Secrets, stars and chocolate bars

Chapter 4

This is the most beautiful tree I'v ever seen in my entire life of almost 17 years.

It is so big that if I view the forest from the top, the tree would be the one stealing the show. I sigh. As if I'm gonna view the forest from above.

One
Two
Three.

Three steps in its direction and I already want to live with this tree for the rest of my life.
Why are you so fascinated with trees, Mia?

12seconds later I'm sitting under the tree and looking up. The blue is hidden with the green. It looks so beautiful I almost smile. Why can't they make school in such places? I would never miss any class. But then I guess I would never concentrate on my lessons.

I glance at my watch - 5:37 pm

Shit

15 minutes! That's what you promised yourself fool!

I know I should get up and leave but I'm not even moving a centimeter.

I wish someone would come to aid me.

-And that's when I hear footsteps.

In a second I'm up on my feet and spying the woods carefully.

"What are you doing here?" The silvery voice came.

I glance towards my left and there he is. He's already wearing a jacket and I'm in my quarter sleeve shirt. It's October and its getting a little cold here. I suddenly have an urge to steal his jacket.

I peek up at him and know that he is waiting for a reply.

Even though I want to run away from him, I say- "I w-was just roaming. ." wtf Mia
"I was collecting leaves for a school project." Mia are you in fucking 5th grade?

The lie seems to convince him because then he smiles. His smile is so good, so comforting that I already feel like I'm safe in here. Can I take a picture of your smile, I'm having tough times in my life right now. I guess it will help me to sleep at night. The crying gives me headache.

"That sounds so interesting." His ringing voice entered my ears and suddenly I'm awake.

I try to smile back but like I'v already said my cheek muscles don't move so easily. I'm a walking statue.

He doesn't seemed to be bothered with the silence.
"You should really go back, it's getting dark." He says.

I nod. "Yes I s-should go" I drone.

I take a step back and turn.

"Wait" he calls "You haven't told me your name."

"Mia." I say without looking back and paced into the woods.

It takes me 18 minutes to get out of the forest. My quick steps aided me. I walk very fast when I have something in my mind.

Another sigh.

Let's go home Mia.