Song of chapter: Real Love by Jesse Glynn
My eyes snap open, pulling me out of the depths of sleep. Heat washes over me, and I realize that I am sweating. My shirt is soaking wet, and my forehead and arms are beaded with sweat. I stand up and make my way to the bathroom. I see a lamp lighten right next to the couch. I feel dazed, and I have no idea why I woke up on a couch. Instead of going to the bathroom, my body leads me to the kitchen, where I check the time. I see the bright green letters of the digital clock, staring back at me. The time is 3:34 am. I rub my tired eyes, and let my feet lead me. I end up in front of Sienna's bedroom, and see blue light streaming out from under the door. I don't know what came over me, but I brought my hand up to the cold knob, and turned it to the right. I silently push the door open, and creep into the room. I see Sienna sleeping on her side wrapped in sheets with a sleeping mask over her eyes. My eyes travel to the other side of the bed, where Dylan was sitting up straight, hypnotized by the tv. I started to close the door when I heard Dylan call my name. I once again push the door open.
"Yes?" He patted an empty spot between him and Sienna.
"Sit."
I walked into the room, the air conditioning hitting my bare arms, it felt so refreshing. I sat down in between Dylan and Sienna, and focused my eyes in the tv. Dylan was watching American Horror Story. So appropriate to watch at 3 am.
"I don't understand you sometimes..." I said.
"I know. Not many people do," he replied. My lips curled into a smile. I heard the sheets rustling, and I turned my head to see a sleepy Sienna.
"What's going on?" She asked rubbing her eyes.
"Just watching tv." I said casually. I haven't felt this... what's the word? Happy? Ecstatic? Enjoyable? In a very long time.
"Join us," Dylan motioned over to the tv.
Sienna looked at the tv through squinted eyes. She rolled her eyes in annoyance.
"Why the hell not?" A smile broke out on my face. I rested my back against the headrest as I watched the horror display on the tv screen. I felt like we were a family. I appreciated how nice and supportive they have been to me after the month of laying in bed crying about my sister's death, the solemn funeral which I had almost missed, especially because my brother was there, and my recent breakup.
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I watch the sand slip through my finger tips and fall onto the rocks below me. A sunny day on a private beach in L.A. What more is there to ask for? I rest my sunglasses on the bridge of my nose, as salt water that hits the rocks, and sprinkles over me. I've always felt at home when I'm at the beach."Kiara!" I hear Dylan's voice calling me. I look back at him. I see him on top of a small rock, attempting to climb the next one, to get to me. His hand is shielding his eyes from the blazing sun.
"How may I help you?"
"Come down here."
"Okay..." I hop off of the rock I was sitting on, and climbed down the narrow passage of giant stones, with ease.
"Geez, how do you do that? It takes me like 3 minutes to climb each rock."
I smile and say, "practice makes perfect."
We reach the shore and I see Sienna and Jennifer on the sand, talking and tanning.
The cold water hits my feet tickling my toes. I reach down and pick up some of the foam, just to watch it slip through my fingers. This reminded me of my first date with Logan. Pain finds a way to torment me once again as tears line my eyes. But I won't cry this time."Kiara?" I hear Sienna's voice echo behind me.
My eyes dart around to catch a glimpse of my surroundings, realizing that I have spaced out once again. I see that waves are lapping against my bare chest. Being chest deep in the Pacific Ocean in February is never a good thing. Even if it is Los Angeles. Chills travel through me, as I immediately realize the delayed reaction I had to the freezing water. I try to turn around but I can't, my body is frozen in place. How long have I been in the water?
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