Runaway

Cherries Chapter 6

Vivi had made food since it was around the time people usually dinner. She seemed happy and energetic. Not at all like how she was when I first talked to her today.

I knew soon I was going to have to leave. Maybe a couple weeks I'll stick around. Or just a few days. I don't know. It depends.

I was eating what she had made, it was ramen with grilled cheese on the side.

"So Nova how have you been for these past years?" Vivi asked trying to break the awkward silence.

I looked up at her from my food. "Well...it's been...exciting...."

Vivi tilted her head to the side confused, "What do you mean by exciting?"

"I...I don't know...I mean I've met people. I think I miss them? Stupid right...?" I said trying to not sound like a kid who felt lonely.

Vivi then moved her head from the side back to its normal position and looked at me, "Nova. Nothing is stupid. Especially if you miss some people. Can you tell me who they are?"

"...Well I'll tell you about them a bit to. Sarah is the best out of them all...she's nice, caring, awesome baker. As well as loves everyone as if they were family...she's just awesome. They Dylan is well. He's like my friend I go to if I can't tell Sarah anything. He's shy and nice. But a cute little guy. Not as cute as Sarah. There's Nolan who is well...the cousin I never wanted. He's just...stupid and reminds me too much of my father...then there's Mabel gleeful. A bitch not to mention rude as hell. And stupid too." I had said all of this not taking a second thought about it all.

Vivi looked stunned. She was silent for a moment then spoke up, "Wow...um...they must be awesome...I bet you want to see them..."

From that statement and the amount of pauses in there I knew something was up. I didn't want to say anything though. Even though I knew soon I was going to say something. Ugh...why does this always have to happen to me.

"Yeah I would. So how about you?" I asked her.

She kinda looked down, "Um...nothing actually. My mom moved away and my dad did too. But uh...I never made any friends...so it's been tough to say the least..."

"Well it's ok. I mean I'm probably staying for a few days anyways." I replied trying to sound cheerful.

She sighed, "Yeah that's good."

We then ate the rest of our dinner and I walked to my room flopping onto the bed. It had been a tiring day and I needed rest. And this bed was really soft...and comfy...did I mention soft...my eyes began to get heavy and before I knew it. I was asleep.

Instead of being surrounded by darkness this time. I was in a body. I looked in a mirror and saw it was my body. While looking I realized this was a memory I had wanted to forget after a long time...

It was the day I had endangered my friends...the day before I left them because of...no I won't say his name...I don't want to relive this memory...not for a second time...

I walked out to the living room to see it was dark. Ah yes roughly 3:30 in the morning I think. Maybe if I just let myself be hurt now I will escape what comes next?

I then realized this wasn't the memory I thought it was. This was the night I left. I remembered this was Sarah's house. And everyone was fast asleep by now. Dylan and Nolan in they're room and Sarah and Mabel in they're room.

...I think leaving them was the toughest thing I had to make...especially Sarah and Dylan...both were great friends and...I just....

I then began to cry. I don't care if this was a dream. Everything felt so real. The cold air. The sound of the silent night. And most of all. My feelings.

I guess just now...I realize my true feelings. I really do care...for them...for...Sarah. Wait...where did that come from.

I quickly opened my eyes to see light seeping in through the blinds. It must've been morning already...should I leave...or should I stay...

Maybe if I leave then Vivi wouldn't notice. Vivi then opened my bedroom door. Poking her head in.

"Hey sorry to wake you up but. I wanna come with you and meet your friends. I know I'll only be a bother but. I want to meet them...." Vivi said in her shy quiet voice.

I was dumbfounded by this, "What...no! Vivi it's too dangerous for somebody like you too come with me back."

"But I don't want to be in a place where I have no friends..." She had said even quieter.

I sighed, "Look it's better you stay here. I can't let one of my friends get hur-"

"How do you know I will get hurt. I can fight...a little. But I'm still capable of not getting hurt!" Vivi said for the first time standing up for herself.

I didn't know what to do, "Fine you can come. But not with me. I'll send you a post card. Now I think I'll get my stuff and leave...."

"Wait did I yell. I'm sorry..." Vivi had said sorry a lot thinking she had always made mistakes. I think just not though it was really me who did.

I nodded and she left. I packed my things and started to walk out the front door of the house to catch a bus. Before I could I was surprised baby a hug from behind.

It must've been Vivi. I felt bad for her really. All alone all these years. With no one to turn to. Maybe things would've been better if-what am I kidding she would've always been like this sadly.

"Bye Nova please stay in touch. And even if you don't think of me as one...you'll always be my best friend. Even if your in a different universe. No matter what from my point of view you my best friend. Please say hi to your friends for me." Vivi then let go of me and I could tell she was crying because I heard sniffling.

I stood still for a moment then turned around and hugged her back, "Don't worry. Don't cry. Everything's alright. I will stay in touch no matter what. I can't let you be alone now can I? And of course I'll tell them you said hi also...thanks Vivi." I kept hugging her slightly crying.

She wiped away some of her tears hugging me, "Thanks for what? You mean being an idiot? I shouldn't have ever asked to come along. "

"Thanks for still being my friend after all these years. And your not an idiot." I then let go of her she was in full blown tears now.

I was crying lightly and picked up my suitcase. "Goodbye Vivi. It sure was a fun day yesterday. Maybe sometime we can talk and have an adventure."

I then began walking away to a close bus stop. She had walked into her house in tears. This was hard to. Why have these past weeks been so...so hard?

I thought of this until I reached the bus stop and I was about to get onto the bus. Then I felt a tug at my arm and turned around to see a familiar face.

This person happened to be beautiful in every way. Her maple brown hair that was long. And the sound of her name made me get excited.

But I never thought, she would be here in Georgia. Sarah. Sarah Anderson had come all the way too Georgia.

I then tackled hugged her out into the grass outside of the bus. She was here this wasn't a dream!

Finally...the person I wanted to see this whole time.

//SORRY IF IT GETS WEIRD TOWARD THE END I KINDA WROTE THIS AT 12:00 AM//