The Trip Of We ( PAUSED)

Chapter seventeen: Vanilla

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Chapter seventeen: Vanilla

The smell of grilled chicken wafted into my nose and I chewed hungrily on my thumb.
I was in heaven. I could picture myself sleeping on a cloud. It was so soft, so huge, so comfy.

I pulled the comforter over my head, not before taking a deep breath of the addictive aroma.
I was quite sure I hadn't slept like that in a very long time.

It wasn't like my bed at home. Infact while my bed was a little bit harder- My Bed!!

That was when it hit me. I wasn't in my bed.
I shot out of the bed like I was struck by lightning but I later regretted it.
I doubled over and hit my head on the floor with a very loud bang.

I heard laughter and reasoned I was still in lalala land.
As I attempted to stand up, my back dragged me down.
What happened to me? I wondered as my back felt sore.

The laughter became louder and I squinted my eyes to make out the figures in this strange place.

"Oh dear, are you blind?" I heard Dylan's voice imitating my mom.
Shocked I quickly grab the comforter to cover myself.

"Calm down, we don't think dirty. Yet" Liam said. I could hear the laughter in his voice.

"What the hell am I doing here?" I asked.

"I think the question you need to ask is " can someone help me?" Liam corrected me.

I sigh and raise my hands up for help.
Dylan came by my side and gently helped me get up.

I am once again grateful for the soft bed beneath me.
"Anyone mind telling me how I ended here?" I repeat.

"Actually, we need to ask you that question" Liam replied simply.

Are these guys crazy? What makes them think they could kidnap me? And why did they keep me in this beautiful white room? Did they? I gasp as I realise I let go of the comforter while standing up and I quickly reach for it.

I mask the discomfort and wrap myself with the comforter.
"Eva, once again we don't mean any harm to you." Liam repeats

"What makes you think I am thinking dirty"
Shocked at my flirtatious tone, I drag the comforter towards my nose. Why does this smell so nice?

Liam raised a brow "Never said anything about you thinking dirty"

Caught off guard I manage to mumble a weak defense "You-did"

Dylan chuckles "I need to check if Adam and Aurora aren't burning my house down."

His house? Did I just hear that right. He owned this freaking house. I looked around, taking in the details of this room.

It was white from the ceiling to little things like the white flowers in the elegant transparent vase. There was a huge graceful drawing of a mountain covered in snow opposite the bed.

The bed was king sized and had four huge fluffy pillows. The closet door was open and it looked like another room entirely.
Dylan chuckled at my shocked face and closed the door behind him.

How could a room be this elegant?. How many rooms were in this house! It was so pure that I feared I was so dirty in the bed. I sighed as I realised that I was dressed in spotless silky pyjamas.
Wait! I didn't own a spotless silky pyjamas.

"Who undressed me?" I asked shocking Liam who was squinting his eyes at something on his phone.

"What did you just say?" He asked unsure if he heard me well.

"I said, who undressed me? You guys had the guts to kidnap me then undress me and make me feel so comfortable so I don't have to realize it?!" I growl.

"Calm down Eva" he laughed.
"What's so funny?" I asked still seething with anger.

"You do realise Aurora is here right?"

After realizing it, I turn scarlet and bury my face in the white blanket.

"I'm so sorry. I was just- scared" I mutter.

"Scared of what Eva?" He asked, concern noticeable in his voice.

And that's when it hit me.
It's weight crushed me down and I remember vividly what happened with Tyson.

"Adam and Aurora were about to set off the fire alarm with their burnt chicken. I ordered pizza. It should be here anytime soon" Dylan's emerged from the door, followed by Adam and Aurora.

"Hey! I dealt with dessert and Adam dealt with the chicken. Don't blame me" Aurora corrected.

"I guess I was too hot for the chicken" Adam shrugged and Dylan immediately gives him a playful punch on his shoulder.

Aurora noticed that I was awake and quickly moved to my side.
Being my best friend, she sensed the panic attack I was about to have and pulled me into her arms. The smell of vanilla surrounded me and I was grateful to have such a soothing scent now.

"It's alright okay? He can't hurt you now." She whispered softly.

"My mom? And dad? Do they know I've been here?"

"Liam told them you were going on a vacation with them"
I wasn't shocked my parents didn't object. I was pretty sure they were happy I was finally getting some friends.

"Vacation? How long have I been here?"

"Two days"

I suddenly tense up, realising that I've been in bed for a whole two days. Two days without seeing my parents. Two days without school!
"What about school?"

"It's a weekend Eva."
I felt relieved.
"I think I should get home now. Thanks guys."I made a feeble attempt to lift myself up.

"No can do. My family doctor states that you were lucky enough not to cause any drastic damage to your spine but, you still need rest to recover from the pain."

"Yeah. I can totally handle myself"

"I think he's right" Aurora nodded." You need all the comfort you can get right now."

I sighed and fell back into the bed. I have to admit this bed is indeed comfortable. I didn't even feel pain and I could feel that the pain was not as bad as before.

"How about Jason" I whispered so that only Aurora could hear.
"He was here this morning" she said and I smile instantly, satisfied with the fact that he cared.
Suddenly I didn't care about being a total outcast. I didn't care about Sky or Josephine.
I didn't care about Tyson - well I still did.
What mattered at this moment was that I had the best of friends. Friends that were willing to stand by me and protect me.
Friends that would support me no matter what.
And I couldn't have been happier about that.

GAH!
*hides behind a wall*

I know I took so long to update. I'm so sorry. I was extremely busy. Personal stuffs and relocating and everything.

Merry Christmas y'all and a Happy new year in advance. I can't wait to see how you guys spent your holiday.
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