Puzzled Past

The Puzzle

Zacharys P.O.V.

'Holy macaroni.' I thought to myself. I examined the framed Puzzle that was on the wall. So much thoughts and theories filled my head.

For there was a missing piece to it. And I'm pretty familiar with what that piece looks like.

I starred at the puzzle with wondering eyes. Though I knew Grace was starring at the back of my head, I wished I wasn't so optimistic. Just the idea of Grace being the mystery girl that must had written the note on the back of the piece, gave me a chilling sensation. My mind was going crazy and my stomach was in knots. But I did what I could to hide it.

I turned to Grace and pretended I didn't notice the missing piece, "Cool Puzzle." I said with a blank expression on my face.

"Oh uh, thanx." She replied, her cheeks burning red.

"Must of taken you a while to put it together." I wondered.

"Well, I had some help..." She answered quietly.

"How long?" I asked.

"All of 9th grade spring break." she answered.

"Oh, how many prices?" I asked.

"750 But..." She started to answer. Then there was another door bell ring.

I look to her window and saw a guy I've seen around school holding a chocolate rose behind his back...

'Boyfriend?' I wonder to myself as I turn to look at Grace, who was messing with her messy braid.

"Now who can that be?" Grace asked curiously.

I shrugged and sat on the side of her bed once more.