Something Fallible

Chapter II

7:22am, Noel was in the shower. The water drips on his toned body as he thinks about Alysonn. He smiles subconsciously, feeling the rhythm of the Keshi's Like I Need You.

Baby, I call in the dead of night
But you don't need me like I need you
Pray that I won't be alone

He scrubs his body slowly, taking his time, creating small bubbles that slid through his biceps. His body grows warmer as he slides his hands on his toned muscles, only the sound of the water and the song playing is audible.

Layin' on the bed
Waitin' for your text (Be alone)
Babe, there's nothin' left
Faded, I'm a wreck (Be alone)

Noel and Alysonn don't hang out much, and when they do, it only takes 20-40 minutes of being together. Alysonn barely had time for him nor her other friends, since she's always been studying violin.

Too soon with a drunk call (Like I need you, pray that...)
In the middle of the night (I won't be alone)
You took it, my fault

Noel liked Alysonn since they were nine. He always thought she's beautiful, charming, and smart. He's not wrong though. Especially when Alysonn smiles, it looked so genuine and pure.

Pain, that's an option (Baby I...)
No time for nonsense (Call in the dead of night)
Can't ask you nothin'
Drank, feeling nauseous (You don't need me...)

He did felt rather nauseous. The thought of hanging out with Alysonn had always made him feel nervous. But he must be fine. No he won't be awkward, he cannot be awkward. Not again. Not like what happened 3 weeks ago, when they went to the amusement park and he accidentally made Alysonn ride the rollercoaster alone because he jolted the moment Aly held his hald dragging him inside the ride and he ran, forgetting everything. That was chaotic.

Noel turned off the shower and wrapped a towel around his waist. He went into the closet, and got himself a boxers, a bright yellow hoodie(his favorite) and a pair of jeans. He dressed up, styled his hair a little, sprayed some perfume and ran hurriedly downstairs.

"where are you going?" his mom asked.

"to the art studio. m'going with Aly." he answered while doing his shoes

"can you drop off your brother on his school please?" his mom asked, preparing some breakfast meals on the dinner table.

"i would if i had a car" he said.

"Noel, .."

"Mom, I'm goin' to be late. I have to be there by  eight, okay?" he explained.

Noel went out off their house and walked by the streets of their neighborhood. He was collecting himself, briefing some guidelines, and creating his own rules to himself, afraid that he'd do something extremely uncool. He looked through his phone, rereading Alysonn's text message that reads "meet me by the 3rd alley, near the bakeshop.". Noel fasten his pace, gathering all the confidence he has in his body.

When he reached their meeting place, he found Alysonn standing by the glass wall of the bakeshop. She looked gorgeous with her navy blue dress that goes beyond her knees. She wore a pendant necklace on, and her hair, still beautifully falls on her shoulder.

Noel was out of his trance again. His heart was beating so fast and loud you can actually hear it. He waves to Alysonn as he went to where she stands.

"uhh.. h-hi." he said, laughing a little. "you look..." Noel trailed for a second. Beautiful. "Nice. You look nice." he said, making Alysonn smile.