ROSE'S POV
I like to write , honestly I love to write but i haven't been able to do so lately.
They say your red petals are your beauty...
I see the red as if you're bleeding...
They say your thorns are your protection ....
I see them as pieces left broken ....
They see your beauty as a rose....
But I can see your pain as it grows ...
Rose ?
Where is that piece that you have lost ...
" Hey ! Rose ? Umm we're here. " Lilly says to me looking at me through the rearview mirror . " Oh! Sorry ... I was just caught up in... never mind." I say as they get out of the car and walk towards the ice cream shop.
Yessssss.... Ice cream ! I scream internally and I do my special happy dance inside my mind . You're probably thinking why the hell I'm making a big deal out of ice cream . But here's something you can ....
GO TO HELL !! Because I love ice cream ! And saying that I love it is an understatement .
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"You guys, I want you to know that I brought you here for a reason . I have got some great news ." Rita speaks as we take our usual seats . We usually come here because of my undying love for ice cream of course , but also because it's a place we've been hanging out since we were kids. This place has a lot of memories .
The waiter who we quickly recognised to be new came to take our orders . "I'll have vanilla ." I speak first . " I' ll have chocolate ." Rita chimes in . " I' ll just have mint ." Lilly says and smiled at him making him blush . Me and Rita give knowing glances , both of us thinking the same thing . He nodded and left with our orders Lilly's eyes following him.
Moments later he comes placing each of our orders in front of us and standing there for a while .
" Do you need anything else ? " He asks shyly . And Lilly being oh so her charming self said something that almost gave me a brain freeze . " How about you tell me your name ? And you give me your number ? That's probably what i need right now . " They guy looks like he would fall over any minute and me and Rita were too stunned to say anything . " I .. I'm Matthew ." He stammers . She smiles and passes him her phone so he could type in his number . He quickly finishes and scurries off still looking like a beetroot, Lilly Telling him she would call him .
Typical.
Seconds later she turns her phone screen towards me and Rita showing us the contact name she gave him.
" Did I just see .. Ice cream cutie Matt or is just my eyes playing tricks on me ? " I say dramatically rubbing my eyes and blinking several times for the effect .
"I don't think it's just you , I see it too." Rita speaks looking at Lilly warily.
" I got the exchange !" Rita announced .
" Oh my God ! Congrats girly." Lilly hugged my twin but i was sitting there surprised and disappointed as ever without saying a word . Honestly i was hoping this exchange student thing wouldn't work out for her because i didn't want her to leave. And London ? That would be miles from here . This might be selfish of me , okay yes, this is selfish of me but this is my twin sister we're talking about .
I was cut off from my train of thoughts by Lilly's expectant look and the smile on my sister's face . She was happy . And I want her to be happy . So, as much as it hurts not to have her home , I 'll let her go if that's what makes her happy . Besides we have shared everything since we were born .... It's about time she flies alone. Plus it's only for one year .
Right ?
I quickly turn my attention to them smiling brightly . "Guess we have to spend more time together now . But I 'll be honest I'm gonna miss you ." I tell her . " Aww, I 'll miss you guys too ." She swoons . "Now stop trying to make each other cry .. We should be celebrating ! " Lilly throws her hands above her head screaming which makes various heads turn in our direction . I cringe and eye Lilly which makes her stop. Thank God !
We talk for a few moments before we finally decide to leave . The three of us fight over who pays for the ice cream which eventually Lilly beats us to , and we head out . Lilly gives shy dude a wink and she walks out . Me and Rita share worried glances to each other before following suit.
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Looking like we're the same
When truly we were different
Tell me why you had to leave now ?
Couldn't you wait just yet ...
I shut my phone and step out of the car blowing kisses to my sister and my best friend hurrying towards Mark's front door .
After bugging her and promising that i will be home by seven thirty Rita finally agreed to let me go to Mark's house. Which is why I am standing at his door ringing the door bell to be answered by no one .
MARK'S POV
I am walking in the supermarket trying to find some snacks for our movie . Me and Zack have movie nights every Thursdays . He comes over early after school and we spend some time at my place . Rose didn't call yet which meant her crazy twin had her occupied . She said she would come over for a bit but she hasn't texted or called me , that either means she's not there or she's just waiting for me to call her while she's there.
Anyways , Chips ! Let me get back to buying what i came here for .
ROSE'S POV
I am still standing by the door but there is still no answer . I finally pull my phone out to call Mark wondering why he wasn't opening the door.
It takes him a few seconds to answer my call .
"Hey ! " His cheerful voice sounds from the other side.
"Hey." I frown " I'm at your door . "
" oh ! I am actually at the supermarket but Mom and Zack are there . I 'll be back soon .okay ?" He says to me.
"Okay but there is no one answering the door . I've been here for a few minutes .nothing." I tell him .
"What ? I'll call Zack he'll open the door for you . " He says and hangs up on me before I even get the chance to say bye