BLACK ROSE

The girls watched as the boy dropped a pot at the center of the table. They were currently seated at the table

" so, what did you make? " Naomi asked

Mia expected his dish to be something weird and out of this world, but instead..." enchiladas "

" yummy " Naomi said

The boy nodded and began serving everyone. Mia waited for him to eat the food, when he eventually did...she also picked up her fork and dug in

" this is really good. So, what'd you say your name was? " Naomi said

The boy glanced at Mia to find her busy with her food. Although she didn't seem to be in any rush to eat the food, she was the one eating with no break

" Lonan " Mia looked up.

" sounds rare " Naomi said

" it's a Latin word, my grandpa gave it to me " He replied without taking his eyes off from his food.

" you're a Latin person? " Naomi said

" German. My grandpa was Latin " lonan said Naomi nodded.

" it's a nice name, what does it mean? " Naomi asked

" Blackbird " lonan said

Mia didn't think it was a nice name, she thought it was weird and definitely out of this world! who names their grandkids 'blackbird'...yes, he wore black clothes, his eyes were black, his hair... alright, maybe it does makes sense

" this house is really huge, do you really live alone here? " Naomi said

" I'm okay " lonan said

" you're so sweet...we should be friends, don't you think? " Naomi said

" friends?" Lonan said

Mia thought she saw his eyes shine, but quickly brushed it off. Why would black shine?

" yes- friends. You don't mind right? " Naomi said

" no" Lonan said

" great, we'll be dropping by anytime then?" Naomi said

Mia was the first to stand up. She knew she wanted to investigate him, but right then...she couldn't wait to leave his house

" see you later Lonan "Naomi waved as they got to the exit. Lonan nodded and closed the door.

They left the premises and went to Mia's house. Monica was working a night shift, she was going to be back at 6h00 in the morning.

" he wasn't so bad " Naomi said

" you think? " Mia grinned and it changed into a scoff."he's weird. His house looked old and strange, the way he talks... it's like he always think about what to say before saying, even in simple questions...plus, would you tell me why he was wearing gloves? "

" he must love it, come on Mia " Naomi said

" or maybe he's hiding something, I'll have to find out... " Mia said

" are you serious? " Naomi said

" what if he's a killer? " Mia said

" Mia!! Stop it " Naomi said

" & we ate his food - gosh, we're idiots " Mia said

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"Will he ever get inside?"

Mia muttered as she stared at Lonan through her bedroom window. Naomi had left a couple of hours ago, they have been together the entire day. Monica was still at work, she came back in the morning and later left again

She suddenly closed the curtain and grabbed her notebook, she noted down the few things she thought were strangely abnormal about that Lonan boy

She brought out her phone and started searching his name on the internet. Mia sighed when she couldn't find anything about him he didn't have any social media account. That was the other reason that made Mia suspect him. What was he hiding?

She dropped the notebook on her bed and left her bedroom.

"Maybe I should visit him, I hope he doesn't do anything creepy on my presence,"

She muttered to herself as she exited her house.

Halting infront of the gate, she began to feel anxious once again. It had happened the previous day when she and Naomi came to visit him, but now...it was worse because she was alone

Gathering all of her courage, she pushed the gate open. She stared at the garden gate, it was slightly opened, but it wasn't what she was searching for. The brown casket? What happened to it? Why would she suddenly see something as such?

Brushing her thoughts aside, she walked towards the gate and got into the garden. Everything about that place seemed dull, even the flowers didn't bloom so bright.

"What do you want?"

She jumped when the voice came behind her.

Quickly turning, she met Lonan just in front of her. She thought he was at that bench, how did he notice her

" oh- hi, you remember me? " She smiled awkwardly at him.

" Lia? " Lonan said

" it's actually Mia " Mia said frowning

" what are you looking for? " lonan said an His face showed no emotions as he looked at her. Mia's eyes moved to the flowers before turning back to him.

" I actually kinda noticed the flowers when we came here last night, I thought I could come take a clear look. I hope you don't mind " Mia said

Lonan only nodded. He returned to the bench and sat down while Mia stood like a statue at the garden entrance.

" you can pick one if you like " lonan said

" really? " Mia said

She smiled. Lonan watched as she pulled out a single black rose from the bunch. She sniffed at it, it smelt really good despite it's unusual color