Stranger
Chapter one.
“That one!” I said, pointing to the small stuffed animal giraffe.
“The giraffe it is. ” the old man running the stand smiled.
I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket. It was Kyle. I stared blankly at the phone.
“What is it? Is he blowing you off again?” Fabian asked not so surprised.
“No, he actually had an excuse this time” I replied with a small smile. But he was right. He was blowing me off.
‘Hey, Babe. Sorry I can’t make it tonight. I’ll explain later. ’
I couldn’t help but read the text again. This is the fourth time he’s done this with the same ‘excuse’. I couldn’t sleep last night, thinking about what’s been going on lately between us.
We’ve been dating for a year now, but lately he doesn’t even seem like my boyfriend.
“You shouldn’t have waited over an hour Brooke. I told you he wasn’t going to show” Fabian said interrupting my thoughts. I didn’t know what to say.
“Can you just drive me home? I'm exhausted. ” I said finally.
“Alright. ” He said while searching for keys in his pockets. The carnival lights were making me dizzy. I’m so lucky I called Fabian after a half hour of waiting, or else I’d be walking home.
We got into his old black Toyota. I loved the way his car smelled, that new car smell. I felt relieved driving away and seeing the lights fading. I laid my head back and closed my eyes.
“School starts in two weeks” Fabian said acting excited while tapping my arm.
“Don’t remind me” I said with my eyes still closed.
“C’mon Brooke, it’s senior year! Lighten up. ” He almost yelled. Maybe he really was excited.
“That’s true, and its one year closer till we go to college” I smiled.
. “ And, it means we’ve known each other for almost 10 years” he said.
“That’s true also” I said remembering. I don’t know what I’d do without Fabian. I opened one eye to see if we were almost to my house. Ten more minutes and I’ll be in my bed. I felt the car turn unexpectedly. I nearly jumped out of the seat.
“ What the hell Fabian! You scared me!” I yelled , slapping his arm. He laughed and turned on the radio. Thank God I was almost home. I closed my eyes again, and actually fell asleep this time.
“Brooke wake up” Fabian said shaking me.
“What?” I looked around confused and realized I was finally home.
“Thanks Fabe” I said, getting out of the car.
“No problem, I’ll talk to you later” he said putting the window up.
I ran my fingers through my brown hair. Boy, was I tired. I walked inside my house. It was so quiet. I made my way up to my room in the dark trying not to make any noises. Without thinking I got into bed, and fell asleep.
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“Brooke, I’m just not feeling it anymore. I’m sorry. But I can’t help the way I'm feeling” Kyle said.
“Your ‘not’ feeling it? What type of excuse it that to break up with me ?! After everything we've been through, that’s what you say to me? Over the phone? I’m done talking to you. ” I said , holding back my tears. I hung up and threw my phone at the floor.
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I woke up to my phone’s loud tone. Thank God it was just a dream. Why was I so calm about Kyle breaking up with me? I looked at the time, 3:47 AM. I got up to check my phone. It was Kaylie. What a relief, I needed someone to talk to and I know I won’t be going to sleep again anytime soon.
‘Hey chicka! The party was great, you should have come! How’s Kyle? Did he show? I miss you!' The text read.
I decided to call her, after three rings she finally picked up.
“Hey Brooke" She said quietly.
“Hey, I need to talk to you. I had this weird dream and-“
I was cut off by a deep voice in the background. “Babe, you said weren’t gonna pick up. ”
“You sound busy, so I’ll tell you about it tomorrow.. Have fun!” I said hanging up, like I had no problems at all. I wasn’t tired, and I had nothing else to do.
Should I just call Kyle and ask him what’s going on? It wouldn’t hurt would it? Maybe it would. It was late. But I need to know the truth before things get worse.
I hit the picture of the little green phone next to his name.
One ring.
Two rings.
Three rings.
Four rings.
“Brooke?” He asked sounding wide awake.
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Next chapter depends on if this one's good.. and if some ones actually reading.
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