Incognito NYC

Pg. 6 (-1/9): True friends...

"What?" I squawk. "Ew! No!!" It was my turn to blush, my mouth now gaping like a fish out of water.

Princess got over his embarrassment way too fast. He got serious again. "But really? Where are you going?" In his eyes, I could tell he was worried for my safety. Whatever Papa believes or doesn't believe, Justin is very protective of me. And I love him for it, but it kind of worried me, just because of the situation we were in.

I make a pff-ing sound, looking sheepishly at him. "Whaaaat? I don't know what you're talking about! Remember--" I give a small smile and a wink. "--I go walking around the area at this time... every night?" Even for me, it wasn't as convincing as I hoped. Another thing Justin knows too well about me: I'm a terrible liar and an even worse actor. I'm just lucky to have such a flexible parent.

He steps closer, shaking his head softly. He didn't believe me. I could feel my heart sink, my throat starting to close from fear. He backed me into a corner with no way out. The only thing that could let me go freely...

Well, I guess honesty really is the best policy....

I look away, my what-little bravado fading, before he could see the tears begin to start streaking down my face. The sun was already starting to dip lower and lower in the sky. And... if I didn't tell anyone my secret, I would feel like an even bigger liar by morning.

"I... I know this will sound completely crazy, and bizarre, and if you don't want to be my friend anymore... I mean, I get it--" I ramble really quickly, tears falling even faster down my cheeks. I wave my hands wildly around me, trying to blindly explain myself....

Gentle hands stopped my weird miming, making me blink hard. They cup my face and carefully tilt it. I stare at those dark, very kind eyes.