The Inevitable Evidence

13.

PDV Emilio

On the same day.

This morning, when my alarm clock rings, I hear myself grumbling and pressing to silence him. I stretch all my length and c***k my head on each side. I take the time to turn on my smartphone and look at my snap and social networks. I get a message from my best friend, Driss, who asks me if I woke up well and he's waiting for me by 8:30 downstairs. So, I accept while going down for lunch. I'm making a green tea that I'm having in the cupboard in front of the fridge and I'm also pulling out a red fruit muffin that I'd share with Driss on the way to college.

I leave my tea poured, and go back to my room, upstairs, to choose my clothes. I opt for simple raw pants with a blue shirt that I will put under a black sweater. Once my outfit is thrown on my bed, I take out a pair of shorts and socks in the drawer in my dressing room. I decide to dress in a hurry after putting sprinkle the face with water, put deodorant and a touch of perfume that my bought Harmony, Invictus by Paco Rabanne.

I fight completely with the buttons of my shirt, at the level of the hands, that I completely forget the time.

I take a quick look when I wake up and I see that I only have 4 minutes before going down to join the blond. I manage to button the last button in a hurry and take my bag next to my door and I sink my phone into the back pocket of my jeans. I take the muffin lying on the table, gobble up my cold tea and put on my leather jacket before putting the cup in the sink and putting my bag on the shoulder. I put my hair back in place, blow and open the door by taking my keys in the empty pocket before closing the door behind me.

I call the elevator and answer Driss as I arrive, I press the ground floor button and find directly my friend's blonde head. I come up to him and pat him on the shoulder as a greeting. He smiles at me and we set off, slightly late but given that we only have 15 minutes of road is passable. On the way, we discuss everything and nothing, until I decide to launch the topic Auxalia just a few meters from the college.

"So, with blondie?

-      What's blond? Who is it? he answers by making fun of my mouth to avoid the subject a max as every time I approach it.

-      Douglas... Tell me what's going on with Lia seriously? You don't tell me anything about him, what's the trouble?

-      There is no tangle Lio stops. He said by looking away to look in front of him and pinching the ridge of the nose sign that he is slightly irritated by my insistence.

-      I'm not going to stop. My best friend hides from me what's going on with a girl and that's not normal. I was still insisting when turning right on the entrance to the college parking lot.

-      It's not just a simple girl Emilio so now close there. You'll know a little more when it's serious in my head and in hers. He answered me as firm as he was, leaving quickly towards his building."

I find myself like a jerk on the curb outside the college. I start to think that maybe my friend is starting to get caught up in his own game, since Basic Auxalia is not his style and that their first "reconciliation" happened during a well-watered evening. Since that evening, neither of them wanted to confide what had happened whether it was to us guys or girls. From what Harmony told me, Auxalia remains as mute as a carp and immediately flees the conversation when Melora or Laurie brings up the subject. That's why I tell myself that we both end up getting lost in what was basic that a plan a*s I think ... And I'm pretty happy about that.

My thoughts are quickly stopped by my brown tornado that just jumped on me depriving me of the view to put his little thin hands on my eyes and wondering who it is.

"Guess who’s???

-      Mmmmh, I don't know... Angelina Jolie?

-      No. answer his little voice that tries not to laugh.

-      So maybe it's... Scarlet Johannsson?

-      Still not stupid. She says, getting impatient slightly but enough for me to clearly guess.

-      Melora then?

-      Damn it, but Emilio!!! She writes herself by taking off her hands to stand in front of me. When she stands in front of me, with her cute little pout when she is upset, I greet her with my big smile which means that I don't care about her frizz from the beginning. You're mean to me! She insists, crossing her arms on her chest.

-      What for? I knew from the beginning that she was my wonderful girlfriend... I answered by approaching my hand behind his neck.

-      Pfff... Blow her, looking me in the eye before smiling at me."

I don't wait another moment to put my lips on hers. She loosens her arms to put them around my waist by giving me back my kiss. Like every time I hold it against me, I know it's the right one. I know I did well to hang on to have it, I know I want to share as many years as possible with him. She is everything a man can dream of but do not tell her too much otherwise she has ankles that swell... But when I put my lips on hers, it's amazing how she soothes me and takes away all my thoughts, doubts and worries. Finally, at least until a little brunette comes to spoil everything as she loves to do, which instep her exasperates me to the highest point but today it is her best friend who decides to take us out of our bubble.

"Well, lovers are over the tongue soup?   Lance Laurie on arrival with Eidan.

-      You're not best friends for f*****g nothing... I say, departing from Harmony but keeping it against me.

-      That's life, sweetheart. She announces all smiles. You have no choice but to deal with it and again I'm pretty nice. She adds, holding her car keys in her hand, which gives me an opportunity to reply.

-      By the way, did you come with Eidan? I say, feeling a smile on my girlfriend's face, including my line.

-      Uh... Yes. She answers by looking towards our friend.

-      So, does that necessarily mean something? Are you guys together? Because if I remember Jaison well starts later, so you too, then why did you take our dear Eidan?

-      I'm leaving! She declares, already turning around under the laughter of my brunette.

-      That's right! Next time you want to do what Mel think before! I was screaming when I saw her go back to her car. But I still want to know what's going on between the two of you... I was slipping by looking at Eidan raising his hands in the air and nodding negatively to tell me that he will not tell me anything."

The bell of the university rings at that moment, a sign that we have to go to class. I lay a quick kiss on the lips of Harmony who is about to leave with Eidan and runs to the building furthest from the others cursing Melora and Anastatia not to be with me.

So, I walk between the people waiting in front of their room to try to reach mine. Students even push me to reach them, which inflates me quickly. I impose myself in the group that thinks they are above the world and I stand in front of them to tell them to stop pushing everyone and that college is not theirs but I don't have time, I'm immediately surrounded by girls who brag about my exploits in games and the group of guys are running at lightning speed.

I'd like to take a few words from Damian.

I finally get to my amphitheater and go inside. I say hello to a few students in my class and go down several stairs before choosing a row rather in the middle and engulfing me in it. I sit down and start taking out my computer when a girl with a long ponytail and blue eyes stands next to me.

"Hey Emilio, how's it going? She asks me, with a slight Italian accent.

-      Yes, and you Louisa? I answered by watching her sit next to me.

Louisa is my only friend in the class, on the first day she offered me to put me with her for a marketing topic and since then we get along very well. She's a pretty simple girl. She is tall, brown hair and she has a beautiful face, well I mean by that she looks incredibly nice and sweet just the way she spoke to me. She now wears a white polo shirt with hole jeans worn over a tightener of the same color as her sweater and white sneakers goes everywhere and of course on a leather jacket, similar to mine. Moreover, just as Melora did with Anastatia, she stays with us a few times at lunchtime and gets along with everyone.

-      Yes, it's fine, finally some trouble with my sister but you know! She laughs when she gets out her computer.

Indeed, Louisa has a big sister in addition to two little brothers but she and her sister decided to follow their father following the divorce of their parents and I understand the conflicts she may have with her sister since I have a sister too but smaller than me, she is the same age as Austin, Tobias' little brother.

-      Aha yes, even if it's smaller, I understand you louloute*. I was laughing. Did you have anything planned this weekend?

-      Did you really just ask me when it's been over three weeks since Melora got us drunk with her Halloween party? She asks, making fun of me and my sparrow brain.

-      Oooh bah you see, yes, I had completely forgotten.

-      You're exhausting me."

I don't have time to reply that Mr. Agliotty is asking us to look for economic problems as well as their individual decisions and behaviors to start during the last hour and make it for the next time, as a group. We put ourselves with another duo, to whom we talk but nothing more, as I said except Louisa, I do not talk to anyone in the class, finally if but not like her.

We start looking for information on the internet on our own, and we take turns to write down on a sheet the information found so that we will only have to pool and make a plan. The bell rings and we put our things away. Once out of the amphi, we head to the dining room by way of the locker where we put our belongings. Since there is no one in the lockers, I necessarily have a message about the group to tell me that they are already at the cafeteria.

Arriving at the ref and seeing the girls alone at the table, I suddenly remember that we had decided, with the guys, to eat with the team so I let Louisa join them by placing a kiss on her forehead and kiss my girlfriend in passing and mime an invisible text message to Melora, it is imperative that we talk about our best friends and what happens between them.

PDV Melora

12:00 p.m.

Emilio makes me laugh with all his actions to the second. No head that one. Louisa stands next to me and quickly Auxalia grabs her by asking her multiple questions about Italy because she has to make a file on the country and its trade. Her phone rings, and her sister's face, Chiara, asks her if she wants to eat with her and their father. Louisa apologizes and tells us that anyway we see each other at my Saturday party and kisses us all on the cheek.  Once she is gone, the girls immediately launch the subject of the boys, who eat more and more with the team.

"Did you know they were going to eat with the team? Ask Harmony for a bite of rice.

-      No, Jaison was careful not to tell me. I say irritated but not letting it appear because anyway it is normal that he does.

-      Absolutely not, especially with the argument I had with Driss earlier. Auxalia tells us.

-      What for? Immediately ask Laurie, shocked.

-      I don't know, I expect more from our relationship, I think. I'm tired of not confiding anything to anyone because already, of myself I do not want to tell you something that may only exist in my head and then we decided it like that but I need the opinion of my friends except that he does not want it.

-      I understand what you're saying, but you should talk to him, if we think about the same kind of relationship you already have, you've already had to talk about it to clear things up and then he's still opens to Driss discussion.

-      Uh, it depends for what eh ... Points out Laurie.

-      It's true, Driss is very reserved but he wouldn't do what he has to do with you if there's no more on his side or I don't know him very well. Add Harmony, after Laurie.

-      Talk to him darling. I'll just say that my best friend is grinding her peas on her plate.

-      What if you don't, Laurie? Start Harmony.

-      what?

-      Wouldn't you hide something from us with Eidan by any chance? She says with her corner smile that makes me swallow wrong.

-      Laurie Skinner explains yourself on the spot!! I was writing to myself.

-      But... But there is nothing to say!!

-      If! Tell us why you took Eidan this morning when you didn't start until 11 am!

-      What are you hiding from us, young lady? Insist Auxalia.

-      I'm not hiding anything from you, I promise!

The three of us look at her but I know that Laurie is not ready to tell us anything and no need to go and search the side of Eidan, more secret than him it does not exist, with a few exceptions ...

-      I swear, I took my mother shopping because Charles took the car and saw that we passed through Phoenix I offered to take Eidan while posing with my mother before.

-      Your excuse holds up, you're lucky but not sure Emilio believes you. Harmony laughing. You know how tough he is.

-      Except when I throw mashed potatoes at him. Laugh Laurie remembering that unforgettable moment that the girls missed.

-      Why Emilio? I asked with a sip of coke.

-      Because your dear best friend wasted our kissing moment this morning.

-      At the same time, your languorous exchange every morning becomes gross. I was responding.

-      Yes, we know, we'll try not to do it in front of you jealous!

-      Jealous of what? I raised my eyebrows as I stepped back in my chair before bursting into laughter with Lau.

-      But understand it, every mornings or almost, we have the right to a remark from you but Laurie not so Emilio knew how to find something unlike you, Mrs. mysterious. Explains Mymy and the three of us laugh at Laurie's disgruntled pout who swears she will never do it again."

We finish eating and I accompany Auxalia to the boys' table, once our tray has been emptied. Laurie and Harmony decide to wait for us outside with Anastatia who has just arrived and talk about the Halloween party and their costume. Arriving at the team table, I clap the hand of Eidan and Jackson before putting my arms around the neck of my best friend, who has finished eating and who lays his lips on my arms, Damian who is in front does not miss a crumb and makes me understand to join him before class with a movement with his eyes. I avoid crossing the eyes of Tobias, who speaks with Jackson and ends up taking the spoon of Adam that he offers me because he eats a chocolate mousse, do not propose it to me twice.

That's when I see an argument broken out between Driss and Auxalia and I run out of the table to Lia who just left crying and sees Emilio taken Driss out of the cafeteria. I shoot Driss by putting a finger on his torso while warning him and rushing me into the toilet. I find my best friend sitting in a ball on the floor, like me at the beginning of the year.

"You can't get away from me this time, doll. You're going to have to tell me everything... I say softly, stroking her knees when I crouched before her.

-      It started when you left with Laurie in Cancun. Emilio also went with his parents abroad and we both met, so one thing led to another, we got closer. First, we were looking for each other while taking care of Harmony by changing his mind with what had happened with Damian, and especially me. So, we were looking for a lot more, I went to see his football training with Eidan, the four of us ate together in the evening, and I could see that there was something that had changed when we looked at each other. So, I cannot tell you how it happened but we to sleep together on a night too watered and we were still aware of what we were doing you see ... And that's where it all went more or less fast. We didn't really tell each other what we were, but we ed all our weekends together even when you came back. We discovered each other, searched for each other and subconsciously I really became attached to him. During the holidays, he had family problems and I was there, too, with the tangles between my parents... And it brought us a lot closer together. She sniffs while I find it all cute. I don't know what else to tell you, I feel good about him, he understands me as well as you and Laurie, he loves my brother too much and lets me gradually enter his world. I don't want to ruin everything but I need to know where I'm going.

-      So why are you just arguing?

-      Because I wanted to talk to him in private, he pushed me away because he was with Joshua and Oscar. I insisted and he pushed me even more by yelling at me so I got angry by telling him that I was not some kind of toy that when he was not well, I was there and there he could throw me like that and he did not like it. I can't understand why he rejected me, or what disturbs him! It annoys me Melo, I do not want to recover and this kind of relationship was fine with me but you know me, I still do not fall into the thing... She's crying again.

-      I know my heart, I know... I say, taking her immediately in my arms. You can cry, let go of everything, I won't let you. I added, stroking his back.

Suddenly, we hear someone knocking on the toilet door.

-      Yes? I answered.

-      You requested delivery from a moron! Emilio's voice is written as he passes his head. Can it be explained with blondie?

I look at my best friend who gently nods and smiles at me. I dry her tears and put a kiss on her nose that makes her laugh.

-      He can come in! Did I answer Emilio when I got to the door.

Driss immediately lowers my head when I go out, I didn't know I was so scary. But it's true that the last time someone dared to go after Laurie, it’s not pretty so I understand why he looks down; we don't touch my best friends.

-      Driss, I don't like to see my best friend cry especially when she doesn't confide in me but now that I know everything, this story is up to you. And it won't change our friendship. Now go to her and explain yourself. I say, taking him in my arms. You're there for me, like I am for you, always. I would add to his ear and leave with a nod to Emilio who takes the opposite path to find the guys."

As I walk along the corridors, after taking my bag from my locker, I dive into my phone and start talking to Louisa who asks me about a mutual friend. But I am quickly interrupted by a muscle mass that pushes me into an empty class that I close behind him. When I turn around, I come across the one who makes a lot of butterfly’s twirl in my belly. I get lost as usual in a huge blue ocean that takes me far, far away from reality and maybe even too much. I immediately feel safe and attracted by this man in front of me and I do not resist him when he dives towards me and grabs my lips ... I close my eyes and put my hands in his hair already in battle and approach my body from his to feel his warmth. I cling to him, to his body, to what I feel deep inside me before pulling his hands into the hollow of my kidneys which also stick me against him, almost as a need and out of habit. The need to feel close, to feel the warmth of the other, the caresses of the other, the nascent love of the other. I intensify the kiss by deflecting on his neck, before returning to his lips while he sticks me against a cupboard. I put my hands on his cheeks to catch my breath and stick my forehead to his, gently opening my eyes.

"Stop making me so crazy... He said, looking me in the eye.

-      And you stop destabilizing me with that look... »

He waits no longer before resting his lips on mine, gently with a disconcerting sweetness, like an almost unreal breath. This kiss makes me lose my footing, he had never kissed me with such tenderness, as if he wanted me to understand a thousand things, as if he took me for the most precious thing he possesses. He kisses me in multiple kiss butterflies all over my face, i.e., the forehead, cheek, nose, chin, mouth, which remind me of those who never leave my belly when I am by his side. He surrounds me with his arms to feel against him, to make me understand that I belong to him and strangely, I like this idea. It breaks down all the barriers I've erected around me since Tobias and it all scares me a lot but contrary to what I think, I'm waiting for that. I let him caress my cheek with an infinite slowness that makes me feel important in his arms. I am totally overwhelmed by the feelings that keep flowing along my veins, which scare me as much as losing my feet. When he walks away when he hears the second bell, I let out the words that burn my lips.

"I love you."

I blow when I notice that he is already gone and closes my eyes a minute before rushing outside to go to my writing experimentation class with Anastatia who must be waiting for me in front of our room.

I heard it.

- Damian.

**

PDV Laurie

End of the day.

The day is finally over. The perspective course punctured me, as did my sidekick by my side who slept. I wish Jaison a good evening and get in my Chevrolet. On the road, I call my brother who tried to call me while I was in class and he tells me that finally it was nothing, that he arranged. I shrug and cut the call. When I arrive home, I take off my shoes and put my bag up before going into the living room and putting a kiss on my cheek to my mother who asks me how my day went, I tell her that she was tiring with my last class and makes me sink a coffee. I inform him that tonight I do not eat at home because I go to Kwan who organizes a small party at his house. She tells me that there are no worries but that she would prefer that I sleep with one of the girls depending on the time because my brother is having a party tonight, that’s why he called me...

I sit next to my mother who watches a telenovela, probably advised by Melora, to whom I have to ask if she accepts me at her home tonight.

Me: Baby, can I sleep at your place tonight?

Melo: Is that really a question?

Me: Yes!

Melo: Of course, you can! How long have you been asking? After almost 20 years of friendship, you're asking me if you can come and sleep? 

Me: yeah, bah it's okay eh!

Melo: 6 pm at my house!

Me: Why so early?

Melo: Eidan ??

Me: 7:00? Okay, we're going to have

Melo: Watch out Laulau!

Me: ?

I go up to my room after watching an episode with my mom and drinking my coffee. I put my cup in the dishwasher beforehand and go upstairs. Once in my room, I head to my dressing room and choose my clothes for tonight and those for the next day.

I take an average travel bag, and slip into my stuff tomorrow with a jacket other than the one I decide to wear tonight. I put it on my bed and activate my speaker to prepare me for music. "Cheap Thrills" now resonates in my room and I hasten to go in the shower. In this one, I apply a body scrub and wash my hair while singing. When I go out, I immediately take my towel because it starts to get cold now, so I turn on my heating and dry my hair so as not to risk getting cold and then ripples with my straightener.

I wear makeup when it's "Cake by the Ocean" to get out of my enclosure, it's sure it was Melora who put it to me. I decide to make up simplify, I make my complexion with a liner and mascara on the eyes. I curse myself when I notice that I have not washed my teeth, and does. To then put back some powder and apply me a gloss, offered by Auxalia.

I come out of my bathroom and run to get me a set of lingerie that I put on, then back to the bathroom to hang my towel. Putting on my socks, I sing at the same time the chorus of the song that passes.

« Oh, I've been shaking love it when you go crazy You take all my inhibitions Baby, there's nothing holding me back You take me places that tear up my reputation Manipulate my decisions Baby, there's nothing holding me back There's nothing holding me back There's nothing holding me back »

I hear my brother, Vince, vaguely asking me to shut up. This makes me sing louder but I quickly pick myself up when I see the time on my alarm clock. 6.10 pm. I put on my black jeans with a crop top long-sleeved Vans of multiple colors. I go into the bathroom to perfume myself and put some deodorant on, which I then stuff into a toilet kit with the rest of the products I need, telling myself that if I'm missing something, Melora has it all.

I turn off the bathroom and the enclosure. I throw my toilet kit in my bag with my cell phone charger and look around taking my soft on my bed that I almost forgot and closed the bag by taking my coat for tonight and put my phone in my back pocket. Once my door is closed, I open it directly by insulting me since I forgot my handbag. Once found, I run down the hallway and the stairs. I put everything in the lobby while hearing my mother laugh, I put on my white sneakers, put on my black coat, take out the keys of my car and go running to put a kiss on the cheek to my mother who wishes me a good evening.

I send a message to Melora when I'm behind the wheel and I'm about to leave. It is 6:50 p.m. and I inform her that we will leave with my car and that she must be ready, her answer arrives immediately.

Melo: You're not believable, but don't worry, I could cook you at some point in the evening! ?

Melo: You won't escape me!

I'm laughing and I'm starting. I arrive 10 minutes late at her house because of a f*****g truck driver who puts his life on the road. I still grumble when I park in front of Melora's. And even when she goes up, only her laughter that resonates in my ears brings me back to her and I shake her head asking if she is ready. We arrive quickly in front of Kwan' house, which lives only a few blocks away. His house is rather simple, surrounded by other houses. It is made of stone and especially cozy because when we arrive to ring, to our left there is a porch with a metal swing. He comes to open us immediately, and we find that there is already almost everyone because there is noise and music.

He leads us into the big living room, slipping in my ear that I am pretty. I thank him timidly, surprised by his compliment. All the guys on the team are there but no cheerleaders in sight except Maddison on Tobias' lap. Melora immediately heads to Jaison, sitting next to him and asking Jackson for a drink. I sit next to Damian who keeps staring at Melora since she appeared, I give him an elbow and he immediately stops smoking outside. Oscar comes out of the kitchen and offers me a slice of pizza that I accept and at the same time, Harmony and Auxalia enter the living room laying down their stuff like us earlier.

I take advantage of the fact that Jaison is busy with a conversation with Emilio and Joshua to talk softly with Melora, who is hiding something from me. By checking that Lia and Mymy are also busy elsewhere.

"Tell me about it.

-      Huh? what? She asks me when she turns her face to me.

-      Melo, unfortunately for you, I know you as well as your mother, so tell me what happened today.

-      I had a little time with Dam after consoling Lia and... Something crazy happened. Well not that crazy, from an external point of view because we only kissed. But not as usual.

-      Giving birth! I was impatient- I was leaning on the chair, as attentive as I was listening. And Auxalia soon came to listen to our best friend, Harmony having left on Emilio's lap.

-      Bah basic, it's quite passionate our exchanges but there, he kissed me with infinite sweetness ... She says, smiling unconsciously, and I exchange a look with Lia, knowing full well what is happening. I felt things I hadn't felt before, with him. Already a lot of butterflies were flying in my belly, I've never felt so loved and well in her arms. I felt like I was wrapped in a pile of uncontrolled feelings and...

-      And?

-      I told him I loved him...

-      Oh my god!!!! What did he tell you?

-      He didn't hear me... Finally, I think...

At the same time, she gets a message and smiles like a real kid.

-      That's him?

-      Yes...

-      What's he telling you? She frowns slightly. Melora?

-      He wants me to join him outside... To discuss what he heard after our exchange this morning...

-      Olala*! But that's too good! That means he heard you!

-      No. No it's not good Laurie! He heard I loved him! It's not good... Not at all... Panic, as she begins to tremble.

-      Why darling? Auxalia intervenes by placing her hands on Melora's to stop her shaking.

-      Because, maybe he doesn't like me and then I think I'm afraid...

-      Afraid of what?

-      To love again...

-      You can do it, Melo. Tobias has done you far too much trouble for you to dedicate to him this love as toxic as it is beautiful. When you said you loved Damian, it was natural as obvious. So, go for it, with all that happened in Cancun and when we get back to Baltimore, I forbid you to turn away and pass up an opportunity even if it’s Brett. You have unlocked something in him, from the moment you looked on top of each other, you deserve to live a f*****g love story worthy of a baby movie!

-      And even if, guys might see you're gone, count on us to cover you, he wouldn't take the risk of getting caught. Now get up and go! Implore Auxalia by forcibly lifting Melora who finds herself thrown in the middle of the living room under our laughter.

-      Mel? Question Jaison.

He always has to keep an eye on her, that one. That's good eh but for once, he wouldn't abstain.

-      Uh... I... I'm going to smoke, I'll be back. She hastens to say by putting her ideas back in place.

My little heart, it is disturbed... But it's for his own good!

-      Do you want me to come with you?

-      No! She writes to herself before she recovers. No Jai, stay here I arrive in not long worry.

-      OK... He says convinced but not too much."

She turns to us, and we make hand movements to get her to leave, with big smiles and thumbs up, meaning we're managing the guys and especially Jaison. However, I didn't think that Tobias could have followed everything from the beginning, or even that he too was heading outside before I could even do anything...