Hope you guys like this one better! My first attempt, I admit, failed. Enjoy and please share your thoughts! Would gladly accept constructive criticism. It's still however from the point of view of Averie, except I changed her a bit. (Well more than a bit)

Enjoy!

I sat deep in thought, my pencil tapping my notebook rhythmically.

I leaned my head back against the tree, closing my eyes in defeat and letting out a deep sigh. However, as always, a few seconds later my eyes snapped back open and I started writing away furiously.

I'm working on a story about a woman who goes insane. Its set in 1860, the civil war being a backdrop to the main theme.

My phone suddenly vibrates and I pull it out of my pocket. A text from Cat.

Cat: can i come over?

Hmmm…..

Me: sure, but i'm not home. will later work?

I wait a few seconds and then Cat texts back.

Cat: no silly, i meant at the park

What? What does that mean?

Me: what are you talking about cat?

Cat: i can see you right now, silly, look up

I look up and sure enough, there is Cat standing over at the entrance of the park.

Me: just come over and by the way, you're the silly one

And suddenly, just like that, Cat is over sitting next to me.

"What-chya writing?" she said curiously.

I hand it to her, silently jumping up and down inside, excited to see what she thinks.

Without hesitation Cat delves eagerly into my writing, eyes flashing as she reads each line. I silently followed her in my head. So far she had gasped in all the write places and must have jumped twice. Slowly however she started to get less and less animated as she got more and more into the book. I smiled, both inward and out, I love when people get into my books, it makes me feel so, so…. successful.

Finally she finished and looked up, a slightly worried look on her face.

"What's up Kitty?" I asked, slightly worried, "Is it all right?"

"Yeah, yeah it's great, but…." Cat answered worriedly, "It's just so….. dark."

She looked up at me, obviously concerned to see my reaction.

"Well yeah Cat, that's kinda the point" I said, somewhat confused as usual.

"It's just, not you."

I frowned, "Does that mean you don't like it?"

"No, no! It was really great, it's just hmmmmmmm…." She trailed away.

"That's okay, Kitty. I suppose it is kinda dark for me." I said not wanting her to be upset, "How 'bout we go over to my house. We could invite Jade and Tori over and make cupcakes AND we can watch all the Disney movies you want."

"KK!" she shrieked happily, jumping up. "I'll text them right now!"

With that she pulled out her phone and her thumbs start flying as she texts away. I get up more slowly and, grabbing my bag from the ground, start walking towards the parking lot.

Unlike back home, the house I have her in LA doesn't have a big yard. Not even a medium one! So I have to go to the park if I want to be close to nature.

I put down my convertible bug's top (I have a light blue, convertible beetle) since it's such a nice day out.

"Cat you need a ride or should we just meet at my house in an hour or so?" I asked her.

"Sure!" she said distractedly, still texting away and staring at her phone's screen.

I gently took her phone away from her, getting a pouty look. "Cat, which one did you say yes to?"

"Say yes to what?" she asked.

I sighed, "Do you need a ride or should we just plan to meet in an hour?" I tried again.

"I'll meet you there in an hour! I need to go home and get some stuff first." She answered.

I gave her a phone back and hugged her goodbye, getting into my bug and starting the ignition.

"Bye!" she said, waving madly.

"Bye Kitty, see you soon!" and with that I pulled onto the street and started towards home. Well, sorta home.