Opportunity

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Amber trembled towards the staircase to class. A loud bang appeared, staring at everyone while her books crashed to the floor. Embarrassment flooded through her, she couldn't stay there a minute longer. wanting to pick up the books but the shaking of her hands stopped her. Amber tried so many times but they dropped to the ground every time her hand came near. "Do you need some help?" A dark, deep voice appeared at her side. looked up in hesitation, she was mesmerised, she couldn't believe who had spoken to her, the one and only Jack Osbourne! His soft, deep voice would send you away to another universe.

Motionless, silent that's all that happened. He had a black leather jacket on with a classic white t-shirt. "Here you are, I hope you're ok?" he touched her shoulder, shivers fell down her spine. All that came out was a sincere nod. A nod of approval. After that, she span round to her locker imagining that the conversation never happened! "Alright I'll ... um...see you later?" Jack said with confusion. The boy of her dreams just slipped out of her fingers and she did nothing to stop him. The rest of the day was normal how every other day is for Amber.

The haunting cries came back. The chills and the mystery were back. Amber was no ordinary kid, she related to the night sky. It was as if the black canvas was her best friend. The horizon melted away the sun and the ice cold night swam up. Amber rushed home to stare out of her window to see the moon overtaking the sun, that's when she knew it was time to see her friend.

TO BE CONTINUED .............

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