Anne went downstairs overflown with curiosity.
"Who is it Ma-" Anne started saying but lost her words as she faced Billy Andrews.
"Um.. Hello, Anne" said the boy and smiled.
Anne did not smile back. She just looked at him without saying anything.
"I have to, um.. I have to talk to you about something." he said.
"Um.. Yes.. Yes sure, let's go outside" Anne finally said.
They went outside without sharing a glance. Anne took her left braid and played with it nervously waiting for Billy to tease her or threaten her about something. But he surprised her.
"Look Anne, I wanted to apologize for my behaviour until the present day. This whole thing is a huge misunderstanding, and it's all my fault. It has nothing to do with you. Actually it's.. It's complicated.."
"Would maybe mind explaining to me?" said Anne shocked.
"Um.. It's.. Well.. When you first came to school I liked you, but I got so jealous when I saw you were interested in Gilbert, as every other girl.. But you were different.. And you immediatly caught his attention so I felt even more insecure.."
"Billy I-" Anne tried to say but Billy continued.
"Well the point is.. I kept treating you badly because I was mad at Gilbert, as he keeps making all the girls want him despite the fact he is with you, including a specific girl.. And I..I didn't have the courage to fight him so I made you feel bad instead.." said Billy full of shame.
Anne was looking at him now, not knowing what to say. She obviously got mad that she had to go through this whole thing as it wasn't her fault, but still, she felt bad for Billy. He might acted in a wrong way, but he was hurt.
"May I, Um.. May I ask who that girl is?" finally said Anne.
Billy didn't answer, but we all know Anne is not giving up that easily. Suddenly her eyes widened.
"Billy.. Do you like Ruby?" she said.
"Ruby? No no, not Ruby!" he nearly shouted.
"I um, I like Josie.."
"JOSIE PYE?!" Anne shouted all in shock.
"Anne, lower your voice! Yes Josie.. And I was wondering if, maybe, you could help me get her attention.." Billy said.
"Me? Are you sure? We're talking about Josie, Billy. She's not actually my best friend.." Anne said.
"Yes but you're the only one that knows and.. I only told you because I trust you." he said and looked at her.
Anne felt like it was her obligation to help Billy, after hearing him say he trusts her. Also it might be the start of a great friendship, and she loved the thought of it.
"Ok then. I'll do whatever I can. Tomorrow I'll try to talk to Josie." Anne said.
"Thank you!" he said.
"Oh Anne? I, um.. I'm sorry again.." Billy added.
"Don't worry.. It's water under the bridge.." she said and smiled slightly.
Billy smiled back at her and left.
Anne took a deep breath and looked up the sky, that was now dark decorated with billions of stars.
"Everything's gonna get better.." she whispered to herself and her face got peaceful.
"Oh here you are!" a familiar voice made Anne come back to reality.
"We are waiting for you, for dinner. Are you coming?" added the voice.
Anned turned around and faced Matthew.
"I'll be there in a minute. I just want to stay outside and look at the moon. It's breathtaking tonight." Anne said and looked in the sky.
"That's alright, but don't be late." Matthew said as he stroked her head and smiled. Then he entered the front door leaving Anne alone with the stars.
Anne was now full of emotions as she looked at the endless sky. She thought that her life was finally getting better. She closed her eyes and imagined all the possibilities of what could happen tomorrow.
"How strange, but beautiful can life be.." Anne thought and let her hair down.
"How beautiful.." she whispered.
Author's Note: I'm so glad that some of you like my story! I'm still working on the 4th Chapter, so stay tuned!
Mel, xo
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Autumn Kisses
FanfictionWORK IN PROGRESS This is just a story I started making in my free time and I wanted to share it with you! Hope you like it! With love, Mel, xo
