chapter 11
POV NARRATOR
After Alice had her time with Fernando, the gears in her brain started to work again.
Her doubt about what was really ended up turning the girl into a pit of insecurity, something she was not before, but thanks to her friend, the real Alice started to come back.
It is not that from now on she would come throwing herself at Isabele and giving him a cinema kiss. Not even! She wouldn't have such a hard face for that.
And Alice doubts that if she did such an act, Isabele would look at her again.
But before her friend's birthday, Alice decided to start showing more affection at school, she wanted to see if Isabele showed signs that it could be reciprocal, she didn't want to act on Marina's birthday and end up getting dumped. She would end up losing Isabele's friendship, and that was the last thing she wanted, since it has been a month since they started a truce, besides, their friendship was more solid every day.
POV ALICE
Earlier today, before I came to school, my mother told me that I should go to the school office to get a document from me.
I didn't understand what it was for, there were a lot of difficult words early in the morning, and I don't have the slightest capacity for interpretation at 6:40 am, so I just agreed and left.
As I didn't want to go alone, I decided to call Isabele to accompany me and resolve the boss's orders.
- Isabele, could you come with me to the secretary? I ask as soon as I get to his chair.
As I was at the end of the third class, I think it would be okay to leave, not least because it is a Portuguese class, and our teacher is very good people.
- Why are you going there? Did something happen? - She asked a little worried.
- It's just to get a document that my mother requested, I don't know what it is for, she started to speak difficult words and at the time I lost my hearing connection - I said with a bored face.
"But we're still in class, Alice," she scolded.
- The teacher is just sitting there waiting for the signal to ring. Come on Isabele, please! - I speak and then immediately take her hand pulling her lightly.
Again I feel that sensation when it touched my face, as if a small electric current had been happening just because of our touch, causing a slight shock. And apparently she felt it too, if you see it from the face she made when I touched it.
Tin.
- Okay then, come on right, what don't I do for you? - She said getting up, but still being taken by me.
"You don't do more things you should do," I said in a more provocative tone, letting out a short laugh afterwards.
Isabele was a little shocked by my speech, opened her mouth but then closed it, as if she had no answer for my speech.
I just winked at her and went to tell the teacher about our departure.
After sorting things out in the office, we went back to the office. But when we got there, we saw that our friends decided to spend the break there.
We approached where they were and as soon as we called close, all eyes were directed at both of us and in our hand in hand.
Yeah, we haven't let go of our hands since we went to the office. Too cheesy, I know, but I'm in love.
My God Alice, you really became an ox.
- Where were you, young ladies? Asked Lucas as soon as we got close to the group.
- And these hand in hand? They are very close together, beautiful to see - Julia provokes.
I just roll my eyes and head over to my place to get my snack, letting Isabele answer what we were doing minutes before.
As soon as I get back there, Isabele calls me. Getting close to her, the girl just turns my body over so that I stay on her back, because the girl was sitting at one of the tables in our room.
When I do what she asks, I feel her hands circling my shoulders, as if she is hugging me from behind.
- Alice, you can't pass out, control yourself! - I thought.
Feel some looks on us, but nothing was said by any of them.
I'm glad.
- Saturday is my birthday, only three days to go! And are you ready for the best party this year? - asks Marina.
- Of course friend, I even separated that sunguinha that I used last year at the barbecue at Alice's house, you remember right? - asking that last question directed at me.
- NOT! For the love of God, Fernando, there is almost a pair of panties, friend! - I speak with a cry and then a laugh.
- But that is the intention, do you think I will arrive on this birthday less than that ?! Never my love, I will compete with Marina, she who is 2X more beautiful than me - Jokes Fernando, holding a middle finger from Marina in response, causing a laugh in the group.
Nothing better than hearing Isabele's laugh so close to my ears. I do make a point of listening in the morning.
If I still wasn't sure of my feelings before, after hearing her laugh, I would confirm it right away. The chills on the back of my neck are proof.
- ALICE GET DOWN FROM HER ROOM, FERNANDO IS WAITING FOR YOU! Cried my mother from the living room.
Well, Saturday came and like him Marina's birthday.
I find myself in the room ready to go.
- Come on Alice, you can do it - I say as I take one last look in front of the mirror.
As soon as I get down, I see Fernando on the couch waiting. But as soon as I show up, he looks me up and down and lets out a whistle.
- But what cat is that before my eyes? - speaks.
As it will be a pool party, I decided to put on a frayed black shot and a white cropped V-necked white top over the moss green bikini I'm wearing, a cream flat top and loose hair to finish.
- I'm not going to joke - I say confidently.
- It really won't, a certain person will like this look a lot, she who has the heart to endure when she sees you - she says, laughing next.
- Let's go and stop talking silly - I say pushing the boy.
When I got in the car and put on the seat, I take out my cell phone and see that Isabele sent a message saying that she was already on her way to the party.
An observation of the fact that we are in the car just the two of us being minors.
As this city is inland and next year my dear friend turns 18, his parents decided to teach him how to drive. So sometimes they release it to him, and as Fernando, incredible as it may seem, is very responsible, it increases his parents' trust about him.
- hmmm, are you nervous? He asks.
- More or less, after this week I could observe some signs, and yesterday we stayed up late talking by video call, but this is already normal, in these last weeks we usually spend the day talking on the cell phone - I explain.
- Wow, you are in the biggest stick. But it will work. If not, anything I call the boys and lock you in the bathroom and only take them out when they have brides - he jokes.
- You are too exaggerated. You and Marina are kindred spirits, don't let go of my foot - I provoke.
- The only person who is her soul mate is Caio, have you noticed the climate between them ?! You and Isabele are no longer the only possible future couple in the group - look my way when you stop the car at the red light.
- I was going to talk to you about it, I already saw how close they are and the stupid looks she sends him. I hope they stay today, it was going to be all these two together! - I speak excitedly.
I would really be happy to see the two together.
ISABELE POV
I say goodbye to my mother in the car and head towards Marina's house. I don't know why I'm nervous. Perhaps it is to see Alice.
After the kiss, we got even closer, I thought things were going to get weird, even because we didn't talk about what happened or anything.
You can't blame me, I don't know about her sexuality and if she just wants me as a friend, even if the kiss shows me the opposite, maybe it's because she gave herself up for the moment.
But just in case, I decided to pretend that nothing had happened.
The worst is that with each passing day, I have been liking it even more. I know my feelings for Alice, but lately it's been harder to hide.
As we got closer, the intimacy also grew, the touches got bigger and the presence of each other increased even more. We spent the whole day talking by message or phone call, and except for the fact that we spent the morning together at school.
But the problem comes. Alice has been showing more affection for me, she seeks more my touches, and says some things that sometimes it seems that she is hitting on me ... but I think it is a thing of my head.
When I arrive where the birthday is happening, I see my friends.
As I approach, I notice those present in the circle. But quickly my vision catches on a certain girl, who made my heart race like crazy.
I only say one thing: perfect.
She managed to look more beautiful than she already is. How is this possible ? She couldn't have chosen better clothes to highlight her beauty.
Now I don't know if I can get her attention. I came only with frayed white denim shorts, a cream pink gypsy shirt in the shape of a cropped over my bikini that is also pink, a black sneaker to finish, but the biggest difference is that this time I chose to come without glasses.
Yeah, not bad for a girl who lives in a jacket and slippers.
As soon as I congratulate Marina, I hug those who are left, leaving Alice for last.
- Wow, you really look beautiful - I say as soon as I get close to her.
- I can say the same as you. It surprised me, I thought you would come with one of your nerdy jackets - tease.
As soon as I get out of the hug, I give the girl a little push and turn my face a little shy.
- Not so much, I'm not crazy to come with my jacket at a pool party, especially in such a heat. At least in my room there is the air conditioning to save me - I say looking at her again.
- because she is blonde, nobody escapes the heat of Pernambuco. Now you in, even without glasses came, are you trying to impress someone? - looks curious.
-Yeah, maybe I really want to - I speak a little more relaxed, but looking directly into her eyes so she can understand what she meant.
Alice approaches me, but before she can answer my provocation, I hear an unknown voice calling her name.
- Alice? - speaks the unknown.
I see in her eyes a mixture of confusion and nervousness.
- Oxi ... Pedro? - speaks towards the boy.
I see the confused face on both of them. But a little more happiness on the part of this Pedro, I realized because of the smile that was present on her face.
Hey, but who the hell is Pedro and where did he come from?