His Departure

Part Seven

"Happy new year, Lindsay." His voice resonates through my body, sending me into a manic episode of haphazard palpitations. He has finally called me ! all this anticipation and longing finally paid off. I was on his mind this whole time , I  wasn't being dellusional after all. " Hey, Vinie! Happy new year ! " my voice sounds shaken , I am pretty sure he notices but chooses to ignore it. " How is your night going?" He uses a tone that sounds so sincere and caring, I can't help but smile. " It is great, perfect actually. Your call made it better, any specific reason why you are calling, though?"  I taunt him. I know he just wanted to wish me a happy new year, but I want an answer that is more profound. I was actually kind of hoping he would tell me how he feels - if any  feelings toward me exist, that is - but all I get is " oh, nothing, just wanted to hear your voice for the first time in 2013," his answer brings unbidden tears of joy into my eyes. I shake it off immediately, I do not want to be crying tonight, even if they were tears of joy. " I'm glad you called me , Vinie. I'm not gonna lie, you were on my mind," I try my best to conceal my longing for him , for I don't want to come off as desperate.

Our conversation carries on for a total of 40 minutes, he tells me that he is spending his night across town , partying with his friends. It was then that it hit me . He is not like all them other boys, he is different. He actually cares for me , he tries his best not to hurt me, and he wanted to talk to me as soon as the new year initiated. I realize that my little reverie has been going on for about 2 minutes, by the sound of him calling my name " You still here , Lindsay? Is now a bad time?" I laugh a little , " It is never a bad time to talk to you , Vinie, don't you know that?" He laughs too, and our conversation is continued for another 30 minutes.

" I'll text you when I'm home, okay Lindsay?" I agree, and he hangs up. Almost immediately, I hear a knock on the door. " Come in , Tina, I was just on the phone with Vinie," She is standing at the door, mouthing the words " can I come in?" quietly, thinking that I was still on the phone. "Vinie?! the guy from that party? ooooh, tell me everything! what is up between you two ? why is he calling? are you two dating? do you even know that he is leaving soon?" her questions are puzzling and sudden. " Calm down ! We are not dating! He just wanted to wish me a happy new year !" I hold my hands up, defensively. " Yeah, right. He totally likes you , do you like him back , Lindsay? be honest , I am your sister." I stand up , wink her, and leave. I close the door behind me quietly, making sure that no one else hears it .

I walk into a room full of chatter and small talks. I take it that the guests are about to leave, for my grandma is telling one woman to extend her greetings to some family members across town. 20 minutes later, they are all gone. The only people left are Tina, Jenna, Will, and I. We decide to go up to our house and spend the night together. Jenna offers to bring a copy of " Breaking Dawn part two" with her, so we'd have something to do all night. Instead, I suggest we start a whole twilight-saga marathon, for the night is still young, and we are planning to stay up all night. They all agree, and our marathon commences. I get the popcorn, and some snacks. Jenna gets the movies, Tina prepares the blankets and pillows, while Will - being the only guy there- just sits around and waits for us .

Bella is in the car with her father, being introduced to her new hometown, when my phone beeps. " I couldn't wait till tomorrow, so I decided to text now. Are you still awake?" reading this text made me turn fire-red , and my palpitations were fast enough to light up an engine. I cannot believe he has that kind of effect on me already . " Yes, my cousins are staying over. We are having a twilight marathon, haha. Where are you now?" I type quickly, and glance at the screen. Charlie is now showing Bella her bedroom. Vinie replies, and we text each other the whole night .

We are now in the final part . The Cullens are convincing all the other vampires to help . Vinie and I are still texting each other, burning through a lot of topics. Will is passed out on the floor, while Jenna has her legs on Tina's lap , and they are both enjoying the movie. Vinie takes about 30 minutes to reply, so I focus on the movie . I've always wanted a love story that resembles Bella's . I was always so jealous of her . Why does she get to have a guy that would support her no matter what, when all I get is a broken heart?  It is such a shame that vampires don't exist.

Vinie still hasn't replied, so I take it he fell asleep. It is now 5:40 , and the movies are long over.  My cousins are all asleep, and I am left alone. I decide to wait for the sunrise- the first sunrise of 2013- all by myself. It was a new year , and it sounds like a new love story is about to blossom.