The Art Of You And I

Chapter eight: Slight confusion. Did I just feel something?

I decided to not go to school the next two days, which were Monday and Tuesday, because I... well, there wasn't actually a reason for my absence. I just didn't want to go to school. I don't know what has gotten over me, but during those two days, I laid in bed, crying. I was pathetic. Most of the time I would stare at the wall and think about the memories I had with my mom, then I would go through my phone and navigate aimlessly, and other times I would cry.

Fuck. I miss her.

I tried tying my hair in a bun like all the girls did in movies when they had similar situations like mine, but it just turned out to be a tiny ball on the top of my head with most of my hair strands falling into my eyes. I gave up and went downstairs when it was time for lunch.

I started cooking burger patties, because I didn't have the strength to cook something more better, and when I was done I set them on a plate. I went into the kitchen closet to grab some burger buns and grilled them too to give it a crisp taste. I grabbed the square cheddar cheese pack, lettuce and tomato and put them all together to reveal perfection. In total, I made ten burgers for unknown reasons. Meh.

I grabbed a Pepsi can from the fridge and dug in. While I ate, I scrolled through Instagram, looking at what my old classmates have been doing since last month. Caleb posted a picture of him and Madison, my ex best friend, with them hugging together in Central Park. I sighed. Well, at least they looked happy. I can't really blame them for falling in love, I just wish they told me before anything got serious.

Suddenly, the front door burst open and I screamed.

I turned around to look at the intruder and he gave me charming smile that I know too well.

I looked at him in disbelief. "Alex, are you crazy? You could've rung the door bell, like any other sane person would do."

He walked towards me with his hands in his pockets and and gave me a look that said "are you kidding me?" . "Where's the fun in that?"

I shook my head at him as he took a seat next to me. "You're insane."

His eyes widened when he took in the burgers. "Woah. It's like you knew we were coming, thanks Sky. I am forever in your debt." He took a burger and bit into it until only half of it was left.

I stared at him. "Don't you ever get tired of eating? I mean, I love food don't get me wrong. But you just keep on going for another round and you never stop."

He shrugged. "You know how my relationship with food goes. I see it, eat it, then love it." He smirked.

I sighed. "You're unbelievable. Do you know that?"

"Unbelievably charming? Absolutely handsome? Undeniably attractive? Yes. I do."

"I just seriously want to take that neck of yours and give it a- hey, you're taking a third burger? Alexander, no! Put it back. No, put i- hey! I said put it- don't even think about it. Yes. Good boy. You are a- HEY DONT YOU DARE- OH MY GOD HALF OF IT IS ALREADY GONE, WHAT ARE YOU?"

I was tackling him for the burger until I gave up because he was too strong, then an idea popped into my head. I vaguely remember his ticklish spot which was right below his armpit, and started tickling him. He started convulsing and laughter uncontrollably erupted from inside me. Oh my god, he looked so funny.

He finally gave up and stuffed the remaining burger into his mouth before I could say anything. I stared at him in horror.

He rolled his eyes. "Because you have won a third of my heart, I will instantly forgive you for your atrocious behavior. Never get in between a man and his food."