The Fate of the Unknown

Chapter 42: busy Saturday

Alexis POV

Wow. Today has been.. something else!

We went to the mall. The tension between Maverick and Caitlyn was so thick you could cut it with a knife. I was excited to spend time with Gentri, since we haven’t been able to. But Caitlyn was keeping me close to her.

We got our hair done first. Caitlyn kept it simple. With a little trim and then some bangs. I on the other hand got a lot cut off. It has been so hard to manage. Since it has now grown to my butt. I got it cut to the middle of my back. I almost went to my shoulders, but the hair stylist talked me out of it. He said I would regret it. So I went with what he said. It did feel so much lighter.

We went and got our nails done. Caitlyn chose a sparkly blush tone. Which has always been one of her go to colors. I switched it up and got green and black ombré.

We went to the one store I loved so much last time. We both instantly found 2 dresses we loved! Now to try them on. It might be difficult. The guys decided to sit in the little area that is in the changing room main area. Last time they waited outside.

The first dress I grabbed is a forest green color. It is flowy and has ruffles. The sleeves go to my wrist but are loose. The top is a little boxy on the chest area, it has a belt, and flows out. I feel like I should be frolicking in a meadow. It’s perfect!

I go out to see it in the mirror and see Caitlyn. Her dress is similar, but not the exact same. Hers has a train, and her dress the sleeves are puffed out. It is a faint shade of pink.

“You look beautiful Caitlyn!” I say walking up to her in front of the mirror.

“So do you! Clearly we have a little of the same taste!” She chuckled and walked to go change. I so badly want to twirl in this dress. If my stupid leg wasn’t broken, oh I’d be twirling!

I walked back to my changing room and changed. This one was harder to get on. Once I was done struggling I finally had it on. It is a beautiful black dress. The sleeves are lace, the chest part is a little low but not bad enough, the actual black cloth of the dress is like a tank top dress that goes mid thigh, the rest is lace. The lace skirt goes all the way down to the floor. I don’t like that you can see my cast, but I still like the way the dress feels.

I walk out to see how it looks in the mirror. When I walked out I saw Caitlyn just walked out of the changing room. She looked beautiful! This dress is a skin tight, silk, dark pink dress. It is low cut, the skirt has a slit up to her knee. The dress looked like it was made for her. That’s when I noticed Maverick walking fast in her direction. What is going on?

He walks up and tilts her head up to look at him. Says “you look absolutely stunning” and starts to kiss her. I feel super awkward but happy for her. I just turn away. I still need to look in the mirror, but I can wait!

Once I heard her run off, I started walking to the mirror. I slipped on the lace skirt and started to fall face first. Thankfully Gentri caught me.

“Probably would be easier if you actually carried the crutches with you when you came down here, you know?” He stated teasing me.

“Yeah. I know. But I hate them.” I say while admiring the dress in the mirror.

“I like it. Looks good on you. You definitely should get it.” He said while waggling his eyebrows at me. Making me laugh and smack his arm, which made him laugh.

I went back and changed.

When I came out, there seems to be a new tension playing now. Not as thick, but more awkward? I’m not sure. I have never seen Caitlyn so nervous or shy around a guy before.

Once we were home Isabella met us at the door. She then had us come up to the office, she was extremely excited.

Once in the office she shut the door, gestured for us to sit down. I then noticed our dad looked equally as excited.

“Ok so I have everything planned for tomorrow at 7pm!” Isabella blurted out. Already? That was fast!

“The theme is a garden. Since your favorite colors are pink and green, it works perfectly. First your father will give a speech. Then he will introduce you. We will then have you both pledge your allegiance to this pack and join. After you join it will turn into a celebration! Food and music. It will be a great celebration for our pack.” She continued getting more and more excited as she continued.

I just smile back. She clearly is excited and I’m glad we chose to have the bigger ceremony. Caitlyn normally would have jumped all over a party, but she’s been so worried about her birthday coming up and what it entails.

They went over some more information and details of how it will go, step by step.

Soon they were finished and it was quiet for a second. Leaving room for my stomach to growl louder than it ever has. Making everyone look at me, and start to laugh.

“I am guessing you are hungry?” My dad asks while laughing.

“Uh. A little.” I respond embarrassed.

“Well it is 2pm. Did you guys not eat at the mall?” Isabella asks.

I shake my head no.

“Why not?” She asks a little annoyed

“Well we were all just a little anxious after the last time we were there. A fight broke out in the food court. Then we got back here and have been in here talking about everything.” I state. Followed by an other loud growl. Making my face turn a bright red.

Laughing still, my dad responds, “let’s get some food in you. Not too much, or you won’t eat dinner. But clearly you need something!” He states laughing harder.

After eating lunch I was full and tired. I went back up to my room. Laid on my bed, and propped my leg up.

I had closed my eyes and was about to fall asleep when my door flew open.

“What are you doing? You can’t go to sleep now!” Gentri says climbing up on my bed. “I thought we were going to hangout?!”

I sigh, “I know. I’m just so tired and hurt.” I respond sadly.

“I have an idea!” He shouts as he runs out of the room.

Where is he going? I wonder what his idea is..

“I don’t know, but he reminds me of a little puppy! He’s cute.” Nala states with amusement in her voice.

I laugh. Then my door flew open again. He has a wheelchair.

“Come on! Let’s go!” He says excitedly and grabs me off the bed, putting me on the wheelchair. Making me screech. I was NOT expecting to be manhandled like a doll! Then I start laughing again but hard!

“Well I know you always get mad when someone carries you. I figured this way you aren’t uncomfortable or in pain.” He said with a huge smile.

“Where are we going?” I ask.

“Just wait. You’ll see!” He stated excitedly.

I roll my eyes but also laugh some more.

He then rolls me into one of the living room areas on the 1st floor. It’s the same one I went with Eric. But when we went in it looks so different.

There are blankets and pillows on the two couches, and the reclining chair. There are so many snacks on the table and drinks.

“Where do you want to sit?” He asks happily.

I point at the couch I sat on last time. He wheels me over and puts me on the couch. Making me let out an other squeak. I could have got on the couch myself. He laughs.

Once I was sitting comfortably he helped me prop up my leg. Then drags the table closer to the couch so I could reach the snacks and drinks. He chose to sit on the chair next to me.

“Are you sure we won’t get in trouble taking over this room?” I ask, I was feeling guilty. It is a room for anyone to use.

“Nah. No one really uses this one. Most like the other one since it’s directly next to the game room. And others can still come in. What should we watch first?” He asks.

After we start the second movie. The door opens causing me to jump. It is Eric.

He just looks at the two of us and the mess we created.

“Eric! You just scared me half to death!” I shout at him. Making him start to laugh.

“What are the two of you doing in here?” He asks with a hint of jealousy it felt like… But that can’t be right.

“We haven’t been able to hang out in a while, and since I was hurting so bad Gentri came up with this. He got the entire room ready and comfortable and lots of snacks. So we could still hangout.” I reply with a smile.

“Yeah I went to her room and tried to get her out of bed to hangout. When she explained she was worn out and hurting, I decided to do this. This way she can still relax and we could still hangout.” He explained.

“You went in her room?” Eric asks with anger and jealousy filling his voice.

“Yeah, I did. I was sitting on her bed before I came and set this up too.” He said with a smirk almost entertained by Eric’s anger and jealousy.

Eric began to look extremely annoyed. He came and sat on the floor with his back against the couch I was on and started eating some of the snacks.

“Do you want me to move so you can sit up here?” I asked.

“Nope. I’m good here. Thank you, Alexis.” He said looking at Gentri.

I hand him the extra blanket that was on the back of the couch. He gratefully took it and laid across his lap.

I must have fallen asleep towards the end of the second movie. I don’t remember falling asleep, but I definitely do not remember coming back to my room. I glance at my phone and saw it was 12am. So I went back to bed. Tomorrow, I guess technically today, will be a long day.

Hopefully it goes smoothly.