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Chapter 10
"What?" I say looking at Edward. Then I think, "Well. When I was real little we used to come here all the time, my dad, my mum and I," I say. Edward nods.
"We better go though," Edward says.
"Agreed," I say. As we get up. I see my dad looking out onto the water. Edward puts a hand on my shoulder.
"He'll be fine," He says, "I promise," Edward smiles. I sigh. I am running as fast as I can to the gate, and as quietly. My dad doesn't seem to notice though. He is probably thinking about my mom.
Edward and I sneak back into the parking lot. We get into the car, and drive away, at a rather fast speed. I start to laugh. This is the most fun I have had in a long time! Edward looks over at me, and smiles. I can tell that Edward is having fun too. I look at the time. It's almost twelve.
"Do you want to get something to eat?" Edward asks me. I shrug my shoulders.
"Sure why not," I say still smiling.
We soon come upon a small diner. We get out of the car. The wind has picked up, and the sky is gray. Looks like snow, I think to myself.
Edward and I get into car after I have finished eating. I look over at Edward. He seems deep in thought. I slip my shoes off. I didn't want to get sand on his seats. I pull my knees up to my chin. The car is sort of cold, so I turn on the heat. Edward looks at me, and smiles.
"Cold?" He asks me. I shrug.
"A little," I say. Edward turns around and reaches into the back seat. He comes back with a red and black checkered blanket. He hands it to me, and smile. I take it gladly and drape it over my knees and shoulders. I must look like an Eskimo! I feel considerably warmer, "Thanks," I say. Edward cocks his head.
"For the blanket," He asks, "No problem,"
"Not only the blanket," I say, "For everything. Thanks for taking me to the beach, and taking me out to lunch, and for . . . everything. I don't think I can name everything,"
"It's my pleasure," He says happily.
Edward and I are sitting in my room when Mallory gets here. Apparently, I had fallen asleep because all I heard was Mallory, and Edward talking. I don't open my eyes when Mal walks in.
"Are you okay Cleo?" I hear her say, "What happened Edward?" She asks.
"Her mother passed away this morning," He says softly.
"OH!" She exclaims. I feel her sit down on the edge of the bed, "That's awful. Poor Cleo," She says. Then I hear what must be Alexis come in,
"Hey Cleo," She says, "Where were you today. I was bored,"
"Her mom passed away this morning," Mallory says.
"That's terrible," Alexis says, "We should do something to take her mind off . . . you know," She says.
"I know you're awake," Edward says only loud enough for me to hear. Edward kisses the top of my head, and gets up. I hear my door close. Then, what I have to assume is Alexis starts shaking me violently.
"What!" I say sitting up as sleepily as I can. Mallory and Alexis collapse on me in a group hug. I see Mallory crying, "Aww, Malz," I say hugging them back.
"I haven't cried since Tucker died," She says. Alexis shakes her head. Alexis never cries in public, or ever. I had only seen her cry once, and that was a few years ago. Her Zati passed away.
"Let's go order a pizza and then watch a sappy movie," She says getting up. I nod my head.
"Okay," I say getting up. Mallory wipes her eyes with her sleeve.
Mallory and Alexis left around ten o'clock. My dad still wasn't home. Edward was still here though! I get into my pajamas and crawl under my covers. Edward puts an extra blanket over me, and lays down beside me. I curl up next to him, and put my head on his chest. Tonight is the first night that I would be going to sleep without my mom. A warm salty tear trickles down the side of my cheek. Edward wipes away the tear with the back of his cold hand.
"It's okay," He says, "Soon everything will be alright," Edward says comfortingly. I nod my head.
"I hope you're right," I say.
The next day at school was horrible. Everyone was telling me how sorry they were, and asking me if they could do something. Luckily I had Edward, Alexis, and Mallory to help me. My way of dealing with this was,
"Thank you," and then I would walk away. Edward would just thank them for their sincerity and if there was anything I needed I would ask. Mallory would just tell them thanks, but everything was taken care of. Alexis, wasn't so gently. When someone said anything she replied with this,
"No! Now just shut up and leave her alone." At least those people didn't bother me again. I am thankful though to be surrounded by my friends and family. Lunch is interesting too. The whole time I feel like an animal in the zoo. Everyone is watching every movement I made. I wish this day would end! I think to myself as I sit down at my lunch table. Everyone is so cautious around me, like I am some fragile flower! Edward sits down next to me.
"Is something wrong?" He asks me. I look over, and sigh.
"No," I say, "Nothing to worry about," I say putting on a fake smile.
"You don't fool me," He smiles. I give him a playful glare. Then an idea pops into my head. I look at my salami sandwich.
"I've decided to become a vegetarian!" I state looking at everyone. Everyone is eating, and doesn't notice, except Edward.
"Why?" Edward asks. I smile—this time it was real.
"Well, you're always doing stuff for me," I start, "And I mean technically speaking you're a vegetarian too. So I've decided to make a sacrifice too, I will not eat meat!" I declare. Edward smiles at me.
"You don't have to do that," He says.
"But I want too!" I protest. Edward shakes his head at me.
"If you really want too," He says. My smile broadens. Now everyone at my table is looking at me.
"Are you alright?" Seth asks.
"Did I miss something?" Mallory asks.
"No," I say plainly shrugging my shoulders.
"Then what happened?" Alexis asks.
"Why are you smiling like an idiot then," Jacob jokes. I look at everyone.
"That's my little secret!" I say getting up and throwing the salami off my sandwich out. I start to eat the bread.
"You're so weird," Alexis says going back to her lunch.
"As long as you're happy," Mallory shrugs. I lean against Edward. He gives me a small hug, and kisses the top of my head. I finally found something I can do for Edward! I think to myself.
"Hey since you're going away," Alexis says looking up at Edward, "Can I throw you a going away party?"