Lift // Hamliza

• chapter 15 •

• Angelica •

Sunlight came shining through my windows, waking me up. I pushed my pink covers off of me and brushed my hair and teeth before heading downstairs. Even though it was Friday, we had the day off school because of a teacher work day. It was a break we all needed.

On my way through the hallways, I peeked in Eliza's room to see her bed looking untouched and that she wasn't there. She was usually the first one up, so I didn't think much of it until I got downstairs.

She was still asleep on the couch, her beloved book that she'd read so many times tucked carefully on a shelf nearby.

Now, usually I wouldn't think much of it if I found her passed out from reading all night. But the thing that confused me was that Alexander was there, asleep as well, with her.

I knew they didn't do anything together but it still scared me a little bit. I was always to protective sister, even I knew that. Despite trying to push that urge away, I couldn't help but fear that Eliza was going to get hurt by him. I didn't want to see her fall in love for him to break her heart.

I knew both of them were fragile. I didn't know all about Alex's past but I do know of his anxiety. Last year during math class, which we had together because of his academic advancement, it started storming and the power went out, and Mr. Washington had to take him to the nurses office because he had a panic attack. When I asked Mr. Washington what happened, he refused to tell me details but did say something from his past caused him to panic.

As much as I felt for poor Alexander, I couldn't help but think it was too good to be true. Him and my sister, both dancers, both without a motherly figure, both anxiety ridden. How is it possible for them to be so perfectly made for each other?

Maybe I was just overthinking it. After all, how would I know about the intricacies of dating and being in love when I have no desire to do so myself? Being aro ace, of course. I'd never really cared about dating before and I still don't, but Eliza's new relationship just makes me wonder. I think I'm just scared of her getting hurt. After all, she is my little sister and I've always been known to be overprotective.

I sighed as I began to make breakfast, pulling out the waffle maker and batter, as well as some fruit and bacon. As I began to put plates of food on the table, Eliza and Alexander walk in, hands locked together.

"Oh, Angelica, I didn't even see you in here. G'morning." She said, smiling a little at me.

"Morning, Angelica." Alexander said awkwardly.

"Hi guys. I made breakfast so you guys can start eating, I'll get Peggy." I said, trying to escape the weird triangle of awkwardness I was about to be pulled into.

"Thanks Angie." Eliza said, pulling Alex over to two chairs with plates of food.

I walked off with a sigh. Even though I was scared for my sister, there was nothing I could do to keep them apart.

They were kind of a cute couple after all.