I didn't actually think that Paislee would leave. She left three days ago and didn't come back. I don't think my mom meant it when she said that Paislee should leave, I think Paislee just wanted to. My mom is worried even though she has too much pride to say it out loud, she is. Days went by and I was tempted to call the police, but my mom stopped me. I don't know if Ophelia and my mom wanted Paislee to learn a lesson or something, but they have to realize that she is just a kid. Today I just wanted some fresh air so I went outside to get some. I miss Paislee, everyone should stop acting like they aren't anxious because I know I am. I've called Paislee's phone more than eight times already, and no answer.
"You okay?" A familiar voice asked. Caspian.
"Oh hey." I said.
"You look-"
"Like shit. Thanks I know." I said. I was still trying to call Paislee, hoping she'll pick up.
"Claire-"
"My sister is gone. Gone. Not for like just a couple of days or like a sleepover or something okay? gone."
"Claire, look at me."
I couldn't look at him.
"My sister wanted to run away and I was there. I didn't stop her. Caspian it's my fault, I-"
"Claire!" He said. This time I stopped talking. "Look at me." He said, and this time I did.
"Don't blame yourself, she chose to leave." He said.
"Yeah but I didn't stop her, you don't understand." I said.
"My mother is dead, and my father thinks giving us money and never being around is how to be a father. So Avaline and I left the house and I have to take care of her, I have to work to live in that house and I have to be the father. Claire, I understand." He said. I did not know what to say. I wanted to hug him and tell him everything will be fine. But it was almost as if I didn't know how to. We just stood there, looking at each other. It took two months to figure out that.. I like Caspian.
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My phone woke me up from my nap. I picked it up quickly, thinking it was Paislee.
"Hello, Paislee.. are you okay?!" I asked.
"Um what are you talking about? This is Nirvana. What happened to Paislee?" She asked.
"It's a long story."
"I've got time."
I explained everything to Ana and she was worried as well.
"Well, is she gonna be okay?" Ana asked.
"How am I supposed to know Ana." I said.
"I don't know. I hope she comes back home."
"Me too."
"There's this party.." Ana said.
"I don't care." I said.
"Just let me finish, do you know Aaron Taylor?" She asked. I can't believe she's talking about a party after I just told her what happened to Paislee.
"Yes." I said.
"Well he invited me to his party and he said I can invite a friend-"
"No." I said, cutting her off.
"Come on, please? You seem stressed. Get your mind off things." She said. I thought about it for a while before giving her my answers.
"Okay, but i'm not staying there for more than three hours." I said.
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The Boy Next Door
RomanceBook Cover by VactuART. Claire never gets the spotlight, and she doesn't want it either. She isn't used to the attention being on her. But when her new neighbor, Caspian moves in that's all she's going to get. Claire's mother expects all her kids t...