STAY A LITTLE LONGER

Chapter 11

I walked out of the physics class with Amy deeply engulfed into a conversation to barely notice the figure walking towards me until I head-on collided with her.

"Ouch". I stumbled back as I took in a mocking Vienna standing before me her hands folded on her chest as she threw me a dirty glare. I gulped nervously as I recalled the events of that night. Did she recognize me?

"We gotta talk". She gestured towards the nearest classroom and I nodded at Amy before following her inside. I was more nervous rather than curious.

"What is Raphael up to?"

"I'm not his Secretary".

"Sky,he is up to something and I've a very bad feeling about it".

"I'm least concerned about your stupid feelings about that dork". I turned around to leave but she blocked the door.

"Although I hate admitting it but I really can't share this with anyone else".

"That's pathetic". She rolled her eyes before beginning.

"I was hanging with Raph ....and then I remember nothing". Clueless as always. I pretended just like an ignorant girl would;freaking worried,terrified and anxious.

"When did it happen? Did you talk to your Dad about it?"

"The night before yesterday. No way. Are you crazy? Being grounded is the last thing I want before Homecoming".

"Hmm...Could it be a prank?" I quickly changed my tone when she glared back. "No,I mean its Perry afterall".

"Mm...hmm. Would it sound stupid if I asked any of them for an explanation?"

"Kinda if it's a prank". It was so easy to convince her.

"Yeah. Its just freaking me out".

"Hey just relax okay. It was a joke. And stay away from your dimwit boyfriend and that bitch". I closed the door with a bang,a triumphant smile lingering on my face as I walked into my seat beside May.

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Perry was unnaturally quiet in the canteen and I didn't spot Raphael until the English class that we shared. He was as usual being a dork. Vienna still avoided us mysteriously disappearing during the lunch and except a few silent yet meaningful eye contact with Ryan,the day ended without a bustle. And so did the week. Every attempt lead to a dead end. The progress was sluggish all throughout the week and it literally pissed me off. But the only one who kept me at bay was Ryan.

"Hey Sky. We were just thinking of a movie night at Vienna's place. Could you come? It's gonna be fun". It was May.

These girls were desperately trying to settle things but I guess no one was in a mood for apologies.

"Yeah I'll be there in an hour". I said reluctantly suppressing my frustration.

No matter how much I wanted to lay down on his couch and listen to his irresistible voice,I couldn't say 'no' to my eager best friends. "Yippee! See you soon".

I could imagine May jumping on her bed in excitement.

I hanged up to see Ryan already stuffing the fifth pizza slice in his mouth and his voice came out muffled. "Wo wosh zat.. aboo?"

I broke into fits of laughter rolling over the couch as he tried hard not to choke. I grabbed the last piece left savoring its taste as I got up to leave.
"Movie night. Good night". I faked an excitement but he easily caught it.

"I know darling you're gonna miss me". He winked and I rolled my eyes.
"Give me a hug at least babes". Ryan pouted adorably and I felt my stomach flip trying hard not to blush.

"You stink". I cringed my nose in disgust and rushed out of the house giggling before he could catch me.

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I hummed Midnight Memories a playful smile plastered on my face as I walked back home. I really felt alive when he was around. I could laugh again without faking it. I had given up my baggy old shirts and sneakers. I was singing again. And he was the reason. I couldn't push him away from my head. I wondered if he felt the same or was it just me going crazy over a boy I had been hanging out since a week. And it scared me.

The door creaked noisily as I kicked it shut singing at the top of my lungs.
Nobody can drag me down...Nobody...

The rest of the words hitched in my throat as I took in the two amused pairs of eyes burning holes into my soul. I stood there frozen on my spot my knees trembling as I clutched hard onto the door knob until my knuckles turned white. We remained glued onto our spot none ready to break the growing tension in the room until he spoke. The same soft, gentle yet strong British accent reverberated across the house and I could hear my heart shattering into pieces. I missed that voice so much.

How can you hate someone so much yet miss him? It's a mystery I've yet to figure out.

"Hey Kyle. You look so beautiful my girl".

Kyle. That's me — a girl that he murdered 4 years ago. The girl now standing before him didn't cry every night, didn't draw pictures of a smiling family with crayons, didn't wait for someone to kiss her good morning. I'm Skylar, a darker version of the girl he once knew.

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