My Life as a Secret Monster Catcher

Chapter 1

It started off as a normal day, the birds were screaming through my window, the upstairs neighbors were fighting again, and my roommate Abby was making an attempt to cook. I don't know how to cook either, so I can't blame her.

Abby: CAMILLA! WAKE UP AND HELP, THE EGGS ARE ON FIRE!

Me: CAN YOU NOT GET YOURSELF KILLED FOR FIVE MINUTES?!

As I get dressed, I wonder what life would be like if I still lived near my mom and dad. When I told them I was leaving to go to the city, we got in a argument and I haven't talked to them since. I wonder if life would be better there. Maybe I wouldn't have to wake up to people screaming, someone always burning food, birds in general. But then, I would have to deal with my mom trying to drag me to her church or dad just being my dad. That really helps to think about first thing in the morning.

Abby: CAMILLA HURRY, THE FIRE'S SPREADING!

Me(rushing into the kitchen): HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!

Abby: I WAS SURPRISING YOU AND THEN BOOM! FIRE! WHAT DO I DO?!

Me: UM, HOW BIG IS IT?!

Abby: IT'S COVERING THE WHOLE PAN!

Me: Oh my god, where's the baking soda?!

Abby: WHY!?

Me: GO GET IT AND SPRINKLE IT ON! AND HURRY UP! We're going to be late for work!

I walk out of our apartment and head to the steps as I hear Abby running up behind me.

Abby: CAMILLA! YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPENED!

Me: You put the fire out?

Abby: Yeah, AND! Nate and Annie had a fight this morning!

Me: Good for them I guess?

Abby: NO! Not good for them! That's horrible!

Me: Oh sorry let me just*cough* oH nO! tHaT'S tErRibLe! It's not like that was a toxic relationship or anything!

Abby: CAMILLA!

Me: Fine, fine. But it was an extremely toxic relationship!

Abby: I guess you're right.

As we approach the front door, Abby steps in front of me.

Abby: Allow me, my queen.

Me: Thank you peasant! I shall pay you in bread so your children don't starve!

I try to do my best queen walk out the door as Abby is laughing profusely. She closes the door and we stroll through the crowded city.

Abby: You know what would be nice? Getting hit by a car so I don't have to go in for work today.

Me: God that's the dream.

Abby:*giggle*. HUUUUUUUUUUUUUH!

Me: Oh - what, do I have something in my teeth?

Abby: NO! It's that dude from baking class!

Me: Danny?

Abby: NO! THE HOT ONE!

Me: None of them are hot.

Abby: You never find anyone hot.

Me: Not true! I'm very attractive!

Abby: Should I go talk to him?

Me: Go for it!

Abby: O-okay! I'll be right back!