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[Byrdee ★]

oh mai. this story is amazing. i'm hooked. great job :>

[peachy keen-]

oh mai. this story is amazing. i'm hooked. great job :>

aww that makes me feel so light and fluffy inside <3
thank you! ^^

[Byrdee ★]

oh mai. this story is amazing. i'm hooked. great job :>

aww that makes me feel so light and fluffy inside <3
thank you! ^^

i just started and i can already tell this story has a great plot! i can't wait to see read what happens next c:

[peachy keen-]

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xx ( hi thar: thanks, rainstorms! <3 another short chapter. xD it's a bit filler, but the next chapter will be much more exciting. )xx( word count: 938 )

“Reese?”

The call echoed through the empty rooms and found its way back to me. I creaked open our front door, relief washing over me as I found that the house—or, the living room, at least—was empty. My older sister Reese is fresh out of college and is now a nurse, which means she’s gone a lot. I usually have the house to myself most hours of the day. Some days our aunt, Katherine, and occasionally her husband, Harper, come to visit. We lived with them for a couple years after my mom died, and now they come to check up on us regular.

I fumbled around for the light switch, flipping it on. The lights blinded me for a few seconds. I blinked until the bright dots swimming in my vision disappeared.

“Aunt Katherine? You here?” I called, rounding the corner into our checkered-tile kitchen. I’ve always hated the tiles in our kitchen. They’re chipped and stained, but for some reason, Reese won’t let them be replaced.

To my surprise, there she was, standing behind our island counter. Several brown paper bags were stacked on the island and around her feet. She looked miserable. Her wavy blonde hair was tousled, and her eyes had several dark bags under them. She, like my sister, works at a nurse, and gets about half the sleep a normal person does. She was even still dressed in her dull green scrubs. She was only thirty-five, but her exhaustion stacked about a decade on her.

She smiled wearily, gesturing to the bags. “I got you and your sister some groceries.”

“Need some help?”

“No, no, I’m fine,” she replied dismissively. “Run along, Cal.” That’s the thing about my aunt. She never admits that she needs help. She’s a very independent woman, and the most selfless person I have ever met. She’s absolutely lovely to be around.

I was itching to read the note, like Cassia had instructed me to do, but she was struggling.

“Aunt Katherine,” I chided softly, resting my hands on top of her soft ones. “Stop doing this to yourself—working yourself till you can barely stand and then coming back home only to take care of Reese and I. We’re fine. I promise.” I paused, uncurling her fingers from a can of beans. “How about we do this—you go have yourself a warm shower, then take a nap. I have some pajamas that will probably fit you. I’ll finish up with these groceries. And I will not take no for an answer.”

“Oh, alright,” she caved in, slumping her shoulders. “Thanks, Cal. You’re a doll.” She smiled at me—a thin, tired, stretched smile, then patted my hand, like my grandma always does, and then padded away, towards the bathroom. A moment later, I heard the steady stream of water.

I emptied the rest of the bags, and afterwards wondered why she had even bought us anything in the first place—we already had plenty. Maybe she just needed something to do, what with her husband, Harper, gone on a business trip and her baby at Grandma’s. I pondered all of this as I made my way upstairs, where both bedrooms were located. Reese and I used to share a bedroom, but after our mother’s death, she got all mature and moved into her room. It’s still painful for me to go in there, so I avoid it at all costs.

I traced my fingers over the ridges and dips in the cream walls until my hand found my brass doorknob. I wrapped my fingers around it and pushed until it gave way and swung open. I waded through the array of clothes and trinkets, silently cursing myself for my untidiness. My heart soared when I spotted it—the note that Cassia gave me all those years ago, folded up neatly on my dresser. I snatched it up, spun around to face the door … and just about peed my pants when I saw Reese, leaning against my door, her eyebrows raised. My sister is pretty, but her beauty is only skin-deep. She currently had on her plain blue scrubs. A loose bow hung limply, tied, on the back of her shirt. Her lips were stained with vibrant red lipstick. That stuff never comes off. And, finally, her sandy hair was twisted into a tight bun. A few renegade wisps of hair had escaped the bun, and now brushed at her chin, framing her heart-shaped face.

“What do you have in your hands?” she demanded, pointing an accusing finger at my hand.

I shrugged my shoulders. “Nothing,” I replied carelessly, attempting to sound nonchalant.

“Yeah right, Cal,” she scoffed. “Come on, tell me.”

Frowning, I said in a hushed tone, “it’s really none of your business, Reese.”

“Fine,” she spat. “If you won’t tell me what’s in your hands, then at least tell me why Aunt Katherine’s curled up in my bed.”

Suppressing a laugh, I answered, “Sorry; it’s kind of a long story. Let her sleep for a bit. She needs it.”

“Uh … alright. I guess I’ll sleep on the couch tonight, but for now I guess I’ll go take a shower,” she proposed, shrugging her shoulders.

“By all means, don’t let me stop you,” I mumbled as she turned on her heel and headed downstairs. I followed suit, taking the steps two at a time. And, once I was sure Reese was in the shower, I pushed open the door, greeting by a gust of cool air.

‘Where are you going?’ I imagined someone saying—for effect of course.

I grinned.

“On an adventure.”

[Byrdee ★]

:O oh snap! i can't wait for chapter 3 :>

[raey]

yeahhh - I finally managed to read your story ( I know I'm late...) and I have to say
this is pretty great O.o
really like it and I am really curious how this story continues *stares at you impatient*

[peachy keen-]

:O oh snap! i can't wait for chapter 3 :>

haha, thanks! <3

yeahhh - I finally managed to read your story ( I know I'm late...) and I have to say
this is pretty great O.o
really like it and I am really curious how this story continues *stares at you impatient*

thank you, nan!! i'm so glad you discovered this 'cause you're a great writer! c:

[casimir]

This is very thought provoking, Bliss.
I will most definitely be keeping up with your entries.

[raey]

thank you, nan!! i'm so glad you discovered this 'cause you're a great writer! c:

awww gosh - that is so sweet
thank you =)
you are really good too. I definitely bookmarked it O.o can't wait the next chapter

[peachy keen-]

ack bliss you're making me fall in love again.

yesssssss
i like that >:)