Ch.55 Bonding 2

I looked at the clock on the wall '4:13 PM' it read. Zack stood up.

"Are you ready?" he asked me.

"Yes." I said standing up.

We walked out the door and down the street. As we were walking I could feel Zack inch closer to me but ever so slightly. As we reached the street to the school we turned left and walked down 'Factory St.' As we neared a red and white house Zack slowed down and steped up onto the steps.

"Come on in." he said motioning for me to follow.

I walked up the steps, '11' was the number the house was given. Zack turned the doorknob and walked inside.

"Hey mom! I'm home!" he said while taking off his shoes.

I took off my shoes as well.

"Oh my goodness! Zack you scared me!" his mom said running from what seemed to be the kitchen into the entryway and hugging him.

His mom looked at me. Through her brownish red hair I could see her beautiful green eyes studying me. She let go of Zack.

"And who is this Zack?" she questioned him

"This is Myira." he answered.

"Nice to meet you Myira." she held out her hand.

"Nice to meet you as well Ms. Clyde." I said shaking her hand.

"Please call me Karmen."

"Okay." I said smiling.

She let go of my hand.

"What are we having for supper?" Zack asked.

"Chicken stir fry."

"Ooh! Sounds good!"

"Supper will be done in 10 mins."

"Okay," he pause for a second and began walking forward. "You can follow me Myira."

"Ok."

I followed him to his room. He opened the door and walked in. "Make yourself at home." he said smiling and heading over to his dresser.

I walked in and looked around, this was the first time I had ever been inside a real human home. His room was plain, but one aspect stood out, his gaming set up. I walked over and sat on his bed. It was much more comfortable than mine. Zack turned and looked at me.

"I will be right back." he said, heading to his bathroom and closing the door behind him.

I nodded and l scooted myself onto the bed more. I fixed my eyes to the floor, 'why' the question rang in my head, 'out of all people at our school, why me?' I leaned back onto the bed and breathed. A few minutes passed before Zack came out. I heard the turn of a doorknob, Zack came out of the bathroom.

"You look comfy." he said in his signature teasing tone.

I sat up and looked at his outfit. He had on a grey T-shirt and black sweatpants. "You do as well."

A smile grew on his face.

He walked over and sat down next to me. I repositioned myself to be facing him. "Is it later now?" I asked hesitantly.

"Your going to keep asking me aren't you?"

"You are indeed correct."

"Ok miss celestial." he whispered teasingly.

"Zack. Really?" I looked away from him, 'why would he say such a thing, how could he?'

"Hey, Myira, I-I didn't mean the wrong way, I wasn't trying to make fun of you. I am sorry."

"Its fine, I should be used to this by now."

"No, you shouldn't have to be used to getting bullied." he paused "You're, perfect."

I looked back at him. There was worry and slight sadness in his eyes. "Why do you look so worried." I asked in a light tone.

"I am worried I messed up, like before. I can't loose you as a friend, Myira. I understand if your mad at me."

I looked at him blankly for a few seconds. "I am not mad, really. You're the first perosn to sincerely apologize to me."

"Really? What an honor!"

We laughed. After 3 years of getting to know him and 11 years of knowing him, he has never failed to make me smile.

"Zack! Myira! Dinner is ready!" Zacks mom called suddenly from the kitchen.

"Okay!" Zack yelled back.

"I have never had a full human meal before." I whispered to Zack.

"Really? Then you're in for a treat! My mom makes a mean stir fry."

"Good!"

There was a little more laughter then we got up and headed to the dining room...