Chapter 4: ~Mixed test: Earth and Air (part 1)~
That annoying alarm heralded a new day, lazily he got up from his bed to begin his daily morning routine.
When he finished enlisting, with nothing to say to his mother, he took his backpack and left his home and refused to have something for breakfast because because of his problems his appetite sometimes disappeared so much that he could reach the point of only drinking water for a whole day .
When he closed the door of his home, he let out a long sigh and began to walk towards the bus stop, but when he felt an icy breeze, he looked up to the sky to sigh again at the situation that was happening lately in his monotonous life.
- First Alex appears in my dreams and then this ....- she sighed showing a neutral expression on her face.- how heavy ....- she said to herself since the streets at that time were empty.- but what Well, that boy didn't leave me alone ...
He continued walking through those desolate streets, since it was barely 5:40 in the morning, and without thinking he turned his gaze towards the sky to contemplate that reddish tone that announced the arrival of a heavy rain, which for his good luck, unleashed the moment she boarded the bus.
The day was too boring for her point of view, but that was not an impediment for her to recall the words said by that young man who participated in each of her dreams.
Time passed quickly and in the blink of an eye, it was time to go home, which Amanda didn't like at all, but she had to go back.
When she got home she noticed that her mother was absent but on the dining room table there was a simple note that she had written the following:
"I had to leave, don't wait for me because I'll be late. So prepare something to eat. PD: if your father arrives, let me know."
She wanted to stand firm in the face of the situation but she couldn't, the arguments between her parents were driving her crazy and that was evident since her dark circles and her way of acting was that of an empty carcass, but only in front of her friends, since being alone her feelings exploded like a great tide that drowned her.
Without thinking, she just took the note and made it into a ball and threw it in the trash can to get to work with her food.
-Hmm, when will I see the light again? .- She said still holding the pan.- Didn't they realize that they hurt me?
The only thing left for him was to endure that situation, to suffer because of the constant fights between his parents, who at the end of the day had to pretend to be the happy family, the one that had no problem, a game that was played to them. it was good.
When she finished eating, she only took her plate and washed it and then dried it and placed it on the shelf, in the middle of the kitchen she only looked out the window that faced the street to begin to think where the mother could have gotten herself her.
The thoughts of her betrayed her, and tears began to trickle down her cheeks. Just thinking about her tasks, where her mother could be or if she could be in danger, and her work; she was so exhausted that she just wanted to find a quick way out of all her pain.
-Why can't I sleep forever? .- she said trying to wipe away all traces of her tears .- I want to forget this and be happy in that world with him ....
With the intention of making her her homework from high school, she went up to the second floor of her home and walked straight to her room and then locked herself in it to drown in her pain.
- I will always be alone ...- she walked towards her backpack and opened it to take out a notebook and her bag of pens and pencils.- even if my friends are next to me ...- she sat at her desk and opened her notebook to begin to write on a blank daughter.- I feel ...- he put the pen aside and put his two hands together and brought them directly to his chest.- that I am not worthy of having his friendship ....
Her chest began to ache again, causing more tears to come out from her pain.
-Kill me now !! ..- she got up from her seat, but because of her weakness she fell to the ground on her knees.- that I am suffering too much ... this heart would not bear one more blow. ...
The cold tears full of pain and bitterness of her did not stop running down her cheeks, and that frozen ground made her feel alone and vulnerable in the world around her. She hated feeling like this, she was ashamed, so much that she could not even see herself in a mirror for fear of finding her face massacred by the fatigue of her routine.
- A hug is the only thing I need right now ...
Her chest started to hurt more, so she put her homework aside and went to her bed where she flopped down. Crying inconsolably without having someone by her side to wipe her tears from her and offer her a hug, she took her plush stuffed animal and hugged it without expecting that thanks to her tiredness he would fall into her morpheus arms .
○ ● In the dream ● ○
Her gaze was lost in the strange landscape, it was a desert biome but it had a certain charm.
Without waiting for something she began to walk through those places so that after a considerable distance she would meet the 20 young people who had passed the mortal test of water.
When he was with the other participants, the same man who had welcomed them in the last test reappeared, but now he was wearing a black tuxedo along with a top hat that gave him a certain elegant appearance. Amanda tried to evade her subject at all costs, but he was faster than her and took her by the arm to stop her walking.
-Remember that that young man you love so much - he made a sign for him to come closer and whisper in his ear - he may die or his family too if you continue to have the same feelings and intentions.
-But what are you talking about sir? .- Amy answered a little worried.
- That if you were to win, he cannot be part of your life unless he is one of the four winners.- he said smiling.- Even if they have a few words ... he or you will suffer ...
-I don't believe you.- Amanda said a little annoyed.- That's a lie.
- If it were a lie, why do you think you are having these problems in your home? .- He said still keeping that smile.- Until this competition is over, you will not be able to talk to him .... I think his name was. .. Alex ... isn't it?
She said to later withdraw and talk with the other young people, while Amanda only observed that man who seemed to enjoy their misfortune.
She was deep in the thoughts of her, that she did not realize that Ethan was next to her, until he touched her shoulder to bring her out of the trance.
- Don't let that idiot scare you.- he said smiling.
-Ethan, why do they have us here?.- Amanda said with crystallized eyes.- We are only to amuse that man who feeds on our unhappiness and misfortunes.
-Emm, is that ....
That young man could not finish the sentence because of the man in a tuxedo who was calling them to give them the information about the next test, but not before giving them some backpacks with some equipment that would help them in the test.
- Hello guys !!, I hope you are ready to start the test of land and air, but to overcome it you will have to reach the end of the desert ... so.- he took a breath of air to be able to scream loud enough to the participants will hear it loud and clear.- Let the mixed test begin !!!
The young people began to enter that desert, which seemed harmless at first glance, but little by little it revealed its deadly traps.
-Amy, be careful where you step ...- warned the blonde full of concern.
-Ethan, look !!.- Amanda spoke a little scared as she pointed to a specific place.
The young man with golden hair only directed his gaze to where the brunette had indicated, managing to see in the distance a great tornado that was near the goal.
-Amy, remember that we have a backpack full of suitcases and maybe sweets that can help us.- She spoke with a big smile to be able to reassure her partner, which worked since she only returned the gesture.- Remember that together we are unstoppable.
-Ethan .....- she whispered as a blush appeared on her cheeks.
Amanda surprised by the attitude of her partner regarding the situation in which they were, without thinking she took the hand of her companion and they began to run together while the words of the note that she had previously given them resounded in her thoughts.
Influenced by Ethan's attitude, she began to smile and laugh at the jokes that her companion made on her way.
-Ethan !!.- Amanda caught the blond's attention while he kept smiling.- We're about to leave!
- Haha, if I like you.- he said to cause Amanda to let go of him and stop.- Don't let them tell you that you're the worst, not even that silly Alex who has no respect for a woman like you. - He stopped and walked towards her to take both hands of his partner.
A slight blush crossed the face of Amanda, who was only watching carefully that young man with golden hair. She did not say anything, she would not dare to answer those words that now resounded within her thoughts.
-Ethan ...- she said doubtfully.- you are ... you are ...
- Am I what? .- he asked, raising an eyebrow.- Are you okay? You're a little red.
-Yes I'm fine ... but what I want to say is ... that ... you-you're very ...- a great blush covered her face and when she felt the heat of her face, she just deflected the look to avoid contact with those beautiful emeralds of the young man.
- Very?...
Amanda began to play with her fingers, but as she looked back at the boy, her face filled with horror as she saw what was behind him and in front of her.
-ETHAN !! .- she said pointing behind him.- BE CAREFUL !!! .....
The aforementioned only turned around to see what his partner was concerned about, leaving him very worried or perhaps scared at what he was observing.
- Amy .....