The sun was just about to set onto the horizon to kiss the sea. It was a beautiful sight. But the buildings we passed by blocked the view. We were heading into the city. "I still have no clue where we're going." I was still narrowing down the possibilities.
"Good." James smiled. "You've never been here before, but i can guarantee that you'll love it." he said putting his hand on my shoulder. "I hope i do." i grabbed his hand and gripped it for a few seconds before letting go.
"Okay, after Fishlake Avenue, take a left and after that bakery, take a right. It's the third building to the right." James said, pointing out the buildings. "Can you at least give me a hint as to where you're taking me?" i asked him turning back to face him.
"Can you please be quiet and turn around? Because we're here." a smile on his face grew with excitement. I turned around and saw this yacht parked near a long wooden deck in the lake behind a house. It was the most beautiful thing i have ever seen in my life! The ray of the setting sun bounced off the shimmery paint on the boat and gave it an angelic glow.
I just couldn't believe what i was looking at! "Wh-wh- what is this?" I was so shocked that it was hard for me to speak. "This used to belong to my uncle. He gave it to me for my birthday and I've decided to use it to help with your little crisis." he said standing right next to me.
"Your uncle gave you a yacht, and you didn't tell me about it?!?!?!" i punched him in the arm, smiling. "OUCH! If i told you about it, you would keep bothering me to see it. And on an occasion like this, it wouldn't be such a surprise." he told me, rubbing the arm i punched.
"Awwwwwwww. But i don't get it. We're looking for dresses. How do you suppose we'll find any dresses in the water?" i asked, laughing to myself. " THAT is where i come in." Mel said getting out of the car and walking up to my right side.
"I made a new friend at NYU and turns out, her family owns this really adorable dress shop in New York. When James called me, I was with her. He interrupted this interesting conversation about making a dress for you, but luckily, he called me about the same subject so i thought to myself 'what the hell? I'll just bring my friend over to get her into some dresses.' I was planning to do it at your house, but James told me about this boat and i just couldn't resist. So... without further ado, SKYE! Come out girl!" Mel called out into the darkness.
There was this beautiful dark complected woman with gorgeous curls in her hair. She had on a white tank top, low rise light blue jeans with patches on them, a scarf that was wrapped around her waist. It's left side was longer than the right. She wore peach colored slip-ons and a big smile on her face.
"Hi, i'm Skyler and you must be the infamous Alea." she shook my hand. "Haha yep! and please, call me Al." i said with a smile on my face. I was going to like her. "So lets get down to bussiness! Ok, i have four dresses waiting for you inside that GORGEOUS yacht and did you know, THEY HAVE SEASHELL SOAP?!?!" she grabbed my hand and pulled me into the boat like we knew eachother for years. yep! I'm REALLY going to like her.
While the two others caught up, i spotted a piano. "Hey, I'll be back. I'm gonna go get the dresses. Be back in 10." she said running outside the door. The piano was a stunning, shiny, black Fazioli. Damn, where did James's uncle get enough money to get something like that?! It was a classic grand piano with a really cool looking red chair to go with it.
I couldn't help but go up to it and sit on it. The velvety feel to it made me relax. Without thinking, my hands rested on the keys and i just started playing. The first song that my hands just played on instinct is "All of Me" by Jon Schmidt from the Piano Guys. My head sweyed to the soft beginning and when the song started building up, a smile grew on my face and i rocked back and forth to the more upbeat part of the song.
My hands glided across the piano like it hasn't in years. Adrenaline ran through my veins, my heartbeat grew stronger, my smile--bigger-- i just felt like i haven't felt in years. I finished the song with confidence and held down the right pedal and let the sound fade away. After that, I heard a loud clapping sound from behind me.
"My God Al. You're amazing..." i heard James say, my back still facing him. " Haha whatever. You're just saying that. I'm just waiting for the insult to come along." i said chuckling. " There's no insult. I'm serious, Al. You're amazing. And that boy, he better choose you and he better know how lucky he is to catch the eye of someone like you." he admitted, now sitting next to me.
" Play something." i told him. "what?" he said. "Play something! I know you can play something." i encouraged him. "Here, i'll start you off." I started playing the beginning of Victor and Emily's piano duet in Corpse Bride. I played Emily's part and due to Jame's disability to resist, he mirrored that sound. Then we just got lost in the song like we were Victor and Emily.
As we played, i just felt like i did when we were six, running around in the open field behind his house. I just felt so alive and happy, and my fingers did the talking on the piano keys. Not once did any of us miss a note.
When the song ended, i just stared at the keys, smiling. " I told you you still had it in you." I looked up at him. Unable to break the gaze, i move in. He moved in closer as well. Up until we were only inches apart. I closed my eyes and then--
" HEY!! I got the dresses! Let's get this show on the road!" Skye came in with a rack of dresses. Mel stood right behind her, smiling. She knew what was about to happen.... I knew what was about to happen... I almost kissed James! What was UP with me today??
" So, what should you try on first?" Skye took out the four dresses that were hanging. I decided to choose the weirdest looking one first. "Okay then! Guys, we'll be back, she's got to get dressed."
Skye took the dress and led me to the 'dressing room' a.k.a. the kitchen. I just couldn't stop thinking about what could've happened. First i was checking out my best friend, and two freaking seconds ago, i almost kissed him!! AM I NUTS?!?
But all those thoughts went away when i saw myself in the dress i had to suck my gut in to put on.MAN did this dress itch! By the looks of things, this ridiculous dress is gonna create some laughs.
Prepare for the weirdest reveal of your life...
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It's Always Been You
Teen Fiction*TITLE CHANGE! "Hidden" was the old name* Alea and James have been best friends since they've been born and James has had this crush on Alea ever since he can remember. But Alea has found a guy who is pleasing to the eye, Jason. After hearing Alea t...
