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Alaska's POV
School was much more enjoyable with Matt as an incentive. It had been two weeks since I had first met him and I can honestly say that we were the best of friends. We spent most of our free time at lunch times playing chess or sorting out the world problems. We were pretty well matched at chess; sometimes I would win and sometimes Matt would win. Another thing I liked about Matt was that he wasn't just academically smart; he had a clever way and outlook on life. I keep teasing him that he could one day become a wise philosopher.
One lunchtime, we were walking down the corridor on our way to the library when he said: 'Hey Ally, are you free after school? I want to show you something.' I didn't have work that day so I immediately agreed.
'I'd love that. What do you want to show me? Something awesome?'
'Very awesome.' He confirmed.
'Okay then. Let me just tell Tiffany that I'll be late home.' I said, walking over to my sister who was pouting in a mirror.
'Hey Tiff.' I smiled.
'Hey loser. Hey Matthew.' She replied, fluttering her eyelashes at Matt.
'I'm going out with Matt afterschool so I'll be home later.'
'Where are you going?'
'Somewhere awesome.' I grinned.
'Where?!' Tiffany whined.
'I don't know yet. Does it really matter?'
'I guess not. I'll see you later Matt?' She grinned flirtatiously, twirling a strand of hair around her finger.
'Bye Tiff.' Matt smiled.
'I think my sister has a crush on you.' I said once we got to the library. Honestly, I was a little jealous. I didn't want Matt to like Tiffany since I wanted him all to myself. Anyway, Tiffany is far prettier than me with soft brown curls and warm brown eyes. I wouldn't stand a chance.
'A crush on me? Wow…that's a first.' Matt said, a little taken aback.
'Why do you sound so surprised?'
'No one's ever had crush on me.' He laughed which is ridiculous because Matt is ridiculously hot. 'It's probably because she hasn't got to know my dorky personality yet.' Matt laughed.
'Us dorks need to stick together.' I agreed.
'Does she even watch star wars?' Matt laughed.
'I think she would rather stick a needle in her eye.' I chuckled in agreement.
After school, Matt and I picked up his siblings from their schools and dropped them off back at home again.
'Mom! Dad! Are you home?!' Matt shouted, coming inside.
'No need to shout, we're only in the kitchen.' Phee replied.
'Ally and I are going out.'
'Oh, sure honey. Does Ally want to stay for dinner?'
'If that's okay with you.' I smiled politely. Over the two weeks I had known Matt, I had spent a lot of my time around his house and around his family. I felt a little guilty since I never invite Matt back to my house since I don't want him to meet my mother. It sounds stupid, but I was ashamed of her and Tiffany. Matt's parents were so smart and kind where else my mom just orders me about and doesn't treat me like her daughter.
'Oh course that's okay, honey.' Yves smiled.
Matt drove me up to what looks like a horse stable.
'Do you have a horse?' I asked in surprise.
'Kind of. I don't own him but his owner lets me look after him.'
Matt led me to the stables where there stood a chestnut brown horse with a white stripe down its nose.
'Ally, meet Spiderman, Spiderman meet Ally.' Matt grinned.
'Spiderman. That is an awesome name.' I laughed, stroking Spiderman.
'If you like, you can ride him?' Matt asked.
'Really?! I'd love to! I've never ridden a horse before.' I exclaimed.
'Well I think you're going to like this.' Matt grinned and led me and Spiderman to the field outside.
'Okay, now for the tricky part…getting on.' Matt said once we were outside.
'I can't get my leg up that high! He's a giant!' I exclaimed.
'Step up on the fence and then climb on. It's okay, I'm holding onto Spiderman so he's not going to run off.'
It took a good few tries before I finally managed to get on the horse and I was clinging onto the reins for dear life.
'You okay up there?' Matt grinned, climbing on behind me. He moved up close so I could feel his chest pressed against my back. His strong arms wrapped around me, taking hold of the reins. It felt good.
'You better hold on tight.' He whispered quietly in my ear before the horse started slowly moving forward. Spiderman then picked up then gradually picked up the speed until we were galloping.
'Tell me what you're thinking.' Matt shouted, over then noise of the hooves hitting the ground.
'I feel like….It feels like we're flying! It's as though Spiderman is galloping on the clouds!' I shouted back. My long hair flew behind me as the wind rushed over my head.
'I know.' Matt agreed.
'I feel….alive!' I exclaimed.
'Hold on tight.' He muttered before gripping hold of me tightly. We were running, full pelt, towards the wooden fence, separating the two fields.
'We're going to crash!' I screamed, but as the words left my mouth, Spiderman leaped into the air, clearing the wooden fence.
'We were really flying for a second then.' Matt laughed.
'That was…so…totally…' I struggled to put my thoughts into words but Matt supplies me with the only word that fits.
'Awesome?' He chuckled.
After a few more rounds of the field, we slow down near the stables so we could get off. Matt jumped of the horse and waited for me expectantly.
'I can't jump off this high! It's okay for you; you have longer legs so you reach the ground quicker.' I complained.
'Jump, I'll catch you.' Matt said.
'I'm scared of falling.'
'I will catch you.' Matt repeated, more confidently.
So I did, and he kept his word and caught me.
'Thanks. That was…exhilarating.' I breathe.
'It was my pleasure.' He said quietly, staring at my lips. He moved in closer so we were only inches away from one another. I thought he was going to kiss me but then he looked at his watch.
'Whoops, we should get going. We're going to miss dinner.' He chuckled, leaving me somewhat disappointed.
'There you are! We're just about to serve up!' Phee exclaimed as we walked through the front door to Matt's house.
'Sorry, we lost track of time.' Matt replied.
'What could you two possibly be doing?' Toby mused to himself, smiling knowingly.
'Matt taught me to ride a horse.' I said, my cheeks were still pink from being outside and my eyes were shinning with the memory of flying. Polly started neighing frantically with the mention of horses.
'Oh that's nice.' Phee said, serving up the pizzas.
'Yeah, it was.' Matt agreed somewhat lustfully.
After dinner, Matt drove me back to my house, as normal.
'Thanks Matt. I had a really nice time today.' I smiled at him.
'Me too, Ally.' He smiled back although he looked a little distant, although he wasn't fully there.
'I'll see you at school on Monday?'
'Yup. See you Monday.' He replied, looking a little frustrated for some reason.
'Hello! I'm home.' I called out once I got through the door.
'Don't shout! Mom's taking a nap!' Tiffany called out telepathically.
I walked upstairs to dump my bag in my room although Tiff was waiting outside my bedroom.
'How was your date with Matt?' She said.
'It wasn't a date. He took me to the stables to ride his horse. It was really amazing.' I smiled, reminiscing flying on horseback.
'I claimed him first, you know. You're not allowed to date him.' Tiffany scowled at me, looking down since I'm a little bit smaller than her.
'Tiff, he's not just a piece of meat. Plus, he's not even a savant.' I rolled my eyes.
'You like him, don't you?' She accused.
'Well yes, obviously. We're friends.'
'Good because I'm going to ask him to go out with me.'
'Tiff, do you really like him? He isn't your type. He likes playing chess and video games and comic books…all the things that you accuse me of being a nerd.' I replied.
'He's hot Alaska. You can't take him away from me, don't be such a bitch.' She huffed.
'Me? A bitch?' I raised my eyebrows. 'All I'm saying is, maybe you should go for someone with the same interests as you.'
'You think he's too smart for me, don't you?!'
'This is stupid.' I groaned.
'Don't you?!' Tiffany said, working herself up. She gently pushed me backwards although I wasn't expecting it and lost my balance, falling backwards down the stairs. Each step felt like a punch and, causing tears to well up in my eyes like an over-flowing bath.
I heard Tiffany curse from the top of the stairs as I struggled to stay conscious.
