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9 | Lost

My boots were clicking down the damp sidewalk, echoing through the streets.

Where were we meeting again? God dammit...

I took my phone out of my back pocket and scrolled through my messages once more.

Calvin: Hey Aves! We gotta plan. Were going to the park. We could play around just like when we were 12 (⌒▽⌒) I may be a little late though. Don't have fun without me :3

I think I know the park...its the only park around here. The other one is in a different city so...

I continued running towards my destination, until I felt something cold on my skin.

Is it snowing?!

I looked up at the sky and saw the minuscule flakes of snow swaying along with the wind. There was already ice on the ground, so I had a feeling that school might be cancelled.

Ah whatever. Mother Nature can't stop me from anyth-

My thoughts were cut off, as I slipped and fell over a large sheet of ice covering the walkway.

I cringed at the thought of my clumsiness...and also of how much my butt hurt.

Just as I was about to get up, a hand extended towards me.

"Need a hand?"

I looked up and saw a mysterious man offering me his hand. I smiled at him and took up the offer. I stood up slowly and took a glance at the man who helped me.

He had long, blonde hair and he was wearing those hipstery glasses. He was dressed in a long-sleeved sweater with jeans and a scarf. He had a cup of coffee in hand. He was very attractive.

"Are you alright? You took quite the fall...and it looks like you weren't expecting the snow."

I blushed in embarrassment.

"Erm, yes I'm fine. I just hope no one else witnessed that...that was mortifying."

"Ah, don't be too hard on yourself. I am quite the clumsy fellow myself. But if you'll excuse me, I need to get going."

"Okay, thank you so much for the help."

The man started walking the way that I was coming from.

"Oh by the way," the man said. "It was nice to see you again Ava, you haven't changed a bit."

I turned around, the the mystery man didn't turn around and kept walking.

...do I know him? If not, that would be very creepy.

I continued to walk towards the park (I think..).

Do I know any blonde hipsters? I don't know anyone who would be in America at least...hmph. Okay mystery man, I'll figure you out eventually.

I walked and walked and walked some more until I finally came across the park.

I walked through the archway and was
welcomed by the cheers of children having snowball fights and building snowmen.

"Ava, over here!"

I looked to my left and saw a familiar figure waving at me.

That's not Calvin's or Nick's voice...oh what was that guys name? Carter maybe?

I walked towards the group. There was only about 8 people there. Probably 9 soon since Calvin said he would be late. There was Carter, Bella, Steven, Dylan, Nick, myself, and two unknown individuals making out on a bench.

They must be warm...

Is that Emma? Good god, I wanted her and Nick to go out so badly though! Ah whatever...who's she making out with then? Emma must have heard the conversation stop and stopped mushing face.

The moment I saw who the guy was, my heart dropped.

Wait...Emma and Calvin were making out?!

My eyes widened. Calvin looked at me with a worried expression.

"Hey Ava. Glad you could make it..."

"Yep...sure thing..."

The whole day passed by in a blur. I didn't really pay attention to anything, and I didn't really have fun. The only thing I could think about was the image of my best friend and my crush kissing right in front of my eyes.

I escaped the park and ran home before anyone could notice how silent I was being.

I feel my phone buzz in my pocket as I run.

Emma: Where the hell did u go?! Missin ya bb （＾ω＾）

She texted me. I'm really not in a mood to talk to her. I ignored her text and continued running until I got to my house.

"Hey honey! You're home earlier than I expected. You okay?"

"Yes mom, just worn out I suppose."

"Okay darling. Tell me if you need anything!"

I go upstairs to my room. My phone vibrates again.

Emma: Can't ignore me hun. Comin over wether you like it or not

Great.

I heard my doorbell ring soon after I read the text.

"Ava! Your friend Emma's here!"

I slowly go down the stairs, not in the mood to be nice.

"Hey girly! Why'd you leave so-"

I grabbed her wrist and pulled her upstairs.

"Shush! Do you want my mom to think I'm antisocial?"

"...well you kinda are."

I frowned at her.

"Shut up. Now why are you here?"

"To see why you left early. You can't ignore my texts, so I came here. So why'd you leave early?"

"I don't know...I'm pretty tired."

"Are you mad because I kissed Calvin?"

Fuck.

"Er...no. It has nothing to do with that."

I let my head drop. Letting Emma know my feelings for Calvin would only lead to disaster.

"Ya can't hide your feelings for so long, Ava. I had a feeling you were shot by Cupid's arrow."

"Pft. Cupid my ass. I have no such feelings for Calvin."

"You know it was just a show, right? I told Calvin that I thought that you liked him and he didn't believe me. So I said that you would be jelly if we kissed. Not sure if he believes me now but-"

"Emma!"

"What?"

"Why would you do that?!"

I felt my whole world crumble down. My normal relationship with him is crashed and burned. He'll never look at me the same way ever again...

I laid back-up on my bed, and moaned loudly.

"Erm...Ava?"

I breathed deeply.

"Please. Just leave me be."

"But-"

"Go."

I heard a sigh, then soft footsteps leading out of my door. When I lifted my head up, she was gone.

What kind of stupid plan was that?