We went up the stairs and arrived in front of a figure shop.
"Leo"
"Hello Leo, thank you very much for the above"
I gratefully bow my head.
"No problem, I couldn't see a person being kidnapped before my eyes, especially if she is a friend of my sister's"
She said she with a smile.
"Did you eat yet?"
"Well, they released me recently, so no"
"Come, I'll buy you lunch"
"There's no need…"
"I do not insist"
Just like with Noah, Leo didn't accept easily, but after a while he relented and followed me.
We went to a nearby restaurant and I let him order whatever he wanted.
In the end he ended up asking for the cheapest.
"Do you want something Noah?"
"One drink is fine"
"Alright"
In the end, Noah ended up asking for an orange juice and I a coffee.
"I see you were in front of a figure shop, are you interested in those things?"
I asked while Leo ate.
"Yes, sometimes I come here and look at the figures for a while"
Oh, I know what to give him then.
After Leo finished eating we left and walked back to the figure shop.
"Leo, choose the ones you like"
"There's no need…"
"It's my way of thanking you"
"But…"
"Come on, you said you liked them, right?"
Leo was stubborn in this matter, but after reminding him that thanks to him I'm fine, I reluctantly agree.
In the end he ended up choosing two moderately priced figures.
Thank you Ariel.
"You are welcome"
Then I saw the time and it was already half past 4.
"Do you want to go to the movies?"
I asked for.
After looking at each other and smiling both Noah and Leo they accepted.
"So, let's go! Ah, but before that"
We went to the first floor and entered a personal defense store.
"Do you like these things?"
Noah asked.
"No, my mother told me that she should buy something in case the thing in the morning happens again."
"It is understandable, it is better to be cautious"
"Yeah"
I began to see the various accessories and items for self defense.
There were knives, alarms, pepper spray, whistles, tasers and so on.
There are so many that I didn't know what to buy, who would say that this would be difficult.
"What about this one?"
Seeing my uncertainty Noah took an item and showed it to me.
It was a small silver ring that didn't look like much, but in the instructions he said that if hit with it it would release an electric shock capable of immobilizing a person for five minutes.
The downside is that it only has one charge.
Other than that drawback it was understated and cute, it was almost perfect.
"Perfect, this will be"
I went to the register and paid for the ring, then took off my gloves and put the ring on.
"Looks Good"
"I have the same opinion"
"Thank you"
After thanking them we went to the area where the cinema is.
"Choose the movie you want"
Noah and Leo looked at the billboard and at the same time they chose a movie.
To… that movie…
"Y-Are you sure?"
"Yeah!"
Shit... it had to be a horror movie.
I've never been good at watching these kinds of movies.
If I had a choice, I'd rather not go, but I brought them here so I have to go.
Hiding my fear I went to the register and bought three tickets to the movie.
Then I bought popcorn and drinks and then we went into the room.
We were located in the middle part of the room near the stairs.
Leo sat next to the stairs, Noah in the middle and me on the other side.
10 minutes passed and the movie finally started.
Wa… why do I have to be here…
I'm going to close my eyes… no… still listening.
And if I cover my ears...? No, it would be very obvious that it scares me.
It's a waste of money if I don't see the movie.
With fear I opened my eyes.
Just at that moment a ghost jumped from the screen.
"KYA!!"
In one jump I threw out almost all my popcorn.
What the fuck was that?! At least let them know!
"Ariel, are you okay?"
Uncertainly Noah wondered.
"Y-Yes"
Another ghost jumped from the screen and killed one of the protagonists.
"Kya!"
Because, why…
Ha…ha…calm down, it's not real…it's not real.
As I was trying hard to calm down I felt something in my hand.
In fear I turned and saw Noah's hand on mine.
There was a reassuring smile on his face.
For some reason this small action calmed my heart.
For the rest of the movie Noah had his hand on mine, so I was calm and the scares had little effect on me.
In the end all the protagonists died.
When we left the cinema it was already 8 pm.
We went out to the parking lot and there was my dad's car.
"We're going to drop you off at home, come on up"
Noah and Leo hesitated for a moment but then agreed and went upstairs.
"Goodnight Mr"
"Good night"
When they entered they greeted my dad.
"Good night guys, thanks for being friends with my daughter..."
My dad educated as always… wait!
"She's never had any friends so she's glad she has you guys…"
No dad, stop!
"Keep taking care of her in the future"
Oh no... what a shame, I want to look for a hole and bury myself in it.
With my face as red as a tomato, I lowered my head and looked out the car window.
How beautiful is the sky...
"Hahaha, on the contrary, I hope Ariel will take care of me in the future"
I heard Noah laugh and talk.
My mouth formed a smile.
xxx
"See you Monday Ariel"
"Bye Noah, Bye Leo"
We were in front of a somewhat old apartment building, Noah and Leo lived here.
Surprisingly we lived somewhat close.
"Good night guys"
After saying goodbye, my father started the car.
"Looks like you made good friends Ariel"
"Yes... I think so too"
"I will prepare a gift for having saved you, remember to bring it on Monday"
"Alright"
And we came home.