His Friend

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Freddy's POV

I feel her hand move. I tense. 'Was that her?' I thought. I breath a sigh of relief. 'She's alright' I thought. Her hand tightens around mine, and I smile softly.
"Stop staring at my hand," says a voice. I jump, and I bring my head up to meet Alison's soft brown eyes. The brown eyes that I missed. I start smiling like an idiot. I then realize that I'm still holding her hand. I let go, and blush deeply. I then get up, trying to make the situation less awkward. "I'll go now!" I said quickly.
I then feel a tug on my sleeve.

I look down.

Her eyes are wide, pleading. "Please, stay," she says.

Oh, god. I stammer, "U-uh... Sure! Of course I'll stay... ." There's a soft knock at the door. Lawrence takes a peek inside, and looks around. His eyes widen when they land on Alison. He turns and shuts the door. A minute later, Zach, Tomika, Summer, and Lawrence enter the room.
"Alison! Are you feeling okay?" Says Tamika. Alison smiled, and grimaced a bit. "Well, besides the uncomfortable position, I guess I'm fine," she said. "Here let me help," I said. I helped her sit up, and she pat my head. I blushed even deeper.

"Thanks."

~Later That Night~

We all laughed. "And, remember when Mr. Finn stole back the fudge from him!?" Says Zach. We all bursted out laughing. "Aw man, that was hilarious! Oh! Freddy, remember when Mr. Finn blew up your locker?" Alison asked me. I chuckled, "I'll never forget. There was yellow goop all over my school stuff!"

Summer silently laughed to herself.

"What is it?" Asked Lawrence. Summer shook her head, but continued to laugh. "I just remember when Tamika had to wear a bucket over her head!" She said. Tamika pouted, "I guess we have to thank Lawrence for that!" We all laughed hysterically after that.
"You have to admit, it did suit you!"
"Alison!"
"Sorry!"
We all stopped laughing.

"Hey, guys?" Alison asked. We all looked at her. "What do you see yourself as in the future?" She asked. Everyone looked at each other. Summer shrugged, "who knows. I might be a lawyer." Tamika smiled. "I feel like I'm going to be a cop," she said.
I laughed. "If you're going to be a cop, don't stop me for a ticket!" I said. We all laughed gently. "What about you Alison?" Zach asked.
There was a moment of silence, until she softly smiled. I smiled too.
"I want to be an artist," she said.

Lawrence looked a little confused and surprised. "An artist? Like painting and all that?" He asked. She smiled, and nodded. "Hell, I might even go to the Art Institute in Houston," she said softly.
"Houston!?" We all said.

She nodded. "But that's like five hours from here!" Said Tamika.
"Uh, that would be two hours and twenty nine minutes," corrected Lawrence. "Don't push it," says Tamika. "Why do you want to go all the way over there!?" Summer said. Alison thought for a moment, and shrugged. "It could help me, who knows!" She said.
"But, that's so far away!" Said Zach. "I know," she said. She then turns to me, "you haven't said anything, Freddy." I stare at the floor. "Sorry, I'm just thinking," I said. "The floor seems more interesting than what we're saying. What's on your mind?" Zach asked.

I shook my head, "nothing. Don't worry about it." Tamika looks outside. "I think it's time to go. It's getting pretty late," she says. They start walking out the door, waving and saying goodbye. "Freddy, aren't you coming?" Summer asked. I looked at her, "just give me a minute."
She nods and closes the door. Me and Alison are quiet for a moment. "Are you sure?" I blurted out. She looks at me, "I'm sure." She places her hand on my shoulder.

"I'll come and visit. I promise!" She says, smiling. I smile at her, and pat her head. I gently kiss her forehead and she blushes. "I'll see you later!" I said. She nodded, and waved. I waved back.
I walk out the door, and find my mom sitting on the waiting chair. "So is she alright?" She asked. I nodded. "Lets go, I'm tired!" I said.

I turn to look at her door again, and turn and leave.

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