Braces In Heaven

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Alice has a point. It's right over there. I just can't really do it. I can't be like her even if I wanted to.

" So Ashley, how did you guys met? " I forgot that Lance? was still with me.

" I was asked to tour her around but, She already did by herself" I wasn't meeting his eyes but I know.

" It's Lance Jerome by the way. Sorry for not introducing myself earlier.

" Ashley Anne" I reached out my hand and shook his.

I continued eating till the last bite and was thankful that I can go. It was awkward now that Alice was not here.

I was about to stand up and leave when I heard him say something.

" Wgdh floor Mh!" he said. His mouth was still full so I can't understand him.

When he can speak properly he repeated what he said and thank Pete I can now understand. He was saying ' wait for me'.

" Thanks and sorry" he started.

" For what? " I asked.

" Thanks for not being a snob, thank you for waiting, thank you for at least being with you, that sounds wrong but it's in a friendly way." he started to explain.

" Sorry for what? "

" Sorry, because it's awkward? " is he really explaining, he said it more of a question than an explanation.

It was a good thing that he knows that it was quite awkward between the two of us. And it's good to know that he knows that I was not used to his company.

" You're kinda, well, a good company. Even if it's awkward, you still put through the whole time we're together. Though it was only for such a short time. But I hope that we can be friends. " that was what he said before running away.

He must have to do something if he's in a hurry like that. It was quite good too. To know that I won't be lonely this year.

I thought I was a loner the whole year when Honey came in and became my bestest friend. But Alice is here and now Lance. I just hope they won't be acting different when they get to know me.

" Boo!" someone startled me.

I was already outside near a tree when Alice decided to show up. She was hanging on a branch using her legs.

" Great balance. But you might want to get down, it's dangerous. " I warned her.

Thank goodness she listened to me and went down. When she did, she grabbed my hand and ran.

" Where are we going? " I said in between breaths.

I was tired from all that running. More of dragging me really.

"That is for you to find out. " she said with an eyes closed smile.

I looked around my surroundings and noticed an abandoned room with pictures on it. The pictures were quite old, considering some of it are still in its vintage form.

They look like photos with filters. I looked at the big picture at the side. It was a family picture. This was the only picture that isn't edited or filtered.

It had a small, young girl in the middle, together with what looks like her parents. They were dressed nicely so I imagined them to be rich.

" They are in fact rich but not in wealth. But in love. " Alice said as he instructed me to sit down in the center.

I looked at her with confused eyes. I can't relate to the things she's telling me. To be honest, I don't have a family.

The only family I got is myself. Well if we're speaking about family, I do have people. But they are not that caring, supportive or even a loving family.

How can I treat them as such. When all I got from them was foul words and violence. I didn't mind it since at least they are willing to pay for my everyday living.

Sadly not on my education. They use their money on gambling and on their baby. A dog. How can a dog be more spoiled than an actual person? Like what the hell!

" Stop thinking about your fake family and listen to me, Ashley Anne." Alice snapped at me.

There was something about her voice that bothered me. It was not friendly nor bubbly. Not happy nor mad. It was cold.

" As I was saying, this whole room that was prepared by me was a gift for you" she stared at me blankly.

" A gift for me? What do you mean? How did you know what I was thinking? "

" First off, listen. I don't want to explain it again and I need to go. But my brother, will explain it to you later. Second, shut up or you might.. " she trailed off

"Or I might what? " I asked a simple I stood up and place both my hands on my hips.

" You might die" she made a creepy smile and walked out.

I was left dumbfounded on what happened. First, she's not the Alice I know. Second, what is this gift about? Third, who is her brother?

While I was thinking about these things, the boy who bumped me earlier .

" You know who I am? " he asked.

He has this voice that would make you melt. It was friendly and inviting. Unlike Alice earlier, it was cold.

" I'll apologize in behalf of Alice's behavior earlier. It was due to lack of sleep. And dad banned her from sleeping till stuff's over"

He walked around the room and rested his hand on his chin. I can clearly see the good things in his face. His jawline, his pointed nose and his lips.

I stared at his lips until I felt his breath on my face. My heart started to beat faster. My blood's having a race within my body. My cheeks flushed and I can't help but stare at his purple eyes.

He was moving closer and closer, my breathing was not normal. My palms were sweating. My heart beats faster, if that was still normal.

I felt my eyes closing. I waited and felt something.