Freely Living Nightmare

The awkward date

I have a shower and wash my long black hair. Was I really doing this? Going out with the hottest guy in school. Doubt it. Its probably a dare. Why me? I jump out and dry my cold pale skin. My scars still bruised from last nights dinner.

"Hurry up Thia!! Your wasting the cold water!" I hear my brother call aimlessly.

"Fine!" I swing the door open and run to my room. I lay on my bed and stare at my outfit. I pull on my dark denim fading jeans. My black singlet sticks to  my wet body like the salty sand at the beach. I pull over my red checkered flannel. I leave my wet unbrushed hair out and put on my boots. Perfume? Er.. nah. I never wear perfume. I grab my phone from its charger only 70%. I rush to the front door trying to doge my family. But what family? Isn't home where the family is? Maybe I shouldn't come home? I lock the door behind me and walk to Luke's Diner. I look at my phone and see the time 7:50 flashes at me. I look through the window and the owner Luke waves. I walk in and I hear the bells chime.

"Hey Thia. How are ya tonight?" He asks

"Im okay.. how are you?" I reply.

"Im great! Table for one by the candy bar, your usual spot?"

"Nah not tonight Luke...I'm meeting..um this person.."

"Thia!" I hear a familiar voice yell. Ethan walked in the Diner and came up to me.

"Oh I see a booth maybe?" Luke winks.

"That'll be great sir." Ethan replied for me. We walked to a booth by the window. I look out at the city lights in the distance. I grab Luke's attention; already knowing what I want.

"I'll have my moccah please. And..thats it." I look nervously at Ethan him still looking at his menu.

"Umm I'll have a club sandwich with the grilled lamb. And a coke. Thanks!" He placed his menu down and looked at me. A smile appeared on his face the one that usually made my hairs rise.

"So how are you today?" He asked leaning closer.

"Um I finished our science assignment and I just listened to some music and hit the skate park. What about you?"

"You finished the assignment we got today?! Wow! We should date then we can share grades, right?." He winked and smiled. I knew he was joking but boy did it make me feel happy inside.

"Um haha yeah if we were dating I'd do your work and you can teach me footy." I stuttered I didn't know what to say! Id never talked to a hot boy before.

"Then its done. Will you Terebithia..um date me?" He hoped on one knee and held one metos mint in his hand out like a proposal.

"Gladly!" I said giggling as I grabbed the mint and put it in my pocket. "I'll keep it safe!" We laughed for a while and joked some more.

"Your so beautiful Thia." Ethan said breaking the silence before I saw my coffee come.

"Um you don't have to lie I mean thanks but you're better looking." I looked down feeling myself sand turn as red as my flannel.

"Why do you doubt yourself Thia. I like that your different and yourself. But please let me get to know you more." He grabbed my hand and leaned closer. His hand reached out and held my face. He looked into my violet eyes as I started into his blue eyes.

"One Grilled sandwich and a coke mate!" Luke came breaking us up. "Enjoy!" He smiled at me. Luke had known me since I was 5. He was like an uncle.

"Well this is massive!" I looked at his plate a sandwich the size of a football laid in front of him. I giggled.

"Ah no you cant laugh at me you have to help me! Have half?" He offered. I shook my head. "Quarter?" I hadn't eaten a proper meal or meat in two years. My bones breaking out of my skin. I felt my stomach cringe. The last time Id eaten was two days ago and that contained of a muesli bar, which eventually I threw up after.

"Oh what the hell sure!" I grabbed it and bit into the juicy meet. Holy shit! It was amazing! An actual meal. I stuffed the whole thing in my mouth before Ethan could start his first bite.

"Here thia have the other quarter." He smiled and handed me the rest of the half id left on his plate.

"Thank you so much! I haven't eaten in so long!" I felt half the tomato sauce dripping on my lip. Ethan leaned in close to my face and held my chin up. He came closer until our noses touched. I could feel his breathing. He looked down at my lip and kissed me slowly. Fireworks exploded inside me and I went cold. My body no longer felt numb from my cuts and bruises. My broken bones healed. He let go gently and sat back down. He smiled at me and so did I. We sat in silence for 5 minutes and then He got up.

"I'll see you tomorrow Thia. You and your beautiful face." I got up and he hugged me. Leaving his strong cologne clinging to my hair. He kissed the top of my head and walked off. I was left standing or was I swaying? Ill see you there. I whispered to myself. I'll see you there.