A/N-Oopsie! I realized in my previous chapter that I made a mistake. It said that there was six members of the Flock including Total, but actually, including Total there's seven. My bad =P
My eyes slowly flutter open to register the fact that I was actually on a bed. A real bed. Not a tree. But even though I was in immense comfort, something felt out of place.
The silence.
Usually when I awaken I hear soft, even breathing next to me, and I open my eyes to see brunette/blond hair draped about a firm face, that even scowls in it's sleep. There was never just still, eerie silence that brings me to realization that I was truly alone now. I didn't have a family, or love. I was alone.
And the silence was haunting me.
The door opened and in came Aaron, smiling as his bedhead-hair spiked about him. "G'morning," he said. "Sleep well?"
I sat up and stretched, yawning. "Somewhat."
"Well, I've got breakfast made. Ya comin'?"
I slowly sat up and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes, slipping out of bed and down to the kitchen where, to my surprise, the most delicious looking breakfast was displayed out before me.
Fluffy pancakes stacked atop each other were on a plate with a small square of melting butter on the top, with creamy maple syrup falling off the sides. Hoards of blueberry waffles were on plates along with French toast and regular toast with jelly and butter.
This guy was my new best friend.
I dove in and left no remainders, and while I was stuffing myself silly with pancakes the front door opened and in stepped Ever. Once she caught sight of me she lifted a perfect brow. "I assume you're hungry?"
Butter was all around my lips making me look like some animal with rabies.
I swallowed and then sarcastically said, "Ha-ha. What're you doing here?"
"I came to ask you a question, actually."
"And what would this question be?" I wiped my mouth off.
"What is our first task…boss?" She said the word as if it pained her.
I thought about it.
Max would have an answer right away, whether it was sensible or not. But I was stumped. I had no idea how to reply, because I didn't really have a game plan.
"Um…we'll see when more things unfold." I cleared my throat.
Aaron smiled a full-toothed smile and nudged me with his elbow. "You don't have a plan!" He said in a sing-song voice. "Mister boss is stumped without his Maxy-Waxy!"
I punched his arm and he laughed like it didn't hurt, but I saw how he rubbed his arm when he turned his head.
Ever noticed, too, because she giggled and then said, "You seriously don't have a plan?"
I rolled my eyes. "Not yet. But I will. Believe me." I knew I was lying to myself.
"Well, walking always helps me think. Wanna go for a walk?" Ever asked, looking directly at me, though I knew she meant all three of us.
My expression was blank but I shrugged a shoulder while Aaron said, "OK!"
So, we headed out the door, walking to God knows where. I just followed Ever as she walked ahead of all of us, as if she were the leader.
Aaron smiled as he stared at her goofily.
We caught up to her and she was staring at the sky with narrowed eyes.
"Yes, those are clouds. And that's the ground! Oh and over there is a bench!" Aaron stated sarcastically, in turn receiving another punch from Ever.
"Why does everyone do that?"
"Gee, I wonder…," I muttered under my breath, rolling my eyes.
"I was just observing that it looks as though it'll rain today," Ever stated simply, averting her eyes.
"And?" I asked, an eyebrow arched.
"I don't like rain."
I looked at her skeptically but shrugged it off. I didn't have the energy to care.
"Where are we going, exactly?" Aaron asked.
"I don't know. Is there a place in particular you have in mind?"
"No, it's just…"
And then thunder boomed and Ever's skin went pale. She looked as though she had just encountered a ghost.
"Something the matter…?" I asked. "You okay?"
"Fine. I just…should be heading home. Bye." Before she could race off I grabbed her arm, raising an eyebrow. "You look scared," I said obviously.
She jerked her arm away. "I'm not. Bye, now."
Ever was about to race off when Aaron stepped in front of her. "You're acting weird."
"And you look weird. Are we done now?" She stepped around him and raced off just as the first drop of rain made contact with the ground.
What the heck was her problem?
A/N: Short chappie, I know. I'm lazy and have somewhat of a writer's block…Meh xP don't you just hate those? Anywayzz, review! :D
