The City of Worms by Roy Huff

Author:Roy Huff
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Adventure, Time Travel
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Published: 2013-12-23T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15:

THE NEXT DAY

Anika and Owen stood by the steps of the dorm and watched as Dante’s Uncle Jack pulled into the driveway. The instant they saw Dante in the back seat, they rushed towards the car.

“I’m so happy, Owen. I just can’t believe it. Dante’s back, and more important than that, he’s safe. I was so worried there for a while that he was never gonna to come out of it.”

“I know, and I think we’re a little bit lucky. Just think of all those people that had the same thing happen to their friends and family who are just now getting them back after a couple of decades. Not to mention the fact that Cleophas and Zee will never get that chance.”

“You’re absolutely right, Owen, and you know what else? We need to throw a party to celebrate Dante’s return from the hospital.”

“A party? What kind of party are we talking about here, and don’t you think that might be a little bit insensitive so soon after Professor Samil’s funeral?”

“I’m sorry, Owen, but Dante’s been a friend for how long? I know it sucks what happened to Zee’s dad and all, but Dante’s back, and he deserves a big celebration. It might make Zee a little uncomfortable, but if he’s a true friend he’ll understand.”

“Yeah, I guess you’re right. I’m just a little concerned about Zee’s state of mind right now, especially after what he said he saw about his father in Everville. I just don’t want to push him over the edge.”

Jack opened the car door for Dante and helped him carry a couple of small bags.

“Dante, glad to see you’re finally out of that hospital. Let me help you with that,” Owen said as he took a small bag that Dante had been carrying.

“You know the worst thing about hospitals?” Dante asked.

“You mean besides the food?” Anika replied.

“No. That’s it. The food absolutely sucks, at least the food they were feeding me. That meatloaf last night was absolutely terrible. I can still taste the aftertaste in my mouth, and I don’t think meatloaf’s supposed to have an aftertaste.”

“That sounds pretty gross, but at least you’re out of that place now, and you can eat whatever you want,” Owen said.

I know, right? I could go for a good burger right about now.”

“A burger sounds great,” Anika agreed.

“I’m a little hungry, too. Come on. Let’s get your bags to your room, then we can walk to that burger place on campus. You know, the one where you can make your own burger from scratch,” Owen said.

Anika and Owen carried Dante’s bags to his room and dropped it off on his bed.

“Oh, Hi. I’m Tesla,” said a short and skinny boy with dark brown hair and green eyes, looking up from the bed on his side of the room. He wasn’t handsome in the classic sense, but he had a kind of geeky charm and a nice smile.

“You must be Dante’s new roommate,” Anika replied.

“Nice to meet you, Tesla. This is Anika, I’m Owen, and that’s Dante.

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