How I Died

Chapter 4: Vacation

I forced my key into the stubborn lock, letting out a satisfied sigh once I heard the click. I stepped in my apartment, Earth close behind me, making my way to the living room. " Hey Luce, I have a surprise." A huge smile made it's way on my face once I saw her eating chocolate icecream. I grabbed two spoons, offering one to Earth who took it gratefully.

" Hey Liabell. Who's your friend? She's beautiful!" Lucy cried, staring at Earth. Lucy was very much straight, but she still recognized a pretty face anywhere. Earth blushed, looking downwards, playing with her spoon. " This is Earth, and we both have some news!" I dipped my spoon into the bucket of creamy heaven, letting out a moan as the flavor burst in my mouth.

" Hello Earth, I'm Lucy, and what's your news?" "Well, Earth invited me on a trip to California with her. I'm sorry we can't take you, but we only have two tickets." Lucy brightened up, choking a little on here icecream. " California? Wow thats amazing! When do you leave?" " Well, tonight, I came here to say goodbye to you, and pack my stuff." " Oh." She whimpered, grabbing me for a hug.

" How long will you be gone?" " For a few days, maybe a week. I'll call you every night promise." " Okay, well you go pack. Earth and I will get to know eachother while you do." I nodded in agreement, seeing Earth's happy face. I headed to my bedroom, grabbing my black duffle bag. I grabbed a couple weeks worth of clothes, just in case. My toothbrush, hairbrush, perfumes, and bodywashes.

Once I exited the room, I heard the howls of laughter from the living room. Earth and Lucy were chatting like old friends, scooping heaps of icecream in their mouths. I smiled at the two, knowing they would get along. " Okay, ready to go Earth?" The two turned their cheerful gazes to me, neither to pleased at the idea of seperating. " Okay, bye Earth, I hope I see you soon. See you, Liabells. Remember to call me every night. I'll wish to speak to both of you!" With that, Earth and I made our way out the door.

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" Wow, she was so nice. I hadn't had that much fun in ages. You were right, we got along swell!" Earth gushed, as we were both sitting in the library. Elliot sat with us, eating our popcorn that we had just made. When he tried to swipe a piece from the bowl in my lap, I swatted his hand away. He gripped my hand as I did, fussing with my fingers.

I kept pulling them away, only to have him grab my hand again. I guess he just always had to be doing something. " Stop touching me." I snapped, ripping my hand from his yet again. " No." I just sighed, already knowing how stubborn he was. " I told you she would like you. You guys talked more than we did." I mused, giving in to Elliot's persistence, much to his satisfaction.

" Why do you like playing with my hands so much?" " They are warm. And I can feel your muscles tensing, it's entertaining." I just sighed, turning to Earth. " So what do you want to do, seeing as I am stuck here for the next , who knows how long?" Earth brightened, her lips curling up. " Well, we could always go swimming!" I stared at her in shock. " Swimming." I clarified. " Swimming. Our indoor pool, room. I have a bikini you could borrow." I pursed my lips, looking down at my lap.

" Okay, wait. Zombies swim?" Elliot tugged on my fingers, making my attention turn to him. " Of course we swim. We aren't aliens you know." " Okay, lets swim." Earth clapped, standing up. " Come with me, I'll get your bikini. Do you like black and red, or blue?" " Black and red." Elliot shot out, making me glare at him, only to see him smirk. " What he said, unfortunately." I stood to my feet, yanking my hands from his, swaying over to Earth.

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I huffed out a breath of air, examining myself in Earth's bikini. It was black, with red roses spread everywhere. It showed off quite a bit of cleveage, and hugged my curves. " You look great. I'm sure Elliot will appreciate it." " Even more reason not to where it..." I uttered, before turning around, grabbing a towel.