The Cherry Trees

Chapter Four: 2013

It was the next day, and by that I mean February 15. I could tell that Lexi felt really bad about what happened, but it really wansn't her fault. Actually, it was not anybody's fault, and I knew she couldn't help what happened.

On the bus, it was super awkward, but I knew that eventually it would wear off.

When we got to school, I went straight to my desk, not even bothering to go over and talk to Luke before announcements came on. I just read my book, and glanced up from time to time. I saw Lexi talking to him, making frantic hand motions, and Luke sitting quietly with a look of shock on his face. I could tell that he was regretting his decision, but it's not like he knew.

At recess, several times I saw him attempting to approach me, or maybe even Lexi, but I just quickly walked away, not really wanting to address this embarrassing situation.

"Anne, please just talk to me about it," Lexi said.

I shook my head. "There isn't really anything to talk about. I am just waiting for him to forget about it, but I am completely fine," I said reassuringly.

I could tell that Lexi didn't believe me, but she smiled, just wanting to support me and do what I wanted.

When I got home later that night, I went up to the clubhouse and I fed Sprinkles, holding her in my hand and watching her scurry quickly across the floor of the clubhouse that I knew she would not be able to escape. My mind then wandered back to that girl. I still had no idea who she was, or why she was so important to Lexi. I really hoped that someday she would just tell me and I could finally stop being so suspicious. With my mind cleared from the events of the day, and a weekend in front of me to forget, I walked back into my house, wanting a good night's sleep so I could just dream.