Unlucky Soul

Chapter five

I wake up with a jolt, a sweat-beaded forehead, and a face staring down at me.

"Hey kiddo," aunt kate says

"Hey," I reply

We stay in silence like that. Me laying on the bed, aunt Kate sitting at the edge of it.

"How long was I out for?" I ask

"Oh I don't know, I went shopping for your school supplies, while you had what I think is a nap," she says chuckling. " A couple hours maybe"

"HOURS!?!"

"Yes hours," 

"Man I did not know I could sleep for that long during the day"

Aunt kate shrugs and I chuckle. 

"So," I ask, "what do you wanna do?" aunt kate lights up at that question. 

"Wellwecouldgotoamovie,"

"Aunt kate"

"Oreatataresteraunt"

"Aunt kate"

"Oricouldshowyouthisgreatpicnicspotandwecouldhavelunchthere"

"Aunt kate!"

"Orwecouldjuststayhomeandhaveomegirlti-"

"AUNT KATE!"

She stops and turns to me. "What?"

"You need to slow down! I can barely hear a word you say,"

She hangs her head, "Oh sorry kiddo,"

"But a picnic sounds nice. I mean, who wouldn't want to take advantage of this beautiful day?" I smile. Her smile very much tops mine in reply as exclaims her enthusiasm at my acceptance of her idea.

"Get ready and I'll meet you down in about thirty minutes, sound good?" aunt kate asks 

I nod.

"Well, great," aunt kate jumps off my bed and walks out the door. 

"Bye," I whisper after the door closes. 

I let out a sigh and rest my head back on the pillow. Why did I agree to a picnic? I think.

Honestly, I don't want to go on a picnic, I don't want to do much of  anything except stay here and have a peaceful afternoon of reading, and writing, and sketching. So why did I say a picnic would be nice?

Another sigh.

Well, I agreed so I have to commit. So I finally trudge out of bed, take a quick shower, brush out my hair, (which no doubt takes the longest) and dress in a simple band tee, blue jeans, and black combat boots. 

I pack by book bag with by iPod, sketch book, a favorite novel, and other very necessary, necessities. (For a picnic anyway)

Last of all, I reach into my dresser's top drawer and pull out a small black leather box.In it holds my most prized possession. 

A small silver chained, golden heart shaped locket.

I put it on and open it and look at the picture for the umpteenth time. I look at the picture of my father, mother, and I. I look at the picture of the family I used to know, and my eyes begin to feel warm.

aunt kate calls me down, and I wipe my eyes and move my thumb over the surface of the picture. 

"Don't worry mom," I whisper, "I won't forget"

I close the locket, take a few deep breaths, grab my bag and head downstairs.

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We get to the park ten minutes later, my aunt giving me some highlights on the way there. But I wasn't focused on her words about the butt cradling capabilities of the benches or the wonderful scenery. my thoughts were elsewhere, and my mind was not in the conversation. 

I was focused on my drawing.

It was a bird, a phoenix to be more exact, and it had a spark like no other. The heart of a leader and a spirit like gold. All this shone through pencil strokes and concentration. Not even aunt kate's egg roll and gourmet sandwiches cold snap we out of this artistic trance.

And that's probably why I didn't see that football until it collided with my forehead.

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