Life Goes On | Wyatt Lykensen

Chapter 20

It was extremely late that night when A-Lora finally arrived back home. She had cried for so long she couldn't cry anymore and had fallen asleep.

When the young girl first walked through the door she was immediately thrown into a hug by Amelia.

"A-Lora! Do you have any idea what time it is? I've been so worried about you."

Not having hugged anyone before A-Lora stands awkwardly as she begins to form an apology, "I am sorry Amelia. I am not feeling well and I lost track of time."

Amelia breaks free from the awkward hug and places the back of her hand to A-Lora's head. "Oh dear, I heard it was a rough time during the game. Why don't you head to bed."

A-Lora nods as she makes her way down the hall and into her room. She falls into her bed staring into oblivion.

For the next two days, A-Lora stayed home under the guise that she wasn't feeling well. She tired to do it again for a third time but Amelia was no longer supporting a mopey child.

"A-Lora! You better be out of that front door and on your way to school and not lying in that bed anymore."

Amelia let's out a sigh wondering what all took place during the homecoming game that's led to A-Lora's behavior.

A-Lora let's out a loud groan wishing she could skip school for just one more day. But not wanting to face Amelia's wrath, she gets up out of bed quickly getting ready for school.

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A-Lora arrives at school and heads straight to class not wanting to bump into anyone.

As fate would have it, as A-Lora turns the corner, she bumps into Addison.

"Im so sorry." She says quickly trying to excuse herself from Addison's presence.

"Oh A-Lora! Are you alright? I haven't heard from you the past two days. I even went over to your house but your grandmother's said you were sick."

A-Lora let's out a small chuckle, "Yeah I am much better now. The homecoming game took a bigger toll on me than I thought it would."

A-Lora looks up at Addison noticing she no longer has her wig on.

Addison nods, "I'm sorry A-Lora. That day I- I was extremely unfair to you as a friend and I apologize. From here on out, I will do a better job at being a true friend you deserve."

A-Lora grabs onto Addison's hands. "Thank you. Addison you have been the best friend I could ask for. That day was tough for all of us. I do not blame you and I forgive you for the events that occurred and the way they did that day "

"Also-" she whispers, "You are aware you have forgotten your wig today right?"

Addison laughs before reaching out and wrapping A-Lora in a hug. She stood awkwardly still unsure of what it is she should be doing as this was the second time she's ever received a hug.

"Yeah don't even worry Lorry, I'll fill you in later."

Addison let's out another laugh at A-Loras awkwardness and the two girls head off to class together.

It's finally the end of school and A-Lora wonder's the hall hoping she'd bump into a familiar head of green curly hair.

Instead of finding Eliza, A-Lora finds Zed and Bonzo cleaning out their lockers.

"Zed? Bonzo?. Greetings, are you both well?"

Zed closes his locker turning to face A-Lora,"Hey Alora. Things have been horrible since we've gotten out of Zombie containment."