In Another Universe

Monday 10:02 Return

Yet once again, Charlie was in front of his locker, trying to remember the day's schedule. For some reason, he could never figure it out, even though it never changed. Charlie...

At first, this was just him, sighing to himself but he realised afterwards that someone was actually standing next to him, and that person just called out his name. He turned his head to see Isaac, leaning against the locker next to him, his face brightened by a smile. Charlie couldn't help but smile in return, but he was also still upset by Isaac's latest rejection. He thought he had gotten over the fact that he had a girlfriend he never thought to mention before that afternoon on the beach, until he saw him with her at the party. Except that, at the time, he was resigned. Fine, he wasn't interested the way Charlie was. Fine. Well, that was until the exact party, where they almost kissed, at least in the way he interpreted the moment they shared. And then, he choose her again over him, which was understandable, but he didn't know what to think anymore. And now, there he was again, standing in front of him.

"Hi..." Charlie said, closing his locker. "Did I forget anything this time?"

Isaac laughed, shaking his head.

"No. No, you didn't. I was wondering if you were coming to the party on Friday."

"The school St Patrick's Day party?"

"Yeah. Are you gonna be a leprechaun?" He smiled happily, imagining Charlie dressed like a leprechaun. Would he be sitting at the end of a rainbow? Eh, wouldn't that be some kind of ironic?

"I don't know... Are you going?"

"Indeed I am."

"Maybe I'll come too."

"So we can go together, nice!" He passed next to Charlie, putting a hand on his shoulder before leaving.

Charlie looked at him leave, even more confused than before. But he couldn't just stay in the middle of the corridor, trying to figure his life out. He walked down the corridor, towards his classroom, until he met Thomas and William, talking, leaning on random lockers.

"Look at that. Someone just came back from the dead! Charlie Hayes. Should we take down the missing person poster?" Thomas asked, straightening up. Charlie didn't really know what to answer, he hasn't exactly been the best of friends.

"Sorry..."

"We tried to call you." Will said. "And we saw pictures of your party. To which we weren't invited."

"I know, I'm really sorry but I didn't know if I could invite you. Charlotte told me it was only for the people of the school play and she told me only mid party that we could invite other people." Charlie was defending himself as he could but knew he was in the wrong. Arms out and palms forward, he looked like he thought they would attack him. But they both just seemed as worried as they were annoyed.

"Right, right..." William started. "Then get yourself back on track and don't forget Jack's birthday this Saturday. We'll go to London with the train so don't be late 'cause we won't wait for you."

Charlie nodded, making a mental note. He felt bad that he had forgotten about that. His mind had been in all directions but earth lately. He made the silent promise to be in London on Saturday. What could prevent him from doing so?

Thomas put an arm around Charlie's shoulders and they all started walking towards their classes, planning what they'd do for the birthday.