Forever and Always (On Hold)

Chapter 3:

I sigh, proudly looking at the now spotless kitchen. "Hmmmm." I skip up the stairs with an accomplished grin on my face.Down the first white hallway, lined with pictures of Tyler, dad, mom, and me. Right onto the second, this one light blue, lined with pictures of past family pets like our old alley cat, Pablo, and our old golden retriever, Georgie, and down all the way end to my maple wooden door. Once in my room, i slip out the window and to my usual hideout.

A beautiful Indiana sunset greets my eyes. Pink, orange, and yellow swirls and clouds fill the sky, centred with the red-yellow sun, sinking into the horizon.

"Ahhhh." I smile up at the beautiful sky. This sunset reminds me of all the times my family: mom, dad, Tyler and I, sat in the grass of our flat backyard and ate dinner on a picnic blanket while watching the sun disappear for the day. Those times when mom and dad were getting along were always the best memories for me.

I wonder if Brian is watching the sunset. Ahhh i wish i had entered his number in my phone before throwing the little scrap of paper away.

"Skyler'' I tell myself. "You don't have time for guys." Or do i?

Looking across the street, I remember I have to pick up Tyler from the Alberny's house. I wonder what they did today. Probably playing board games, or fishing, or baking. Probably all the things Tyler loves to do and more.

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"Sissy!" Tyler's happy little voice screeched through the Alberney's front door. "Sissy's here!!!! Sissy's here!!!"

Mrs. Alberney opens the chestnut door with a smile. "Why hello Skyler! How have you been?"'

i know exactly what she's talking about. Mom and dad.

"Oh i've been pretty well. How about you?" Her smile widens.

"Oh, just wonderful! We had such a great time today with Tyler! Didn't we?" She looks down at my brother, who was laying on the ground looking intently at a little black ant. He looks up and grins wildly.

"Yes, yes, yes!!"He screams, running around in circles.

"Thank you so much, Mrs. Alberney. It really means a lot that you're helping out so much." I smile at her. "I really do appreciate it." And i mean it. Without her to help, I dont know what i'd do. What, take Tyler on the roof with me every time dad comes home? Too dangerous. Not hide at all when dad comes home? Even more dangerous. you never know what crazy things dad will do when he's drunk...

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After Tyler is snuggled away in his bed, i run to my room and shut the door. I leap onto my green and purple flowered bed spread and sprawl out. I'm definitely not tired yet.

With nothing else to think about or do, my mind immediatly travels to Brian. His perfect dark brown hair, beautiful blue eyes, dazzling smile. Even though I no my life is far too crazy for guys, I cant resist running to the trash can and digging out Brian's phone number. I guess i do have a little spare time. And don't I deserve a little taste of the normal life of a crazy teenaged girl? I sure think I do! just a little bit, maybe.

Brian Reynolds. ( the grocery guy ;) )

412-897-1234

It would be so simple to just dial the number, or even text it. As long as it was in my phone...

I sigh, giving in to the part of me that so wants to get to know Brian Reynolds. I add his number to my contacts.

I carefully start a new text message.

Hey Brian, it's Sky. We met at the grocery store? Im not sure if u remember me, but u said to text u, so i did.

I get a reply almost immediatly as i press the send button.

Oh hey! I thought u were never gonna text me. i was a little worried there ;)

He was waiting for me to text him?

haha no need 2 worry :)

I had always thought it would be awkward texting a guy. I guess not though.

Do u wanna go out this weekend? like saturday? I no the perfect place :)

 Oh my gosh! He wants me to go out with him! Tomorrows Friday, so in two days!!

umm sure! that would be great! :) are you going to tell me where were going?

I'm soooo excited!!

thats a surprise :) but trust me, you'll like it.

Yay! Hyperventilating here!

so, i'll pick you up at 6?

I don't think i'm busy.

sounds good! cya then :)

bye :)

Oh my gosh!! i'm going on my real first date! I two days!!!!!

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I slip my pajama's on and curl under the covers.

That night when I go to bed, out of all the things to dream about, my thoughts stay on Brian. His face, his hair, his eyes, just plain him. Where he is going to take me, what were going to do, all the things i don't know about him. Because i did jsut meet him, you know.

And i dream about him all night long.