Admiration. DISCONTINUED

Chapter 22.

∞Flora

As Alex curls up on my lap, a shiver goes down my spine.

It's been a week since Mickey and Cameron talked at the arcade.

I was able to keep Alex. He was in decent condition and only had eye problems, but he was able to see well.

I look out the window and see that little specks of white flow against the night sky.

Alex let's out a shiver too.

"You're cold to Alex? I better get you some blankets."

I get up and drape handmade blankets on Alex. I watch Alex as his body slowly lifts and fall with every breath he takes.

I hear vibrating on my night stand.

I head over and see that it's a text from Cameron.

Received text from 'Cameron' at 6:12 pm:

"Do you think you can come over?"

Sent text to 'Cameron' at 6:13 pm:

"Depends. Is there a problem??"

Reviewed text from 'Cameron' at 6:14 pm:

"Not really, my parents are going to be gone and I just need company."

I head to my closet and put on a baggy sweater. I put leggings on and some Uggs.

"See you later, Alex." I give Alex one last pet.

"Mom, I'm heading for Cameron's!" I shout.

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I run to Cameron's front door and knock furiously.

The harsh winter wind hits my face, making my face more and more red by the second.

Cameron opens the door.

"Flora's here!" He shouts behind him.

"Let her in! The wind is getting in!" Dawn shouts.

I step in and shake off all the snow that's on me.

I take my Uggs off and set them off to a corner, Kiki comes in and starts sniffing my Uggs.

"Flora, do you want peppermint tea or coffee? Mickey shouts from the kitchen.

"Woah, Mickey's here? I'll take tea, Mickey!"

Cameron's parents and Dawn then come in the living room.

"Flora, you're here! We can finally leave." Mrs. Lacing says.

"Where are you guys going? If you don't mind me asking."

"We're going out of town to drop Dawn and her friends off to 'practice' their music." Mr. Lacing says.

"It's just not any training center, Sex Pistols took a visit there. It's the best training facility in the county, possibly even in the state." Dawn says in awe.

"Now Flora, we trust you and your new friend on keeping Cameron safe. If anything happens we will call." Mrs. Lacing says, patting my shoulder.

Cameron pops up from the couch he was sitting on.

"Okay guys you can leave now. Off you guys go." Cameron says pushing his parents out the door.

Dawn pushes Cameron to a side.