As Jon was looking through his locker (there were a few things that were different about it), his friend Tim walked up to him. He almost didn't recognize him, but fortunately it was only for a second or two.
"Hi, Tim."
"So Jon. Are you looking forward to tonight?"
"Tonight? What's tonight?"
"The ceremony. At the graveyard."
Jon had no idea what he was talking about. But until he knew for sure, Jon decided to humor his friend. "I know. I just forgot. Yeah, I can't wait."
Tim gave Jon a strange look and then walked away.
A few minutes later, Karyn (her locker was on the other side of the hall, just a few lockers down from Jon's) was visited by Vickie, who used to be a cheerleader, but wasn't in this reality. No sports, no cheerleading.
"Are you coming too?"
"Coming to what?" Karyn asked.
"To the graveyard. Didn't Jon tell you?"
"No." Karyn tried to keep her answers short.
"I thought he would. You two are really close."
"You mean he's my boyfriend?" Karyn said it without even thinking.
"He is?" Vickie was a bit astonished.
"No. No, he's not."
"Well, I wouldn't be surprised if he was."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, he's your type. He's dark." Vickie stared at Jon for a moment then looked back at Karyn. "Well, I'll see you later." And she walked off.
Jon's dark? Karyn thought to herself. What does that mean?
