secrets
1099 Words
Love reveals itself in mysterious ways. Well, I thought I loved Claire , but that was just it. We shared common interests and she loved me I grew up liking her, it took a while to fall in love with her. Ashley was different, I loved her the first moment I saw her, I had never experienced something like that with any girl. I felt connected to her and no other girl would enter my eyes. For the rest of Thursday evening , we stuck together like glue, I even forgot about my appointment with Dr. George. We separated at around seven , late evening thanks to Miguel and his serious face .
Physical separation wasn't a barrier in my communication with Ashley. At night we chatted for hours our stories never seeming to end . At three am morning, though my will was strong, my eyelids grew heavier than gravel. I fell asleep eventually wondering why Ashley was still energized and not sleepy at all. All I dreamt that night was her.
At school, on Friday morning
"Dude we have a math exam today thanks to you.." Cruiz lightly punched me " you look awfull, did you sleep last night? "
I groaned then rested my head on my desk, I completely forgot about the exam which was only minutes away. I never even studied for it. And I was feeling really sleepy. The exam was inevitable, and the weird thing about math teachers is that they never get tired nor sick. Always on time. Was it even legal to have an exam before exam period. I had to do the exam.... unless, a smirk formed on my lips.
"Where are you going?" Cruiz asked
" To save your asses" I smiled at him then headed outside towards the staff rooms direction. First period hadn't started so I blended in among the students. Mrs Lincoln was walking to her office, I could almost smell happiness from her. It was one minute to first period, I put my hood over my face then waited for the right moment for the bell to ring. As was the norm, if a teacher found you roaming after the bell , it was normally detention for a week so immediately the bell rang, I run towards her and 'accidentally' bumped on her. I bent over and picked her keys and rushed with the other students in opposite direction. It happened so fast I didn't hear hear her call, I did my best to walk awkwardly and run with my head down. I picked a turn , threw her keys on one of the roofs then went back to class. I didn't forget to hide my hood first.
"What did you do?" Cruiz eyed me suspiciously
I only smirked at him then started sleeping on my desk. I just postponed the math test. One hour to the end of first period, I was shook awake when Mrs Lincoln entered the class. Her face was red with 'anger' or rage, she shot me a glare then continued to scan the rest of the class with the same glare. I almost thought she recognized me. She wasn't holding any papers so no test today, mission accomplished. It seemed she was hell bent on a test since she formed a test from a previous assignment right away. The assignment was easy, and I remembered each answer. I was the tenth one to handout my paper, which was really impressive. I smugly smiled at Mrs Lincoln then proceeded outside.
The second period was self study, Cruiz preferred to remain in the class being a nerd that he was. I went to the school's play ground to feel the fresh air. It was fairly empty, only a couple sitting by a bench a distance away. My thoughts trained unknowingly to Ashley, I dreamingly smiled then lay on my back. The grass was recently cut and the weather cloudy, it wasn't cold nor hot, it was perfect.
A gust of wind rushed before suddenly I felt a shadow loom over my body.
"Ashley?" I widened my eyes
Ashley smiled then sat beside me her eyes twinkling . Damn, her smile makes the sun look like it doesn't light the world at all.
"How did you get here?... how did they get here?" I waved back at Amelia , Miguel and Robert sitting on a bench where I saw a couple a while ago.
She held my hand then leaned closer, "aren't you glad I'm here?" she pouted.
"No... I'm so glad" I chuckled " but seriously how?"
She resumed her sitting position and her expression grew solemn, it made me sit up. I needed explanations, yesterday she avoided every conversation about their exchange with the players, they seemed so mysterious. Cruiz also mentioned them being in some sort of a cult. The way they appeared yesterday at the school cafeteria and today really ignited alot of questions from me.
" You know at some point you have to tell me your secrets.." I smiled hoping to cool the tension.
At this moment, Miguel headed over which made my mind fill with many more questions. He stared at Ashley for a minute, they appeared to be involved in an inner talk.
"Ashley?" I called after Ashley made to stand up.
"Hey , sorry I was curious to know more about you" I apologized then stood to hold her hand.
" It's for your own good," Miguel said
"I respect you Miguel , but I'm speaking to Ashley and kindly suggest you back off" I narrowed my gaze, rage starting to build up.
Ashley stared at me emotionlessly for a while before she released her hand from mine " he's right, it's for your own good.......it should ,....end
"
I felt my heart start to beat abnormally fast my mind blanking. I was beginning to tremble but I was speechless, I was hurt?
" I was open with you..." I whispered
"It's..."
"No," I interjected " you felt the same thing I felt, didn't you?"
I began to pace for a second. I swear my eyes started to redden when Miguel held Ashley's hand then started to walk away.
"Don't walk away on me.." I shouted at her but she, she ignored me nevertheless.
"Ash?..... ashley?... don't" I stuttered my whole body trembling. But they went away , outside the field until they were away from my sight.
Whatever I was feeling right now was a strange feeling, the feeling of having your heart ripped out. I clenched my fists so hard that I drew blood out of my palms. I let out the loudest shout then fell down panting heavily.
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