• That night, I was so popped out that sleep claimed me in a matter of minutes. And, yes, I had another dream. I had hoped not to see that guy again. But I was wrong.
    I dreamed that I was in the movie theater with Sukki. We were buying some ice tea when the creep popped out of nowhere. He shuffled his feet across the carpet towards me and Sukki.
    "Akemi."
    I rolled around in my sleep. He was calling my name.
    "Akemi. You're only dreaming," my mother shook me gently. "Wake up and go change your clothes."
    "Hey, Mom?" My voice was muffled when I tried taking my pajama shirt off. "I've been having strange dreams. I keep dreaming about this guy and he looks so familiar but I don't know who he is and I..."
    "Slow down Akemi!" Mom looked bewildered. "Why don't you try talking to your school counselor about this? She might know."
    I nodded in agreement.

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    After Sukki and I finished lunch, I told her about my most recent dream and how Mom had suggested to go to the school counselor. She told me that she could come with me if I wanted.
    "Sure, Sukki."
    We walked out of the cafeteria and down the halls.
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    "Welcome Akemi and Sukki", Dr. Teck greeted us as we walked into her office and sat on the chairs facing her. "I hope I can help you two."
    "Dr. Teck, actually it's Akemi who has a problem. I'm only tagging along."
    I shot Sukki a glare for saying I had a problem.
    "So, can you tell me what's wrong?" She prompted me.
    I explained all my dreams to her while she took a few notes and Sukki was nodding in her awkward way. When I finished, she made a totally weird suggestion.
    "Have you tried to talk to the boy in your dreams, Akemi?"
    "No way! Why would I want to talk that creep?"
    "Just try. He may be trying to tell you something."
    "Like, he's crushing on you!"
    I glared at Sukki. Then, I agreed. Tonight, I will try.


    TO BE CONTINUED...