Singing With A Stranger

Safe Haven

Levi and I left the school. It was kind of strange considering I only met him today "where are we going?" He asked " I know a place." I said heading to my car. Levi jumps into the passenger seat "jeez Niomi you have a nice car," he says looking around "I know my jeep is my baby." I say as I put the key in and start the car. "Let me hear your music." Levi said happily as he took out my aux cord and plugged in my phone. "Oh wow, you listen to Kahlid too?" He puts on Location and blasts the volume. He starts singing at the top of his lungs and it sounds completely horrible. After a while I started singing it too and by the end of the trip we were both singing terribly together.

All I could think of is how great it felt. I was singing with a stranger. I have never done that before. I'm always the responsible one for my family and my friends. So I'm glad I can do this one thing for myself I open the sunroof off my jeep and feel the breeze in my braids. I looked over at Levi, we both had the biggest smile as we continued to sing. I feel so free, so open, I finally felt beautiful.

We finally made it to my place. I pulled up and park the car "What is this place?" Levi asked astonished "This is my safe haven." I say with a smile "now come on,". We walk down a small path covered with trees and leaves, listening to the beautiful sounds of the birds songs. Then, we get to a little lake and I take out a blanket from my bag. "We are here," I say laying the blanket."this place is beautiful," Levi sits on a rock and watches the water,  "so how old are you Levi?" I ask gazing into the water. "I just turned 17 last month," he looks at me "how old are you Niomi?" "I turned 17 today actually,"  Levi's eyes  widen "so it's your birthday?" Then he sudden turns and scrambles through his bag. A few seconds later he pulls out a little wooden airplane. "It's so cute," I say smiling "I made it in woodshop today, but if I knew your birthday was today I would've gotten something better," he said handing me the amazing creation "no, no, this is great. It's wonderful. I don't really like letting people know it's my birthday anyway," I say looking back at the water.

Time passes, I went on my phone and pressed shuffle for my music. Levi and I just layed on the blanket. I felt him lean over staring at me, so I did the same. We looked into each other's dark brown eyes, not saying a word. "Niomi?" I turn to look at Levi "yea?" I say "can I have your number?" He asks shyly. "Of course," I say as I quickly pull out my phone. We exchange numbers and i check the time.  "I need to get my sister from school now" I say standing up "I'll come with you," Levi says happily. I look up "okay,"