Starco RED STRING LOVE [BOOK I AND II COMPLETED|

II-BOOKSTORE

In the midst of reading this challenging lengthy books,the door bursts open the posters attached rolled and fell flat on the floor.I shook my head and glared at her whilst picking up the posters and gave a peace sign.

"Can't you be more careful?",I eyed her,she sighs and rolls her eyes walking close to me she fell heavily on the bed,causing a major weight.

"Instead of scowling aren't you missing me?",She pouted and snatched the book that let loose on my palm,she scanned it and threw it,"Hmm,boring,oldies stuff Star,where's the funny-good-ole Star we once me--",

"She's gone".I finished standing up from the mattress and picked up the book,"I better run some errands see you later,"

"B-bu--",

"Icecream?,Yeah I'd buy one for you Pony Head,".I pressed my lips into a thin smile,holding the knob as I tooked a glimpse and closed the door.

I know she's my bestfriend,but a part of her reminds me of the past I once left and regretted,the past me that I never wanted in the first place.

Running down the stairs was always my hobby,it always felt like an adventure,"Dad I'm going to the mall and can you distract Pony Head for a tad bit?",I hollered dashing towards the door before I could her Dad's response.

Behind the door I heaved and held my chest,it felt so good to be out,it was suffocating with Pony Head in sight,I'm glad I can distract my ownself for once.

"Since I'm out exposed to the sadistic,happy city I grew up I could stop by the bookstore and buy some new books,"I convinced myself and began walking with my hands stuffed under my pocket,the sun was blarring hot that I pulled the hood further than It could,the sweat that limitless trickled down my forehead,I dashed abit faster than my usual speed.

"Finally",I whispered to myself with my feet pointed infront of the big label's, F.N BOOKSTORE

I stepped inside and in an instance the cold air from the aircon whipped me,my sticky skin toned down as I removed my hood and began roaming around the sections,Childre--No,Scienc--No,Roma--No way!,Hor--Boring,Thri--Tiring,Action--Hate it,Non-Fict--Yes!

Finally found the section which I totally endeared the most,it was a heavenly sight seeing the different novels that awaits to tell a tale of their stories,a piece of their pasts that somehow gets resolved and the feelings more heavy impact these authors had written.

Like a child running for icecream I sprinted myself towards the world of non-fiction,awaited to be read and bought,the aroma of fresh slicked books and the quenching desire to ride the journey altogether.Smilling so widely I embraced my insecurities and settled with running a finger through the side covers.

Finally after roaming around I picked up a book that had a crappy cover but the insides were high standards,guess the addage "Don't judge books by it's cover",is infact the fact,probably these writers get handled by crappy publishing companies.

It was all fun and ecstatic when I turned to the back part to see the price,I was 5 dollars short T_T ,"Shoot",I hissed under my breath and clutched tight the book,sadness overfilled me and I was so jubillant in bringing it home when I'd have to return this back to it's rack,even when I knew I have to return it I couldn't get myself to move,the chances of it being bought is 50%,if the buyer checks the insides besides the covers.

"Hey Star!",I whipped my head and in an instance Marco was infront of me,his hair gelled and slick,he looked at me with his eyebrows furrowed,I guess I looked so pityful,forlorn and gloomy.

"What's the matter?".

Should I tell him?

"I am five dollars short on this book I wanted to buy",I confessed frowning and began to return it when he snatched the book and checked the price,"I can pay for it",He insisted.

'Don't say yes,your pride is gonna sink,you'll have to pay him and you'll be involved with him,don't you hate attachments?'
"R-really?,I-I'll pay you at school,this is so embarrasing",Damn it! You stupid mouth you betrayed me!

"No it's fine,consider this as my gift",He walked around the counter,"I can pay you b--",

"No worries",He smiled and grabbed a strand of my hair to the back of my eyes,"Let's pay for this".

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"See you Star".

"Se-see you",I smiled sheepishly.

"Now let's buy some icecream for PonyHead",I uttered and head down on the groceries section.

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"Star what took you so long?!",PonyHead nagged throwing a pillow at my face,I rolled my eyes at her,"Here's your icecream anyway",I handed her the icecream and almost closed the door when she spoke,"Eat with me",

"I can't,I have to read this book,enjoy television and icecream up here",And I shut the door.Being her bestfriend still seems miserable to me.