Chapter 14

The next day was the usual for me

-- I was woken up by Maria only at a much later time. Today she woke me up by 7:45am

-- My mom isn't talking to me and I couldn't care any less

-- Steve and my mom are still having issues

-- Gerald is still acting like the withdrawn antisocial teenager he is

I'm starting to worry about him. He doesn't talk nor act the way a sixteen-year-old boy should.

His mates are out there partying, drinking and cuffing girls while he's always locked up in his room. I've never even heard him talk about liking a girl or a boy.

He's the captain of the football team. Why doesn't he act normal?

I don't even think I've heard him say he's going for a party or hanging out with friends

He's always at home in his room and its always locked.

He claims he wants his privacy but I'm sure there's more to it

Its probably because of the way he grew up. We basically grew up alone so I don't blame him for being quiet.

Nobody ever really cared about us especially when we were kids. Our mom always left us with the maids.

We were also stigmatized at a point in school when our dad was arrested for embezzlement of government funds.

I worry about Gerald sometimes - scratch that- I worry about him all the time

Well... Let's come back to the present.

I'm currently on my bed waiting for Drew. Its 8:00pm

My phone vibrated indicating that I have a text

I checked it. It was from Amber and Tiffany

Tiffany✨ : Are you okay? Amber wants to speak with you

Amber ❤️ : Can we talk?

Can we?

I replied to Tiffany first

Me: I'm fine, thanks for asking. I just got her text btw

Tiffany✨: I hope you two talk things out

Me: yeah whatever

I replied Amber next

Me: what's up?

Amber❤️ : I'm sorry for my outburst the other day

Me: I'm sorry too. You deserve that post

No, she doesn't. I just want peace to reign

Amber❤️ : Its fine. Tiffany and I will come over tomorrow.

Me: Can't wait

Amber❤️ : Alright. I'm glad we're on good terms

Me: Me too

Amber❤️ : TTYL xx

Me: 💞 💞

A tap on my window brought me back to the reality. It was Drew

Finally.

I got up and opened the window for him

"Hey babe" he said

I smiled

"Hi"

He was carrying a bag

"What's in there?" I asked referring to his backpack

"Oh books. You've missed a lot"

My mouth was almost open. Drew brought me notes? He doesn't even pay attention in class

"I know what you're thinking" he chuckled "I don't listen in class but I had to because of you. I know how seriously you take school"

Awwww. That's such a nice thing for him to do

"Thanks a lot" I said

We spent the next hour studying and copying notes, well I did. Drew just laid on my bed smoking while looking at the ceiling

"Can I smoke with you?" I asked when I was done

"Can you handle it?"

"Please" I rolled my eyes "I'm not a little girl. I've smoked a blunt before"

"This one is laced love"

Call me that again

"I can handle it" I insisted

"Come here"

I scooted closer to him. He brought out a rolled blunt from his bag

"Let's go outside"

We stood up and went to my private balcony. It was covered by a transparent glass.

I could see people outside but they couldn't see me

I laid down on the floor and started smoking. I've never smoked a laced blunt before.

Drew laid beside me and continued smoking as well.

That's how we laid there smoking while looking at the stars.

I felt so good like I could become anything I wanted to. The world was spinning around me but in a good way.

"You alright?" Drew asked me

"Yeah"

My voice was slurred

He laughed

"You're high already"

I felt like I was floating and flying. All my worries disappeared in the twinkle of an eye. I saw little fairies flying around. I giggled when one climbed on my head. It felt ticklish.

I felt free like..... I don't know how to describe it but it felt very good

"I feel like a butterfly" I said

"A butterfly?" Drew laughed

I laughed too. Why? For no reason. I just felt this tingling sensation that made me feel fly

"Yeah I do or an aeroplane. I think I'm flying"

"That's good"

"What is the point of life?" I asked randomly

"I don't know Bella"

"Maybe love?"

"Does love exist?"

"It should. Yeah it does. Oh hey, look there's a man on the moon!" I pointed to the moon laughing

I could see a man standing on the moon. He waved to me and I waved back.

Drew cackled loudly

"There isn't anyone up there" he said

"Yes, there is" I argued "I have magical powers that's why I can see him. You're just lame"

"Lord Bella, I don't know what to do with you"

"kiss me" I blurted out

"What?"

"You heard me".

I turned my head to the left facing him. He turned his head to face me too

"Kiss me" I repeated

He placed a lingering kiss on my forehead. I giggled

"You're so cute" I spoke

"You're beautiful"

"I know right"

He sighed. He had a sad look on his face

"What?" I asked him

"You just called me cute"

Because you are"

"Tomorrow you won't remember half of what happened tonight"

"Really?"

"Yeah. But even if I'm drunk and the morning comes, you'll still be beautiful"

"Thank you" I whispered

We smiled at each other. Our faces were so close

Maybe I'll remember what happened tonight. Maybe I won't but what I do know is whatever happens was meant to be.

And as I watched the stars in the skies that night, I realized the saying was true; each star in the sky represents every human on earth

Our fates were already sealed in the constellation of the stars

5 days down.... 55 to go