Wandering

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"You. Tell me everything." I say, straightforwardly. 
"Okay! Okay! What do you want to know?" She squeals.
"What happened when I left?" I ask, curious.
She hesitates at first and opens her mouth to speak.

"Well when you left I cancelled on Marco so I can be with Leo and Romeo. They were so mad, I was too, of course but I think Romeo was worse. I had stayed with him for the first week but I had to go and start my life up again. Don't get me wrong, I was so sad without you but I knew that Leo was working hard. If they weren't working , they were sulking over you."

My heart dropped when she mentioned that my Dad and Romeo were heartbroken. All I had thought of was myself and how I didn't tell Romeo I loved him.

"It was a friday night and he had messaged me. We saw eachother in town and chatted a little and I said I would still like to go out with him. We texted and made plans for that friday. We went for this fancy dinner and I got all dressed up and I think it was the first time I had smiled since you left. But I did feel guilty that I was beginning to feel happy when I knew how you would be feeling." She whispers the last part.

"No! Rose! I'm happy for you and Marco. Imagine the double dates we could do! It would be so fun. The four of us could hang out and make plans. We could have girls night and them have guys night or whatever! Imagine!" I squal.

"Chiara... Romeo isn't the biggest fan of Marco." She says sadly.

"Oh. What? Why?" I ask suddenly.

"Well we were always on and off, Romeo got mad at him because when we were... off Marco went off with another girl and blah blah blah." She waves it off. 

I remember how Romeo acted when I had mentioned Marco once when I went out for lunch with Rose.
"Oh yeah, right." 

"Are you alright Chi? Like how are you really?" She asks me after a moment of silence.
"Um. I've been ok, I have friends here now... which is weird." I chuckle lightly. "I don't know though it's weird. Like Harry's never been nice until now." 

"I'd stay away Chi. Just be civil with him." She says.
"Yeah. I will Rose." I smile.

I hear the front door open and end the call immediately. I quickly text Rose.

ME: mom home gtg xx

ROSE: ok, don't worry x

I hide my phone behind my pillow quickly and lay my head down. I close my eyes and hear shuffling around by the stairs. Muffled voices echo throughout the hallway, reaching closer and closer. I breath lightly and I hear my door creak open.

"She's asleep." My mom murmers after she closes the door. Another voice, which I presume is Tom speaks up but I can't figure out what they're saying. I shut out their voices and try to get some more sleep after that dream. 

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I wake up to the smell of bacon sizzling around the house. I rub my eyes a little so I can see everything around me. A yawn escapes my lips and I grab some clothes from the dresser in the corner. I grab a hoodie and a pair of comfy shorts. I rake the brush through my hair to tame the frizz and I finally look presentable.

I hop down the stairs and everyone's sat around the table. Each has a plate of bacon sandwiches. None left for me, of course.
"Well, good to see you're up for lunchtime." My mom says snarkily.
"Oh sorry Chiara. We didn't make you anything. Jess thought you'd still be sleeping." Tom says calmly.
"No worries. I was uh, just heading out." I say awkwardly.
"Where?" Harry interupts.
"Um.. was just going to walk around. Maybe sigh up to gym." I think of an excuse.

Harry gets up and takes his plate to the dishwasher.
"I can show you to my gym." Harry says,
"No, I'll be fine by myself. Thanks though." I say with a fake smile.
"Chiara! Don't be rude." My mom says.

"Fine. Let me grab my shoes." I say and run upstairs.

I grab my trainers and type a quick message.

ME: Clo, meet me at the gym... probably the closest one!!

I shove my phone in my hoodie pocket, where it can't be seen and walk downstairs. Harry is stood by the door leaning on the wall.
"Ready?" He asks and I hum in response.

We weave our way through the town and Harry actually converses with me. I only answer with short replies.
"Where does Chloe live?" He asks.
"Um... I don't know really." I say, giving no information away.
"Mhm." He teases.

We take a corner and I see the name on the building. 
WeFit.

Harry opens the door for me and I walk past, muttering a thanks. 
"Hey Harry?" I ask before we reach the reception desk.
"Yeah?" He asks looking at his phone, once again.
"Can I use the restroom?" I ask.
"Uh I guess. Just down there." He points to the door to the right.

I walk the way Harry directed me and I see a sign for the womens toilet. I open the door and lock one of the stalls. I get my phone out of my hoodie pocket.

CHLOE: uh AllFit? 

ME: no no it's WeFit 

CHLOE: I meant that... oops

CHLOE: Will be there real quick. give me 5 mins. Not too far from my house

ME: Ok Be quick! x

I flush the toilet as if I've used it and wash my hands at the sink. I look in the mirror to make sure you can't see the outline of my phone. When I perfect myself, I walk out and I'm back into the hallway. I go back through the door I went in.

Harry is speaking to a group of girls and his back is facing me. I look around a little before I walk out of the exit. I scurry away from the gym and take a different turn from what I walked here with. I know I'm taking the turn towards Chloe's house. 

I'm walking at my regular pace now and I sigh a little. I run my hands through my hair and roll my eyes. Why does Harry follow me like a lost puppy? 

I look back up and blue eyes are locked with my brown eyes. 

I move to the side to walk past but they block my way out.
"Um I'm trying to get past." I say.
"Why so fast? Running away from the cops?" The mystery guy asks.
"No. Just let me past." I roll my eyes.
"Mm." He hums. "What's your name." The creep asks.

"Chiara!"