The Girl With Angel Wings

Chapter 5

Miley was awoken by someone shaking her gently. She turned around slowly and with her sleepy eyes looked at the person in front of her. It was her mother. Her eyes opened wide as she was now completely awake, remembering why her mother woke her up.

>>Is it time?<< Miley asked with a wide smile on here face.

>>Yes honey.<< Jane answered as she placed her hand on her daughter's cheek.

Upon hearing the answer, Miley jumped from her bed and ran into her closet. She changed from her pajamas to a long sleeved black shirt which had a hole on the back of it for her wings and a pair of navy blue pants which complimented her whole figure nicely.

Jane always designed clothes for her daughter. Whatever Miley wanted, she'd sew it immediately. It was never difficult for her as the two bonded over it. Miley was always impressed with her mother's work. It was perfect.

She spun around and looked into the mirror. A wide smile crept up on her face. Her eyes averted to the glass doors of her balcony. She bit her lip nervously. She was so eager to finally go outside but now that it's happening, she started to panic.

>>Are you nervous?<< Jane asked.

>>Just a little bit.<< Miley said exhaling sharply.

>>Don't be. You know how to take care of yourself, you'll be fine.<< a deep, strange voice said.

It was James. Miley turned around and hugged her father. She always felt safe in his arms, ever since she was little. The hug calmed her nervousness. She felt more confident now.

>>Come on now, off you go.<<

James broke the hug and turned his daughter around to face the balcony. Miley walked slowly to it and opened the doors. The cold wind blew in her face making her shiver for a slight second.

She took a deep breath and walked to the railing with roses around it. Putting her hands on it, she closed her eyes for a moment. It was a moment of realisation which hit her like a bus as her heart was beginning to beat rapidly.

When she opened her eyes and exhaled, she spread her dark brown wings. The wind caressed her feathers ever so soothingly. Miley stood on the railing and spread her arms just like the wings.

With a smile on her face, she leaned forward and started falling. After a few moments, Miley flew up into the clouds. Finally reaching them, she laughed loudly, not caring if it sounded sinister for other people.

She ran her hands through the clouds and giggled. She didn't even start exploring the actual outside and she was already loving it. Farther along the way, city light could be seen. Miley hurried to them but still carefully as she recalled the rules of her father.

Upon arriving to the city, Miley was amazed. Her eyes were glowing and her face lit up. She couldn't believe the beauty of an ordinary city. The street lights lit up every road and corner of it. There were still many people out on the streets.

They all looked different. Unique. Miley loved that and was amazed by it. She could stare at them forever. She didn't have any interaction with people besides her parents nor did she see anyone else.

She found a skyscraper and landed on its roof. She watched the city for a little while until a certain person caught her attention. That person was on top of a high building, their legs dangling off the edge.

They looked like they were about to jump. Miley couldn't let that happen. That person needed saving. She flew closer to the building and saw that it was a guy. He was crying. Next to him was a half empty glass bottle of what looked like alcohol.

Miley gathered up all the courage she had and flew to the roof, several steps behind the guy. She inhaled gently and walked to him, putting her hand on his shoulder.

>>Whatever you're about to do, don't do it please.<< she spoke in the softest voice.

>>Why not? Who are you even to tell me that? You don't even know me.<< he said.

Before Miley could stop him, he turned around. Needless to say that he was shocked. He rubbed his eyes a couple of times, not believing them.

>>Are you an angel? A hallucination?<< he asked, still rubbing his eyes roughly.

>>I'm not... I was actually born this way... My name's Miley, what's yours?<<

>>...Gabe...'s Gabe.<< he said, grabbing the glass bottle.

He was stopped by the girl who was an angel to him. He looked her in her green eyes. For a moment there, he found comfort in them. He smiled lightly and released the bottle from his grip.

>>What happened Gabe?<< she asked, taking a seat next to him.

>>World's just fucked.<<

>>I don't think that.<<

>>Yeah, because you're basically an angel with those wings.<<

The both laughed at his comment.

>>You're sweet but I'm serious...what happened? You can trust me.<< she said, scooting closer to him.

>>I haven't had the best life... My dad's in some fucked up shit and he was just using a disguise as a doctor so he wouldn't get caught. I feel like I don't even have a dad anymore...<<

Gabe scratched the nape of his neck and exhaled like he's at a loss. He then felt Miley's hand touch his. He didn't expect that small connection would set his soul on fire. He only met her about 5 minutes ago.

>>I'm sorry you had to go through situations which caused you pain...<<

>>You're the only one who showed sympathy, thank you for that.<< Gabe smiled and squeezed Miley's hand.

>>So...what now?<< she asked.

>>Let's just talk about everything. I need a friend right now.<<

Miley nodded. With that, the two began chatting about small topics for a longer while until Gabe asked about her wings. She was unsure whether to trust him or not but he looked innocent.

She decided to trust him and told him everything. He was shocked but to a pleasant surprise, he understood. She felt relieved. He never said it but her secret would go to grave with him.

>>Sounds like God gave your parents an angel.<< he said.

Miley could ever only scratch her head and laugh awkwardly. Gabe did notice the small blush on her cheeks and smiled lightly to himself. After a couple of hours, the two really bonded.

None of them mentioned it but the feeling they got when they were together was odd, unfamiliar but good, right. Just like when two right pieces of puzzle are put together. They just clicked.

In the middle of their conversation about their favorite movies, Miley took a glance at a tower which displayed the time and realized it's 3 am. She quickly shut up and stood up hurriedly. Gabe was confused by her sudden actions.

>>What's wrong?<< he asked.

>>It's really late and my house is pretty far away even if I have wings. I need to go.<<

>>Wait!<< Gabe grabbed her by the hand >>When will I see you again?<<

>>How about in a week exactly? Same place, same time.<< she suggested and he agreed.

They waved each other goodbye as Miley spread her wings and flew away from the building. The entire flight home, she had a huge smile. She couldn't stop thinking about Gabe. His black hair, blue eyes, innocent smile...

She was so busy thinking about him that she almost missed her own house and balcony. After finally getting into the house, she flopped onto her bed, stuffing her face in a pillow and screamed from happiness.

She didn't notice how tiring the trip was. She was too happy and excited to notice. But slowly as her body began shutting down, she slowly drifted off to sleep with a smile.