My Handsome Adventure

chapter 14

Noah's POV

I wave back at Joan and enter the house.
"Hey honey. Do you want something to eat?" Mom asks from the kitchen.

"Nope. I'm full." I say patting my stomach.

"Alright then."

I head to my room. After closing the door I stare at my wall which is filled with sketches I draw. Walking over to the table I pull out a book. I flip through the pages looking at the  sketches I have drawn over the past few days.
The whole book consists of only one person. Joan.

There is nothing in my mind other than her. Everytime I pick up the pencil I draw her beautiful features without even intenting to.

I run my hands over the page feeling the smooth paper. I know I have fallen for her a bit too soon. But my heart says she'll be mine. Soon.

Joan's POV

"Hey cin! How's Paris?" I ask adjusting my laptop so as to see her face clearly.

"Ooh la la! Paris is amazing!!" She says bouncing on the large bed.

"Oh! Oh! I have to show you something. " She says full of excitement.

"Lay it on me babe." I say stretching my arms wide

For a minute or two she disappears.
"Ok I'm back. Now close your eyes" she says grinning madly.

I close my eyes for about five seconds.

"Open em!!" She commands.

I open my eyes to see Cindy holding a white furry kitten.
"Aww thats cute cin!" I say moving closer to the laptop screen.

"I know right!! I have named him sir Louis!" She says proudly.

I move away from the screen and scrunch my nose in disapproval.

"Sir Louis? Seriously why would you name it sir Louis?"

"Because he looks like Sir Louis." She says.

"Who the hell is Sir Louis?" I ask

"Who knows!"

"Darling I think you forgot to take your pills. You are acting crazy!" I scream at her.

"Everyone's crazy in Paris. Crazy is fun!" She shouts throwing her hands up and scaring the poor kitten.

"Okay.... now I'm getting scared." I Admit.

Suddenly the screen goes blank. I try contacting her again but seems like there is a network problem. So I put aside my laptop and lay on my bed.

Every five second I glance at the window hoping to find Noah.

Not being able to sleep I push aside the blanket and get off the bed. I unlock my bedroom door and tip toe to the terrace.

I remember doing this as a kid. Whenever I couldn't sleep I would take my teddy , some snacks and a blanket and head to the terrace. Draping the blanket on my body I would lie there counting the stars.

But that was long ago. I guess in the  haste of growing up I forgot to do things that make me happy.

I open the door that leads to the terrace. The cold wind blows sending chills to my body. I wrap my hands around my body as I step out into the cold air.

For a few minutes I stand there holding myself.  I untie my hair letting it flow freely and release my hand as the warm wind takes over pushing away the coldness.

I look over to Noah's house. I can see light coming from his bedroom. I've been thinking about him lately. A lot. And I like that. I like the feeling I get when I think about him.

And so I spent the whole night staring at the sky in memories of him.