A Reason To Smile
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Twilight characters or anything Twilight related.
In The Other Half, Lucas was at school worrying about Krystal unbeknownst to her while she stayed home. Let's see what she is doing at that time.
Chapter 7 – A Perfect Moment
Krystal's POV
"Krystal? Are you up?" I heard my dad asked as he knocked on the door.
I groaned through my pillow as I snuggled in my blanket. I woke up to the pain that is throbbing in my head. Dad poked his head through the door when he opened it.
"Everything okay kiddo? You're gonna be late for school and it's already past seven." He said.
What! I quickly looked at alarm clock. Damn, it's a quarter after seven. How could I not hear it ring? My head started pounding at my quick movement.
"Are you okay?" Dad asked as he went over to me and felt my forehead. He just has to go in doctor mode in the house.
"I think my head still hurts." I said holding my head as if it were about to fall off and lay down on my pillow.
"Alright, you're staying home today. I'll just call the hospital and –"
"No daddy, don't call off work because me." I said calmly. I don't like how he has to call off work whenever it involves something serious about me. I mean I'm glad he cares but still, I'm not a kid anymore.
"Are you sure?" Dad asked feeling uncertain.
"Yeah, I'll be fine. I'll just be resting and such." I said.
Dad sighed. "Okay, but if you need anything you know where to call me."
"I will daddy." I said.
"Let me just get some water and Tylenol for you first and then I'll be off." Dad said and exited my room. He soon came back with a glass of water and Tylenol. I gulped it down and the medication helped eased the pain a bit. Once I told him that I'm okay now, he was off to work. I reached over for my phone and realized I have a missed call and text message from Carly.
Hey girl, where are you? – Carly
I started typing.
Just woke up. At home resting. Head hurts. – Krystal
Okay, just don't scare us like that again. – Carly
Oh so I'm supposed to tell her what I do every second of every day? I laughed.
I won't. – Krystal
I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash up. I looked myself in the mirror and saw I got a couple of bruises in my face. I'm such a mess because of Miley. I sighed and straightened my hair after washing my face which hurts by the way. After that, I pulled on a pink t-shirt and sweatpants. I came back into my room and went to my desk to pick up my laptop. I climbed into my bed so I could watch some Netflix when my phone vibrated from another text message. This time it was from Lucas which made me smiled.
Hey are you okay? I didn't see you this morning. – Lucas
Head hurts a lot. Staying home. Sorry about that. – Krystal
Its okay, I was just worried about you. – Lucas
I blushed from his text. Awe he really does like me. Why else would he worry?
That's sweet of you. :) - Krystal
Your dad taking care of you? – Lucas
No, he had to work but he left me the medication. – Krystal
It only took a bit longer than the last one when he texted back.
Oh okay. Well I'll talk to you later. I don't want to get in trouble in class. – Lucas
Haha. K. Talk to you soon. – Krystal
I felt a bit uneasy about that last text message. I hope he doesn't get too worried. I opened my laptop to watch the latest season of Pretty Little Liars. (A/N: For the record, I never watch that show it just popped into my head.) It was ten passed noon and I was two episodes away to where the season's at so far when my phone started ringing causing me to jump.
"H-Hello?" I answered while clearing my throat.
"Again that you've forgotten your best friend?" Anna asked.
"Sorry Anna, I didn't check the ID." I said as I paused the show.
"What was that noise over there?" Anna asked.
"I was watching Pretty Little Liars." I said.
"Wait, you're not at school? Since when do you cut class?" Anna asked in amusement.
"No I'm not skipping. My head hurts like a lot so I'm staying home." I said.
Anna must have shrugged when she said, "Okay. So, are you ever gonna tell me about this guy you're with?" she asked excitedly.
I sighed. "His name is Lucas. He's in two of my classes."
"So what's he like?" Anna asked impatiently.
"He's really sweet. Not to mention incredibly beautiful like he's a teen model. He's adopted by a doctor who works with my dad. He's a black belt in many martial arts, a swimmer and plays the piano."
"How did this all happen? Tell me, I want to know everything! Don't leave out a single detail!" Anna said. This girl is desperate to know.
I told Anna everything from the first moment I met him, to having lunch with him, text conversation, saving me from Miley's brutal assault up to the part when he said that he likes me.
Anna squealed through the phone so loud that I had to pull it away from me.
"And what did you say?" She asked.
"I said… Ilikehim." I said that last part very fast though she heard it clearly as she started squealing like crazy.
"So has he asked you out on a date yet?" Anna asked causing me to turn red. Would Lucas really want to go on a date with me? A girl can dream.
"No, I mean he never said anything about that but I'd rather take it slow. I only have known him for three days." I said. Four if you count the first day we never talked.
"Krystal, even in just a short few days, a guy would definitely want to ask a girl out so soon and they end perfectly. It says so in Teen Vogue magazine." Anna said.
"Okay if you're able to read a magazine, then why are you failing English?" I teased.
"Because there are some things that matter than reading old stories." Anna said sounding not at all offended. "Crap that was the bell. I gotta go."
"Um Anna, please don't tell everyone back home about me and Lucas." I begged. "Not yet at least."
"Oh come on!" Anna begged. I can tell she's giving me the puppy eyes if I were able to see them in person. "This is something everyone would want to talk about."
"No!" I said. "I don't want you spreading it out unless things get serious between me and him."
"Fine." Anna pouted. "But if I hear that you're on a date with him, I'm spilling the beans,"
"Fine." I sighed. "Talk to you later."
"Later girlfriend." Anna said happily and hung up. I tossed my phone aside and shook my head. I will never understand that girl. I thought.
I looked at my clock and saw it was half past twelve and I figure I should make lunch. While I was eating left over takeovers from last night, my dad called to check on me and reminding me to take my Tylenol. Once I was done, I went back to my room and resume to watching my shows. Finally around at two o'clock, I caught up with the series and I'm hoping the next episode comes out soon.
I just put away my laptop when I heard the doorbell rang. I wonder who it is. This house doesn't get many visitors except from my friends. I was surprised but very pleased to see who it was.
"L-Lucas, what are you doing here? N-Not that I don't w-want y-you to be here." I stuttered while blushing.
"Um first of all, hi." He chuckled causing me to blush more. How could I've been stupid not to say hi first? "Second, I came by to drop off some of the homework you missed today," He said handing me the paper work from our class. "And third, I also wanted to come and make sure you're okay."
"Thanks. My head stopped hurting so I should be okay to go back on Monday." I said. "Um, wanna come inside?"
"Sure."
I let Lucas inside and told him to make himself comfortable as I went upstairs to put away the homework he gave me. I checked myself in the mirror. If I knew he was coming or at least he tell me he was, I would've looked a little more decent.
After that, I came back downstairs and saw Lucas near the fireplace where our family photos are placed. He was examining them with interest especially on the photo of me and my mom.
"Something's got your attention." I said causing Lucas to jump and turned to me walking over to him. Whoops. Shouldn't have snuck up on him like that.
"Is that your mother?" He asked pointing to the photo of us as I stood next to him.
"Yeah." I said looking at the picture. "This was taken a few weeks before she…" I wasn't able to utter that one word because it was too painful for me to say it.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to –" I cut him off.
"It's okay, I just miss her that's all." I said as I sat down on the couch. "Just seeing that picture made me wish she never left."
"I know what you mean." Lucas said sitting down next to me. "To be honest with you, I always feel like they are always watching me as if they're making sure I'm happy. They're always with me especially when I carry this."
He pulled something out of his shirt off his neck what appears to be a locket and handed it to me. I opened it to see a photo of a group of people who I assumed must be his family.
There was Lucas looking as handsome as ever. The only difference is that his skin is lighter instead of being pale. There was a man who looks a lot like Lucas who could be his father since he has the same spiky brown hair as Lucas. Next to him was a woman who must be Lucas's mother. She looks so beautiful with her long gold hair and amazing youth. She definitely has the same smile as Lucas. In the center was a little girl with the same long gold hair as her mother who has to be Lucas's sister. She's so adorable. Judging from the background of the photo, this must have been taken during Christmas and from their appearance, it was probably the last Christmas they had together before his family passed away. I almost wanted to cry seeing such a perfect moment being torn away right in front of their eyes.
"That's a beautiful picture." I said handing it back to him.
"Thanks." Lucas said as he put the locket around his neck and tucked it back in his shirt. "The thing is, I am happy now since Carlisle and Esme adopted me. They along with my siblings gave me a new life, like a reason for me to keep on living."
"That's how I feel since I still have my dad." I smiled. "He's always there for me when I needed him. He's the best dad I ever had."
Lucas slowly put his arm around me making my heart beat so rapidly that I almost jumped. Instead, however I leaned into his chest and took it easy. Wow, he feels so good.
"You're lucky to have a parent who stayed." Lucas said.
"You're lucky to have a family who cares about you." I said making Lucas smile, a real smile.
"So how's your rib?" He asked.
I completely forgot about my rib. Now that he mentions it, it bothers me a little bit when I looked down and searched the place.
"It hurts a little bit." I said.
Lucas moved his hand to where my rib hurts and I let out a small gasp. Not only have I felt like my body was about to melt but his cold skin went right through my clothing and it stopped the throbbing.
"Better?" He asked.
"Much better." I said softly as I slowly wrapped my arms around Lucas. "Thanks."
Lucas pulled me closer to him. I wanted to be this close to him, to feel him, to hold him. It's a girl's dream come true. The position I'm in was so comfortable that I drifted into a sleep.
The gymnasium was packed, the crowd's cheering echoed throughout the entire stadium and the only movement you see is on the court where my team and I are playing against the state champions. They weren't given the title for nothing you know since they are extremely tough even though we are at that their level. The ball was being sent back and forth from either team and must have taken like ten minutes every time before one of us scores.
"Pass it to Taylor, no not Molly." I yelled from the bench but too late Molly was caught off guard and the ball landed on our side causing the score to be even. Its game point now and this next round will decide everything.
"Krystal, you're up!" Coach called me. That's just what I need; being the team's last hope. This is too much pressure. I look around the crowd until I saw someone that made my nerves go away completely. Not only did I saw my dad but I also saw Lucas and his family there. Seeing Lucas made me determine to win this game. This is now or never.
I ran onto to court on our side and position myself as Carly served the ball. The other team continues to send the ball back to us but luckily for us, I kept saving it before it reached the ground. When the other team tries to spike the ball at us, Danielle was able to block it before they had a chance.
"I got it!" I said when ball came in my direction and I spiked it to the other team as it hits the ground. "Yes, we won!" I yelled as the ref blew the whistle and the entire stadium cheered.
My team soon ran up to me and lifted me in the air yelling my name as I held the state championship trophy up high. I was soon brought down as the trophy was passed around through my team. There he was standing there with a smile on his face and his arms open; for me to run into.
"Lucas." I said as ran into his arms.
"Krystal." He said hugging me. "You were amazing, Ms. State Champion."
"Thank you." I blushed.
"Krystal, coach wants us in the locker room." Carly called.
"You better get over there." Lucas said.
"Lucas, don't go, please." I said snuggling in his chest.
Lucas broke us apart still holding my arms. "I'll be right here when you get out." He smiled.
I smiled back as I followed Carly into the locker room. A few minutes after a congratulation speech from our proud coach and changing, I came out of the locker room and just as he promised, Lucas was standing in the exact same spot when I left him.
"Lucas." I said as I return into his arms. "You're still here."
"Of course, why wouldn't I?" Lucas asked as he and I smiled.
I couldn't stop stare at his beautiful face. I swear when I get home I'm drawing another sketch of him.
"Hey Lucas, come on."
We turned to see it was it was his family calling him.
Lucas sighed. "I have to go." He said sadly as he let go of me.
"No, don't go." I pleaded as I grabbed Lucas by the waist and buried my face in his chest.
"I'm sorry, but I have to." Lucas said taking my arms off him. I was about to cry that he was gonna leave me so soon. Lucas let go of my arms and stroke my cheeks calming me down. "I promise I'll visit again." And with that he was gone, like completely vanished. I looked around and noticed that I'm the only one in the gym.
"Lucas?" I called. "Lucas."
"Krystal?" I turned around hoping that was Lucas only I didn't see anyone plus it wasn't his voice I heard. I felt something on my shoulder and turned around again but saw no one.
"Krystal? Krystal."
I was woken up when my dad gave me a small shake on my shoulder.
"Hey kiddo, how are you feeling?" He asked.
"I think I feel better." I said. I realized that I'm lying down on the couch. "What time is it?" I asked getting up.
"Five thirty." Whoa, that long? "I woke you up to tell you we're having pizza and it just came."
"Cool." I said. Then I remembered how I fell asleep. "Where's Lucas?" I asked looking around.
"He left." Dad said. "I told him that he's welcome to join us but he said he and his family are out for dinner to celebrate Nessie's birthday."
"Oh." I said feeling disappointed.
"Don't worry, he said he'll visit tomorrow." I almost squealed at the news until I noticed dad smiling at me weirdly.
"What?"
"Nothing, just happy to see how much you like the guy." Dad said causing me to turn red.
"I-I-I-I," I stuttered as dad chuckled. "I'm gonna take a shower first." I said as I head upstairs to the bathroom in embarrassment.
I have no idea what my dad was on about but I could tell it's embarrassing to me. I did however had a perfect moment with Lucas apart from the fact that I fell asleep but I did enjoyed it. And yes, I do like Lucas, maybe even more.
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