Broken Hearts Club

Ice Shades

I wake up with the noise of the timepiece bombinating my tympanum. The sound was irrefutable as it pressurized me to jerk up from my bed. I throw the alarm radio aggressively against the wall. It smashes into pieces reminding me how I wounded my mom's heart the other day.

The previous day

I steal a few glances at mom. She had her eyes stabled on the road. I couldn't keep up my journey on the guilt trip any longer. So I venture to say, '' Mom! '' The word scarcely came out from my mouth. As it echoed a bit. I turn my head to look at the window hopelessly thinking she probably missed it. '' Yes? '' She hums. I rotate forthright to see her finally responding. Her vision was still dedicated to the empty streets. '' I am sorry, '' I reply helplessly. '' She paused in silence for a minute. Both of our hearts were pounding in constant pain. I wasn't expecting her to respond. '' Well..it's not like you are wrong.'' I blink not understanding her. She continues, '' I mean I am just a housewife and my only job is to take care of you and my family. I don't really do anything important besides that. '' She sighs in discomfort. I wasn't able to speak anything else. The sadness had already immerged inside of me.

We reach home and mom enters the house before me. I slam the door behind me as I call for her attention. '' Mom! Talk to me. '' She ignores me as she walked up to her room not even caring to look back. I hug myself holding the feelings inside that has been crushing my soul. I need to let it out. My mom and I don't quarrel a lot. We have this special bonding most kids around me were jealous of. But since the day we moved here in Wildhill, everything changed along me and my family. Everything was drifting apart. I began to react crazily over small things. I thought it was just a teenage thing. But no, it's not. It's the cursed town that collapsed us and I need to sort my way out.

I seek for love and adore at that moment. I head inside my room and without even changing I lie down on my bed embracing my pillow. I exhale and inhale releasing the anger suppressing me. I take out my phone from my pocket in need of a friend. '' Hey it's Kyle. Leave a Message. '' He wasn't there. '' Kyle it's me Eva.. '' I pause. '' I am kind of feeling... '' I inhale and instead of finishing my sentence I say, '' You know what? Never mind.'' I cut the line saying that abruptly. I close my eyes wishing this soreness would fade away soon.

The Present day

Another blissful morning in my vexed life. I took the courage to wake up without even needing the alarm. If you are asking, did I fix my the alarm clock yesterday ? NO. Then, how did I wake up exactly? Well, my sleep didn't take the urge to meet me yesterday. So I was left without any sleep and now there's black circles around my eyes making me look like a panda. I freshen up quickly forgetting the rotten past once again. I decide to wear a red hoodie today. I check the mirror in my bathroom for a complete look. My hair is braided into a fish tail. I apply some foundation underneath my eyes to cover the eyebags. I also tap a small amount of red gloss over my chapped lips. I get out of my room preparing for a bash from mom. But when I head into the room, I discover none working in the kitchen. '' Where's mom? '' I ask in concern. '' She's feeling a bit out of the weather. So, she's taking some rest.'' Dad replies who's sitting at one side of the dinning table, sipping his coffee while reading the newspaper enthralled. '' Why aren't you dressed yet? '' My dad is a very workaholic person. He always rise up early for mornings and goes to work in time. So, pardon me if I say ; I was a bit shock to not see him wearing his work clothes today. Dad looks down staring at his pajamas as if he was inventing an excuse. '' Um.. I am taking a leave today. '' He answers nervously. Although I didn't believe him, I just nod in hopes. I step up straight to the counter to see some burnt breads arranged on a plate. I could assume dad had cooked breakfast for me. I drank the glass of juice set beside the plate in one breath. '' Are you okay? '' Dad asks not believing his sight. '' Why are you in a rush? '' He looks at his watch, '' You still have a lot of time. '' I finish drinking as I wipe my mouth with my wrist. '' Yeah.. I know. '' I reply briskly. I step to the door but he interrupts. me. '' Eva! '' I spin around to smile. '' Yeah dad?'' '' You have to drop your brother today. '' He requests clenching his teeth, gleaning I would refuse. But I decided not to. '' Sure! '' I smile replying. He was surprised by my answer. '' Really? Thanks dear. '' He stood up from his place as he signs his hand like he was telling someone to come out. I notice a little orange head spying through the hallway. Watching dad he tiptoes towards me as his hands were holding his big bags strap with a firm grip. '' Let's go!'' I say viewing his freckly face.

''Are mom and dad okay? '' Elias stutters with a shaky voice. '' Why? '' I try to focus on my walk not losing my balance listening to the complicated question. '' No its just that.. I heard them fighting last night. '' I soften my tone,'' Yeah I did too. '' He stops walking and holds my hand without notice pausing my speed. '' Will they be okay? '' His baby voice was shivering me. I didn't know what to say. I kneel down on the ground to be short enough to meet his aqua eyes. '' Yes they will be. '' I shook my head answering. '' But.. '' '' But.. for that we have to be a little patient. '' I say convincing. '' Can we be patient? '' I ask him repeatedly. The second time he agrees shaking his head. I stood up removing the dirt from my jeans as I detect the bus parking. We were closer to the bus station. I see the school bus arrive and the little kids were leaving their parents to jump inside playfully. I let go of his hand kissing him on his head. '' Don't be afraid. Everything will be okay. '' I whisper promisingly. He lights a smile at me before getting in.

Today felt different to me. Like my soul was guessing something is gonna happen. But I don't know if that something is a good one. I strongly hope it's a good.

Me and Laila exit our way out of the bus simultaneously . Laila is very sweet to me and she's been the entire time. I seem to like her everyday more and more. Maybe it's a hint from life that I will be receiving a new best friend soon.

'' Hey you guys! '' I mark Ariel parking her maroon Lamborghinni Reventon in the reserved area. We slow our pace to match with her speed. Closing the door she runs to us at a gallop. '' I need a help from you Eva. '' I return

a smile. '' What kind of help? '' I cut a look at Laila assuming she knows what Ariel is talking about. She gives a shrug proving me she doesn't . Ariel aka the trouble maker wants a help from me. I anticipate it doesn't include bad boys, drugs and scandals. ''There will be a huge thank you from me if you agree to do this.'' The suspense was killing me. '' What is it? '' I had my nervous voice. '' You have to tutor me for Calc. '' I get a sudden relief. '' Calc? '' Laila questions. '' Yeah. '' Ariel shrugs. '' I am failing in math and I heard from Mr. Thompson that you had a good record in math. He read your files. '' Yes, I did indeed. But only because my mom forced me to study through the best Calc seniors. Also, is it even allowed for teachers to investigate my files? I guess I'll know the answer to that question later. '' Sure. I help you. '' I agree in repose. '' Are you sure? '' Laila interrogates me mysteriously. '' Why? '' '' Ariel is not a really good student. '' Laila answers peering at Ariel. She glares at her pronto. '' Jeez Laila! I didn't expect that from you. '' Ariel dramatically places her hand over her heart playing a false show of emotion , '' It hurts a lot mate. '' Laila bursts into laugh as her dimples appeared. '' Sorry Ariel. But you can't deny the true. '' She says convincing. Ariel sighs wiping the crocodile tears off her eye. '' Okay! I am fine. '' My phone buzzes as a notification appeared on my screen. I take it out to check. '' Hey Eva. Sorry couldn't call you yesterday. I have a surprise for you at break. '' It was a text from Kyle. It was no surprise since I know what it's about. We are about to meet today. I am going to meet my online best friend for the very first time.

At lunch, where I am sitting with the girls restlessly peeping at my screen. I was hoping for a message to pop up. '' Eva! '' Ariel attempts to grab my attention . I remove my gaze from the empty black screen. '' Yeah? '' I gawped. '' Did you hear what we were discussing about? '' I nod my head right and left foolishly. '' What are you so desperate about? '' Charm who's sitting in my opposite direction questions my deviant behavior. '' I am not desperate about anything,'' I affirm. '' Yeah, she's right,'' Dina interrupts. '' I can see you acting so weird and peeking at your phone in every few seconds, '' Dina finishes giving me an evil grin. '' Yeah what's up with you? '' Ariel asks worrying. I look at Laila sitting beside me. I wish she doesn't enquires me as well and thus she meets my expectations. She was silent showing a calm curve to her lips. I revolve to look back at the girls responding. '' Come on! It's nothing. '' I continue to explain. '' It's just that, I have this friend from online for over two years and we are gonna be meeting today for the first time. '' '' What kind of friend? '' Ariel asks me in a teasing manner. '' Umm... You are meeting him today? '' Dina speaks lengthening the word 'today'. They were making me more anxious than I already was. Charm was quite all a sudden as her face was discolored. A text pops up leaping me a little. '' Hey! Meet me at the library. '' I reply to that,''Why the library? '' To which he replies, '' Because, there are no people here currently and it will be easier to recognize each other. '' I shut my phone with an unusual smile. '' You are leaving? '' Laila notes. ''Yeah, we will be meeting at the library. '' I reply standing erectly. '' There's no need for that. '' Charms says in a rude tone. '' I am sorry? '' I say nonplussed. Apparently, I wasn't the only one confused since the girls reckoned her uncanny eliquette too. I avoid her proceeding to the library. With every steps, my heart beats rised like turbo. When I was at the spot I could almost hear my own heart throbbing exclusively. I gulp an amount of bravery. There was a girl at the counter devoting her eyes on the computer screen. She doesn't notice me walking in. I pass by the sociology racks as I pressed call. He picks up at the first beep. '' Where are you? It's a huge library. '' The racks of books were making me dizzy.

'' Beside the history shelf, '' He spoke in a hushed tone. '' Okay.. I am walking ahead. '' I remind. We could hear each other breathing and we didn't take the risk to disconnect. When I am standing closer to the desired place I mutter, '' I think I see someone walking. '' I add angrily, '' I thought you said there were no people. '' '' Well, you are late! So, they probably came in. '' He chastised me. I hide behind a rack as I observe the guy more closely. It was the same dude I had tumbled onto the other day.

''I think I recognize this person.''

'' What person? '' He whispers.

'' Just some random hot guy I had met yesterday. '' I say franky yet dreamily.

'' Okay.. '' He sounded awkward.

'' Wait!'' He stammered.

I question dithering ,''What?''

'' Describe the dude please. '' I held my phone closer responding. '' Why?... It can't possibly be you. ''

Now, if you say how can I possibly know that? Since, we never met. But the thing is, I had faith in my imagination capability. I roll my eyes answering, '' Shaggy blond hair and green eyes '' I sigh. '' It can't be you? '' My phrase sounded more like a question. '' Kyle? '' There was an unheard silence. '' I have blonde hair and green eyes too. '' His phrase sounded more like a statement. I stop hiding as I peak my head to see him observing me. I approach to him still hugging my phone nearer to my ear. We both face each other and we are in the middle of racks of History block standing quietly. He smirked at me, '' Hello Eva! '' His voice sent down shivers to my spine as the rhythms paved their way to my ears. I can't certainly be attracted to my friend. We both switch our phone off synchronously . I give a goofy smile. '' Kyle? '' '' Yes Eva? '' I scratch my head not recollecting any of our conversion. It's so weird like how you know a person for so long and you are so comfortable with them but when you actually, personally see them it feels not like a friend anymore, more like a stranger .

We end up giving each other warm hugs because our friendship deserves it. And the moment I hugged him I could guarantee I saw the figure of bonding in front of me, like it's a person. I missed him.

''So, I wanna tell you something.''

'' What? '' I question giving him a perplexed look.

'' It's a surprise!'' I never heard him this excited.

'' I thought the meeting was a surprise. ''

He projects his head closer bulging his super green eyes. '' It's a huge surprise. '' '' Okay.. '' He puts his arm on my shoulder as I begin to walk not acknowledging my direction.

I'm a few steps away, as I watch myself stepping into the cafeteria. We walk further and I observe his path was to the table the girls were sitting on. Charm didn't inch a bit. She had a strange smile painted on her face. On the contrary, the girls looked at me like I am a clown. Dina had her mouth open the entire time. Charmaine's eyes graze over the direction were Kyle's hand touched my shoulder. Noticing her Kyle swiftly moves away standing behind her chair. I was shocked for a second, totally blurred out. '' Eva, meet my girlfriend Charm. '' He throws his arms around her small neck hugging the back of her head. Charm placed her hand on his arm claiming him. No wonder, Charmaine was acting so demented minutes ago.