[ WP ] After a world-wide cataclysm you 're the only human left alive . In your extreme loneliness you 've created an imaginary friend who follows you around and keeps you company . However , the other day they did something which made you think maybe they 're not imaginary after all .

`` Simeon, come watch this!'' Melanie shouted from the top of the building. `` Isi n't it beautiful?'' 
 
 `` It does look really nice.'' Simeon conceited, looking off the top of the Empire State Building. `` I mean, whens the last time we saw the sun?'' The ten year old girl gasped as it touched the water, Shades of pink danced across the ocean, only to spring up and touch the building. 
 
 The faint light only drew more of Melanie's attention to his gaunt face. It seemed like he been eating more imaginary food than real food lately, and Simeon had gotten skinny. 
 
 `` It must have been at least a month. Maybe things are getting better.'' She smiled at her imaginary friend. When the sun was halfway down, she finally decided to head back inside. Her home consisted of a blanket, everything she could carry from the library, and dwindling rations. Melanie choose a case of canned beans and opened up the nearest book. 
 
 `` You know Simeon,'' She asked. 
 
 `` What?'' 
 
 She tapped the cover of the book. `` I'm not sure whether to like Estella or not. I mean she sounds pretty, but she's really mean to Pip.'' 
 
 Simeon laughed at her. `` Would that really be your only reason for liking her? If she's pretty or nice?'' 
 
 Melanie laughed and tried to defend herself. `` I ca n't help it if it does n't make sense, I mean do you see how many books here are named Charles Dickens? Why do so many people want that title?'' 
 
 Simeon now doubled over laughing at her. A rumbling sound came from his stomach, and he hissed in breath. `` You really are silly. Go ahead and put your book down though, you'll hurt your eyes reading in the dark. You need to get some rest for tomorrow. I think we'll try and take the boat over to a hospital and see if they have any vending machines left.'' 
 
 `` Fine.'' She exasperated her tone and snuggled under the covers. `` Good night Brother.'' 
 
 `` Love you little sis.'' 
 
 * * * 
 
 Melanie woke up extra early and turned over to see if Simeon was two. He was turned away, and she got an idea. She snuck behind and tackled him with a war cry. 
 
 `` Got you!'' She cackled before noticing something. `` Simeon, are you awake? Simeon? Simeon?''
