Elsa
Students flee the bus as we come to a stop at the tower. They scatter all around practically taking the place over. I decided to not go since it was pretty early so I just walked to a few shops. Ariel went to the tower but Tooth tagged along looking for new clothes. "Can't believe this trip is over" she whines. She suddenly gasps and smiles wide. "We need a dress!"
"I'm good, I think I'm just going casual."
"Uh, no you're not. Ariel told me it's big and fancy and a good opportunity to impress other companies." Great. It's always about the company.
"I don't need a dress"
"Suit yourself" she says. "I'm going to go dress shopping, see you later?"
"Yeah" I say and she walks off.
"Échantillons gratuits?" (Free samples) a girl in front of a cupcake store says. I put my hand up and shake my head. The mini cupcake looks amazing but I really shouldn't. I've thrown up twice today. Probably just sick. I feel someone grab me from behind. Startled I grab an wort tray of samples and hit the person.
"Ugh I thought we were okay" Jack says rubbing his head in pain.
"Don't do that!"
"It was a bear hug from behind" he says still rubbing his eye now.
"I'm sorry, just not used to it" I say putting the tray back. "You okay?"
"Other than a small lump, I'm fine" he says and smiles. "Come on" he reaches for my hand "I've got something to show you."
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"Wow" I say looking at the view. We were on top of a small building. I could see the Eiffel Tower and the streets. It was simple but yet it was gorgeous. Kind of like taking an artsy picture.
"Simple but, I guess it's nice"
"It's beautiful" I say turning around. He stood there with a picnic basket, a blanket and a smirk.
"For two?" He says laying down the blanket. I take a seat and he sits across from me. "Blueberries. You know, since we just ate" I take one and pop it in my mouth and my eyes widen.
"Where did you get these?" I ask taking another one. He shrugs, "Ariel gave it to me" he says throwing one in the air and catching it with his mouth. I giggle when he tries again but misses. "Enough of that" he says and walks over to the edge of the building. I walk with him and we both sit, letting our legs dangle. The view was beautiful, simple yet amazing. I guess that's Paris. "So I've been thinking," he says.
"That's dangerous" I laugh.
"I'm serious" he puts his arm over my shoulder and I reach over and grab it. "It's about Africa"
"Jack I'm going with you"
"Okay, okay, I know. It's just..what about your parents or Anna?"
"How long is the trip?"
"It's for two years"
"Two years?! You were going to leave me for two years?"
"You were going to leave me forever" I hear him mumble. I sigh.
"I'm going with you, I don't care about the company. I never signed up for any of this." I lay my head on his shoulder. "I'm going to miss them so much."
"I know snowflake" he lays his head on mine for a while and we just stare at the view. Just thinking, something we barely get to do nowadays. We're always looking for a way to escape our thoughts, using things to distract us from ourselves, because think about it, who ever wants to deal with the bad things. Even the simplest things like saying something changes everything.
