𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄|hailee steinfeld✔︎

13|The unique eyed are the wisest

I'm pretty sure everyone had at least once tried to make a choice between two things that you are really fond of or are equally important. Like deciding on whether to buy an ice cream cone or to buy a packet of your favourite chips? Well, I was stuck in the same situation. This might sound immature but my situation was really serious. I loved churros, but I had planned on buying a candy apple and I was really craving it. But, I couldn't muster up enough courage to go to the stall and face the grumpy stall vendor again. Another ping  broke me out of my thoughts. I unlocked my phone and saw another text from Jay. Why are all these people texting me today and trying to get close to me? 

Groaning in frustration, I mercilessly bit on my churro and chewed ferociously, though I'm pretty sure I looked like a cow. I hadn't read Jay's message earlier and curiosity go the best of me so I opened it. 

Two unread messages-

Jay- Hey! Hope u r coming to the carnival today :)))

Sent at 6:20 pm.

Jay- Meet me at the Wave Swinger at 11:00 please.

Sent at 10:30

Great now another person wanted to meet me and they all were texting me like nothing had happened before, sending me creepy emojis and all. I bit another bite of my buttery churro and moaned in satisfaction when I felt the flavours burst evenly in my mouth.

"Seems like you're really enjoyin' that churro huh?", a gruff voice spoke behind me. I turned around to be met with 'the-guy-you'd-never-want-to-meet-alone-in-a-dark-alley' guy. I gulped nervously at the thought of him shooting me with his revolver. Something crinkled in his hand and he moved closer towards me and I was about to scream bloody murder until he spoke up.

" So.., you gonna eat that churro?", he asked me. Confused I looked into his eyes and I think that was the biggest mistake I ever made because I totally freaked out at seeing his eyes. I immediately looked down at his hand to mask my 'little-freak-out'. I saw him clutching on an empty buttery brown paper bag similar to my churros bag. I raised an eyebrow at him and he gave me a longing look.

"Um.. I was planning to?", but when I saw the disappointed look in his unique eyes I spoke up immediately. "You can have it though. I anyways wanted a candied apple.", I smiled handing him the bag. He gives me a grateful smile and we started walking together.

"So, um what's your name?", I asked him awkwardly.

" Xavier Aniston", he replied back.

" I'm Jennifer Jones".

"So um, you here with your family or something?", I ask him.

"Family? I'm an orphan.", he replied as if it didn't affect him.

"Oh. I'm really sorry, I didn't kno-"

"I don't need your pity kid.", he snaps bitterly.

We continue walking towards the carousel in silence. The awkwardness was so thick that you could literally cut it off with a knife.

"Life sucks you know.", I state trying to ease the tension. He looks at me giving me an accusing look.

"Are you just trying to make me feel better or..", he trails off.

"I'm not doing anything to make you feel better. I'm just stating the truth.", I state in a matter of fact way.

Xavier laughed,"Do you know you're terrible at comforting someone." I giggled nervously, "Yeah, I have nothing but a stone cold heart up here. I'm as selfish as they come." He gave me a pitiful look, "Did something happen kid? Why are you acting like that?". I don't know why but I felt like I could trust him, so I told him about the past year briefly.

 You know the boy you were staring at?", he asks me and I nod. "Do you like him or something?", he asks me innocently. My cheeks immediately burn a bright red and I furiously shake my head no. I got in the queue for the attractive carousel. He stands on the other side of the railing separating us.

"You know, you should give your friends a chance.", he spoke up.

"What?", I was surprised.

"Yeah. I've been through some really tough times kid and sometimes I wish I had good friends to support me and be by my side when I needed someone. I won't deny that your friends have made a big mistake, but by the way you have described them, they seem to really care about you. Just give them a chance, everyone deserves one.", he advised me putting his hands in his pocket.

I nodded thoughtfully, "Thanks Xavier. I'll give it a try."

He winked at me, "Well then listen to this strangers one last advice. Confess to the boy you were drooling at."

"XAVIER!"

"Alright, alright. Have a great night Jenny.", he cackled.

I huffed out, "Same to you."

 He smiled back at me,"Good luck.", he says to me while walking away.

"Bye Xavier! Thanks.", I shout waving him goodbye.

He waves at me and shouts," Thanks for the churros!".

I giggle to myself and make my way to the carousel and pay for the ride. When my turn comes I walk around in the carousel until I found the pony I always rode on. It had a creamy white skin made of porcelain and had strawberry coloured locks of fake hair falling on its forehead. It was larger and prettier than the others  and I was fond of it since I was a kid. I silently climbed on it and a tear involuntarily slipped from my eye. I looked up at the ceiling of the carousel and stared at the intricate carvings and paintings done on it. I miss you dad, so much.

Why can't my life be normal?

 I remember when my parents and I used to come here. They were the ones who had found this pony for me. We used to be such a happy and loving family. Until my dad passed away in a terrible car crash. He was on his way to the airport. He was coming back to Flake Town for my birthday.A car with a drunk driver had come swerving his way and, well the rest is history.

But soon a smile made its way onto my lips when I hear the familiar music of the carousel. I always found it magical and mysterious. The up and down of the pony calmed me down and made me giggle happily. The ride came to its end and I checked my watch. 

10:50pm

Time to confront Jay

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