Saturday, January 28, 2012

Chapter 16: Rebecca Gets Her Groove Back

*REBECCA'S POV*


Waking up non-transparent is certainly a welcome change.  I still can't believe it's real.  I probably owe Amy more than I would ever be able to pay her back.  Eh, she's my sister, maybe she'll need a kidney or something one day.


I'm still heartbroken over Simon though.  I'm tempted to dress up really cute and go over to his house...let him see what he's missing.  Maybe he'd want to get back together?  Who knows...Kelsey agrees with me, but Amy and Zoey tell me that if he didn't want me when I was down, why should he deserve me now that I'm back to normal...that makes sense...but...I don't know...but either way, I'm itching for a new look...so I'm gonna talk the girls into going with me to the thrift store to get some new clothes and maybe get some new hairstyles going.


They all agree, so off we go...


I'm still sad about Simon though.
Kelsey: Want me to kick his ass?
Zoey: Screw him...he didn't deserve you.
Amy: So true, he's such a loser...we could spread a rumor around town that he has a small penis...

Haha, that pretty much sums them up...Kelsey wants to fight, Zoey wants to flight, and Amy advocates psychological warfare.

*ZOEY'S POV*


Even though I usually hate shopping, I feel the need to get some new clothes...mostly because I'm falling out of mine.  The poor lifestyle is having that effect on all of us.  Rebecca agrees to help me glam up a little.


So first she finds all of us some fake hair...except for Amy...she makes her chop it off...but we'll get to her.  She finds this ponytail for me.  I must admit it's a big improvement from the scarf...and it would take me the rest of my life to grow hair this long...

Rebecca also talked me into a little makeup...I have lipstick, but I chickened out when Amy started stabbing my eye with an eye shadow pencil.


She picks out this really pretty top and slacks for me.  I look damn near anorexic in this picture, but I promise you I'm not that skinny.  Put me next to Rebecca or Kelsey and you'll see what I'm talking about.


For my every day look, she puts me in jeans and this cute but classy top.  I refuse the heels though.

*KELSEY'S POV*


Bec finds this sporty but sexy looking top...and it's yellow!  Along with jeans, flip flops, and hair extensions that I can straighten.  I've lost a little weight too, so I look HOT...

*AMY'S POV*


It's jeans for me too, but she picks out a sweet, flirty top with boots and they take a crap ton of inches off my hair and color it strawberry blonde.  I'm pretty happy with it.

*REBECCA'S POV*


I'm going to have to work on my hair, but I'm going a little more trendy with my look...I swear I could be a stylist for people.  But this hairstyle makes my forehead look gargantuan.  Although I do like the light brown...it's funny...I think Amy and I switched hair colors...but I like the brown.  It makes me look smarter.


Even though everyone swears I've lost weight, I still hit the gym.  It's so easy to pack on the pounds for me.

*AMY'S POV*

Since I borrowed that money from Damian, every grand we get is going to paying him back, which means even though I want to quit the whole "sex for money" thing...I really can't.  I'm hoping if he gets his money back he'll forget about the whole "yet to be disclosed favor" thing.


When we get home, I get a call from the manager of The Burnt Club asking me to make an appearance and try out some special drink for them.  It's a perfect oppurtunity to show off our new looks.  Kelsey has to hang out with her boyfriend, but Rebecca and Zoey are up for it.


We get all decked out in club gear because The Burnt Club is supposed to be more upscale...

*ZOEY'S POV*


Ever since we got these new clothes, I've been dying to hit the club...I've never been here, but hopefully there's dancing...and lots of sweaty men to dance with.


Unfortunately you have to have more celebrity points than I have...


So I had to bribe the bouncer...but at least I get in.


The club has dance floors and everything, but it's not really my of scene.


Zoey: Do you think we could go somewhere that has more than blood-themed items on their drink menu?
Amy: Yeah maybe, I'm not really feeling the Pomegranate Plasma thing they wanted me to drink...as soon as someone gets a picture and I get paid we can bounce.


So we make our way to Wet 'n' Wild...a dance club more our style.


Rebecca starts talking to the bartender.
Rebecca: How do you like working here?
Bartender: It pays the bills.  Want to give it a try?
Rebecca: Not tonight...maybe some other time.



Amy: Bec, if you work here you'll have to wear a skirt that shows off your name and address half the time.
Bartender: If you want more tips...
Rebecca: Yeah, I'm not above it.
Zoey: Nice.


As we are sitting there, Kelsey walks in.
Rebecca: What happened to German?
Kelsey: Eh, he's being boring...have you ever known me to miss out on a party?

Zoey, Amy, & Rebecca: No.

*KELSEY'S POV*


German told me he was having a party.  When I got there, it was really the two of us...sitting on his couch, watching TV.  Yeah, I'll pass.

*AMY'S POV*


Wet 'n' Wild has a rooftop VIP section...but you have to be a three-star celebrity to get in...maybe I can talk my way in anyway.


Bouncer: You're not on the list.
Amy: Come on, I will be one day...don't you want up and coming celebrities up there.
Bouncer: I want current celebrities...that's not you.

Bitch.



But I catch her not looking and sneak my way in.  Ha ha, suck it, skank!



And let me just say I'm glad I did...this bartender is HOT.  His name is Justin Marriot...or Merrick...I can't really remember...but Da-amn!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Chapter 15: The Decision

*REBECCA'S POV*


Getting a little more known in this town is certainly helping my social status.  As I speak, I'm heading to a party at Titus Rich's house...


...and it turns out he is rich!  He has a gorgeous house.


Of course, after the party, Simon comes home with me and spends the night.  I swear, this guy is so hot.  I'm certain he's going to tell me he loves me any day.

*KELSEY'S POV*


As I try to ignore the suspicious noises coming from Rebecca's room, I hear the alarm system going off.  What the...?

When I head downstairs, I see it's a burglar!  You've gotta be fucking kidding me!  I'm so pissed right now!


I know it's not wise, but I pounce on this bitch like a spider monkey on acid.  There's no way he's gonna try to rob us!


Everyone hears all the ruckus and comes down just in time to see me kick the shit out of this douchebag.
Once I have him down, I tie his hands behind him.

Kelsey: What should we do with him?
Zoey: Um...call the police...
Amy: That's probably the best plan.
Kelsey: You all are no fun.


The police finally show up and take him away...


Betcha wish you had robbed the neighbors, huh?

*REBECCA'S POV*

Things are going so well with Simon...I really think he could be the one.


Things are going so well with Simon...I really think he could be the one...

Rebecca: What are we going to do today?  I have always wanted to...


Simon: My God, do you ever just shut up?
Rebecca: What?
Simon: Seriously, you're great in the sack and all, but damn, the only time you shut your mouth is when I shove something in there.



Rebecca: Hey jerk-off...that was rude...and as far as anything of yours going in my mouth again, you can forget it.
Simon: Yeah, well, it's not worth it.

Rebecca: What do you mean?
Simon: I've had enough of you.  It's over.



Those words keep ringing in my ears and bouncing around in my head...it's over...?

Rebecca: Simon, wait...
Simon: No...I'm done.  This is too much hassle.



He leaves and I'm left here, alone, crying.

Who was I kidding when I thought I might actually be able to find someone like this?  I'm never going to find anyone.  I'm going to live my life alone...my long, eternal life.  This is too much to bear.



Amy: Hey baby, Simon just ran out the door, what's wrong?


**********

*AMY'S POV*



Rebecca: He fucking dumped me, that's what's wrong!
Amy: Oh gosh, sweetie, I'm sorry.

I try to hug her but she balls up her fists and it looks like she's going to start swinging.  Ectoplasm punches probably won't hurt as much as actual body punches, but I don't want to take my chances.



I grab her to get her to stop and she starts sobbing in my arms.

Rebecca: Why did he do this to me?
Amy: He's an asshole, Bec...that's why.  If he can't love you and accept you for who you are, fuck him.
Rebecca: That's nice, but I think it's probably mostly bullshit.



Listening to her sob and worry about ever finding anyone as a ghost convinces me.  I have to go to Damian and accept his offer.


Amy: I have to go, but I swear to you I'm going to make this better.
Rebecca: How?
Amy: Don't worry about it.  You'll find out tonight.



I call the number Damian gave me and he instructs me to go to the junkyard.  Man, he has weird meeting places.


I get there and am met by a man named Logan Ledesma.

Logan: Mr. Dominic sent me to give you a few things.
Amy: Okay, let me have them.
Logan: Hold your horses there, tootsie pop.
Amy: Tootsie pop?  That's not my name...
Logan: Whatever babe.

I roll my eyes.  Okay, whatever...as long as he gives me what I want.

Amy: So did Damian send you?
Logan: Yeah, yeah.  I'm getting to it.


Logan gives me the Ambrosia cookbook, life fruit, and death fish and tells me I owe Damian $15,000 or a favor...whichever comes first.



When I get home, I immediately start reading it.

*ZOEY'S POV*


Amy: Okay, I'm done.
Zoey: Already?
Amy: I'm a fast reader.
Zoey: Okay...let's hope you didn't forget to read a page or something...we don't want to make the situation worse...
Amy: Worse than dead?
Zoey: Good point.  I'll just shut up and read my book.





Amy: Shit, what if I fuck this up?
Zoey: You won't.
Amy: but what if I do?  What if I do make it worse?  Or mess up the recipe?  Or...?



Zoey: Okay breathe...you got this.  Don't worry about it.
Amy: Okay...



From that point, I shut up and read, listening to clinks, clanks, cuts, and cusses until she finally puts the dish in the oven.  Finally I hear her pull something out.

Amy: Hey Zo?
Zoey: Yeah?
Amy: Does this look right?



I look over there...but how the hell am I supposed to know if it looks right?  So I lie.

Zoey: Uh, yeah.  It looks good to me.
Amy: When have you seen this dish prepared, you don't know?
Zoey: Well damn it...why did you ask me?
Amy: I don't know...

Just then, we hear Rebecca.

Rebecca: Hey guys!  I'm home!  I'm starving...what's for dinner?



Amy meets her at the kitchen door.
Amy: Something very special...

*REBECCA'S POV*


When Amy tells me what she has made for me...and what it's supposed to do, I can't believe her.  It would be too perfect...there's a recipe that's supposed to make me human again?


I walk over to it and look...this can't possibly be it.  This mess of crap on a plate is going to return my humanity?



I sit down to eat it and Amy sits down next to me with a worried look on her face.
Rebecca: I hope you're not looking at me like that because you're worried I won't like the taste...because I can tell you right now that it could taste like horse shit and I will still eat it.



Amy: I think I fucked something up...why isn't anything happening?

I can't answer that question for her, but when I finish eating, I start to feel a tingle go through my body.




I stand up, now surrounded in a green light...man, this feels trippy...I close my eyes...
and then feel myself drop slowly to the ground...solidly.




I feel my body...it feels like skin...not goopy red shit...my hair feels real...I'm in an obviously pink dress...could this really be happening?


YES!  I AM DEFINITELY HUMAN AGAIN!!!!!