#6 Inside The Mind Of A Teenage Girl

I was in Popular,

Scanning the bookshelf for you know,

Books.

At the corner of my eyes,

I saw this incredible tall guy.

So I turned my head to have a better look at him

And he is no other than my primary school friend

That I had a crush on when I was 11years old.

The first thing that came to my mind was:

He is so tall!

The next was:
And he is hotter than before!

We both stare at each other in shock,

I wonder what was he thinking about.

I cleared my throat and said

"Hey,"

"Hey."

His voice.

It became oh so deep!

"Um... So.."

"How are ya?"

"Fine, I guess. You?"

"Fine."
"Um. So... How's school?"

This is getting awkward.

"Oh you know, high school."

"Yeah."

Awkward!

"So, you came here alone?"

"Kinda. My mom's at the Curve."

I said and smile.

God!
I wish I'm taller.

I wondered if my hair is messy.

I hope there's nothing stuck on my teeth.

Why are my legs shaking?

Gah!

"Oh, cool."

"So, what are you doing here?"

God!

That is like the lamest question ever!

Obviously he came here to buy books!

"Oh, to buy a present for my sister.

She's in Canada."

Oh.

"Oh."

Why can't I say something more

Interesting?

Why is my heart pounding to hard?

"So how's your sister?"

"Um.. Older or younger?"

"Younger."

"Isn't she the one that chased you around?"

"Haha, yeah. I miss her."

Shit!

Should have said: I miss you.

Stupid!

Stupid!

He shifted his weight.

I wanna ran away from this embarrassment

But I want to stay.

I want to hug him.

I miss him oh so much!

I wanted his number

So I could text him all day long.

I want to sit down and talk to him

Like we used to before.

Instead,

I stood there like a dummy,

Looking at his smooth face.

"Um..."
He said.

"Uh. So, how are ya?"

Shit!

Why'd I asked the same question?

Oh my God!

He smiled at my question.

Oh that smile!

That sweet smile.

I miss that smile.

"Fine."

We stood there for like a minute or two.

"Um.. So..."

"So..."

Faster make a conversation!

Make a long one so he could stay longer!

"Um.. See you..."
Shit!

No!

No!

Wait.

I miss you!

Did I say that out loud?

"Around?"

I guess not.

"Yeah, see you around."

Damn.

"Bye."

"Bye..."

I

Hate

Myself

A

Lot!

I saw him walk towards the counter.

Maybe I should snatch a book and line up behind him.

Should I?

Chickened out.

I wanted his number oh so bad.

And I lost my opportunity.

Should have said,

"Hey, for old friends sake. Lets keep in touch."

Instead.

I chickened out.

Stupid me.

Stupid shy me.

Stupid!

Stupid!

I watch him walk away.

Again.

Gone.

#5 Drown

"So, she ran and ran until it caught up with her. She died in a horrible way!"

"How?"

"You really want to know?"

"Yes!"

I look out the window and drowned Huiyee and my other friend's voices.

I was spooked out by the story Huiyee told me.

I shivered, remembering what Huiyee just said.

"Kim, are you cold?" Huiyee asked, breaking into my thoughts.

I turned towards her and smile,

I didn't want to let her know that her story spooked me out,

So I said,

"Yeah, I can smell the rain in the air."

Which is true.

Huiyee took a deep breath and looked at me with a puzzled face.

"How can you smell it?" She asked me.

I tapped my nose twice while smiling at her.

"Right, your sensitive nose," she said and smile.

I sneezed, once, twice.

"Is the rain going to be heavy?" Huiyee asked in a concerned voice.

I started to reply her but was cut off by my sneeze.

Huiyee nodded,

She knew the rain is going to be heavy due to my nose.

I smiled at her,

Letting her know it all right.

"Hey, lets go to the other class," Serene said.

Both Huiyee and I nodded our heads and set off to the next class.

I felt worried bout the rain.

It felt like there's going to be a dreadful storm approaching.

As we entered the classroom,

I saw the walls are covered with colored paper.

Then it hit me,

My school is having a carnival!

I smiled as I blindly followed Huiyee.

"Hey Luke!" Huiyee said and sat next to him on the chair.

I stood by her,

Looking at her flirt with him.

I don't mind, really.

I smiled at him and said,

"Hey Lucifer!"

A nickname I gave him.

"Hey, Kimmie," He replied, calling me by my nickname he gave.

"Luke, you know that I told Serene about...."

My mind started to space out as I looked through the windows.

I can see dark clouds forming from the distance,

At first it was a tiny speck of dark cloud,

Which slowly accumulate into something big.

My heart pound as I watch the clouds gathering;

My stomach twist and twirl due to the bad feeling I had;

The hair at back of my neck begun to stand.

I shivered, wondering what's going to happen.

Suddenly, I felt something warm pushing it's way into my left tight fist.

At first I didn't noticed my fist were balled up together until now.

I looked down and saw someone else's hand trying to push it's way through.

I looked up,

Trying to find out whose hand is it.

I let go out my fist and finally the warm fingers slipped into mine,

Causing my heart to pound even faster.

Finally,

I recognized the hand,

It was Luke's.

He put his arm behind Huiyee and held on to my hand.

I look at his hair,

Wondering if it's as soft as it looks.

Luke turned his head and our eyes locked into each other

And he smiled at me.

I smiled back as he shifted his attention towards Huiyee.

I squeezed his hand as he squeezed mine in return.

"Um, Huiyee," he said,

Huiyee stopped talking and look at him.

Luke used his left hand and tried to push her out of the chair.

"Sorry, but I uh.. Have something to talk about with Kim," he said and smiled.

Huiyee looked at me and nodded.

"Uh, okay, I'll be next door if you need me," she said and left.

As soon as she's out of sight,

Luke pulled me and forced me to sit on the chair.

"So, what do you wan to talk to me about?" I asked, feeling abit curious.

"Oh, nothing, I'm just lazy to hear Huiyee's stories,"

"Oh.. Um.." I felt heat rising up to my cheeks.

Luke took my right hand in his left and hold it.

"You're cold," he said as I snuggled next to him.

"Must be the wind," I muttered.

He then let go of my left hand and draped his right hand on me.

"Warmer?" He asked.

I cuddled next to him and nodded.

I rest my head on his shoulder as he rest his head on mine.

I felt his brown hair and confirmed that it is softer than it looks.

I closed my eyes,

Feeling all the worried I have earlier on was slowly melting away.

Luke's body felt warm against mine as he pulled me closer to him.

I want to stay like this forever, feeling all the warmth I need right here.

I didn't want to open my eyes;

Afraid it was all my imagination,

A hallucination.

"Kim," Luke muttered in my ear.

I opened my eyes and saw Luke looking at me.

"Want to have a walk around the school?" he asked and smile.

Oh that smile!

It makes my heart flutter everytime he smile.

I lifted my head from his strong shoulder

And he pulled me up on my feet.

Hand in hand, we walk out of the school.

Luke brought me to the school's garden.

On the way there,

I saw many stalls were set up

And ready for customers.

Luke then suddenly twirl me and I laughed.

We started to dance as the wind picked up.

My skirt flew all around me and I spin round and round.

Never I had so much fun in my life,

Only Luke could make me smile when I'm down;

Only he can understand what I'm going through;

Only he knows how to comfort me;

Only him and no one else.

I stopped dancing,

Breathing really hard as I lean on Luke.

I looked up at him and saw an Angel.

I know that sounds corny but he really looked like that.

Our eyes locked into each other for quite a while until he closes in for a kiss.

It was just a peck on the lips

But it made me feel like soaring together with the wind.

My hair was in a mess when we went into the school building together.

But Luke didn't mind one single bit.

It came to me that I loved him as he loved me.

We sat in the classroom together,

Just the two of use having a private picnic while watching the sky.

The blue sky has faded and was replaced by grey clouds.

The wind picked up and little water droplets started to pelt on the window.

In a way it was quite romantic,

Just to two of us.

Without realizing,

I fell into sleep and woke up all alone.

I felt the blanket on me slide.

I looked around to find Luke

But isn't there at all.

As I got up,

I noticed a note on the floor.

Curiously, I opened the paper and saw Luke's handwriting.

I smiled as I read it's content;

Dear Kimmie,

Sorry for leaving you all alone but i have some business to attend.

Will see you later, k?

Lucifer.

I got up, keeping the note safely in my pocket

And walked out of the room.

"KIM!" Someone cried my name.

I turned towards the direction and saw Huiyee waving at me.

"Sup," I said.

"Kim, we need your help,"

"My help?"

"The school's started to flood!"

My eyes widen when I heard the news.

"How bad is it" I whispered.

"The lower ground is almost flooded. I'm trying to find people to help,"

"Take me there, I want to help."

Huiyee started to run to the direction where she came from

With me just behind her.

We reached the lower ground and I saw many were trying to stop the water

From flowing in to the corridor.

Huiyee took my hand and pulled me into a room.

"Help!" She cried, her hair was wet due to the water.

I started to find things to block the cracks bit it was no use,

The water kept on flowing in.

Suddenly,

My chest begun to tighten;

It felt really hard to breathe.

I'm claustrophobic!

The room.

It's so small and tight.

The water kept on gushing in.

There's no stopping it.

"Huiyee!" I cried as I went up the stairs.

"I'm going to go up for a while! I'm claustrophobic!"

Huiyee nodded as she headed for a small door.

That's where the exit is.

The exit.

Water is at the other side of the door!

"Huiyee!" I screamed. "NO!"

But my warning was in vain.

Huiyee opened the door and a gush of water burst through,

Sweeping Huiyee and the others away.

Tears formed into my eyes.

I felt so helpless,

I can't swim and the water is too powerful to wade in it.

Without another second,

A huge wave hit me,

Sending me into total darkness.

A few minutes later,

I started to cough,

Trying to vomit out the water that was in me.

I opened my eyes and saw Luke.

He was crying and hugging me.

"Kim.. Oh Kim!" he sobbed.

"Luke, where is everyone else?" I tried to say.

Luke stared at the floor,

He wouldn't look at me in the eyes.

"Gone," he whispered.

My chest tightened and I couldn't breathe.

Gone...

I woke up with a shock,

Feeling cold.

I wiped off the sweat on my forehead and sat up on my bed.

It felt hard to breathe,

As though I didn't breathe for a long time.

Luke, Huiyee...

It was a dream.

It was all a dream.

But it felt so real.

#4 Dead And Gone

I took out my old diaries,
Knowing I have a lot of stories contained in it.
Here's one of it.

She clutched her purse tightly,
Wishing he will just go away or better yet,
Wishing she had never met him.
Why? Why must I meet him?
She wondered.
In her purse contained a small pen knife.
It's to protect herself from him.
The pounding on the door increased.

"I know you're in there!" He screamed.
The short gun in his pocket is empty.
He used it to shoot her as she ran from a midnight store.
But instead of throwing the gun away,
He kept it.
His left fist is holding a knife.
"Open up!" He screamed.
His hand kept hitting the door until he has splinters in them
But he doesn't seem to care.
He must kill her!
She knows too much about him.
A murderer,
She thought,
I fell in love with a murderer who tried to kill me and succeed killing other 23 girls.
They made love with him but as soon as they found out his true identity,
He killed them.
Slowly and painfully.
Sometimes he would skinned them alive,
Burn their skin in front of them,
Pour salt on their red meat,
Causing the girls to scream in pain.
Later,
He would cut their tongue or their lips.
Sometimes he would sew their lips together,
Then took a spoon and dig out their eyeball
And finally burn them alive.
As simple as that.

He couldn't bring himself to kill her.
He had loved her and
He had no intention to kill her like the other girls.
Instead,
he wants to starts a new life with her.
She isn't like any other girls he dated.
He remembered her dark hair and her mysterious green eyes.
She knows how to control my temper, he thought.
She is so patient.
He remembered how she kissed him.
He felt sparks on his tongue when he kissed her.
Her body so slender, so fragile that he's afraid he might break her.
He wants her to be with him.
Tears streamed down his cheek as he called her.
His voice sounded like a broken recorder,
Calling her to open to door.

She remembered how he touched her hair,
How he looked at her lovingly.
Why must it be like this? She sobbed silently,
Hearing his voice,
Full of despair and hurt.
Should she open the door?
Or should she think of an escape when he manages to get in?
She looked at her watch.
3A.M.
Her eyelids felt heavy
But she mustn't sleep,
No matter how tired she is.
After all,
He isn't sleepy,
Why should she?

Finally he gave up pounding the door.
After two whole hours of pounding the door,
He finally gave up.
He took a few steps back and rushed towards the door,
Using his shoulder to break the goddamn door.
Once,
Twice,
Finally the lock gave way.
He yelled a triumph yell and went in her house.
He on the lights and put his knife on the nearest table.
He walked in her room, cautiously.
He then heard a yell from his left and saw her rushing towards him.
At first he thought she was going to hug him
But as soon as he saw the knife,
He lost hope.
She ran,
Knife holding up high.
He gripped her hand and disarmed her.
He then pinned her towards the wall.
She tried to break free but it was useless.

"Listen to me! Listen to me!" He yelled at her and shook her.
He then pushed her hair behind her ears,
Reveling her green eyes.
Filled with fear and terror.
"So what now?" she whispered.
"Kill me? Go ahead."
He looked at her and leaned forward to kiss her.

She felt loved,
Safe.
She felt everything but trouble.
I love him, She thought.
Even though he's a killer.
"I would never do anything to hurt you,"
He whispered softly in her ear.
"But, I would do anything to stop a killer!"
She took out her pocket knife and stabbed him in his abdomen.
She kissed his lips and said,
"See you in hell!"
Filled with raged and betrayal,
He summons whats left of his strength and took out the knife.
He then stabs her in her heart.

"I love you," He said,
His voice was weak.
Her heart stopped beating.
And as they fell together,
She took his hand and gripped it tightly.
She then landed on his chest.
Both lovers shall reunite once more.
In hell.

#3 Moonlight Bay

I remembered having this dream when I was 14 years old.
But to me,
It's one of the finest dream that I had.
Apparently,
Some people likes it too.
I remembered writing ti in my old blog,
So I went to check it up.
And there is was,
Rotting,
Never get to shine,
So here it is,
Moonlight Bay.
Have fun reading.

she was trying to measure something and she invited her friends to help her. she was trying to measure the wall size or rather how long is his arms compare to hers. she lined her friends into one straight line, carefully stretch their arms out. slowly she compare. and she came to his arms, she blushed, her heart beating wildly in her chest. she felt him breathing deeply. she smiled to herself. finally, she sat on her bed, frustrated because she cant measure properly. he looked into her eyes, he stepped forward from his line. he cant hold it back anymore. as he stepped forward from his line, he hugged her.

she was shocked. she hugged him back, turned her head so she could face his neck. slowly and gently kiss and lick his neck and she sighed deeply. she heard him muttering. she listen carefully, wondering what is he saying. she heard him counting softly to himself. '1,2,3,4,5,6,7.....' she smiled and buried her head on his shoulder. she realised her friends are still here, she looked up and saw her friends looking at her, some smiling, some blushed and one. one particular one was staring at them both. his eyes was full of anger and sadness. she realised that one was his brother. she gasped softly to herself, 'i didn't invite him, did i?' she wondered to herself.

he was relief she didn't pushed herself away from him. 'she must have love me as i love her.' he thought, continue-in counting. as he reached a number 23, she pulled herself away from him. they looked at each other and slowly, he got up and stand back to his line, feeling quite sad that she pulled herself away from him. 'she must not have love me as i love her deeply,' he thought sadly. he felt foolish to hugged her like that. 'but she kiss and lick my neck,' he thought 'I'm very confuse. does she love me or not?' he sighed sadly to himself. and he heard a chucked. a laughter that he hated most. he turned his head to the left and saw his bro or rather half brother smiling triumphantly to himself.

he couldn't help but smile to himself. he was relief that she pulled herself away from him. but he was angry to see her kiss and lick his neck. he was angry to hear her sighed deeply. he yawned and saw everyone looking at him. 'is this over yet, madame? I'm very tired and i need to get home before night falls in. my, i mean our parents might be getting worried,' he said as he look at his half brother. 'yes, you all may go home now. I'm very glad to see you all help me,' she said, smiling while opening her door for her guests. as he almost reached the door, she stopped him. he looked at her surprisingly, but in return, she smiled her dazzling smile at him. he relaxed and felt her hand slipped into his. 'she must have love me!' he thought happily. she pulled him to her closet and there they stood, facing each other.

'here,' she said as she opened her closet door, 'i heard you need some gowns for your aunt's daughter. i have so many here i could spare one or two to her.' he stood there, disappointed that she didn't love him as he suspected. she only wants him to take a gown or two to his aunt. 'thanks.' was all he could choked out and he took a pretty pink gown from her closet. and he turned to get out of the room. as he turn, he saw the closet door was blocking the way out. 'I'm glad you hugged me,' he heard her say softly. 'i was going to cry in frustration until you hugged me.' he turned toward her. she took the gown from him and put it on the floor. slowly, she walked up towards him, and gently kissed him on the lips.

he was surprise and when he was recovered, he kissed her back, passionately. her right hand was tangled in his hair and her left hand was on his shoulder for support so she wont fall. both of his hands were on her waist, pulling her closer to his body. and his right hand slowly climbed to her hair and he took out the pin, causing her dark hair to fall on her bare shoulders. he dropped the pin on the floor and his hand was tangled in her hair. they kissed quietly yet fiercely. several minutes later, he pulled himself away from her, both of them was breathing heavily after the kiss.

her hand was no longer tangled in his hair and his hand was no longer in her hair but on her waist. 'i have to go,' he said after catching his breath. he reached down to grab the gown. 'will you be here tomorrow? for the dance i mean,' she asked him unexpectedly. he looked at her and nod. 'yes, I'll be here. I'll be here for you,' he said softly. she closed the closet door and walked him towards her room. 'please be here early,' she said and waved a goodbye. she saw him nod and walk away, with the pink gown on his right hand.

he saw his half brother walked out of the room with a gown on his right hand from the balcony behind her house. he was hiding behind her curtains and jumped down to the beach as soon as his half brother walked out of the room. he knew what did both of them did even though he couldn't see them and was angry yet heartbroken by their action. he was foolish to love her when he knew she loved his half brother. hot tears form in his eyes and they tickled slowly down his cheek. he wipe them furiously with his sleeve. 'I'm such a fool!' he said and sat heavily on a stone, facing the wide sea. warm wind began to blow on his face. he buried his face in both his hands and wept. 'i knew i shouldn't have go to her house.' he said, feeling full of regret. he jumped down from the stone and saw a shell. he picked it up and put it in his pocket. suddenly, he heard his name, he wiped his tears as saw her on her balcony waving to him.

she saw him from her balcony and was waving and shouting as loudly as she dared to him. 'what does she want from me?' he wondered to himself as he jogged towards the balcony. he couldn't resist her even though he knew she doesn't love him and love his half brother. still, she was his best friend and he need to be at her aid. she asked him to climb up to her balcony so she wont have to shout and wake the whole family. grunting to himself, he climbed her balcony using the vines she installed herself so she can escape from her family to the beach or rather so her suit will come in her room without her parents knowing. at last he arrived she stepped backwards so he can have space to come in. to her, he was her best friend and she always go to him if she have a problem. loving him never cross her mind before.

she hugged him a friendly hug and he hugged her back without any hesitation. she could smell the sea on his shirt and he could smell her flowery perfume. he hugged her tightly, wanting her to know he wants her deeply. at last, she broke their hug and smile sweetly at him. 'I knew you would come,' she said. 'and i remember i didn't invite you. what brings you here just now?' he was shocked at her question and glad she didn't on her light so she couldn't see his facial expression. she walked toward her bed and sat there, waiting patiently for his answer. 'you didn't invite your best friend and i was hurt. i heard you invited my half brother whom you never talk to him before or even talked about him before. so i thought it was weird.' he lied to her as he walk towards her bed and sat next to her.

he felt her looking at him as he looked at his shoe. her hand touched his cheek and guide his face to look at her. 'look at me,' she whispered. 'i can explain why i didn't invite you here.' he look into her eyes, her hand still touching his cheek like she doesn't want to let him go. 'i heard you went away for... something. and i didn't know when you will be back,' she explained. 'so, instead of inviting you, i invited your brother.' 'half brother.' he cut in. 'half brother.' she repeated. 'i do hope you will forgive me.' she said and her hand slid from his cheek and was on his thigh. his thigh tingles as her hand rests on it. he looked at her hand then at her face. 'i forgive you,' he whispered and he leaned forward to kiss her.

she kissed him back and wondered what was she doing. she cant betray him. she pushed him away from her, horrified for kissing him back. 'I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.' she said after she caught her breath. he looked at her and sighed. 'i better get going.' he said, feeling disappointed and got up. she watched him climbed down the balcony. 'what possessed me to kiss him?' she asked herself and shook her head. she then touch her lips, 'hes a good kisser' she said and she giggled to herself. she changed into her white silk night gown and lie on her soft comforter. 'tomorrow is going to be a pleasant day,' she said and sleep. 'yes, a pleasant day.' he said after hearing her.

he stepped out of the dark and into the moonlight in her room. he jumped down from the balcony and ran home. quietly, he climbed to his room and jumped into his window. as soon as his boots touches the floor, the light was turned on. 'what took you so long?' he heard a voice hissed. 'i was strolling on the beach what else?' he snapped back at his half brother, he knew it was a white lie. after the beach, he went to see her. his half brother laughed as though it was a joke. 'prove.' he said, hes eyes glinted dangerously in the light. he took a step back, knowing he had fooled with his half brother's so called girlfriend. his head was whirling to find prove he went to the beach. then he felt something in his pocket. the shell! trying to hide his smile, he took the pretty shell out of his pocket. 'this, half brother, is prove i went to the beach,' he said. 'and that,' he pointed at the sand trail behind him. 'is too a prove.'

his half brother spoke the truth. he did went to the beach. his eyes darted from the shell to the sand trail. 'i warned you, if u touch her, you'll feel my fist on your face.' he snarled. 'get to bed, tomorrow is going to be a hard day, we need to see our aunt's daughter.' his half brother put the shell behind his dresser where his half brother couldn't see it, clear up the sand and change into his night clothes and went to bed.

the next day, both half brothers saw their unrelated aunt's daughter. she was a fine young lady who came to visit. she was pretty and attracted their attention. 'are you invite to the ball, madame?' he asked her, hoping she's invited. 'yes, monsieur, i am invited to her ball.' she said, full of polite. his face was lighted up with delight, he couldn't wait until she wore the gown he brought her. at that night, he was glad she could go to the ball and fit in the beautiful pink gown. however, his half brother was upset of something. but he take no attention.

as soon as their carriage arrived at her house, he guide her to her house. she was impressed of her house. 'may i have this dance?' he asked her. she was very happy to dance with him. his half brother, standing a side in the dark corner, sipping his wine. 'how could he betrayed her? they kissed in her room last night and now its like he have forgotten about it.' he thought and shook his head. 'i must not let her know or get the wrong impression.' suddenly, he heard people around him gasped. it must be her coming down the stairs.

many girls there was dressed in pale pink, baby blue or light yellow like the sun. but she was dressed in a color that no one ever thought of wearing. she was dressed in a blood red gown. it never cross her mind of wearing the wires under her dress. she stood there, bold in red. her hair wasn't clipped up as she used to. she let it loose, black locks resting on her shoulder. her lips was blood red as though she drank blood to make her lips that color. she stood there, proud and waiting for him to come and escort her. instead if him, his half brother came. she couldn't see him anywhere in her sight. 'he must be late then,' she thought. his half brother took her and escort her down. he whispered softly in her ear, 'hes going to be late. he needs to entertain our aunt's daughter.' she sighed in relief.

everyone was looking at them as they dance in the middle of the dance floor. most man are wearing white or light blue. but he was wearing a black suit. as they dance together, girls cursed themselves for wearing such pale colors and not bold colors like her and most of their partners drool over her; men cursed as their partners are envy of her for dancing with such fine suitor. but most of them just sighed for she and him are going to be such a great couple. they didn't know that her real so called boyfriend is in a room, snogging his aunt's daughter fiercely. they dance together until the song ended. she smiled at him and he smiled at her. she took his hand and pulled him away from the crowd out to the beach where the sea breeze blew.

he wasn't thinking of anything but kissing his aunt's daughter. he has a very powerful urge of ripping her clothes off and do it right there. 'maybe tonight, in her room.' he chuckled to himself and continued kissing her. from her lips, to her neck down to her exposed chest. she sighed when he was making a love bite on her neck and giggle in delight when he lifted her up and put her on his lap and kissed her. never in her life she kiss this fiercely and she have a sudden urge to do it.

she laughed in delight as she ran on the beach. she took her shoes off and threw it to a tree near by. she twirled as the wind blow. he look at her dancing by herself under the soft moonlight. she stopped dancing as soon as she realise he isn't dancing with her. 'come dance with me,' she said as she pulled him. 'I don't want to dance, my lady, i want to cool off,' he said,teasing her. she got frustrated and took a handful of water and splashed him. 'now are you cooled off?' she said and smiled. 'your going to get whats coming for you after splashing me!' he said and took off to chase her. she laughed and ran, 'no sir, your to slow to catch me!' she said, teasingly. 'we'll see bout that!' and he ran harder, faster. trying to catch her up. she had difficulty to run in her gown but she was glad she didn't wear the wires or it'll make her slower. her hair flew in the wind. and she laugh happily.

no sooner her laughter ended, he caught her from the waist and pulled her down. they both tumble on the sand, breathing heavily. 'see? i caught you,' he said as he struggle to catch his breath. she was lying on the sand and he was lying on top of her, pinning her on the ground. 'I'm sorry,' he said as he got up. 'its okay. i had fun.' she said and smile as he helped her up. together, they stroll along the beach to get her shoes back. the guilt in him grew stronger. 'my lady, i have to tell you something,' he began but he was cut short when he heard he yelled in pain. 'my lady, whats wrong?' he asked her, full of concern. 'i think i twisted my ankle,' she said and began to get up but as soon as she put some weight on her left leg, she fell. he hold her waist, carried her on his back. 'there, you don't have to walk anymore, my lady.' he said. she was grateful to him but annoyed cause he kept calling her 'my lady'. she buried her head on his neck.

after a few minutes, they reached the tree. he sat her down on the sand and helped her wear her shoes. she smiled at him when he touched her legs. she got up and started to walk as soon as he put her shoes on her feet. he started at her in surprise. 'your leg...' he said and realised he has been tricked. she smiled and said, 'that's to get you back for pinning me on the sand.' he laughed at her and ran towards her. he pinned her on the sand again. 'this, my lady, is to get you back for tricking me.' he said with a laugh. she laughed with him, her heart was pounding in her chest. she have forgotten about him when shes playing with his half brother.

after a few minutes, they were resting in the room. her lipstick has been smudge and her gown was crumpet, her hair was in a terrible mess. and both of them were breathing deeply. she was sitting on his lap. 'i need to redo my hair and make up.' she said, she fumbling in her purse for her make up and comb as she walk towards the mirror. he got up and put his hands around her waist. 'i love you the moment i set my eyes on you,' he said. 'or rather my boobs.' she said and laugh heartily. 'give me a moment then we're ready to make you friend's eyes pop out when you're with me.' she said and combed her hair.

'my lady, i need to tell you something. it's important.' he said. 'yes?' she said, looking at him while they are walking back to the ball. he hesitated. she look so innocent. he took a deep breath and as he opened his mouth, he saw her looking at his half brother with their aunt's daughter by his side. his hands on her waist and she look lovingly at him. he cursed to show her the site. she ran back to the dark and silently wept there. he followed her, wishing he could tell her earlier. 'you knew about this, didn't you?' she asked him, feeling hurt and heartbroken. 'and you were going to tell me about this but i wasn't listening.' he opened his mouth but close it again and nod a simple yes. he walked towards her, 'i love you,' he said and he helped her up. 'I'm thinking of getting them back.' 'getting them back?' she asked. 'i mean revenge, my lady.' he explained. she smiled through her tears. revenge she mouthed the word. 'i over heard her saying they are the most handsome couple in the ball. but, my lady, we're the finest couple there.' her eyes glinted dangerously under the moonlight.

#2 Sacrifices Are Made

"Aliens! Aliens!" A woman shouted somewhere in the mall.

I turned towards Yvonne, "I think she's drunk!" I said and we snickered.
Both of us, cousins of the same age, were at a shopping mall.
"Hey, Kim, let's go Giant, I wanna get something for someone." Yvonne said as she nudged me.
"Hmm.. Someone.." I whispered softly.
"It's for a friend!" She yelled.
I raised both hands up though I am surrendering to her,
"Okay, Okay. There's no need to shout!" I shouted.

We walked towards Giant.
I kept my eyes on the woman that shouted "Aliens, aliens,"
A couple of policemen got hold of her and wrestle her on the ground.
One of them put hand cuffs on her.
"Aliens! Aliens! They took my son! Help!" she cried.
I felt pity for her.
"Kim! Kim! Earth to Kimberly!" Yvonne said as she waved her hand infront of me.
"Huh? What?"
"Does these necklaces look gorgeous?"
"Hmm.. Yeah, sure."
"Okay, I think I'll have those." Yvonne said to the cashier.

Out of the blue,
The fire alarm rang.
Everyone looked stunned.
"Everybody please remain calm,
Please find the nearest exit and please exit the building,"
The speaker said.
Everyone started to crowd the exit.
"Kimberly! Kimberly! I can't see you!" Yvonne shouted across the sea of humans.
"I'm here! I'm over here!" I screamed.
"Meet you outside!"
"What!?"
And I saw Yvonne walked outside.
I tried walking towards her but the people kept pushing me
Further and further away from her.
I realized something was wrong.
Is it me or is the door way getting lower and lower?
I thought.
The door is shutting itself!
I was stunned and I couldn't move at all.
"Get away from the door! It's closing in!" I yelled.

The gap was small.
Only a child at about the age 5 could go through.
"Out of my way, bitch!" A man said as he pushed me aside.
The impact was too much,
I started to fall down.
Suddenly, a pair of strong hands held onto me.
I looked up and saw man at the age of 18 caught me.
I tore my eyes away from his and saw the fat man trying to go through.
"No wait!" I screamed and got up.
I started to run towards him.
"Wait! You can't! Stop!"
The gap was too small,
He won't cross in time!
I rushed towards him but someone was holding me back.
"No, you can't save him." A gentle voice said.
I've seen these a thousand times.
As the fat man tries to roll to the other side,
His tummy was too big and he was facing upwards.
I saw his eyes widen and he screamed as the door started to crush him.
I jerked my hand away from the person holding it.
That's what you get for not listening. I thought.

Blood splattered all over the floor
And the fat man was no longer in one piece.
A child started to cry and a mother shushed him.
"There is no fire," I whispered.
"What?" The person asked me.
"There is no fire!" I said louder.
Everyone looked at me.
"What do you mean by there is no fire?" Someone asked.
"Yes, Kim, what do you mean by there's no fire?" The person repeated.
How does he know my name? He.. looked familiar..
"Leon?" I asked and faced towards him.
"Yes, Kim, I was surprised you don't recognize me." he said and smiled.
I hugged him tightly.
I've missed him so.
"Excuse me, young lady, you said that there isn't any fire,"
A woman whom is holding a 5 year old child asked me.
Reality sets in.
"There isn't any fire. I don't smell smoke nor see any.
I don't feel hot and the water sprinkles are not on."
I pointed out.
"She's right!" A man at about 30years old said and walked towards me.
"My name is Jasper and I think you're right,"
I shacked his extended hand and told him my name.
I looked around and saw about 8 people is still here,
Trapped including me.

"Okay, listen up, we have to find a way to escape from this place."
I said loudly.
"Does anyone have a map here?" Leon said.
"I do!" A girl at about 13 said and she took out a piece of paper.
She then shyly handed Leon the map.
"Thanks," Leon muttered and turned his back towards her as he faced me.
"Leon, there's a fire escape here," I said as I pointed the map.
"There is about 5 fire escapes,"
"Yes, and I thin-" I stopped in mid sentence.
"Kim, whats wrong?"
"Shh... Do you hear that?
"No, Kim, you're starting to scare-"
"Listen!" I hissed.
Leon looked at me.
"It sounded like someone is using their nails to scratch the blackboard."
"Exactly,"

"Everyone quiet down!" Leon shouted.
All five of them, excluding the sleeping baby, looked at us.
I scanned around the room.
Two policemen, the mother and child, Jasper and the 13 year old girl
All looked at us with wide eyes.
A shrill sound sounded as though it's on top of us.
"Where-" Jasper started to say before I shushed him.
I have a bad feeling about this.
Leon looked at me.
"The air vent!" We both gasped.

"Grab whatever you can!" Leon shouted.
"What is it?!" The 13 year old girl asked Leon.
"I don't kno-" Leon begun to answer when
One of the policeman was dragged up to the ceiling.
"Ahhh!!!!" He screamed.
In a few minutes later,
He stopped screaming.
I curiously walked towards him.
"Kim!" Leon hissed,
"Get your ass back here!"
I ignored him and continued.
The hole in the air vent was much bigger than I expected.
Blood trickled down,
Making a small puddle on the floor.

My breathing became irregular.
My heart is pounding real hard in my chest.
Just a few more steps.
Suddenly,
The body of the policeman fell on the floor in front of me.
Fuck.
Was all I could think.
"Turn the kid away!" I yelled at Leon without leaving my eyes
From the policeman.
Or rather,
Headless policeman.

"Damn," Leon said when he reached by my side.
I stepped over the policeman and looked through the hole.
Scratch marks...
"Who ever nails are those,
They really need a manicure, badly," Leon joked.
I bend down and searched the policeman's jacket.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Leon asked me.
Finally,
I produced a flashlight and two guns which are fully loaded.
I tossed one of the gun towards Leon.
"We might need these."
"What happened to him!?" The woman with the baby screamed.
Instantly,
The baby started to cry loudly,
His voice echoed the whole place.

"Shut that baby up!" I yelled over the cries.
Instantly,
The cry became a soft whimper.
"First of all,
Everyone must not stand right under the air vent,
Secondly,
Take as many weapon as you can to defend yourself.
Thirdly,
To survive,
You all must stay togather.
Got it?!" Leon said like a true leader.
Everyone mutely went to do what they are supposed too.

"That's a great speech,
But what about the kid and the baby?" I pointed out.
"The mother has to protect it like a true mother.
The kid, I can protect her if I must.
But, she can take care of herself."
"Oh."
Suddenly,
My cell phone rang.
I checked the speaker and saw it's Yvonne.
"Hey! Where are you?" She said.
"I'm stuck in Giant."
"What!? Apparently there is no fire,"
"Tell me something I don't know!"
"The F.B.I's here won't tell me anything!"
A growl came right on top of me.
"Look, I have to go." I said while looking on top of me.
I snapped my phone shut and put it into my pocket.
I pushed Leon a side as a slimy tail tried to reach out for me.

"Everyone! Shush!" Leon tried to say as loudly as he dared.
Slowly,
A head was lowered from the whole.
The screaming woman was right.
There was, no, there is an alien in the building.
The alien has no eyes and nostrils.
All it has was a pair of ears that are like foxes'
And a mouth the size of a hippopotamus'.
It's blackish brown in color and it has a human body
But it's arms are longer than it's legs like an apes'.
And it's legs looks like it's build for running from a predator
Or rather towards a prey.
It's saliva is dripping on me and I shivered.
I felt like screaming but I couldn't.
Leon slowly climbed on top of me to protect me.
His eyes were on the creature all the time.
The alien withdraw it's head.
It sense nothing here...
Suddenly a phone rang.

The alien jumped down from the hole.
Instead of carrying Leon off me and take me away,
It ran on all fours towards the ringing phone
Which was on the other policeman.
"Ahhh!" He screamed and tried running away.
I tried to get up to help him but I couldn't.
Leon wouldn't let me.
Instead,
I sat back and watch an innocent guy died.
The policeman tripped on his shoe lace and fell.
"N-!" I wanted to shout but Leon put his hand over my mouth.
The alien sprang on top of the policeman,
Tore his head of from his body,
And with a single gulp,
The head vanished in the alien's mouth.
The alien blindly retraced it's step and got back into the air vent.
The scampering sounds in the air vent sounded far away,
The alien had clearly ran away to find more victims.
I could still hear it happily munching on the wide eyed head
While blood kept on dripping in front of me.

Slowly,
Leon got off me and held out a hand towards me to help me up.
I couldn't.
I can't.
I was too shocked.
The gun skidded in front of me as I pushed Leon just now.
I reached out and took the gun.
"Hey, hey," Leon said quietly as he tried to get me up on my feet.
"It's gone." He smoothed down my hair.
I stood up.
"What the hell was that!" Jasper shouted.
"Shut up!" I said as loudly as I dared.
Jasper looked at me,
His hair was all over his head.
"Everyone now gathered around here.
But first, shut your phone up." I said as I put mine on silent.
Everyone, except the baby, whipped out their phones.
"Okay," I whispered.
"What the hell was that?" Jasper said, this time he whispered.
"An alien," Leon said, emotionless.
"Fuck that! There is no such thing as an alien!"
Jasper shouted.
Leon got hold of Jasper's collars and held him up.
Jasper made choking sounds as his legs dangled in the air.
"Shout one more time,
I'll tie you up and leave you under the hole for that thing to eat you up!"
Leon growled softly.
Jasper nodded,
Clearly understood Leon.
He dropped Jasper on the ground.
"Go on, Kimberly." Leon said.

"That's an alien." I continued.
"There aren't any eyes or nostril on that thing.
So I suspect it moves by sound.
Judging by the sound in the air vent,
The alien isn't here anymore.
I think you all did a great job,
By not moving and screaming." I said and smiled.
"So what do we have to do now?" The 13 year old girl asked.
"We split up,
Find weapons and meet back here in 5minutes,
Any longer, we will assumed you're dead and moved on
To find an escape route.
Go it?" Leon said, with full authority in his voice.
"Now go!"

Every one scattered to find weapons.
Leon went over the recently dead body and took out a pair of gun.
He tossed of on the guns and tossed it towards me
He then mouthed a word, thanks.
Leon walked towards me.
"It's been a long time." I said and hugged him again.
"Yeah," And he hugged me back.
His arms are like towels,
Wrapped tightly around me,
Making me feel warm and comfortable.
"I missed you so," I said,
Burying my head in his shoulder blade.
"Ahem," Someone's throat was cleared.
Damn it!
I let go off Leon and looked at the interrupter.
The 13 year old girl stood there,
Holding a water gun without water contained in it.
"My name is Crystal," she said, eying both of us.
I felt heat rushing in my cheeks.
"What is contained in your uh, water gun?" Leon asked.
"Tomato sauce," Crystal said, brightly.
"It's uh, 5 minutes already and everyone is ready."
"Right, 1,2,3,4..." Leon counted, including ourselves.

"Where's the mother and child!" I said, looking around.
"I don't know! Crystal said.
"Jasper?"
"I wasn't keeping my eyes on them,"
"They must have wandered further away," Leon said.
"We have to find them!" I said and started to walk
Towards the toy department but Leon stopped me.
"Look," he said as he point at the ceiling.
Slurping loudly,
A woman's body was dangling in air.
Blood was trickling down her shoes
And she fell,
Body first because her head was gone.

I felt like puking.
So many people died and it's not even a day's time.
Oh, God.
Leon steadied me and he gripped my hands tightly.
The alien jumped down,
Ear twitching,
Waiting for someone to make a sound.
I held my breath,
Terrified the alien could heard my pounding heart.
More pounding sounds came from the air vent.
More aliens?
A long slender hand reached out,
Followed by a long slender leg.
Finally, it's head was lowered.
Eyes that are wide enough reflected me image.
Oh, fuck.

It's hand reached out.
Each hand contains 3 fingers.
Suddenly,
A voice in my mind hissed,
"Humansssss,"
I figured out it's the alien's voice
For it doesn't have any mouth.
Just a pair of freakishly huge eyes and to slits for a nose.
"W-what do you want from us," I said,
Taking my chances.
The black alien took a step forward towards me
But it was held back by the huge eyed alien.
It made twittering sounds like a bird.
Instantly the black alien stopped and sat down.

"Humansss" The voice hissed again.
"Earth... Mine!" He scrunched up his hands into a fist.
Funny how aliens always want to conquer Earth.
I mean,
What is so special about Earth?
It's nothing but a big blue and green ball!
"Girl... Mine!" It hissed again
And this time he pointed at me.
What the hell?
Leon stepped in front of me,
Protecting me from the alien.
"Go back to your home planet!" Leon shouted.
"There is nothing for you to conquer here!"
"Girl..."
"This girl belongs to me,"
He said me, not Earth!
"She stays here!"
More twittering sounds.
The black alien got up.
"No! Wait!" I screamed and pushed myself in front of Leon.
"What the hell are you doing?" He whispered.
"I'm trying to not let yourself get killed," I whispered to Leon
To the alien I said,
"Take me but leave my friends alone!"
"Earth..."
"Earth will never be yours!"
The alien hesitate.
"Follow... Me... Earth... Friends... Unharmed,"
I figured the alien is trying to say,
"Follow me and Earth and your friends will stay unharmed,"
I nodded and started walking towards the aliens.
Leon reached out and took my hand.
"Let me go!" I said, looking in his eyes.
"Not without a fight!" he said and pointed the gun at the black alien.
"Leon, NO!"
The gun gave out a loud bang.
The black alien got hit.
Instead of being hurt,
The alien growled and ran towards us.

The skin...
The skin must have been made out of hard shell.
There's no way to stop it.
We're all going to die.
Leon grabbed hold of me and ran.
"Hit it! Hit it with everything you got!" Leon screamed.
Leon pushed me towards the ground and took out his guns.
Bang! Bang!
Went the bullets.
I finally came to my senses.
I ran towards the gas department,
Took a lighter and a gas tank.

I took out my gun and looked for the black alien.
I gasped when I saw Leon wrestling with it.
"Hey! Hey! Over here! Hey!" I screamed and shoot the alien with my guns.
The black alien raised it's head and it's ear twitched.
"Over here! Hey! Over here!"
The black alien rushed towards me.
It clearly forgotten about Leon.
That's good.
That's really good.
The alien snarled.
Closer.
Closer.
Closer.
I pulled the pin out of the gas tank.
A little bit more.
I clicked the lighter,
Fire flare up.
NOW!
I put the lighter in front of the gas tank.
Causing the gas in the tank to lit up.
The alien was on fire.
But instead of stopping,
It continued running towards me.

I ditched the gas tank and shot it with my gun.
I quickly ran for cover when the tank explode.
I screamed when my arm was burnt.
The sprinkles turned on,
Putting out the fire everywhere.
I whimpered,
The pain in my arm hurts a lot.
I saw a pair of pale legs in front of me.
Shit!
I looked up and saw a pair of huge eyes reflected my image.
With one long arm,
The alien hold my collar and held me up,
"Kimberly!"
Someone from somewhere shouted.
Leon...
I blacked out.

How could Leon be so selfish to keep me?
I mean,
I'd rather die to save Earth and a million of lives,
Yet Leon wants to keep me and endanger everyone's life?
That is so selfish of him!
Leon,
Don't be a hero and just save your ass and everyone's too.
Leon,
I-
I felt warm arms around me.
It seems so familiar.
The warmness I mean.
I felt water droplets on my face too.
What does this mean?
That it's raining in the mall?
I open my eyes
And saw Leon crying.

I reached out and touched his face,
"Hey,"
Leon opened his eyes and he hugged me tightly.
"You're alright! You're alright!"
"Yeah, but my arm hurts."
Leon took my arm and examine it.
"It's badly burnt. You need a doctor,"
"Leon, I..."
I couldn't finished my sentence.
The alien pushed Leon a side and carried me to it's space ship.
Wait!
There's a damn space ship in here?!
The space ship is as big as a hut.
Oh my God!
I struggled.
"Kim!" Leon screamed and tried to rescue me.
"Leon!"
I tried kicking, biting, hitting but nothing works.
"Boy... Will... Die... Hurt... Me..."
I think he said,
"Boy will die if he hurts me,"
As in me, the alien.
"Let me go,
I will not run.
Just let me say goodbye," I said to the alien.
The alien lower me to the floor so I can stand.
"Leon, stop!" Tears trickling down my face.
This will be the last time I will be able to see his face,
"Leon, please, don't be a fool!
I'd rather die knowing that I've saved you,
I've saved the whole world.
My life is only one,
It's small compared to the millions of people in the world."
I chocked.
"Leon, I l-"
The alien pulled me towards it's space ship.
I think it wants me to stop talking.
Jasper was holding Leon back saying,
"There's nothing you can do!
She's as good as dead"

The alien lay me down on a mattress.
What does it want from me?
My heart pounding,
Butterflies are fluttering in my stomach,
Tears non stop flowing in my eyes.
"Ah!" I screamed when I felt a stabbed in my heart.
"Girl... Dying!" The alien shrieked.
"Must... Save... Experiment!"
It's using me as an experiment?
It wants me to be alive so its could do experiments on me!?
I turned my head and saw a pair of sharp scissors.
I used all my strength and plunged the scissors in my heart.
The pain increase.
The alien screamed.
I closed my eyes and all I saw was Leon smiling down at me.
I felt Leon's warm hands around me.
My heart started to decreased it's pumping.
I remembered touching Leon's face,
His tears upon me.
I remembered hugging him closely.
I remembered I wanted to tell him something important.
I remembered I wanted to say that I love him.
I remember..
I remember..
I remember..
I-

Darkness sets in

#1 Hello There

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