Chapter 1
Sightless Frost
Chapter 1: Moving In
“Alright now it’s just three steps back and we’ll put the couch down.” The moving worker said. “Cool, just tell me when to stop,” responded the white haired teen. The worker moved forward while the teen moved back a few paces and to the left. “Ok now put it down,” the worker ordered, and the teen complied. After the two bent down to place the white couch on the floor, the teen moved away and plopped on the couch sighing.
He felt the cushion and smelt the fresh scent of snowflakes scented air freshener. “You guys are the best. Thanks for all your help.” He smiled at the man. He heard the worker laugh, “Its fine kid, was a pleasure to help. Usually we’re the ones doing all the work. It’s not every day the people moving in help us out. So, we own you just as much thanks_ uh, sorry what was your name again?” He asked a hint of embarrassment in his voice. The teen stood and held out his hand, “Jack. Jack Frost.” The man took his hand, “Well nice to meet you Frost, thanks for helping us out.” Jack nodded, “No problem, sir.”
As the hours went by, more things were moved into the apartment.
Jack had a long wooden staff with a hook, “Last thing where would you liked these last four boxes?” A worker asked. Jack tapped the top and bottom of the box, and grazed the marked cardboard with his hand. “Ah the books, and my dad’s records. You can put those upstairs in the main bedroom.” He pointed his staff down the hall to the stairs. “You got it kid,” the man replied taking the boxes up. “Thanks,” Jack smiled waving in his direction, hearing his boots go up the carpeted stairway.
Jack sighed, his body feeling completely relaxed. He swung his staff back and forth, lazily taking in his surroundings. He walked down a hall, he remembered lead to the kitchen, and feeling the wooden floor under his feet change to small squares of tiles. He walked inside the kitchen, and pulled out his cell phone from his back pocket. “What time is it,” he asked and the phone replied, “The time is 2:59.” He smirked, “And she will be calling in 3, 2, and 1.” The ringing of his phone went off through his ears. He chuckled and told the phone to answer the call.
Jack sat down and held the phone to his ear. “Hey Mom, right on schedule,” he smiled as his mother spoke. “Jackson Overland Frost! You were suppose too call as soon as you got settled.” He laughed, “I just got settled mom, and you just beat me to the call.” She sighed, her voice smiling, “Well how is it?” she asked. “It’s nice. I mean it’s really spacey and I’ve pretty much got the layout down in my head.” He spoke with excitement in his voice. “And all of your things? Did everything get sent through?” She asked her motherly tone always enjoyable for him to hear. “Yeah, the movers were great. They made sure I knew where everything was set; now, let’s hope I remember.” He joked and chuckled.
“Oh Jack you know your memory is keen. I didn’t let you spend all that time out of school for nothing.” Jack could already imagine her finger wiggling at him. “I was just joking mom, geez” he ruffled his white hair. “Well, save the jokes for your sister, mister. Speaking of your sister, she wants to talk to you. She’s been staring holes in my head since you answered the phone.” His mother laughed and he heard the phone being handed to his little sister. “Jack! Are you ok? What’s your house look like? Are you gonna send me a picture?” The 9 year old girl’s voice was rambling on making Jack fight to hold in laughter. “Calm down Emma, let him answer” He heard his mother say. “Oh sorry… uh Jack? You still there?” Her voice was soft and embarrassed, it helped Jack calm down as well.
“Yeah Emma I’m still here,” he answered with a smile. “Oh good,” her voice was filled with relief.
Jack chuckled, “Now let’s try that Q&A again. Slower this time ok sis.” “Right!” she replied, her excitement kicking in again. He’d spent hours talking with his sister, while he signed for all his packages, unpacked his things and check his cable, and electricity. By the time he finished setting up his room he was exhausted and it was time for Emma to eat dinner. “Alright Emms go eat before you get me in trouble with mom.” Jack smirked, “Aw, ok. I’ll talk to you later Jack. Goodnight love you” her voice was sweet. “Goodnight Emma. Love you too, sleep well.” He said before hanging up.
Even though he couldn’t see it, he knew there was still a lot to be unpacked and put up. But Jack was exhausted and wasted no time taking a shower and eating a small cooked meal. He fell straight to sleep upon hitting his bed, resting up to greet his new home Berk.