Finding My Way
Song of the Chapter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENM2wA_FTg


Chapter 32 Part 2: Val's P.O.V.

We went ice skating in the afternoon and then came back home and relaxed. It was funny to watch Ben ice skate: he was still as horrible as ever. Watching him stumble and fall made me laugh, but I eventually gave in and helped him so he wouldn’t wake up tomorrow with a bunch of bruises. I, on the other hand, was pretty good. I could skate pretty fast, and I could go backwards. He wasn’t amused when I went around the rink and past him more than once, but I got a kick out of it.
Right now it was 11:50 and we were sitting down watching Times Square on TV. I wanted to go there and watch the ball drop one day. It’s on my bucket list. I had started writing one the day after the funeral. It was already getting long. I was afraid that my life would end sooner than I wanted it to, and I wouldn’t get to do all of the things I wanted to in life.
I wanted to make sure I didn’t let my life pass me by anymore. Most of it would have to wait until after high school so I could go places and do these things, but waiting a little while would be okay.
Ben didn’t know about it. I knew he wouldn’t approve. He didn’t want me to be in the mindset that there was a possibility I could die young. He said it wouldn’t happen to me. But he couldn’t be sure of that. I never thought it would happen to Loretta, I always thought we would find her. But I was wrong, and that means Ben could be wrong too. I just want to be ready and feel fulfilled when my time comes.
I usually added to the list when Ben was showering or when he was asleep. Sometimes I would wake up and find him sleeping soundly, so I knew it was safe to write.
So far I had:
-          Watch the ball drop in Times Square
-          Learn how to speak a new language
-          Go sky diving
-          Harry Potter movie marathon
-          Help somebody
-          Learn how to play an instrument
-          Fly in a hot air balloon
-          Get married
-          Yell at the top of my lungs in a public place
-          Travel Europe
-          Visit Alaska to see the Northern lights
-          Learn how to beat box
-          Try archery
-          Be in a movie
-          Kiss a stranger
-          See the Mona Lisa in person
-          Take a picture in front of the White House
And I just added:
-          Fall in love
 
I guess that was a bit ambitious, but anything is possible.
It’s time to start living my life; it’s time to begin.
It was now 11:59, and we were all getting anxious. I was excited: I would start a new year and try and move on. But I was also sad that I would be starting a new year without Loretta. It didn’t feel right.
“You alright?” Ben asked from beside me.
“Yeah, I’m good.” I smiled at him.
“Listen, Aly--” He started but I was cut off by a knock on my door. I was confused, but I ran over to answer it so I wouldn’t miss the ball drop.
“5, 4, 3,” I opened the door. “Danny.” I said breathlessly.
“Happy New Year, beautiful.” He said and pressed his lips to mine as the people of Times Square shouted “One!” and everyone cheered.


A/N
Aww poor Ben! So much for that midnight kiss, huh?
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