He Calls Me Harmony

Chapter two: Getting To Know You

When I returned home that morning, I couldn't stop thinking about the boy I met at the park earlier. I couldn't help smile a little at our encounter. It wasn't crazy.  I'm glad we met I must say. I moved here not so much of a week ago.I'm trying to her use to This neighborhood we live in. though I feel it's No use seeming as though we never stay at a place long enough for me to get use to anything. I've been to 5 different school's and 2 different cities in only one year's time!  (I have a traveling family). Anyways, this Michael guy is quite intriguing. And quite a sight from his light cocoa skin, to his beautiful brown eye's, and that short curly hair of his that sits mildly tamed upon his head. I smile even wider just thinking about him. No it's not a sign I like him  in the manner of relationship wise, it's more so a longing friendship.

I enter the house quietly. I want to avoid any possible scolding. I wasn't supposed to go out. The thing is I have over protective parent's especially my father. The would put me in refinement if they could.  I don't understand it what so ever. I slipped the living room,looking around as I go.  I was just inches away from The stairwell that lead To my upstairs room. But I heard My name. "Joya?",I stopped in my tracks. The voice was that of my father. I plastered my sweetest smile as I returned with an answer. Yes dad it's me, I said turning around to walk towards the den where my father sat on the love seat, slumped over. I peeped around the corner. Yes?, He. looked my direction. "come here ",he said in a modest tone.  I didn't know what to make of it.  was is it anger?, was it sincerity?,I didn't know and felt I was going to find out. I walked slowly towards him. once I reached him, I placed both of My hand's behind my back and sucked in my lips making my mouth form a line. He Just sat there looking at me for a minute Or so.  As if examining. whatever it was he was looking for I was hoping he would hurry. "who is he? ",he finally said, his tone sounding more blunt. he who?, I said honestly confused. "the boy or Man you met",how does he know? ,as if he read my mind he responded in a authoritative blunt tone. "you know what I'm talking about you've been all smiles since you've gotten back, where were you anyways? ",I looked at him in defeat but I wasn't going to crack. Michael is my new friend, the only one I've ever had. I went exploring a little down at the park...no one was there dad, I said halfway honest. He doesn't say anything. dad it's the truth, I quickly added. He nods and gives me The signal of dismissal. I sigh and walked away to start on my chores. The only thing on my mind is making sure he doesn't find out about Michael. So the entire day I thought about how This could work.

The next day, I woke in the wee of the morning. I had an idea. I just have to hope luck is on my side. I quickly freshen up then crept downstairs making sure my parents were sleeping and couldn't hear me. I finally made it to the door and slipped out. I quickly walked on the pavement that led to the playground. please be here Michael, I finally make it to the playground,  which is partly surprising considering it's still dark only lights, are that of the slightly dimmed streetlights. I look around like a blind man Would if he were crossing the street. I see the outline of a figure. But I still can't quite make out the person or thing. that's when it hit me, I'm alone in the dark.  I take in a deep breath. feeling brave I find my way closer to the person. I step on a twig accidentally And the person quickly turns my way. "who's there? I have a stick! ",It was a soft, but dominant, voice. Michael!, I giggle.  Michael?  it's Me.... Joya, I said shuffling my way through the darkness towards him. He flashes a light at me.  I squint my eye's. "Oh hey Joya! ", he said happily still flashing the light at me., uhh hey Michael..., I aside shielding my eye's.  He looks concerned then looks at his flashlight. "Oh haha sorry ",he said cutting it off. I laugh. it's ok, I aside sitting on the ground where he was. "so...what brings you out so early? "He said looking ahead. well actually I was hoping you would be here so... I guess you, I said a little embarrassed. He doesn't say anything for a minute then speaks. "Oh ok well here I am! ", he said playfully. I giggle.  So why are you here?, "I couldn't sleep and needed fresh air", oh I see, "yup" he said popping the 'p'. silence. say something!, Michael?, "yeah? ",Tell me about yourself, I feel him look at me. Then he starts.  I listen to him talk about his dreams, fear's, his deepest thoughts.  and as I listen I couldn't help but add my own thoughts,even telling of my reason of sneaking out.   And there we sat talking about anything that came to mind. careless of anyone who heard our laughs of joy. time flew by quickly, a little too quickly. I could tell by the rising of the sun. Michael... I gotta go, I said slowly getting up. he did the same. "Oh" is all he said. Michael are you OK?,I said looking at him worriedly. "Oh yeah I am, if you gotta go then go " he said playfully. you sure?, "yes go ",he said laughing. I laugh along. ok ...Michael?, "yeah? ",can we meet like this everyday?, I said looking down.  he smiles. "most definitely ",I smiled cheesing a little (my way of blushing, getting big cheeks ). ok see you soon, he nods and we turn to our seperate road's...

To Be Continued ....