Evenings in L.A (a Cody Simpson love story)

Evenings in L.A part 3

Alli came downstairs, rubbing her eyes, as I closed the door.

“What's this” she asked me pointing to my “gift”.

“Oh...I don't know.” I answered.

“Who sent it to you?”

“I also don't know that, an anon I guess.”

“Mhm...Open it up.”

“Yes, let me just get some scissors”.

I went into the kitchen and grabbed a pair of scissors.Then I left this room to sit down on the couch in our living room.Alli followed me, sitting down next to me.

I cut through the tape and opened the packet.I had to smile after I saw my “gift”.It was my scarf.She must've followed me home and then sent me my scarf plus a letter as I noticed right after that.

“Someone sent you...a scarf...that you already own?” Alli asked me a little confused.

“No, actually it is my scarf.I borrowed it someone.” I answered with a little smile.

Right after that I got off the couch and walking into my room for some privacy, so I could read the letter.Alli gazed after me still confused.

I closed my door and jumped onto my bed.Then I unfolded the letter.It said:

“Dear Cody,

you maybe wonder wherefrom I know your name and where you live.Actually your friends yelled out your name the last night we met, then I followed you home.I hope you will understand why, after reading this.

I'm not homeless as you may think.But I tried to run away that evening when you picked me up.I was running away from my so-called home.It doesn't feel like home to me anymore.Actually they found me a few hours after I jumped out off your car. I was hiding at my favorite place, the old tree house in the little wood close to downtown? It was a wrong decision to go there. I'm out a lot, just so I'd have to spend less time at my parents house.My Dad is an alcoholic and he hits my Mom and me a lot.

I never told anyone about my situation, I always felt like no one cared. But I need to talk to someone, that's why I open up to a complete stranger...how ridiculous.I felt like you would care a little about me...sort of.

I wanted to know who you are, so I followed you home. I don't want to mess up your life, so you may want to just ignore this letter. I gave you your scarf back and we are sort of done I think.

Thank your for taking your time and reading this letter,

Merry Christmas to you and your family. “

I never acted quicker.I read this letter and was shocked and upset.I needed to help her.So I grabbed a bag and put in there a coat, a blanket, some water, money, a candle and lightner.And I couldn't forget about the scarf.

I ran downstairs.Mom, Dad and Tom were also awake now.

“Hey Honey, good morning.You want to unpack those...”

My family was irritated as I walked out the door without a word.

As soon as I closed that door behind me, I started to run.I felt my parents looking at me but I just ignored it.Just like I ignored the fact that my Mom called and texted me like a hundret times.

I just had to get to the tree house.I had the feeling of her being there.

My thoughts were going crazy, I regreted not asking her what's going on, the last time I met her.

It took me 20 minutes to get there.Luckily I was fit, but my lunges were hurting anyways.

I walked towards the tree house.I noticed someone being up there.

I stopped and looked up, trying to fifure out if it was really her.I couldn't tell so I just climed all the way up.

I saw her as soon as I climbed up.

She wore a woolen beanie and also her tick coat but her lips were blue anyways.She looked grateful.

“Cody..”

“Hey, I thought I would visit you and bring you some stuff.”

“I hoped you would come.Even though I really meant it when I said I don't want to mess up your life.”

“Too late, you messed it up as soon as we met the first time” I answered with a little smile.She smiled back.

“Did you run away again?” I asked straight out.

“...Yes I did.I ran away yesterday.Funnily they didn't notice it yet I guess.”

“Will you stay here?”

“I think so.I hope it gets warmer soon.”

“But you can't..”

“I will have to.I don't have anyone to go to and I will never go back to my parents.”

“Really so bad?” I asked.

She opened her coat und lifted her shirt up a little.There was a huge bruise on her belly.

“He kicked me.Not for the first time.”

I was shocked, how could someone ever do that to their daughter or son?

“Uhm...Here you go...”

I opened the bag.

“Some water...a blanket...Another coat... and a candle plus lightner and last but not least some money...”

I handed the things to her, she smiled.

“Gosh...Thank you...”

“Oh, I forgot one thing”

I moved closer to her, and pulled out the scarf.She smiled even bigger.I looked into her eyes as I wrapped the scarf around her neck again.I felt a spark between us...somehow.

“You can keep it” I told her.

“Thank you, I don't know why you care so much, but thank you.”

We sat there a little while in silence as she started shaking.

“I'm cold.”

I didn't say anything, but I moved even closer to her and put my arm around her.She freezed but then she also moved closer to me, resting her head on my shoulder.I wrapped the blanket around us and set the candle on fire.We sat there for an hour when I noticed I'd have to leave.My family was waiting for me and my parents would be really mad.

“Sorry, uhm..But I have to go.I will come back soon.I promise!”

“Yes, thank you again” she answered, then I got up and went home.

I was right when I assumed my parents would be mad.My mum was yelling at me when I came home.She asked me where I had been.

“I visited... a friend.” I answered. “So, what did I miss?”

I walked towards Tom who was already playing with his new toys.

“We celebrated without you, because you were gone!” My mum cried.

“I see...But now I'm here.”

Then I just sat down and opened my presents.But I couldn't focus on my presents, my thoughts were filled with that girl.I knew I was gonna meet her again.I felt like I had to care about her.She needed help and I would help her.Somehow her amazing eyes bewitched me and I wouldn't give up on her.I would meet her again soon.Tonight?

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