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T E N

February 6th, 2016

1:26am

*September 19th, 1997*

'Dan.... Please, give me my bag back.. Now Dan... I mean it...' Said the little girl. She had tears streaming down her face. Her eyes and face were red as her hair.

She was wearing her Primary school uniform, along with Dan. They weren't standing in the Primary school grounds. They were standing in a park, trees we surround their view, the sun was setting down. No one could see them. She tried to get her bag back but Dan pushed her.

'SHUT UP ELLA'

'That's not my name, Daniel please..'

'DON'T CALL ME DANIEL.. I HATE THAT NAME!'

'Then don't call me Ella..'

'Sorry..... Ellie..'

'Dan please.. it's not funny, just give me my bag'

'Why should I listen to you. You stupid red head girl'

'Please' She cried harder.

The girl ran towards Dan, but he quickly threw her bag in the pond that was next to them. Once it hits the water. Dan ran away.

The little girl screamed.

'DAN!'

Dan shot his eyes open as he woke up heavy breathing. He felt cold sweat rolling down his forehead and chest. His hair gone completely curly due to the sweat. He took a large inhale and a slow, shaky exhale.

He couldn't make out the voice in his dream, and who it was. It was still replaying in his head.

He was terrified to go back to sleep.

~~~

10:15am

'Okay, I see a Wii U over the corner. Can we please play it?'

Ever since Dan got out of bed this morning, he didn't feel the same. He does't have the guts to even tell Eleanor either.

Dan observed Eleanor's face. She looked like she's in another world.

I wonder what she's thinking about?

She snapped out of her daydream and turned to Dan. Tilting her head in confusion.

'I said, I see a Wii U over there, Can we please set it up and play?'

She looked at him with confusion then turned to the TV, where the Wii U was sitting, then back to Dan. Then wrote in her notebook that was sitting on the table in front of her.

Yeah, Sure. The Gamepad is upstairs.

Dan nodded his head and left the lounge room. Entering the room upstairs.

He observes the room before moving towards the desk, the desk is covered with journals and loose papers, along with the book that he gave her was sitting on top of her laptop. He noticed a purple guitar in the corner on its stand.

I guess purple is her favourite colour. He thought.

He found a box sitting on the couch. Where cord cables were tied with other cords. Sitting on top was the Gamepad, along with the game of Super Smash Brothers. Mario Kart 8 was sitting underneath it.

This girl knows her games. I wonder who are her mains are. I'll find out soon.

~~~

'How?.... HOW?'

Eleanor and Dan started to play Mario Kart 8 instead of Super Smash Brothers. Dan kept on bragging on how's he's the Mario Kart King. But he spoke too soon.

'This is the third time you beat me. I-I'm lost for words'

Eleanor brought the Gamepad up to her face, hiding her mouth behind it. She was giggling hysterically. Dan noticed how her eyes crinkled whenever she laughs. Her cheeks almost covering her eyes.

She put the Gamepad down and quickly wrote in the notebook.

I always practice with my little brother. I always win. I guess I'm the Mario Kart Queen then.

Dan smirked when he red Mario Kart Queen. He was still shocked on how he lost three games of Mario Kart. He was so confident with himself that he was so sure that he was going to win.

'I can relate. I also have a little brother. We would play games together. But we have a fair share of winning'

Her eyes changed emotion. But still look as though she's happy. She's fake smiling. Dan noticed but decided not to mention it. He can tell a flashback went through her mind and changed her mood. It was the way she blinked.

'Do you know what?... All or nothing. I'm going to win this round'

She then looked at Dan with a game face. She knew exactly what she was doing.

~~~

2:42pm

Dan looked at the time. He realized that Phil would be returning from his travel from Manchester. He didn't want to leave Eleanor, not just yet. He was glad to have her as company.

Eleanor was making herself a hot chocolate in the kitchen. She noticed Dan seemed a little off after the game of Mario Kart. Her little curious mind wanted to know what was wrong. But she didn't to disturb him.

Dan poked his head from the hallway. Searching for Eleanor. Once he found her. He quickly straighten himself up.

'I thought I'd better get going. Phil will be home any minute. He might be worried sick that I haven't replied to him'

She nodded her head while putting her cup down. She leaned against the kitchen sink as he entered the kitchen. Waiting for him to say something next.

'I.. uh.. Here's my number. If you need anything, just text me'

Dan handed her a piece of paper with his number written on it. As she looked up on his face. Dan accidentally gave her a wink. She gave him a confused look. Dan the same to her.

'What?... What did I do?.... Oh wait, I winked didn't I?... Oh god I need to stop doing that'

She chuckled and pushed herself off the counter with her butt. She walked up to Dan and wrapped her arms around his neck. Dan was startled by her actions. He slowly wrapped his arms around her back. They both sniffed their scents as they swayed. Trying to remember the moment, like they weren't going to see each other again.

Dan let go of Eleanor, she done the same to Dan. He awkwardly walked out of the room and down the stairs. Leaving her with silence after he shut the door.

Goodbye, Dan.

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