Overlap

Chapter 68: Three-Tier Excitement

<10/28/2011 - 08:45 | Enroute, Austell, GA, USA>

The next day's transformation of our collective energy was something impressive to behold. I was excited before I even got onto the bus in the early morning, but sitting in the many available seats going down a highway was more fun than any old road trip. I had only initial struggle finding somewhere to sit by anyone interesting I knew, trying to keep my mind from going bored.

I was too tired at first to call Lumina, but the growing warmth of Georgia tried to seep its way in as well. Luckily, once I arrive in Wahsega, that should change. For the meantime, I tried sitting with the familiar face I was used to. The bus was strange compared to any ordinary school bus, so the orientation was a little different. This vehicle was more expensive in design, blue instead of that hideous yellow we always see, and far more roomy between the seats. The windows were also three times the normal size, so getting a nice view was easy enough.

I was cured of my grogginess quickly, on count of how excited I was. I wasn't the only one hyped up and ready to burst with energy. Banarus was already with her group, laughing and playing some card game when I tried to join them. None of the chaperones sitting up front mind if we switched seats, so long as we didn't linger in the isles.

So I started off by quietly playing another game of Bullshit, taking account of everybody who was here with us. Ashly had the passionate fire of hyper in her eyes, in a way I felt now, though couldn't express this early in the day. I presumed it was because she was winning most often. Britney was here as well, having dropped out of the game early to gossip and trash talk with some other girl I didn't know by her side of the window. Kate tried cracking more jokes between herself and Banarus, presenting their collective glorious gaiety for all of us to feel, so contagious and powerful! Zero sat beside them as well with her cards in hand, eying me frequently as if I would say something. I knew the only reason Zero was giving me looks was because she was trying to imagine what I might look like in a dress.

I was more than happy to hang out with all of them for the ride. Kate's constant laughing and giggling spread to me somehow, reminding me how excited I was the night prior. Before long, I had my own smile plastered onto my face, the kind that was impossible to hide or rub away, while my background thoughts drifted to what I've done lately.

"I can't wait to meet your Lumina by the way." Banarus and I were already having a side conversation about the random and various things we should be doing when we get to Wahsega camp, so that I would know what to expect more.

When she asked me about Lumina though, every memory I made of last night flooded in with more intensity, as the three-tier excitement took me over. No amount of worry could touch me anymore, my happiness ascended beyond reach. "Maybe you will one day, Banarus. Maybe you will." I knew it was a strange concept even for me, considering that Lumina has met just about half the people in my entire school, without any of them knowing of her existence. It's a strange thing to meet someone through the body's senses of another person. I wonder what they would all think knowing that Lumina has heard every single word and conversation they've made when in my personal presence.

But I could care less for the moment, for I knew I was the most excited one of them all. Everybody on this fieldtrip has one, maybe two incredible reasons to be excited and full of energy. For one, who wouldn't what a weekend fieldtrip including a nature camp accompanied by an awesome dance? For Banarus's circle of friends, I could tell they were even more hyped up by knowing what I was planning to look like for the Halloween dance party.

Those two factors resonated inside me as well, but my excitement is actually three-tier. On top of every other amazing thing going on, as of last night, I'm actually engaged! Just saying it to myself again makes me feel like I could fly, as my heart flutters inside, warming my entire body! I was kind of torn by the idea that I was getting married soon, yet couldn't tell a single soul about it. There's no telling how Banarus and the others would react if they found out I was getting married. I could simulate and imagine so many scenarios quickly in my head, but there's too many to know which was likely.