Caution! Fragile

Chapter: 15 It's Called Payback

I woke up that morning with an aching pain in my lower back ugh! I thought. "Stupid scoliosis" I cursed under my breathe as I struggled to sit up. I massaged the sore area as best I could. I sighed, I better juice some carrots, apples, and kale and lay down today. I know it sounds gross but trust me It works wonders with pain and it's good for my bones. I slowly maneuvered to my chair trying my best not to increase pain. I sat in, supporting my back and releasing pressure.

I drove into the kitchen, opening the fridge and grabbed my ingredients. I started by chopping the carrots and apples, followed by plugging the juicer in and turning it on. "Oh wait I'm forgetting something" I thought. I turned off the juicer and opened up the cabinet to grab a glass. Of course out of all the days I need a glass it's on the top shelf. I sighed and tried the best to reach it, straining my back causing more pain.

Bonnie came walking by looking puzzled. "Kell, if you needed a coffee cup all you need to do is ask" she said.

"I don't want coffee, my back hurts, I need a glass and I'm not helpless" I shot back, trying my best to cover my pained face. I kept trying to reach for it, too determined to give up now.

Bonnie rolled her eyes. "Calm down, let me get it before you hurt yourself." She grabbed the glass and handed it to me.

"Thanks" I sighed. Universe: 100,067. Me: 0. I drove over to the juicer, turned it on and started juicing the carrots, apples, and kale. I lost my train of thought into the sound of the juicer. I kept having strange dreams last night. Between the dress and strangely Nate. He popped up in every single one. The strangest part about it is, I was happy. Happy is a strong word, more like content. I felt safe.

In the dream, it was the night of the ball and I was walking. I've never been able to walk and it's always been a dream of mine. I was in the dress walking down the steps just like Hermione did the night at the Yule Ball. It was my princess moment. It felt so real, every step felt so familiar. Just as I reached the last step I slipped. I thought this is it I'm going to fall and break. Everything was in slow motion and I was prepared to fall, but at the last second someone caught me. Their hands felt soft around my small waist. They were gentle and cautious. At the same time they were firm and determined. My heart was racing... In a good way. I looked up to see who it was. It was Nate he was the one who caught me. "You look beautiful" he said gently. He wasn't cocky, he wasn't the Nate I knew... Hardly knew. I felt like I've known him for a long time. He was sweet, real, some one I was willing to fall...

"Hello, earth to Kelly" Bonnie waved her hand in my face, pulling me back to reality. I looked up at her puzzled and then I realized the juicer was still on even after I finished juicing. I turned off the juicer and pushed it aside. I grabbed a straw out of the drawer and took a long sip out of the unappetizing juice. It's worth it. "Why are you so distracted?" She asked.

"I don't know" I lied.

She crossed her arms unsatisfied, she knew I was lying. "Kelly you've always been a bad liar, so tell me the truth." She was right I am a bad liar. The truth is I really don't know. I'm having mixed feelings. I've always felt like dreams meant something and now I'm confused. I just don't want to tell anyone until I figure this out.

"Well" she pushed.

"Nothing. I'm just sore" I said. Hopefully she'll shut up now.

"Whatever" she rolled her eyes. "So I never did ask you" she started. "What happened to you yesterday? You went to get your van and then I barely saw you the rest of the day. So where were you?" She demanded.

I scoffed "I'm a 22 year old women Bonnie, I don't have to tell you anything" I said.

"Don't pull that card on me, just tell me where you were" she gave me her cut the crap look.