Kiss Me

Chapter 17

I had gotten used to the momentaty flashes of Aaron's life, but i felt continuously lost in fear and jumped at every sound. It's been 3 months since the tragedy in which i had lost all my friends. I missed Aaron so much. I kept on waking up in the morning looking forward to seeing my friends at school, only to be whacked in the face with the painful truth that they were never coming back. I would feel the silent hot tears slide down my cheeks, untill i got up from my bed and washed them away with cold water.

It was the same routine everyday. Except with the memories of my past life before the tragedy. And with the flashes of Aaron's life, before he died. I had gotten so lost in my misery and grief, that i pushed away anyone that wanted to become friends. I didn't trust anybody.

One day, when i was sitting, alone, at lunch, a guy came over to me, and plopped himself down in the seat next to me. I tried to ignore him, but he was staring at me. "What?" I asked, irritated. "Oh, nothing. I'm just wondering about some stuff." The guy answered with a smirk. "Uh-huh." I replied doubtfully. For some reason, this guy irked me. And he irked me so much, that i talked to him. I don't usually do that.

"Anyway, my name is Nick. And i'm guessing that yourname is Seqouia?" He asked. I felt a sharp pain in my heart, and got up to leave. " Hey wait!where are you going?" " I-I'm sorry I have to leave." I said quickly before running out of the cafeteria.

That was exactly what Mark said to me the day we met. God, i miss him so much. I had run out into the courtyard, abd broke down, crying. Nick had followed. "There there, it's okay, I'm here." Nick assured me while rubbing my back with his hand. And strangely, I felt safe. Why do i feel this way? He's just some guy.

After i had finished crying, I looked up and studied Nick more closely. He had dirty blonde hair and ocean blue eyes. He had a muscular frame, and was pretty tall. At least 8 inches taller than me, and i was '5'8'! He also had tanned skin, and a few freckles on his face. He was wearing a black shirt with blue jeans, and converse. God, he was hot.

"Are you going to be ok?" Nick asked me in a worried voice. When i looked into his eyes, i saw caring and worry. That immediately reminded me of Aaron. "Yeah, I'l be fine. I'm sorry you had to see me like this. Usually, i hide it. But i guess i had no choice this time." I said with a humorless chuckle. Nick smiled and said; "yeah, i guess u did have no choice. But its okay. Well, see ya around i guess." He said casually with a grin. "Yeah..." i said with a hint of a smile on my voice.

When i was walking home, i remembered what had happened today, and smiled. I felt warm and fuzzy all over. I hadn't felt that in a while. Mabye i might just move on after all. I thought, smiling to myself. I hadn't seen Aaron all day.