Two

Micah pov. 

Today was a weird day. Sure, it started like any other day, I wake up to the shouts and screams of my siblings, Celine and Matthew who are 14 and 13 respectively but they act as if they are in their pre-teens instead of teenage years. I am sure that my parents must be feeling glad. They would take those two acting childish any day rather than doing drugs and if you ask me I think I would keep quiet so that my answer will not incriminate me but between two of us. I would prefer the drugs at least I can sleep in then. After standing up, I hold on to my head board as the dizzy feeling swept past me, even that is turning into a normal routine. It has been happening for about three months now and I know I should go for checkup but I have been busy and didn't have time to. Anyway, as always I took a shower and wash my hair. I wash my hair twice weekly and although Alyssa will wrinkle her cute nose about that fact, I always catch her shifting away from me because of the smell according to her. When I reminded her that all boys smell that way, she proudly told me that her boyfriend doesn't and I being me gave her the truthful reply for that, the only reason why he does that is because he has a neat freak for a girlfriend. Of course that makes her sulk and she refuse to talk to me until she has a new gossip I just have to know. One time, for about three days, there was no new gossip, I had to create one. That was the longest time I had spent without any contact with my best friend, I don't want to ever experience that again. It was scary, I was having 'Alyssa redraws' as if she was a drug I was addicted to. 

   After bathing I moved on to selecting what I wanted to wear that day and when I finally settled on an outfit. * you would think that it is no work until you have a fashionista for a best friend and if you mistakenly ever wear something that mismatch, just know that every girlfriend you will ever have, she will always mention that dressing*

 After that I moved to the living room where my family was already sitting and eating, we don't wait each other in my family to eat if we do that, we would finish every meal two hours after we originally started because people come to the dining table at different times and start their meals whenever they get to the table. I was the last one to get to that table so that means that dish washing fell on my shoulders today and this is going to reduce the time I spend with Alyssa and it made me angry. 

   I sat and dined with my family just like we do every day, I ate my food with my mind on Alyssa as usual and half ear listening to what goes on around me at the table and I hear tidbits news which I use to plan my week. Celina has an audition for the cheer leading squad tomorrow so I need to go to practice with Alyssa so I can watch my sister. Mattie already hates his art teacher so I need to plan how to rearrange my schedule so that I can pick him up an hour later because I have a feeling that tomorrow he is going to get a week worth of detention and I will have to pick him up. Dad is trying out a new dish at the restaurant which he is sure will be a market seller. When dad is sure about things like this it means that it will happen. So I need to free up some time after school because dad will need the extra pair of hands and it is a quick way to save up extra money to use in college. I know I will enter college with my participation in track but I want extra cash so I can get a cool apartment although I will be rooming with Alyssa so that means that the apartment will be cool either way, this time I want to contribute, Alyssa father will probably return my money to me as a house warming gift but at least I knew that I contributed. 

  After they were through eating they left the table, all except my sister and that was the first variation I noticed today. She stayed behind and help me pack the dishes and loaded it up in the dishwasher. Then she told me the reason why she helped me with the dishes, she wanted me to put a good word in with Alyssa and after I hit her across the head I told her that no way on heaven, earth or hell will I interfere with Alyssa leadership choices of the cheer team. It was one of the things she truly have rein over and I won't shorten the rein. 

   The need to sign happened when I passed Mrs. Simmons and greeted her as usual, she nodded but she didn't wave, I know it might seem small and insignificant but it was part of my day and it has changed too much for me not to notice. I just shook my head and continue on my merry way. 

  Getting to Alyssa home, everywhere seems a little quiet and that confused me, sure it has always been quiet but this one was strange. I entered the mansion and saw Alyssa father in the living room with his head in his hands and so deep in thought that he didn't hear me come in. 

   Good morning sir. I greeted him and my voice jolted him out of whatever fog he was in.

  Oh, Micah you have arrived. He said when he saw me. 

  Yes. Sir, are you okay. I asked him, not trying to offend him but because I care.

   Of course why won't I be. He chuckles although it sounded strained. Alyssa is in her room. Go on. He showed me away and tilting my head sideways I left. I didn't know what but something about him feels off.

  Reaching Alyssa room, I heard sobs coming out of it so I quickly knocked. Worried as hell over my best friend. If that jerk was the one who hurt her I will never forgive him for it. 

Micah, " her voice tentatively calls out. 

  its me Al, open up" I said as my heart cuts at hearing her sorrow filled voice. If I could I would take the pain from her. 

She opened the door and when I wrapped my hands around her tending to give her comfort, she broke down more and started brawling. Hey, hey, hey calm down. Everything will be alright. I soothed her hoping to calm her down before she cries herself sick. 

  No, it won't be alright. She said through her tears. 

  Well if it is not alright, I will make it alright. You know I can do it. Wipe your tears chic I said as I turned her face towards me. 

  Okay. She replied as she tries to get herself under control. 

  What is the first and foremost thing you want right now? I asked her. 

  To leave this place. Alyssa said and her voice cracked on the last word as if she is trying to prevent herself from crying. 

  Okay, that request is doable. Strange but doable. Your wish is my command I said as I held her hand and guided her out of her house.