Chapter 22

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I manage to explain everything to her without breaking down and silence engulfs the classroom,

"Eris" she calls me softly, "you're not alone. If you ever need anything then I'm here" she reassures,

"That's my only hope. I have a family; people who hold my heart. They held nothing" I swallow a lump in my throat, "I'll forget with time"

She pulls me into a warm embrace and I take in her scent. A calm aura emanates from her and it eases me. We end up sleeping on each other till 7 pm, we bid each other farewell and set on our way home.

The gentle breeze kisses my skin as I walk back to my, well, home. My thoughts on what's happened in my life so far, everything's fallen apart, it's all a mess, but I'm grateful. I know who is with me.

I say a silent prayer to Almighty God and keep my hopes high. I'll move on. I sight a body near the doorstep, I move closer and see it's Debbie,

"Why are you outside?" My eyes on her,

"I was waiting for you" a small smile forms on her lips, her hoodie protecting her from the harsh winds,

"You didn't have to wait outside" I whine and take her inside, she could be like that sometimes.

Dinner is quick and I flop on her bed, she lays beside me and intertwines her fingers in mine, I smile and place a kiss on her forehead,

"You make me happy Eris" she exhales softly closing her eyes,

"And you do the same thing to me" I wrap her in an embrace, I could hear her heartbeat and her soul call my name. Our heartbeats synchronize and we're engulfed in peaceful silence, my phone disturbs our bonding time and I reach into my skirt pocket to get it.

It was a notification on how desperately I needed to charge my phone, she grabs it and plugs it in, and then comes back into my arms to cuddle.

She snuggles on me like a baby and I giggle, "I pray you get a boyfriend that loves cuddling" I joke,

"Even if he doesn't I always have you" she nestles deeper into my skin,

"And he'll think we are in a relationship when you're always coming to me for affection"

"That's his problem"

Her remark forces a laugh out of me. It's 9:30 pm and we're already in sleepwear. She wore orange pajamas with black polka dots and I wore my birth suit.

Debbie's updating her social media status and I'm reading her literature, the chapter was talking about life essence and how mystical creatures could channel more of it than humans could. I flip the page and then I remember I'm to meet Daylon at 10 pm.

I close the book and search the bag of remaining clothes my parents brought over. I grab some red shorts and a white round neck, I'm a fan of not wearing panties when putting on shorts.

They fit snuggly and show off that curve I've always had. Debbie's attention turns to me as I rummage the bag for a jacket or something to keep me warm. I start emptying the bag one cloth at a time, I grab red underwear and just as I am about to drop it with the others I notice a thickness at the crotch area.

I slow down and check the crotch pocket and pull out a sheet of paper, I unfold it and read it;

Eris,

Mom and dad told me that you aren't coming back and it hurt me so much that it's come to this. I want to be with you Eris but I know you wouldn't allow me to stay with you either.

I don't know if we'll be able to see each other again but I'm going to make an effort to do so. I'll keep Green lantern to remind me of you, and of your sacrifice.

I love you Eris,

Cody.

(1) 673-354-1907, message me.

"What is it Eris?" Debbie has a concerned look on after tears ran down my cheeks,

"it's Cody" I sob and hand her the paper to read it,

"It's okay Eris" she comforts me, I grab my phone and message the number and almost immediately he responds and sends a voice note. I play it,

Voice note: I love you

I sob for a lengthy five seconds and reply, we agree to meet up at the park Saturday afternoon. I wipe my tears and try not to cry anymore, Debbie hugs me and I return the gesture.

I'm lost in the embrace until my phone beeps,

Daylon: I'm outside

"He's early" I'm amused, 9:45 pm, 15 minutes early,

"Who's early?" Debbie's confused,

"Um, Daylon" I answer and grab some flops. Debbie gives the silliest grin on earth,

"Uh okay" she coughs, "so this Is why you don't sleep early" she giggles hysterically, "going out with boys so late at night!"

"Give me a break Debbie, you always tease me for every single thing I do" I roll my eyes at her,

"It's my job as a sister to do so! Besides, I hope the two of you don't get naughty with each other, it is cold tonight" I throw a pillow at her making her eat her words as she lands on the bed giggling,

"I'll be back soon, cover for me" with that I jump down her window.

"Hey, evening" he greets me,

"Evening" a smile purses on my lips, his presence always made me smile. He leads the way and I follow.

We arrive at the park and we sit on a bench, the stars decorate the sky and the moon dances with them,

"Beautiful isn't it?" He says lost in the stars, his eyes twinkling with them,

"Yes very" the words escape my lips, I feel his hand on mine,

"Eris, can I ask you something?" He starts,

"Um yeah sure"

"Is your family really like that? You look happy when you're in school and only a few people can tell you're in a lot of pain" his words force thoughts in my head,

"Well, yeah, they're like that. From the day I was born" I smile a little, "appearances are deceiving, some things are not what we see them as" my words reach him, "it doesn't matter anymore"

"You matter Eris" his words hit me and I turn to face him, his eyes were twinkling, "no matter what anyone says you'll always be important to me. I know we barely know each other but from the first day I met you I felt a connection, it's something I can't explain but I know it's there because I can feel it"

"Daylon" his name escapes my lips unknowingly,

"I was destined to meet you and be your friend, it's fate" he gazes at the stars once more and then looks at me, "I'm happy I transferred schools" he sighs happily, "you might think I'm just being nice or dramatic but all these words are from the heart. You are important"

"I..." I barely had words anymore, he's making me feel so special, "thank you" was all I had,

"You should get used to all these words, I won't spare any opportunity to say them" he grins triumphantly.

I wish I could explain to him what I see whenever I look into his eyes or the dreams I have. But I fear he may think I'm just being paranoid, Mrs. Brown was right. But what if it means something.

Then I'm an Angel.

And he's an Angel.

And we both died.

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