I didn't see Ben at all for the next few days. The teachers say he's sick, but I don't think that's true. I tried to come to his dorm and comfort him but girls aren't allowed in boys' dorms and vice versa. I've been out on my balcony a lot trying to get a glimpse of Ben, but the one time I did see him he didn't even look in my direction. However, when I come outside to get some air after finishing my homework, I see him on his balcony, on his back, staring up at the sky.
"Hey, Ben?" I whisper softly, trying to get his attention in the least surprising way possible, but-
"AGH FAITH YOU ORPHAN DIDN'T YOUR PARENTS TELL YOU NOT TO SNEAK UP ON PEOPLE?" I blink.
"Dude I was trying not to surprise you," I sigh. "Anyways, I have a gift for you, but it's more for us to share."
"Okay...?" He looks confused. I guess the best way to tell him is to show him. I go back into by dorm and pull out a ladder. "WHAT THE HECK? WHY WOULD I NEED A LADDER?" I guess Ben's done being 'sick', but he's still very irritable.
"It's so we can go back and forth from each other's balconies without having to jump," I explain, "You nearly gave me a heart attack the first time, and I don't want to tackle you again."
"Ok, but... a ladder?"
"Yeah! I can say it's for decorating!"
"...fine."
"Ok, I actually need it for decorating though, it's nearly halloween! Wanna help? It could take some stuff off your mind..." I can tell he's genuinely thinking about it.
"No."
"What?" I actually thought he was going to help!
"Fine, but... only if we can decorate mine too..." he says, blushing a bit.
"I have so many ideas! Come on, we'll have so much fun!" I excitedly lay the ladder across the two balconies and crawl over. Ben laughs.
"Oh my god that looks so stupid. I'd rather jump."
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Boarding School (ON HIATUS)
FanficFaith is moving away to a boarding school in california, away from her school, friends - and love of her life.
