Forever Drawn

Forever Drawn <7>

© J-Lee

Chapter 7

After being on the floor for what seemed like ages I was slowly able to get up. I stood in front of the mirror half scared half amazed. I was looking at a complete stranger - a stranger that copied every move I made - it was terrifying and incredible all at the same time. Her straight auburn hair swung around her waist, the vest and jeans fit onto the perfect body and the peachy lips were full and smiling. I checked myself out trying to find anything different to the picture I drew - I found nothing.

I'm so glad that I picked a time when Chuck was out, I think it would freak him out a little bit. Thinking about it, I'm taking this very easy - not getting overly frightened - maybe I already knew - subconsciously I mean. Or as soon as I read my father's words I knew it was the truth. Hmm.

I should write a letter back to him, to let him know I got his letter and also to ask him some questions. I sat on my bed, found my favourite pen, some lined paper and started writing.

'Dad,

'I got your letter and was very shocked by it, I thought you were insane and that I had dreamed it all up, but today I decided to believe you. And god was I shocked.

'I understand now that I have to draw the person I want to look like, but that's the only thing I understand, I need you to explain more, I have soo many questions and no answers. Please help me figer them out even if you can't tell me what the answers are.

'Why do I feel the need to keep my eyes closed when I'm shifting?

'Do I have to keep part of me the same?

'What did you mean in your letter about boundaries and getting hurt?

'Are the Supernaturals just a little club or what as I have never seen one?

At that moment the doorbell went. I jumped out of my skin, it scared me sooo much. I peeked down the stairs, it was Aaron. Crap! I finished the letter quickly without writing everything I needed to but I am a bit under pressure.

'I have a lot more questions but no time

'love you Alex xx'

After rummaging through my mind praying for something that will help in this situation I decided to text Aaron:

'Hey:) where r u?? I'm waiting for u @ the shops!'

That was clever, the shops are about 10 minutes down the road so I can change back and then run and get there - hopefully. Then he text me back and my smile was wiped off.

'Haha soo funny i can see ur ipod thro the door! Ur still @ home. Now let me in'

Damn he knows me too well - actually most people know I don't leave the house without my ipod but he doesn't know what I look like at the moment.

I strutted down the stairs to the large windowed door, the hole time trying not to make eye contact. I opened the door so he could see all of me, I could tell by his face he only just has enough control to keep his mouth from hanging wide open.

"Hello" I said - trying to be sexy

"Um. Hi" he mumbled. I'm obviously good at being sexy, who knew?

"Do you want something?" I use an annoyed tone.( I love this, its sooo fun)

"Oh yeah, is Alex there?" he grinned

I know, I have a good idea, "no" be totally blank - he wont know what to do. He he.

He looked around really awkwardly "Oh okay. Why is her ipod on the floor?"

"It has no battery left and she was late to see you" I said the word you like it was disgusting

"Yeah I best be going." Another smile "Oh, um who are you?" 

Crap, crap, crap. I don't know who I am! I'm made up for Gods sake! Whilst this was going on in my head my mouth said "Katie" and when he just frowned more words came out "I'm basically Alex's sister but I don't visit much" Put anything with a smile and people will believe it, so I did.

"Oh, okay, I'll see you later then, bye" he went but it looked like he wanted to stay.

I shut the door and before I could explode with laughter my legs took me into the kitchen away from the very see-through door.

I laughed my head off. Its not every day you get to mess around with you best mates head. Especially his testosterone filled side. Its funny how he thought I was gorgeous but that it wasn't me me. Also I know how to play him so it was really easy. He he.

Then I saw the time. The hysterics stopped and I ran to my room. I have ten minutes if I remember right to 1. Change back to myself 2. Get to the shops 3. Act slightly more sane than I am at the moment.

Hmm how to change back. Now that's a question. Hopefully its just like changing just with a different drawing. There's only one way to find out. Hmm now where on earth is that drawing I did for my art homework?

I found it under a load of books, a bit crumpled but still.

I laid down on my comfy bed, so that this time I wouldn't fall to the floor, closed my eyes and flicked the drawing of myself.

My breath was whooshed out, the sharp wind bloow around me and my body started to tingle. But this time it didn't hurt. Last time it felt like being stretched like an elastic band but now it felt like someone had stopped stretching me - had let the elastic band go. I think it's because I'm fitting back into my true form. Who knows?

I got up feeling slightly dizzy. I hurried down the stairs picked up my ipod ran out the back door, through the back gate (going a different way to Aaron) and jogged all the way to the shops (I even posted the letter to my dad). I was totally out of breath so I sat on one of the benches and relaxed.

"Hey, I'm sooo sorry I'm late"

"Late is like the under-statement of the year!"

"I know I'm sorry. I went to your house I thought that's where we were meeting. And then I started talking to Katie..." he trailed off with a dream-like smile on his face

"Hello! Earth to Aaron! Hello!" I waved in front of his face

"Oh, um, yeah"

"Hey stop drooling over her its disgusting!"

"Sorry but she has such nice ... um hair, yeah, hair"

"You mean boobs" he looked guilty "you're a guy it's obvious what you look for"

"Yeah of course it is" he smiled but I had a feeling he was lying. How confusing?

Anyway I spent the rest of the day with Aaron just chatting and hanging out, there was only one thing that got me confused that was when we started talking about music.

"I really like that new song by, what's-there-name, its called Drive There Now"

"By The Almost, it is great isn't it? Here I've got it on my ipod" I got it out and he gave me a bit of a funny look but we both sat and listened to it.

I never did understand that look. But now I come to think of it... oh crap! My ipod. It was on the floor when he came to my house and I was 'apparently' waiting for him at the shop. How could I magically have it with me? I would have had to be home when he knocked the door. Crap. Hey wait... he caught me! Red handed at that! But he didn't say anything, why not? Hmm...