CHAPTER 2


    The woods and the fire. killing innocent animals, engulfing them inside. The horrendous view to ughter makes a cub, shiver in fear. He runs without


    an aim in the ck woods to find a shelter but it fills his lungs with smoke and gas by the fire started by an enemy wolf.


    He is a big and dangerous wolf who gazes aggressively at the poor cub. The steady and firm steps approach the scared cub andshes at him with


    his sharp canines.


    Suddenly, an adolescent man wakes up from the terrible dream and gasps for air.


    Onyx


    The sweat drenched me from head to toe, as I woke up from the most terrible dream I sawst night. I rub my hands over my face, wiping the sweat


    away. My throat aches from dryness, and I gulp the water directly from the bottle.


    The eyes hurt because ofck of sleep these days. No matter what, I try to sleep, I always wake up in the middle of the night seeing these dreadful


    dreams from a few days ago.


    I got up from the bed and went to take a cold shower. It rxes my hot skin when the coldness of water prates into my skin. I dress for the


    college, being a third-year student in biochemistry. I am a geek nerd, but a cute nerd.


    I approach the dining table and gaze at my mother who is serving delicious pancakes to my dad.


    “Good morning, mom and dad!” I greet them.


    “Good morning, bunny bunch.” the funny nickname they gave me haunts in my dreams too


    m 21 now, please stop calling me by that name.” I snorted.


    “No matter how much you age. you will be our bunny bunch.” Mom said.


    “I guess, I have to live with this sin.” I mumble under my breath.


    “Did you sleep wellst night?” Dad asks.


    “The dreams are bothering me again.” i state.


    “Do you want to see your physiatrist?” Mom suggests.


    m fine. I had enough of these therapies. People bully me for this.”


    “Then beat the shit out of them, we will take care of the things.”


    I look at them with a raised eyebrow, “I Am leaving. Have a delightful day.


    “Have an outstanding day, son.” They greet me.


    I walk to the bus stop and take the first coach to reach my college. Being a topper in the school, it granted me a schrship and allowed me to get


    admission in one of the best colleges in Copenhagen.


    Being one of the most expensive cities in the whole Denmark, they curse the education with money. I did not want to burden my parents for my


    education so I worked hard on it to achieve it. Books, notes, and the library are my priorities when the kids of my age are at parties, boozing and


    going on trips to have fun. Life is not the same for everyone.


    I cross the primary entrance of the college but my awful luck that my favorite bully is waiting for like usual.


    “Mikkelsen! Where is the nerdy boy going? I remember we have a test today. You know what you have to do.” he winks at me and leaves.


    Today, we have a test in ss and he wants me to help, actually help him copy my answers. As I take more steps towards my ssroom, I feel a tap


    on my shoulder. I turn to see Ben, and Martha, my best friends. A silly smile erupts on my face.


    “What''s up?” Martha asks.


    “Cooper bullied me to help him in the test today.”


    “Poor Onyx, I pity you.” Ben states.


    “You should be happy that you are not in my ce. It sucks to be me.” I sigh heavily.


    “Yes, you are right. Being the best student of the college, you are a coward and candy ass.” Martha states and I roll my eyes.


    After the test, we had no other ss to attend, so we went to roam in the campus. The summer holidays will begin tomorrow, and everyone is


    discussing their ns for vacations.


    “My parents are taking me to the farmhouse of my paternal uncle. This will be interesting to be there.” Ben says and we chuckle.


    “I will visit my aunt and help her with the babies.” Marth says.


    “What about you?” Ben asks me.


    m staying home, hidden in my closet like a vampire.” I joke.


    “What a poor joke? Have a life, onyx. One for a while, you should visit a bar or a club.” Martha hisses.


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    “You better keep your mouth shut before I slice your tongue with a clipper.” Martha jabs.


    “Guys! Please! Stop it!” I try to control the feud


    “Anyway, I am leaving. I have ns before going to visit my aunt. See you guyster.” Martha bids goodbye to us.


    Ben and I walked out from the


    campus and we both left on our way


    to home. I enter my house and greet


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    dinner. went to my room and took a


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    take out my notebooks to study. I


    héar a soft knock on the‘door and


    mom enters the room with a tray in


    her hand.


    “Honey! I bought some cookies and milk.” she smiles widely.


    “Thanks mom.”


    “Finish your homework fast. Your dad will be home soon. He is going to discuss something important at dinner.” Mom informs.


    I look nkly at her but then, I nod my head in agreement, “sure! I will be at the table, joining you.” I assure and focus on my study.


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    I push my te and take it to the sink after dinner, when my mom approaches me, “we have a discussion to start. Come, join us.”


    I smiled and went to join them at the living room, “hey dad! How was your day?” I ask.


    “Quite boring! We followed the same schedule. I did 5 deliveries today. Hope i will get a bonus for being the best employee of the week.”


    m sure, you will be, honey!” my mom sweets.


    “How was your school?” dads asks.


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    “Oh! So what are your ns?’


    “nothing much. I was thinking ofpeting in a quizpetition.”


    “We are thinking of spending the vacation in Rold Skov, to make one trip a memorable one.” dad states.


    “Are you sure dad? It wouldn''t be budget friendly to be there.” I inform


    “Don''t worry about that son, I have managed to save some money for this trip and i think it’s the best time to make this happen.”


    “If you insist then it is fine with me. When we have to leave?” I ask.


    “Tomorrow, in the morning. Pack your stuff because we will be there for 3 days.” Dad informs me before going to his room.


    It really shocked me when he mentioned the trip but I am happy. I want to see him happy and that is the reason why I decided to be a part of his trip.


    I went back to my room and packed the bag for the morming and went to sleep after setting the rm.