Special Chapter l

NOTE: Please read the small note at the end off the chapter and I hope you enjoy! :)

Nov. 26th (Thursday)

I wake up with a sore body from last night's tiresome cooking. Mashed potatoes, turkey, cranberry sauce, and all the essentials for a traditional Thanksgiving are all set for tonight's dinner.

After stretching, I check the time, 10:07am, and get out of bed.

Downstairs, my parents watch tv while my brother walks out the door.

"Hey honey," my mom greets me. I give a 'good morning' in reply.

"Will we be having any guests over tonight?" I ask.

"No, unless your friends wants to come, but other than that I don't think so," she answers.

I hum and open the fridge to get a water bottle.

After a quiet and calming morning, I decide to go out with Yune.

The two of us talk about anything and everything while navigating throughout the city.

It is around 5 in the afternoon when we decide to go back to our separate homes, Yune's parents want to spend time with their son.

While walking past a well known park, I see a familiar looking boy sitting on a bench, looking closer, I realize it's Aseo.

I stood a fair distance away from him and couldn't help but think. Part of me wanted to turn around and leave him, to not interfere with his alone time. The other part of me wanted to ask if something was wrong. Of course, sitting alone doesn't mean anything bad, but something about the feeling in the air, the way he sits with his head in between his knees, and his hands holding his hair, it all made me worry.

I disregard the half of my mind telling me to walk away and begin my way towards the boy in front of me.

I stand behind Aseo, having no idea what to say, until he notices me.

"Oh! Soul, I didn't see you there." Aseo says, startled, though he puts on a smile.

I laugh a little and apologize.

"So? What are you doing out here? You should get home so you can begin eating." I say the last part in a joking manner, wanting to lighten up the mood a little more.

His smile falters for a second then turns into a sad one as he looks at the ground,

"Nope. My parents aren't home right now."

I instantly feel bad and quickly try to find a way to make him smile like before. Stumbling on my words, I manage to get something out.

"O-oh. Im so so sorry. ummm, maybe they've got some work to finish up and need the money to buy you something good." Aseo smiles a little though he says he'd rather have them with him than a gift.

I think for a while, eyes going wide when an idea hits.

"Come with me! I mean, come back to my house for dinner." I sheepishly smile, but Aseo does too.

"Alright," he instantly agrees, knowing my parents love having him over on holidays.

We arrive at my doorstep and turn to look at each other. Smiling, we both walk in.

"Honey! Just in time!" my mother yells from the kitchen.

"Hey mom. Hope you don't mine, but I brought Aseo." I say.

"Yes! I wanted to invite him so bad!" my mother yells, almost throwing the bowl of food to the floor, "Aseo, you can make yourself at home. Dinner will be ready in about 5 minutes."

Dinner was ready in no more than a minute and we all sat down to begin eating.

Some time into the meal, Aseo asks a question.

"Not trying to be rude, but since when has Soul been called 'honey'?"

I laugh a little and explain.

"Well, I've been spending more time with my parents and mom just started calling me that out of nowhere. I've gotten pretty used to it but I'm not sure if it'll last."

Aseo nods his head then asks another question, this time he's more skeptical.

"Umm, where is Ezial?"

The table goes quiet as my parents' smiles fall.

"Not sure. He'll be back though so don't worry and keep eating." I try to answer Aseo quickly. Afterwards, I turn back to my parents and give them a smile.

The rest of the night goes by smoothly as we all clean, play board games, and eventually migrate to my room. Well, only Aseo and I ended up in my room.

I lay in my bed while Aseo lays on the floor with his legs propped onto the bed.

We aimlessly talk and listen to each other.

"So, what do you want in life?" Aseo asks me.

I think for a while, not sure of how to answer.

"Not sure. Life just doesn't seem interesting but I don't know how to make it that way." I answer truthfully.

"Hmmm, understandable." he says while nodding his head. Now, I ask for his own answer to the question.

"I'm not really sure either. Guess the normal, right? A job, relationship, healthy life, and kids? Wellm definitely kids!" his voice becomes enthusiastic when he mentions children and his smile brightens the room. I can't help but think of it as cute, the action making me smile.

"Understandable" I mimic him from before with a slight smirk on my face. We laugh a little and continue to talk.

I'm not sure if or when Ezial got home, but I didn't really care much. Aseo and I were greatly immersed in our stories, fantasies, games, and more. We spent the rest of the night forgetting those around us and instead focused on ourselves. We cried from laughter and smiled with scarce pain.

To be honest, I'm not sure if my parents heard us or not.

Things have been going great though. My parents, my friends, and Aseo are all doing great. Our relationships are doing great.

Thanksgiving was today's focus but it didn't feel too different from how these days are going.

Sitting back and thinking of how time flies can, strangely, give someone a new perspective. As I sit back and think of everything that's happened, I can't help but feel excited for what's to come.

NOTE: First off, Thankyou so much for 1k views!!!! It is absolutely surreal, crazy, unbelievable!!! I almost cried when I signed into my account and saw!

Second, Im so sorry I haven't posted in like a month. I've been busy with online school and stuff. I deeply apologize and wish I could do something to make it all go away, but I'll just have to push through. :)

Third, I'm sorry this chapter isn't that great. I haven't had any motivation to write (or do anything) but I really wanted to get this chapter published. I hope this book has turned out ok so far (I actually cringe so hard while rereading it lol)

Fourth, As an apology and celebration? I decided to write this special chapter for you all! I hope you enjoy and I added a little Thanksgiving in it! (for everyone who celebrates it)

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