Chapter Eight
I COULDN'T HELP IT; I was all smiles when I got back to my room. Maybe I would be accepted. Maybe I could try an' start over, one step at a time. I opened my door, ready for a long, hot shower, when I noticed somethin' different; there were several boxes laid out on the livin' room floor, a small note on top of one of the boxes.
Curious, but with an unknown apprehensive feelin', I sat on the couch, grabbin' the note an' flippin' it open.
Miss Steele,
I thought you might want what rightfully belongs to you, hopefully making you seem at least a bit more at home with all that I can offer you. I arranged for a couple of my trusted members to intercept the boat carrying your family's possessions and bring them to me, hence why they are here in your living room.
If there is anything else I can get for you, even if it's some of your belongings from the States, just let me know and I can arrange for them to be brought to you.
I hope this helps you feel more comfortable.
Sincerely,
A. Dumbledore
Numbly, I dropped the note an' looked at the boxes. Sure enough, they were labeled just how I remembered them bein'. Adam, Sefina, Evelyn, Dining, Living Room, Pictures, Books, Various Other Stuff, an' a couple few others that I didn't bother readin'. I gazed at my parents handwritin' an' their names, goin' hollow inside, an ache risin' in my chest. No. Not now. I wasn't ready for this.
Standin', I gently opened one of the boxes that my name on it an' grabbed my favorite comfy sweats an' an old black Excalibur t-shirt from Vegas that was five sizes too big for me. I headed straight for the shower, hopin' to wash all the depressin' thoughts aside an' thinkin' of tomorrow when I'd see my new friend again.
I had just stepped out of the shower, finally thinkin' my life wouldn't be a complete hellhole when my computer dinged, signalin' I had a new email. I brightened up a lot; it had to be Allen! This day just couldn't get any better.
I quickly threw on my clothes an' went to check the computer, an', sure enough, there it was; a message from Allen. I clicked on it eagerly an' read;
Ev,
You can't believe how relieved I am to hear that you and your family are okay. you're email came at just the right time; I was eating breakfast, listening to the world news in the other room and almost died when I heard the news lady saying in a grave voice that there had been a plane that crashed in the ocean, but that was all she said, except no details were being released yet. I know the whole thing is sad and everything, but I'm glad it wasn't your plane.
I paused readin' an' sat back in my chair, stunned. I'd forgotten how my old world worked, how it wasn't long before the whole world would know that a tragedy had struck. So Dumbledore's attempts to keep me (an' his world, when I'd have to explain to Allen) would all be in vain. 'Cause it wouldn't be too long before the media would release which plane, where it'd been headed, an' then finally the names. Shakin' my head, I went back to the message.
It's good to hear everything's been great, and I'm glad you're actually socializing and making the best of your time over there. You'll have to keep me updated and maybe even shoot me some pictures.
Did you seriously think that I would ever be able to replace you, especially within a couple of weeks? Ha! I'm laughing at your stupidity! I do have to admit that it was really scary to find there was more people (both males and females!) who sorta sound like you. But I really doubt, even with their accents, that I'll find someone quiet like you, Ev. No girls over here will be able to compete, I'm sure. So do me a favor and try not to get too friendly…I like to think that I'm your number one, even if that is selfish of me.
My parents say hello and that they miss you and your folks and that we can't wait til you come back. Hey! I almost forgot! Mom and Dad might come around and let me visit you over Christmas Break! Wouldn't that be cool? It's not set in stone yet, but I think I have them almost convinced that it's the best Christmas present (and only one) that I want this year, and that it can cancel out the years to come presents. So keep your fingers crossed!
I hate to say it, but I gotta go. We've gotta finish unpacking, and then tomorrow I start school. Wish me luck, because I'm gonna need it! Have fun and stay out of trouble.
Love,
Allen
P.S. Before long, I'll have the same accent! Oh god, I'm shuddering at the thought! Just kidding, Ev…
I smiled, amused at the thought of Allen talkin' like me. I couldn't wait to see him.
Wait…seein' Allen? Ah hell, that wasn't gonna work! He thought my parents were alive an' that I was in Korea. Dumbledore probably sure as hell wouldn't let me meet him, or explain anythin'. Which brought me back to what he'd heard on the news… I had to talk to Dumbledore an' get all this crap sorted out before the shit hit the fan.
A/N: Ha, so I had a GREAT time, but I am glad to be back, nevertheless. So, hope you'll enjoy the chapters! I'm sorry that this one's so short...I just couldn't think of anything else to add to this chapter, because it was more of a filler than anything.
My thank-you's:
Arina-Peachy: Thanks! Glad you like it! Hmm…yes, good point, and I WILL take that into consideration. BUT, I can promise you all that she won't be a witch, or else it would mess with my plot. Sorry if you guys were hoping for that, but there might be a surprise. :)
Clawstone: Huh, you like it that much? Well that makes me feel great! Hope you enjoy!
R&R guys!
Nike