"WHEN THE STARS TWINKLE"
By: Animecutee13
CHAPTER 3: Follow me because I can guarantee you won't find nobody else like me.
~You don't know how you met me, you don't know why, you can't turn around and say good-bye . All you know is when I'm with you I make you free and swim through your veins like a fish in the sea.. –Follow Me
[Narrator]
It was already full morning, and people everywhere started appearing, wearing different kinds of tops with different colors of coats, wearing boots, wearing converse, and wearing ballet flats. Luna had drifted to the part of the outlet outside McDonalds; they had just finished eating and our incredibly hot fallen angel was still in the comfort room. Luna stood still and waited, observing everyone passing her. This was her first time to examine human beings in their natural habitat, and they sure looked pretty busy and happy at the same time; she was watching these magnificent creatures and she was sitting in the front row. She liked their perspective in life; they looked like they took on whatever God gave them, but with smiles on their faces. Three boys have already hit on her, and five girls have already given her a bitchy glare, but she didn't know, she was too busy innocently looking at a middle-aged woman with her husband who were murmuring to each other; they had been glaring at her for the longest time and she didn't know why. She put her hands in her pockets and bit her lip. Suddenly, the old couple marched towards her, their brown hair with sprouting gray strings swishing in the cold wind. I was really thankful with what I was wearing; keeping me snug and warm.
[Luna]
Speaking of the clothes I'm wearing..
"Excuse me, young lady. But where did you get your clothes?" The woman spoke acidly through gritted teeth. What does she mean by that? She sounded angry.
"I-I'm sorry.. What?" I replied taking a step backwards and gulping loudly. The wind suddenly whooshed loudly in time with the woman's temper.
"Your clothes. Where did you get them?" She narrowed her eyes and pointed at her sweater. I looked down on myself getting confused. I really didn't get what they were saying then I turned my head to the man.
"You see young lady, some of our garments suddenly disappeared this morning.. They didn't fly away so someone probably took them." He spoke clearly and crossed his arms, looking at me with a look that said just-say-it-was-you-who-took-them. "I-i.. I didn't—" I stuttered. I didn't know what to say. Cam took the clothes, I didn't. I didn't know how to get out of a jam like this.
The woman charged and started tugging on my, no, actually, her, clothes and clawing them off of me.
"You thief!" She spat, "Take those off! I paid for those!" A curious crowd started surrounding us and they looked at me like I was bad. Was I bad?
"I-I'm sorry!" I pried her hands off and started removing the sweater and sweats; I started to feel the cold wind penetrate into my skin. I covered myself; I was only in the pick laced undergarments now; my chocolate locks cascading down my shoulders, being the only one keeping me warm. I started shaking and rubbed my hands on my arm. I could hear the males hooting and whistling, the women gasping and scoffing. The lady bent down and pulled off the flip-flops. Right now, at this very moment, I felt naked, alone, and scared. I bowed my head, and continued to cover myself.
"Hey! She's getting cold!" A man shouted. Thank you for noticing that, unfamiliar person. A small smile tugged on my lips, but it was concealed by my long hair.
"She deserves that; she's a thief you know!" The middle aged woman sneered at the man; she turned her gaze towards me. "Those Victoria's Secret goodies are mine too, sweetie." She smiled proudly, like she took pride in the fact that she was humiliating another individual. How could she feel that way? Shouldn't we share? Why are they so attached to these material things? When I saw them from up above, they didn't look like this; I guess when you're down with them, it's when you truly see what they are. Also called, true colors.
"Remove them." I could feel all the blood drain from my face; she wanted the bra and panties off. I don't think I could let that happen. I could feel the tears flooding behind my eyes, on the verge of spilling. Where was Cam? I looked around searching for Cam, some of the men started growing wild while some were looking at me with pity. Some even threw their shirts at me to, telling me to wear it, to cover myself with it. While the ladies kept shouting cheers for me to not remove the undergarments. I really wouldn't. Fear, yes. That was how I felt right now. I felt like I was lost. I didn't belong here. I belonged up there. I looked up, Cupid, take me back, pain came from behind my eyes. I really wanted to just watch the world now, rather than be their object of interest right now.
"Well?" The woman pushed on again.
"Honey, I think you've gone too far." The man said mutely.
"No. She's a conniving lowlife crook that stole my clothes, sweetie? I can't let her get away." She glared at me. I cringed at her insults and looked down at the cold cement floor.
"She's not a lowlife, actually." A handsome voice spoke up; I could hear the soft pattering of his slow footsteps. The women now started the commotion, squealing and yelling more cheers. I whipped my hair back and looked at his direction. Cam! Tears filled my eyes. He finally came. What did he do in the restroom anyways? I started sniffling as he approached me; I rubbed my eyes making sure if it was really him, and it was, thank God. I felt like a kid reuniting with my mom after hours of being lost in the mall.
"We're the new models of Victoria's Secret, haven't you heard?" He removed his coat, revealing his lean and masculine body. There was an automatic wave of "Oooohhs" and "Ahhhs" in the crowd with a mixture of fan girl squeals. Cam clearly brought his charisma to play. He stepped behind me and wiped the frost forming across my back.
"Are you okay?" He said silently beside my ear as he brushed off the wintry hair in the way. I couldn't reply, I kept sniffling and wiping my eyes, eventually pouncing at him for a hug, I felt really relieved he got here on time. I kept sobbing on his warm chest and he rubbed my back to bring the color back. "I'm sorry if I took so long." He wiped a tear that was about to fall from my eyelashes and draped his coat around me. He turned to face the woman and kept a hand at the small of my back; his hand radiating heat to every part of my body.
[Narrator]
"No. In fact I've never seen you two before, from commercials, from ads, billboards, or any model shows." The woman snapped. "So who the hell are you two?"
"It's true, don't you believe me?" He smirked and faced the crowd, "As of 2AM in the morning, hours ago, we signed the contract with the industry."
"Yeah? Since when have males been models for VS?" The stubborn woman amplified. "And if you two were models, she would have told me about that light years ago."
"The thing is, she's a foreigner. She can't speak much English." Cam said in a firm voice, which sent the horde to shoot death glares at the old couple for being so harsh at Luna.
"W-well," She cleared her throat nervously and with obvious guilt, "Why did she steal our clothes in the first place?"
All heads turned to Cam.
"Actually, it was me who took them; it's just that we encountered some drastic catastrophes I can't explain on our way to the penthouse. So please don't take away the undergarments, it's officially her job to wear Victoria's Secret lingerie now." Everyone was quiet for a moment. A dramatic pause, as people call it.
"Honey, I think we should go now." The husband put his hand on her arm. "I'm sorry little lady for our rudeness. We went over the line." He steered his wife to the direction of the plaza's exit and left quietly with the clothes. The crowd dispersed and some giddy men and women were left, asking for autographs and pictures. And then a kind woman approached the two, "Hi. Would you two cuties like some new clothes?" She smiled warmly and added, "Don't worry. It's for free, as long as you put in a good word for me in your company."
"Sure." Cam smirked and snaked his right hand onto Luna's waist and there they were entering a stylish boutique, named Feathers, where they could get free outifits.. just because of a lie. He liked the thought of that. This should cheer her up, he thought.
[Cam]
Poor Luna. I never should've had gone to the restroom in the first place, I mean, I wasn't going to pee anyway. But then again, I wouldn't have taken so long either if I had just left the restroom and not stared at my reflection. But. I really saw something in my reflection. Like it didn't follow me. Like some Mirrors shit. What could that be? Huh. Well the point is, I need to take good care of her now, I wouldn't want to mess up the second time around. That would just be plain stupid, like the universe is telling me something. I'd like to change things this time, steer everything back to the right direction.
Again. Poor Luna. This must have been her first horrific encounter with these clueless humans. She didn't deserve that.
[Narrator]
"Please enter the fitting rooms, I'll just throw in whatever attires we can offer." She beamed at the two and disappeared towards the back room.
"Thanks. Again. For .. Saving me." Luna looked down with a bothered look on her face. "I really felt like I was going to die again out there."
"Oh come on, what creature would you be to die twice? Cheer up. It's over." Cam snickered and patted her head. "Don't mention it." But I really felt like a burden to you, she wanted to answer back.
"It's just. You know, I was pretty horrified about what just happened. I really thought humans were these kind and contented beings, it turns out, some have formed profound ties with material things." She blabbered on as she was softly pushed into the fitting room by Cam. He entered the one next to hers.
"Well you better get used to that, little lady," Cam breathed as he sat down on the built in chair inside the room, "That is if you plan on staying." He really wished she would. He wanted to make things up for her, as well as tell her the absolute and heartbreaking truth.
Because of what happened earlier, Luna wanted to be anywhere but here. But. She was still craving for experience, even if she just gets enough experience to make up for her awfully short life, centuries ago. "I still believe that human beings are different from each other. So maybe not everyone in this world is going to strip me to the bone." She sighed and removed Cam's coat and threw it over to his side. It landed with a soft plop on his lap, he smirked. "You can add me to the list of the people who wouldn't sadistically want your clothes off." Okay, she definitely felt her cheeks burn. She looked down at her cold feet, that was slowly warming up to the black carpet. She sure wanted them to stay there, glued to the ground along with the billions of people who've walked this land, on the same ground; rather than up in the clouds, alone, playing harps and pianos, and watch the world from top view.
"If you want to stay, you can. Don't beat around the bush, L." He chuckled. She sat on the seat on her side, not knowing that she was now back to back with an emerald eyed lad, thin plywood separating the two of them. "Just tell me; I'll take care of you." His tone turned serious but with a hint of his signature teasing.
[Luna]
I'll take care of you. It sounded promising. The simple sentence sent my heart bouncing with delight! The sound of his voice just added more to the excitement, now I know he's just behind me, a thin wall serving as a boundary. But there was no kidding, I feel so.. light when I'm around him. Like a feather that fell from a bird. And I can't help smiling. What is that? It's so weird. I've seen cases like this before, but I never quite understood it. But it really feels like the chemistry between us could disintegrate this plywood behind me. I blushed at the thought of his back behind me, instead of the wall.
Okay, I'm imagining way too much. I absentmindedly pinched my wrist. You're not head over heels for Cam, okay Luna? Just be thankful for the many times he's been such a blessing to you. Okay. Okay. Okay. I should just drop those thoughts about.. Back to the topic of staying.
I want to stay, yes, that was final, yet.. I really didn't want to become such a burden to Cam. He had been helping me for several times already, and a day wasn't even over yet. I just didn't want to cause him any more trouble, you know? I feel like after this day, starting from when he found me, he might get in danger or something. Because of me. Maybe I could . . –
[Narrator]
Suddenly, the saleslady knocked at Luna's door and gave her two golden paper bags a pair of designer skinny jeans, a lacey white blouse, a floral dress, a dark high waist skirt with buttons, two loose tank tops, aquamarine semi-gladiator sandals, denim shorts and skirt, sky blue supra shoes, and a black tee with wings of an angel.
"Try them on." The lady smiled warmly at her and closed the door. She ogled at the bundle of clothes inside the bags. Earlier, a woman wanted to pry clothes off me, now another woman spontaneously wants to give me beautiful garments to wear?, she thought. "Thank you." She mumbled silently as she continued staring at the bags.
In the room beside Luna's, Cam was already trying on the black and white v-neck the lady offered him. He smirked at his glorious reflection and decided to stand on the chair and see if she was done.
"Hey, you done?" He crooned as he reached the top. Ziiiip. Luckily and just in time, Luna was fully dressed already, and she looked stunning. Clad in a loose purple and blue tie-dye tank top and denim shorts. When only in sweats, she already looked good, amazing in casual clothes, what else if she were all dolled up?
"Yeah. I'm ready." She leaned down to put on the cool sandals the lady had generously given to her. When she finished, she let out a sigh and looked up. "What are you doing up there?" Cam was positioned like a cherub on the top of the plywood, his palms on his chin. He shot her one of his entrancing smiles.
"I was watching an enchanting young lady put on her shoes." He chuckled huskily. His green eyes bore into her aquamarine ones, melting her to her toes and making her heart stop. She blushed and it just made him jump over the boundary and stand before her, so swift and graceful, like something completely unreal. She felt her breathing become unsteady as she took a whiff of his heavenly scent; his silky black hair falling right in place.
"Look at what you made me do." He tucked her hair behind her ear and smiled.
"Umm. Is crossing over to other fitting rooms allowed?" Luna gulped nervously; she could feel his cool breath tickle her bare neck. He laughed and turned her around, gathering her chocolate hair in a bundle and started braiding it loosely.
"There. Perfection." He murmured in a velvety voice by her ear. They left the boutique along with their golden paper bags after saying their thank you's; luckily the sun was now shining brightly, no more chilly breezes and frost. Luna pleaded to use the restroom.
"Hmm. Okay. Don't wander far." He said seriously with a matching gaze. "I wouldn't want you to get lost."
[Luna]
I rushed towards the direction of the restroom. And then speed walked towards the overpass that was labeled exit. I slowed my pace when I reached the stairs. Did I make the right decision to leave him? It wasn't fair but I'm certain it would do him good, rather than be stuck with a black hole like me. I observed every pair of shoes I surpassed as I walked up the stairs. A woman in stilettos. A man in leather shoes. A kid in crocs. A girl in Havaianas. Stylish black Keds. And they were positioned in front of me.
"Excuse me." I murmured without looking at the owner of the shoes. Hold on. They look awfully familiar. I felt my cheeks burn with embarrassment of getting caught.
"And where do you think you're going?" An incredibly familiar voice spoke. I slowly raised my head. Yep. It was Cam. And I was caught, escaping his presence. I feel somean.
"H-how did you get here?" I stuttered, looking around to see if there was a different way to get here.
He stiffened a bit, but later on narrowed his eyes. He didn't want to say that he used his angelic powers to get there. "Don't change the topic. It pains me. I am hurt with the fact that you left me there waiting."He shrugged disappointedly and crossed his arms. "What did I do to deserve that?"
".. It's not you. It's me. I want to leave you alone now, Cam. You've done so much for me and I feel like I'm a big sack of rice that only slows you down. And I don't want that." I bit my lip and closed my eyes, waiting for his expected angry response.
"Well if you're worrying about being a burden to me, don't. If you think you're causing all the trouble, forget about that. Because I always come across trouble and I always welcome it. 'Cause it's fun." He smirked and offered a hand to me like a prince offering a princess a ride home. "You can treat me as anyone in your supposedly new life, whether a brother,.. a best friend. Or whatever you want. I'll be whoever you want, just to fill in those empty years you never got to live. I'll be there for you and all you've got to do is follow me. Do you feel me, L?" He licked his lips and was swagulating again. I couldn't help but just fall for his little speech. I could feel a tear slowly slide down my cheek. It felt .. great to know I had someone who wouldn't leave me. I childishly wiped the teardrop; I was so stupid to have wanted to leave him. My lip twitched to a small smile and I reached for his hand and held onto it, tight.
"Roger that, C." I grinned and let my braided hair sway behind me as we crossed to the other side. It's going to be a good and sunny day. I can sense that. I wonder where he'll take me next?
Hello there readers! :) Animecutee13 here!
I am deeply sorry for the long wait. I was overly busy with school stuff. And now it's our vacation over here. But hey, this was a long one, extralong, to make up for all those updates I missed before. LOL :D Well I hope you guys like this chapter. I wonder where they'll go in the next chapter? And what the heck was that mirror thingy with Cam? :D Well. Stay tuned! Reviewww, I need to know your thoughts! Xoxo.
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I HAVE THE TORMENT NOVEL NOW! :D Weee. Now we're all waiting for PASSION to come.
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