Tiny Little Needles

Chapter 8

Alyssa's POV Thursday, 23, June

"Alyssa, were going to your grandmothers house Friday night for your Grandma's birthday. I want you to wear something nice. That means no black," my mother told me sternly.

"But that's the only thing I have mom!" I yelled from the upstairs hallway and flung open my closet curtain to only see darkened clothes.

"Than wear something nice. Maybe a flannel and some jeans." She called back.

I store at the closet and took out a red and black flannel shirt, I took out a plain black T-shirt and a pair of ripped up jeans and took out the black combat boots in my shoe box. I set them on the desk for the next day. I sat down on my bed and sighed. I spent the whole day ignoring Alex because of what happened the day before. I knew he wanted to talk to me about it but I couldn't and didn't want to talk to him since I felt so awkward. Of course I felt bad for him, but I didn't want to admit my slight feelings for him. He was just a friend. That's all. Nothing more. And yet I still couldn't get him out of my head. It's like his image was glued into my memory and I kept thinking about him more and more till I thought about him almost in everything that I did. I know it sounds weird, but it's not. I have no idea if that happens to normal people when they worry or like someone. You just can't stop thinking about them even though you try to keep them out, but they still wander in. A loved Alex as a friend and knew I had some feelings for him. But it's just not the time. I got a text from my mom on my phone telling me dinner was ready. I sighed and fixed my dark hair in the mirror in the corner of the room and walked down to my kitchen where dinner was being served.

"So how long are we staying at Grandmas?" I asked my mom.

"Well, I didn't clarify yet, but I'm pondering about whether to leave at 7:30 or maybe 9:00,"

"What time will everyone else be staying till?" I asked, silently crossing my fingers that we leave earliest as possible. Because, let's be honest, who wants to spend half their day with their loud and annoying family? 

"I haven't asked. But I'm pretty sure some will be till nine for the kids sake,"

"What will we do?"

"When we arrive we will say hi, maybe talk a bit, you can go hang out with your cousins till dinner, after dinner you and the kids can watch a movie and have dessert. And if we're leaving late, then you can just hang around till 9," she explained.

"Great." I muttered under my breath and store down at my corn and rice.

"Alyssa, I know you don't like hanging around with family, but just do me a favour and act like you enjoy their company's and, please remember to smile," she told me, taking a bite of her Brussel sprouts.

"Mph." I grunted stubbornly and took in some more of my food.

After dinner I headed straight upstairs to my room and lay down. Today had been long. And so was the whole week and I still couldn't wait for summer plans. I just wanted them to come now. But, three more days. That's all.

Ashley's POV

"What about tomorrow?" I asked standing outside the front door in my pyjamas.

"I dunno. I'd have to check with my parents," Rafe said from in front me.

"Okay," I smiled and looked into his beautiful brown eyes that held excitement in them.

"Bye bye baby," he smiled and held my hands to his face and kissed them.

"Bye bye, Rafi," I smiled and kisses his back, giggling at the cute name I gave him that he hated.