Forever Us

The Sign

Chapter 3 : The Sign

LOOK CLOSER ANNE, YOU'LL FIND YOUR SOUL-MATE, AND I'LL BE THERE: TO KILL YOU BOTH.

I gasped for air and look around it's eight o'clock in the morning and it's summer. My left thigh is bleeding due to the 'incident' last night. I covered it with a bandage and luckily I can cover it with my favorite pair of shorts. It didn't hurt as normal wounds do, but it was bleeding. This had been happening for the last couple of weeks. I'll wake up with blood all over my bed but I can't feel anything. The creepy guy said I can't die in pain but with blood loss. I AM SCARED.

I groaned and looked at my calendar events: CLARA was circled. I forgot I have to come with her to the dentist at 8:15. I brushed my teeth and splashed cold water on my face.

I was awake.

I put my usual attire: Grey Shirt and denim shorts. I braided my hair and put some lip-gloss. On my way to Cub's diner, where Clara and I usually meet, I saw James. He was wearing a Grey shirt and denim pants. He was holding a bouquet of flowers; mixtures of tulips and roses. He's waiting for someone.

"Hey!" yelled Clara.

Oh no! I thought, she's wearing her pink skirt which means she's going to flirt with someone today. That's her 'signature' piece of clothing.

"Hi, am I late?" I asked while staring at her attire."Hmm..."

"ANYHOW! Psst." she called James and he started to head towards us. My heartbeat was so fast I felt like I was going to faint. Luckily, I didn't.

"Hey Anne. What a coincidence. You're wearing grey too!" He pointed to my attire. I realized that he was wearing the exact same thing, except for the shorts of course.

"Oh well, hello James. What are you doing here?" I smiled. I'm starting to think he's a stalker. I have to be careful with whom I'm with.

"Well, first of all. Good morning to you! I bought this for you." He handed me the flowers. They were beautiful.

"Thanks, but what's with the flowers?" I asked. I was blushing, I know because I felt my cheeks get warmer.

"I was wondering, will you go out with me? Just one time. I promise you will never regret it. So, what do ya' say?" he asked. I saw him blush too, but before I could reply...I noticed he had a bandage in his arm. Yesterday it wasn't there. I'm positive.

"What happened to your arm?" I asked. I swore it wasn't there yesterday. Strange.

"Long story. So, will you go out with me, Anne?" he smiled.

Oh how can I say no with those eyes! So I smiled and said, "Why not give it a try Mr. James?"

"Yes!" he yelled. I was relieved he wasn't just making fun of me. Most of the guys in St. Barbara did."So, where do you want to go?"

"Let's go to the beach!" squeaked Clara. She winked at me and then to James.

"I was wondering if you can help me arrange my book collection? I'll show you my favorites." he addressed. I didn't know he read books.

"Sure. Clara, you want to come?" I glared at her. I think she got what I meant.

"No thank you! I'm meeting someone. Behave guys! Bye." She winked at us and ran toward the beach.

"Weird. Let's go?" I insisted. He smiled and I smiled in return.

"So, tell me about yourself Anne." his eyes were fixed with mine.

"Well, I don't know where to begin. I'm Anne Mellow. And you are?" I looked up at him waiting for an answer.

He sighed and finally said, "I'm James. James Simon."