The Playground Swing

First Date

I stood there for about ten minutes just looking, I don't know what made me so curious. The woman had no eyes and only one arm, there was blood everywhere, it was truly a gruesome sight.

I finally tore my eyes away long enough to reach unsteadily for the phone and call 911. I was still shaking as the cops interviewed me.

"Was there anyone else here Miss?" A cop asked inquisitively.

"N-no just me" I said a little shakily

But then I remembered.

"Oh wait- when I was just going to look into the living room I saw a face in the mirror and then... And then I heard footsteps. And then the font door slammed." I told him matter-of-factly.

"Was it a male or a female?" He asked scribbling away furiously on his notepad.

"I-I'm not really sure" I said truthfully. In my minds eye I was replaying that moment and thought I saw a hint of unshared stubble.

"I'm not 100% sure but I think it was a male" I told him.

"Ok, and do you have a rough representation on what he looks like?"

"Not really sorry"

"We'll be in touch Miss... Miss?"

"Marshall, Chelsea Marshall."

"Ok we'll be in touch Chelsea"

And with that he left me standing there. Then a wave of horror hit me.

I had missed my date with Liam!

IDIOT, IDIOT, IDIOT!!!

My one chance with a hot guy and I spend it at the watering hole with my best friend.

How could I have forgotten I was so excited. Argh. I smacked myself on the head a few times to show my frustration, some policemen saw me and moved away slightly.

I gave them the evils and stalked out... Funny, it's not as cold now. Before it was almost as if the weather was telling me to get out.

I opened my phone and there were 12 messages and 3 missed calls all from Liam. I felt like a shit.

They were all, where are you?, didn't see you today, did you forget?

I felt bad, I was just about to press call when I realised it was 12:34 in the morning what kind of insane person would answer their phone at this hour?

I sighed and walked home.

When I got home Mum was there.

"Honey I saw the cops at Mildred's house?" She's asked inquisitively.

"Mum-" I said but I was cut off myself giving a small sob. I rushed into her arms and cried on her shoulder. She looked a little startled but returned the hug.

An hour later I had explained the whole story to her. And she gasped at the more gruesome bits.

I don't know what made me cry, I think it was the fact that the whole thing was just overwhelming.

I knew it was late but a sent a quick text to Liam apologising and saying I'd be there tomorrow. He would get it in the morning.

When I woke up the next morning it was 9:36 and I decided to quickly have breakfast and then jump through the shower.

When I was in the shower all memories of last night came back to me in a wave of terror. Mildred, all of that stuff. The mysterious eye.

I don't think anyone would want to hurt Mildred unless she was a big threat to anyone. Which is highly unlikely.

I checked my phone and Liam had replied, 'Sure what time?' I smiled and replied 'Same time as yesterday was supposed to be' he didn't reply after that so I just assumed he was ok with it.

I passed the time by finishing off other homework that I really couldn't be bothered doing. Biology. Argh. My least favourite subject. It doesn't get more boring than that.

After I had finished it was 11:45 so I spent the rest of the time having a snack and with five minutes to twelve I set off to the park.

Deep breath. I was only going on a date with a hot guy who, last year wouldn't have even considered me.

I reached the park in 3 minutes. He was already there and was studying the park bench intently.

"Hi" I shouted out to him across the park.

He jumped a little but turned around startled. But from what seemed like confusion on his cute features came a wide grin which my straight teeth returned.

I hadn't really had time to get to know him very well so this is my first time really spending time with him.

He was all I'd hoped for, blonde hair and bright blue eyes. He was wearing some white converse with some shorts and a tee shirt.

I was caught staring at him so he had to wave his and and click his fingers to get my attention. I flushed red and he touched my cheek shooting electricity through me making me flush harder. I hid my face from him to stop me looking like a tomato.

"Don't hide your beautiful face" he told me softly.

I looked back at him and he looked at me. There was a silence in which he cleared his throat. I'm glad he did cause I've never kissed anyone so it would be embarrassing.

Suddenly a kind of chill ran through my bones chilling me. I shivered even though it was 18 degrees out. He did too which made me feel somewhat better that someone else had felt that.

He looked around suspiciously, I copied him and then focused my eyes on my hand which was sitting lonely by itself, I wanted him to put his hand on mine. But I had to remind myself that this was our first date. Wait was this a date, or simply and outing. Argh stupid Chelsea. Outing? Really? No one says that.

My mind starting chattering away but he started to talk to me.

"So what school do you go to?"

"Monroe High" I told him.

"Hey me too" he replied.

Something roared it's approval in my chest but I ignored it.

"What year are you?" I asked.

"The year above you, assuming you're a junior" he said. I nodded.

We spent the rest if the time just talking about ourselves and by the time we had finished talking it was 2:00. We got up to leave and a wiped the grass off my shorts and... Luckily I stopped myself I nearly held out my hand to shake his. So instead I held my arms out. Even though it was only a first date it felt like the right thing to do. He returned the hug and stroked my cheek gently with his thumb. And my cheek felt warm with electricity. And after the electricity had gone I turned red again.

He laughed and said

"Bye Chelsea. See you at school. Thanks for the great date." And with that he walked off.

So it was a date?

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Sorry Guys bit short, it was written on my iPad. Let me know what you think xoxo

Hansie