By the way, the story "As I Wake" that I briefly mentioned in the last chapter is an actual book. I mention it more in this chapter. If you haven't read it, don't sweat it. You don't need to know about it too much. But if you like the way it sounds I do recommend it! It really is a bit of a challenge to read though.
Anyways. Hope you guys enjoy this chapter!
Chapter 5: Heartbreak Cover-up
Kaitlyn found a piece of paper, and borrowed a pencil from Morello. She finally had time to relax. It was the one time where she didn't have to worry about hiding things, and she could focus on something she used to love to do. It's been a while since she sat down and drew something. She wondered if she was even still good at it.
A figure appeared at the entry way to her cubicle. It was Alex, and she had a book in her hand. It was As I Wake, the book Kaitlyn recommended to her.
"I actually really liked this book," Alex said.
"Oh really? You being here means you want to talk about it, right?" Kaitlyn said, focusing her attention back on the paper.
"You wanted me to, so I figured why not?"
Alex helped herself up on Kaitlyn's bed. She looked up from the paper at Alex only momentarily. She grabbed a book, using it as a table for the drawing.
"What did you like most about the book?" Kaitlyn asked.
"Well, there was a lot I liked about it. Mainly I liked the main character. Even though she didn't know what the hell was going on, she still didn't let people choose her actions for her."
"I didn't like the twist too much. I kinda saw it coming. I mean the author almost gave it away in the summary."
"I kind of liked it. Kinda makes you wonder if your dreams are the actual reality or not."
Kaitlyn looked up at Alex, and flashed her a smile.
"What?" Alex said, in a giggling tone.
"Nothing," Kaitlyn said. "If they were the actual reality, things would be very unpredictable."
"Very true."
There was a long silence. The only thing you heard was the sound of pencil scribbling against the paper. Kaitlyn used her fingers to smudge some of the pencil marks.
"Then again." Kaitlyn took a pause to focus on her drawing, looking at Alex periodically. "I kind of like this reality. I met some really cool people, and it would be a shame to lose them."
She looked back up at Alex, and smiled.
"Yeah, but if it's anything like the book, then you still know the people in the other reality."
"But they aren't necessarily the same people. For example, you might not be as charming and intelligent in that reality as you are right now."
She could see Alex blush from the corner of her eye. She finished her drawing, and handed it to Alex. It was a portrait of her, almost an exact replica. Surprise was written all over her face.
"This is amazing!"
"It's almost as good as the real thing," Kaitlyn said with a wink.
Alex's face flushed red again. Kaitlyn leaned her head closer to hers. She didn't pull back, or leave, so Kaitlyn leaned closer. She kept going until their lips touched.
Nicky felt bad about how she blew up on Kaitlyn the other day. She felt like she should apologize.
She crossed the bunk room, to Kaitlyn's row, and down to where her bunk was.
She stood in the walk way, staring directly at Kaitlyn. Her lips are buried in Alex's. She felt a surge of emotion bubble inside of her. She couldn't figure out what it was. Anger? Jealousy? Maybe a little of both? Luckily, Kaitlyn didn't notice her, and she was able to escape without causing a scene.
Nicky ran as fast as she could from there. She tried hard to fight back the tears. She shouldn't be this angry, she never told Kaitlyn how she really felt about her.
She pressed her back against a wall out in the hallway. She wiped away her tears, making sure her makeup wasn't touched. She knew the others didn't care about her. Not like she did.
She didn't want Kaitlyn to know about this. About her crying over her. The only option she thought was to act like she never saw her and Alex kiss. Telling her would create unnecessary tension and drama between them. She didn't want to upset Kaitlyn either.
Nicky managed to gather her composure, and went to her job, as if nothing happened.
Piper had been thinking over what she had said to Kaitlyn the other day. She thought about it a lot. The more she thought about it, the more she realized she does actually have some feelings for Kaitlyn. She can't deny though that the feelings she had for Alex were stronger. She had a lot of background, and chemistry with Alex. It's a relationship she couldn't forget.
However, Kaitlyn was a new relationship. It was fresh and exciting. Kaitlyn was sweet, and caring, but could hold her own during rough foreplay. There was so much she didn't know about her either, it added a mysterious touch to Kaitlyn's personality.
She had a smile on her face, thinking about Kaitlyn and Alex. That smile quickly faded when she saw the two talking on a bunk bed. She didn't see them do anything else but talk, but that didn't mean they hadn't before she stepped in. Alex was laughing at something Kaitlyn said. Thank sparked a twinge of spite in the back of her throat.
It seemed like everyone Kaitlyn talked to ended up in her pants. She didn't want that to happen to Alex.
She felt as if she were jumping to conclusions as well. They could have just been talking, and nothing more.
She didn't want to confront them until she saw them, in fear of embarrassment.
She would keep a close eye on both of them from then on.
