The wind wiped my auburn curls as I walked through the city with Finn by my side. It was silence, just like when Cecile died. Tasmine? I heard Cecile say from time to time. I'd reply in my mind. Yes, Cecile. I am here. The City was bustling with activity at the late afternoon. I doubted if Doctor knew I was in the city now. I hope not. Finn and I passed endless coffee shoppes, Hair Salons, late-night clubs and more. The City seemed overall beautiful short of Cecile Vic Aberdeen. I still hear her voice, in my mind, I reply. I finally reached a small coffee shop. A girl with beautiful brown hair and shocking brown eyes like mine was the only one there, simply sitting, her fingers intertwined. Finn and I sat across from the girl, who was looking bored, rolling her shoulders impatiently. A plump waitress came up and asked for orders. The girl went simply silent. "Coffee. Two." I said. "Three." Finn interrupted. The waitress walked away. "Three? You're not that slim, Finn." I laughed. Finn nodded. The coffees came and Finn handed the third one to the girl. "Thanks." She said. Her blue cloak fluttered. She had on a wavy top and jeans. She took a sip. No sugar. I stared at her as she took in the quite-bitter-without-sugar coffee impatiently, not coughing. "I'm Tasmine." I said. The girl looked up. "Leanne," She replied. "Finn." Finn cut in. A long silence. "Well." Leanne said, nodding. "Are you two- please pardon-couples?" She asked. I shook my head and scooted away from Finn in utter disgust. "Friends, for sake!" Finn said before I could. Leanne laughed. She apologized and sipped the coffee.
"Pardon me... was that your sister that...um...you know...passed away?" Leanne asked. I swallowed and nodded. "I-I guess I know how you feel. I'm so sorry." Leanne said comfortingly. I smiled. She was a pretty girl for her predicted age. "Are you sixteen?" I asked. Leanne nodded.
"Still a kid, huh?"
Leanne nodded again. "I'm from Velamosa City." She said. "Velamosa?" I asked. That was hours away from Viktor City. "So." Leanne licked her lips. Finn clucked his tongue. I gave him a 'stop, it's annoying' look. "Thanks for the coffee." Leanne smiled. I nodded. "Where to?" She asked. "Back to the hospital in a sec." Finn replied. "Ugh... I hate it there. Doctor is acting like i'm his new doctor's pet. He just leaves me in a locked up room." I groaned. Finn shook his head. "I have to be back in the bakery. Sorry." He said. I sighed. "I'll stay with you if you want." Leanne suggested. I nodded. Me and Leanne walked to the hospital.
"Pardon." She said. I turned my head. "We friends now?" She asked. I smiled. "Yeah."
If only I knew that Leanne was indeed a specific girl. A VERY specific girl.
Friday, January 17, 2014
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For some weird, (But good) reason, this reminds me of the book Holes. It has the same sadness, occasional laughs, and sunken characters. In other words, this is awesome!!! I loved the book Holes, so naturally i love this! Keep it coming. -Sara
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