Their love wasn't like those in the movies or books, it was forbidden. "Why?" You may ask. "Well that's because he was the devil and she was an angel. They held hands untill broken apart, like people say, till death do us part, but is it forbidden-l...
I wake up to the feeling of Ace missing from next to me. It alarms me at the worry of where he could've gone, I reach over and check the time, 12:27 P.M. I climb out of bed realizing how late I slept in, and in a panic of wondering around the upstairs part of the house searching for Ace in hopes to find him.
When I reach the first guest bedroom I knock on the door, "Ace? Are you in there?" I call out, but no response, so I decide to open the door and he's not in there. I make my way around the rest up the upstairs, still no sign of him.
I end my search downstairs, yet I still haven't found him. I start to worry at the thought he did what I did to Emerson and everyone, left.
I'm startled by the touch of someone behind me, "Morning Remi." I turn around in a jump movement.
"Oh my! You scared me! I couldn't find you!!"
He chuckled at my worries, "don't worry! I'm still here. You slept in way later than I thought you would." I smiled at his response to which I replied with a snarky comment, well I tried to be snarky it didn't go so well.
"Try me, that sounded meaner in my head, I'm going to go get ready now." He laughed and patted my back as I headed back upstairs to get ready for the day, to which I had no plans for. The cold tile flooring made my feet feel like they were ice, so I was quick to charge back up the stairs making my way back to my new found room.
I had grabbed an outfit I thought would be good for the day, some of my showering essentials, and anything else that I thought I might need but probably was unnecessary.
I stripped down from my clothes and wrapped myself in my robe. I went over to the bath tub and turned on the water, mixing in some soap to create bubbles. Whilst I waited to the bath to fill, I scrolled through my phone of photos of the twins. My heart wrenched at the realization of what I would be putting all of my friends through.
I shut my phone off and set it on the counter face down, going to my bag and grabbing one of my many books out.
The water had filled the tub by now and I removed my robe, placing it gently on the rack of towels next to the bath, climbing in and submerging myself into the warmth of the water.
I sat there for a minute reminiscing, the last time I took a warm bubble bath was with Emerson, after I was just raped. I erased the thought out of my mind as quickly as it came, and I grabbed my book and started to read to relax myself.
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After I had taken that bath I sat out on the balcony feeling the heat in the breeze of California air. It was soothing, I didn't want to leave but I also missed the beach where it was always cool.
I felt extremely guilty for leaving my friends behind. Actually they're my family, and for what? A guy? My sanity? Or because I doubted myself.
I tried not to feel guilty whereas I knew I shouldn't because I was trying to care for my mental health to be better for everyone. As selfish as I thought I sounded I couldn't help but wonder if, maybe, just maybe.... Ace and I, could reignite our high school relationship.
I couldn't, I was in love with Emerson, I almost thought to myself I was the mother of his kids...but I wasn't, so I couldn't feel as guilty, right?
I stood up from where I was huddled in a ball on the balcony, and I made my way back into the bedroom where Ace was walking in.
"Hey, I was just coming to talk to you! As you may remember I live here in Cali while my family is in Oregon, they like to think I can be more independent, or whatever. Anyway I'm throwing a party tonight! I can introduce you to my friends, a couple guys, if you'd like." He stated, saying the last part with a smirk. I rolled my eyes and punched his chest lightly, but to the point it still hurt.
"Im not so sure on the guy part, but a party is just what I need, a distraction from the guilt."
"Ya of course! Whatever your comfortable with. Just know there will be beer and alcohol along with one of my friends in particular, he said to spread the word that he's bring some coke." As he said that I nodded and rolled my eyes yet again.
"I think I'm going to like this friend of yours, now leave so I can get ready. Wait...when does this party start?" I questioned, getting excited to meet his friend, in hopes I can get a real distraction tonight.
"I'll Introduce you." He winked continuing, "and it's in an hour so be ready!" He left the room, to I suppose get ready himself, with a cheeky smile on his face.
I continued making my way into the room to go to my closet and grab a somewhat revealing dress, a cute swimsuit where I assumed we'd be swimming too, and some sandals. I walked into the bathroom to change from the oversized shirt Ace lent me, deciding wether I liked the outfit or not, I decided on yes I did.
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After straightening my hair, throwing on some light makeup and getting dressed, I tugged on the dress in all the right spots, throwing on some heels I decided to wear instead of the Sandals. I stood in front of the mirror taking in my reflection, almost in awe, since I hadn't felt this glamorous in what felt like forever.
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I walked out of the bathroom after a couple seconds of taking in my reflection, placing my phone on the nightstand to charge. Music started blaring and I could hear voices fill the house. Ace walked in as I was plugging my phone in and he had three friends with him, "Hey Remi! These are my friends, this is Nolan, Chase, and Slater." He pointed to all three of them one by one, all of them looking me up and down watching my every move and taking in my looks, but Slater was catching my eye.
He was tall tanned skin, dark brown eyes, and his hair was a gorgeous ashy blonde. I smiled at all four of them, locking eyes with Slater for longer than I should've. I turned back around placing my lipgloss back on the nightstand next to my phone.
When I turned back to face the boys Ace calmly walked up to me and whispered in my ear, "Slater has a crush on you, so be nice." He winked while the other three boys still stood in the doorway. I decided to be bold in this moment, I walked up next to Slater wrapping my arms around the back of his neck and rolling up onto my toes.
Grazing over his lips ever so lightly, whispering in his ear, "I happen to have a liking towards you." I released my grasp on him as I walked past him, hearing the gasp and whispers the boys behind me shared. I swayed my hips a little extra looking over my shoulder, and smirking at the boys, Slater was to stunned to speak and he stood frozen in the doorway watching me as I turned to go down the stairs and disappear into the music. _____________________________________ Word count: 1339
So I had no absolute plan of this whatsoever, and I still have no plan on what to do next with the relationship building between Remi and Slater, or what to do about Ace and Remi!!
