NOTES- If you already read the previous chapters before the 20th January my bad.. I had to add and change some information. Some things just straight up didn't make sense. Anyway on with the chapter..
UNEDITED-
Marisol POV-
"Maybe I fell once and I just never stopped.." That sounds more like the truth..
Alex turned to look at me with pity in her eyes.. "Do you want me to help you clean up?" She asked.
"No it's alright, I'll be out of here soon anyway. Marcus can deal with it.." I said simply as I walked away into the kitchen, carefully taking one of the packages with me. A few seconds later Alex walked into the room.
"Was it really a birthday gift?" Alex asked as she approached where I was standing with the box on the counter.
"Yes.. you don't believe me?" I looked at her with a puzzled expression, before looking back to the box. I got a knife from the drawer and slid it across the tape. Luckily the cuts on my fingers weren't too bad, the nurses still wanted to cover them with the bandage but I insisted they leave them out.
"I believe you.. I just had to ask you myself.." Alex stated plainly. "Don't you think you went a little overboard?" She asked as we both looked down at a big box full of Flaming Hot Puffed crisps. I couldn't help but laugh.. this is nothing, just wait until tomorrow.
"Want a pack?"..
"No I'm good" She chuckled.. "Where are you even going to put all of this?"..
"In my new house" I replied simply as I went to grab another box. I slid the large heavy box through the hallway so I didn't hurt myself picking it up.
Alex handed me the knife from the counter and I opened the box. I removed the packaging and pulled out two red and black katanas, one after the other.. I already have a set on my bedroom wall that are special to me. My mother called them art, when she died I just couldn't let my dad sell them. I randomly stumbled across these ones on the internet, and I thought of her. "You bought swords?"..
"They aren't just 'swords'.." I frowned at her for a second before pulling one partially out of its sheath to examine it. It's perfect mirror finish made me smile. "They are beautiful.." I placed both on the counter top.. They will look amazing in my new house, on display alongside my mother's. I couldn't be bothered to open anymore boxes tonight. "What time have you got to be home?" I asked.
"Whatever time I want"..
"They aren't home?"..I looked to her..
"Nope.." Alex answered in a distant tone.
"Want to order food?"..
"Why not" She finally smiled again.
Luckily Samantha had taken it upon herself to clean up a little. My cover and pillows were neatly folded in the corner of the living room, so it didn't look like I'd been sleeping on the couch. After sitting down and ordering kebabs we searched for a movie to watch.. "Lilo and Stitch?" She asked, stood searching through our bookcase of DVDs.
"No"..
"Marley and Me?"..Alex asked turning to me with it in her hand.
"Too sad".. "What about The Hills Have Eyes?"
"Too scary"..
"It's not scary.."
"Narnia?" She asked, ignoring what I'd said. No matter what I say she is going to pick a kid film.
"Sure.." I rolled my eyes.. Alex looked at me with an eyebrow raised, as if to say she knows I really mean no..
"Men in Black?"..Finally she named a movie I actually like. Just as she said it the door knocked. Either that was quick or we spent way too long deciding what to watch.
"Okay, you put the movie on, I'll get the food." ..
We sat and ate whilst we watched the movie. It was strangely comfortable. Alex offered to pay for her food but I told her it's the least I could do. I don't know if it's the buzz from being able to buy whatever I want, or the relief of knowing that I do still have a friend in Alex, either way I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. After the movie I looked over to Alex who was now yawning. "You can go if your tired" I smiled.
"I am a little tired, but I don't mind staying for another movie.. if you want?" She asked..
"Okay.." I got up and walked over to the DVDs. "What about John Wick?" ..
"I love that movie.." She chirped, seemingly more awake. I put the movie on and half way through she fell asleep. I didn't have the heart to wake her. I got a fresh blanket and gently placed it over her. After turning everything off I grabbed my bedding and finally went upstairs to my room. I got changed into my pajamas and laid in bed. I tried for an hour but I couldn't sleep. I went into the boys room and just stared at their empty beds for a few moments before getting into August's bed. I fell asleep shortly after. Somehow it made me feel closer to them..
"Sol!" Alex shouted up the stairs.. "Sol you need to wake up for school!" Her voice came again, louder this time. I heard her footsteps coming up the stairs.. I quickly threw the covers back and got out of bed. She knocked on my bedroom door and I opened the one I was standing infront of.. she looked over slightly puzzled, "Did you swap rooms?"...
"No.. I was just looking for something.." I answered calmly.. I don't know why I hid that I'd slept in there from her but I did anyway. "Did you sleep alright?" I asked.
"Yeah I did, surprisingly.." She smiled..
"Good well, I don't think I have anything you'd want to wear so you might want to go home first and I'll see you at school?"...
"Okay.. see you later then" She waved before turning and going down the stairs..
I went to the bathroom and heard the front door open and close as I turned the shower on. I decided to wear my hair down today.. I got dressed into a black hoodie with a pair of slightly worn dark blue skinny jeans. I called the cab then put my black winter boots and black coat on before leaving the house.. Sam arrived at the same time as the cab, I quickly said hello then jumped in the back of the car.
I could already see Alex waiting by the gates as my taxi pulled up. I paid the driver and left the car to greet Alex.. "Hey.." She chirped.. her light blonde hair was blowing in the icy wind..
"Hi.." I replied awkwardly. I didn't say anything else as we entered the school gates.. I already noticed Natasha waiting for her boyfriend with Willow and Sky.. She locked eyes with me, after a few seconds I looked away nonchalantly..
First period was History with Mr Davids.. Second period was art with Mrs Cavill, let's just say we have a bit of history ourselves. Luckily Alex was here to save me from her prying gaze. When class was finished she asked me to stay behind.. I wonder what she wants to talk about after all this time. "Sol what is going on with you?.. other people might not see it but I do.." She looked at me like she genuinly cares, we crossed the line in the past but it won't happen again.
"I'm alright.." I tried to reassure her whilst keeping my distance..
"You're not.. I heard about what happened in the cafeteria.. I know you wouldn't hurt someone unless they hurt you first, you come to school bruised and bandaged.. just tell me what it is so I can help you.." She pleaded..
"Honestly Mrs Cavill.. I'm fine.. I can handle myself.." I spoke confidently, hoping she believed my words.
"..'Mrs Cavill'.." She imitated putting her head in her hands on her desk.. After a few seconds she looked to me again.. "I thought for a moment that I loved you.." Woah.. that's crazy, we had long talks on the phone and hooked up in her office a couple of times but love?..
"I think you were just lonely, If you're needs aren't met in your relationship.. you shouldn't stay in it.. everyone deserves someone they truly love to spend the rest of their lives with.. If you really loved him, you wouldn't have started this. Goodbye Mrs Cavill, I'm going to miss my lunch.." I made a small smile before leaving the room.. Alex was standing outside nervously straightening her dress..
"You heard that didn't you?" I asked as I started walking away from the room to the cafeteria.. Alex followed behind, trying desperately to keep up with my long strides.
"I won't say anything.." . I slowed my pace so we could talk in a more hushed tone.. "How did that even happen?" She asked..
I told her the story, that about a year ago I started coming to her class sometimes at lunchtime to draw.. We got to talking and somehow developed a personal friendship, turned lustful meetings in the closet from time to time. The whole ordeal only lasted for a couple of months. I'm not proud of myself, I just felt the warmth of her affection and in some ways it comforted me. But that's all it was.
"I did not see that coming" She sighed whilst shaking her head..
"Well now you know.. and if you told anyone, me and Bella would both be screwed.. so thank you for keeping it to yourself"..
"..'Bella'.." Alex scoffed..
As we walked into the cafeteria I told Alex to line up and I'd be there soon.. I stood to the side and waited for Jacksons attention, the boy I often split my lunch with.. I ushered him over and covertly handed him $100..in 20s "Go get whatever you want.." I smiled..
"Holy crap!.. No I can't take your money.." He tried to decline in a quiet voice out of kindness, holding his hand back out.
"Please, I want you to have it. Just don't tell anyone alright?" ...
"Thank you Sol, this means a lot.." His eyes started watering as he wrapped his arms around my waist and hugged me. I didn't know what to do at first, I just put my hand on top of his fluffy brown hair..
"Hey it's alright, just don't waste it all on junk food or something.." I said as he let go of me.
"I won't..thank you" Jackson grinned, turning to line up in the hot dinners que.
I met up with Alex after buying a cajun chicken panini, we both went to the library and ate our food. A little while later we were back in art to finish the paper mache projects we had started earlier..
Mrs Cavill didn't look at me much this time which I was greatful for. Half way through the class Alfie raised his hand.. "Mrs.. Cavill" He spoke through exaggerated breaths.. "I think-.." His face started to go pail, all the veins under his skin turning a dark shade of blue before our eyes.. as he stopped talking something dropped the the floor behind me with a thud.. I looked to find Jake in a similar condition to Alfie, unconscious hyper ventilating. Soon enough Alfie dropped to the floor aswell.. Five seconds passed and they had both stopped breathing all together.. Almost the whole class was panicking, Mrs Cavill tried a little to calm them down and began ringing an ambulance on her phone. She pressed the loud speaker button and placed the phone on the floor beside Jakes lifeless body before starting chest compressions on him. Bella looked to me and gestured to Alfie with her eyes, asking me to do the same on him, as I'm the only other one here who's actually trained to do this.. Well today is going great..
NOTES-
This chapter is a little shorter, I just wanted to put something out. Anyway I hope you enjoyed, leave a comment and let me know what you think...
Even if you think it's completely rubbish I still would love to know.
Anyway have a great night.