go talk to Tommy about it.

"That would be nice but, I don't know if he'll listen." The tall abashed brunette murmured. "It's okay, Wil, I'll try." I reassured him as I stood from the sofa and headed upstairs.

If I remembered correctly, Tommy's room is to the left.

I knocked on the hard wooden door expecting some sort of response. I could hear voices from the room, was he on call with somebody?

The voices soon came to a halt and he opened it not long after. I could tell he was trying to hide an irritated look by the sight of me.

"Hi, Niki." The tall blonde greeted hiding a secret scowl under his tone. "Hi, Tommy. May I come inside?" I asked politely with a friendly grin.

He hesitated for a moment before letting me in.

As soon as I entered, I felt a strong chill down my spine.. something was off, I felt uncomfortable and odd.

I sat at the edge of his bed and started the conversation.

"Tommy, Wil told me that you didn't like me. I just wanted to know if that was true or not." I started off as straight forward as I could.

He sat down, hunched in his office chair and fiddled with his thumbs before replying. ".. Yeah, why do you ask?"

I breathed in deeply before continuing.

"I want to know why you don't like me."

".. Don't tell my brother but, it's because.."
He explained unclearly. His face was slightly flushed but I didn't receive his words as clearly as I wanted.

I asked him if he could repeat that last part.

"It's b-because I'm jealous." He stuttered out with a slight voice crack. I couldn't help but let out a small chuckle.

"Hey! What are you laughing at!?" He flared up immediately with a completely flushed face. "Tommy, why are you jealous?" I chuckled.

"You two are dating and- and, Wil is always on call with you and never really talks to me.."

I let out a full on laugh this time, how long has he been thinking that?

"T-Tommy, we're not dating." I admitted as I wiped a small tear from my eye. He looked bewildered at my response.

"What!?" He shouted as he grabbed onto the two arm supports of his chair. "I always thought you two were!" He exclaimed further with broad blue eyes.

While having a good laugh, I still couldn't shake that unnerving feeling I had when I walked into his room.

"Oh my god, shut up!" He vociferated with a crimson face. I apologise for my laughter and stood up from his bed.

"Tommy, your brother cares alot about you. He isn't just going to leave you because he's dating someone, okay?" I comforted. He seemed to appreciate the gesture as he smiled softly at me before responding. "Yeah, yeah."

I exited the room and closed the door. As soon as I closed it, though, I heard voices coming from it again.

I leaned the side of my head against the door to confirm weather I was hearing things or not.

It sounded like Tommy's and another person's voice. They were having some sort of conversation. I focused closely on thier words.

"I can't believe you thought they were dating!" The unfamiliar voice howled with laughter. He sounded around Tommy's age from what I heard. "How was I supposed to know!?" Tommy howled back but with annoyance I presume.

I decide to not listen further. Was it another ghost? That seems to be the case.. The chill that ran down my spine was the same one I felt when I first met him while moving into my new house.

I walked back downstairs to see the television turned off and Wilbur on his phone.

"Wil?" I called out, he turned his body towards me and hummed in response. "I think I have to go, I have a friend over and I promised him that we could make something together so.. yeah." I explained while tugging the bottom of my sweater.

"Yeah, sure. Let me drive you to the train station." He warmly smiled at me as he stood up to grab his keys. "Tommy! I'm sending Niki home! Don't burn down the house!" He announced loudly while unlocking the front door.

"Okay, bro." Tommy's muffled voice replied from upstairs.

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"Bye, Wil!" I grinned as I waved him goodbye.

Just four stops and I'll be home soon.

The train ride was pretty uneventful, nothing happened. Just the same old view from the window. The trees were always my favourite, though.

The train eventually arrives at my stop and I stepped off. The walk from the station to my home was only fifteen minutes so that was convenient.

It looked as if I had to rush, though, the sky was looking awfully gloomy.

I start jogging home, hopefully I can beat the rain. I checked my phone briefly, it read 5.10 p.m.

I hope he isn't mad at me for being late..

I finally arrive at my apartment complex. I take the somewhat rusty elevator to the sixth floor and fish for my keys out of my pocket.

I hear the elevator make a ding sound and knew I was at my desired level. I step out and quickly walk over to my door, fumbling my keys around before unlocking my door due to the unexpected rush.

I open the milk white gate-like door gently. It was quiet. Once I stepped in I felt a shiver down my spine, the same one I felt when I was in Tommy's room.

"You're late." He grumbled from the dinning table. "Sorry, I spent more time at Wil's house more than I should have." I truthfully admitted.

"It's okay, let's not waste more time now. Do you have the ingredients for the stew?" he asked as I put hung my coat on the coat rack next to the door.

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