Chapter 38

Jack was holding the phone to walk the narrow hallway. He was not feeling scared because he see her at the front. She didn't seem like notice him. So, he kept following her. He was not noticing the zombie and ghost coming up to him. When he moved two more steps, he bumped into the ghost with a scary figure. The ghost had a big mouth, pale white face, and long black hair. He saw the red eyes under the hair and lay back down on the floor. He acted like nothing can scare him. But his heart was trembling inside. He put his hand on the chest and told himself to calm down. Then, he kept moving forward. The scary dolls were coming out and getting back inside. He was analyzing their timing and walking carefully. At the end of the narrow hallway, he found an interesting place. The ballerina was dancing in the music box and the room is decorating like a concert hall. Jack tried not to touch anything in the room. But he accidentally stepped on the toy which make a sound. After he heard the sound from the toy, he glance up to the other side. The ballerina was start moving toward him. He was running up to the door for getting out of this room. He clearly heard the cracking sound from the ballerina. He was scared to look at her face. when he opened the door to move out, he met the long-neck ghost. But he closed his eyes and run. He didn't know how far he go. At the time he noticed he had already reached the dark room and the mannequins are standing around him. He was remembering the nightmare which he have over long years. He was not dreaming that bad dream again since he move up here. While he was thinking about bad dreams, the mannequins are moving. He was finding the way out and felt bad in his chest. At that time, someone was running up to him and he lost control. When he opened his eyes, he see the zombie in front of him. But the zombie was asking, "Are you okay?". He was saying, "I am fine, can you give me a hand". The zombie said, "I saw you collapse so I run up to you". He said, "Thank you, how far did I have to go". The zombie said, "Only a few steps left". He asked, "Are there any ghost actors?". The zombie said, "Sure". He was sighing and said, "I feel so real here". The zombie said, "Thank you for appreciating our hard work". Then, the zombie helped him to get out of the ghost house. In front of the door, the guards were running up to them and asked, "What happened?". Later, they took him to their restroom. He was feeling better after taking a rest.

Afterward, someone got into the room. He was glancing up there and said, "How do you know I am here?". YooLim was smiling bright and raised up the plastic bag to show him. He asked, "What are those?". YooLim said, "Sweet deserts and ice cream". He was feeling surprised so he asked, "How can we eat ice cream at this time?". She said, "Cold and sweet can cure fear well". He said, "You are something". However, he followed her guidance and eat the whole cup of ice cream. After he finished, she give him a tissue for clearing his mouth and hand. And then, she asked, "Are you feeling better now?". He said, "Why didn't I feel cold?". She told him, "I know it's strange but it's true". He said, "What is true?". She said, "Even if you feel cool you must take ice cream for keeping warmer". He said, "Who tell you to do this?". She said, "My grandmother did". He said, "Your grandmother is weird". She said, "My grandmother is cool because she knows many strange tips to feel better". After having the conversation, her brother and friends came up to them. She was waving up to her brother and then he said, "I have to go now". She said, "Where are you going?". He said, "I can go home by myself". She said, "Don't be". He said, "Why?". She was grabbing his hand and run up to her brother. When they reached, her brother Xiao said, "Why is he here with you?". she said, "He was feeling unwell after getting out from there". Xiao Zhan's friends said, "Is he scared of ghosts?". He said, "I am not, YooLim I will take a taxi to go home". She said, "Guys, stop teasing him". Xiao Zhan said, "Are you wanting to eat some hot and spicy foods?". He said, "No". But she said, "Sure". Later, they took him along with them to the restaurant. He had never experienced this before. So, she asked, "Why don't you eat the spicy noodle?". He said, "I will hiccups when I eat hot". She said, "Do you have an allergy to hot chilies?". He said, "Yes, it's the same as this". She said, "Oh, put the scallion in the noodle soup and taste it". He said, "Okay". She was looking at his face when he is tasting it. xiao Zhan was breaking them up by putting the dumpling in her mouth. She said, "Hey, why are you doing this". Xiao Zhan's friends were laughing at her. But Xiao Zhan stopped them by putting the dumplings in their mouth. Some of them were getting hard to breath. At that time, Xiao Zhan gave them a cup of tea. He was looking at them and felt warmness in his heart. She was looking at him and smiling. After filling up their stomach, they went back home. Xiao Zhan put him in front of the building and said, "Don't get too close to my sister". He said, "It can not control by myself". Xiao Zhan said, "What do you mean?". He said, "We are gathering all time for studying and we are friends". Xiao Zhan looked at his sister and said, "Don't treat him nice YooLim". YooLim was getting out of the car and said, "No, thank you". Then, he said, "Your home is far from here so are you okay". She said, "I am fine, don't worry". He said, "I will walk you home". She said, "When will we get back home if you do that?". He was surprised at her because she say that. Then, she smiled up at him by saying, "I have to meet someone so I won't take you along". He said, "If you are sure, I will leave you now". She said, "Go home". After that, she was leaving.