heavenly sent hell

chapter 4: digits?

My wish for you is that you
Continue. Continue to be who
You are, to astonish a
Mean world with your acts
Of kindness – Maya Angelou

★★★★★

Today has been such a long day. School just ended and my mom said she'll be late to pick me up so I decided to walk. It doesn't  seem that far and in fact, I needed alone time so I put on my earphones and raised the volume but of course this doesn't last long when someone snatches off the earphones from me. Well... There goes my alone time.

“Mind if I walk with you? ” Carlos says before catching his breath again. Did he literally run just to catch up to me?

“Well, you walking with me already and what could stop you now? ” I said while he smiled. He looked really tired though.

“Did you literally just run all this way just to catch up to me? You look really exhausted.”

“I would but I actually didn't. I was from training, but hey, next time I'll make sure you leave school earlier than me so I can actually run after you, just to see you smile.”

“And I'll be waiting for that day, hey. ”

We continue walking in silence. Not that it was awkward or anything. It was... Comfortable. It's like having your alone time with some nice company. I tilt my head slightly looking at Carlos. I wonder what he's thinking about. He looks so peaceful. It's not long until he notices that I'm staring at him but he didn't say a word. He just looked at me with a small smile, took my hand and we carried on with our silent journey.

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In no time we made it to my house. Luckily I have a spare key 'cause mom and Dave aren't here yet.

“Cool crib. ” Carlos says as he looks at the paintings on the wall.

“Who's J. McClure? ” he asked, referring to the signatures on the paintings.

“My mom. ” I told him. “Umm, I'm going upstairs to change into something more comfortable. Make yourself at home. ” I said before going.

I go into my room and drop my bag on my bed before stripping off my uniform and searching in my closet for something to where until Carlos swings opens the door.

“Oh my soul, why would you do that?!”

“I'm so sorry, I thought this was the restroom. ”

“Well even if it was the restroom, don't you knock to see who's in it?”

“Well...I, er, sometimes and it doesn't really occur to —”

“Well then you should try it out, it's not that hard and news flash, you still in my room!”

“Right, sorry. ” he said laughing before closing the door. What the hell just happened?

After changing I make my way downstairs eager to see if Carlos didn't break anything but mostly eager to see if he's still alive. I find him sitting on the couch watching some cliché boy meets girl movie. It doesn't look bad though , so I go join him.

“I see you not angry at me anymore. ”

“I wasn't angry at you, you just caught me by surprise. ”