chapter seven

Jackson: Olivia where are you?

Olivia: Cafeteria.

Olivia: Where else could I be?

Jackson: library, home, somewhere else except those two.

Jackson: I didn't see you in the morning.

Olivia: I couldn't well sleep last night and I couldn't get up early either.

Jackson: again?

Olivia: yeah.

Olivia: I just don't understand why I get restless at night when I've been nothing but tired all day lon?

Olivia: a few days ago, I could sleep very well but now I just can't.

Jackson: you said that you had a nightmare before, and I took you to a place that you could see all of the stars. Then you told me what happened.

Jackson: any chance, you could have been scared of having that kind of a nightmare again?

Olivia: hey, I'm the one who will graduate to become a therapist, not you.

Jackson: we can exchange roles sometimes.

Olivia: do you have any other classes for the day?

Jackson: no, why?

Olivia: I saw someone who I wasn't supposed see, and I need to get out of here.

Jackson: be at the parking lot in 5 mins. I'll be there.

seen

I turned left and quickly walked through to the parking lot. I saw her hiding her face while sitting on the car's front. "Livie," She wiped the tears away from her eyes and smiled when she heard me. "Is everything okay?" I asked. "I-I'm okay. Let's go." She couldn't look me straight in the eyes. I held her arm and said, "Hey, look at me, please?" Her eyes were like the clouds any minute before the rain had fallen down. Her eyes and her gaze were my favourite thing about her and seeing them like that was hurting me a lot and it made me mad at the same time. "Why did you cry?" I asked. She took a deep breath to keep her tears from falling. "I just saw someone that I don't wanna see. And memories from the past just hit me. I'll tell you about it later. Just get me out of here." I hugged her and kissed on the head.

"Where do you wanna go?" She wiped her eyes. "To a dance studio. I really need that."

"Okay darling, get in." I started the car and drove through the closest dance studio. "How's your pinecone?" I asked. I just wanted to get her mind on something else, anything but what was upsetting her. "She is good. She's saying that she's really happy about being colorful. Do you think if I were to plant her, she'll grow a colorful pine tree?" I laughed. "At some point, yeah. Depends how to you colored her. If you colored her with a paint that doesn't come off, I think there could be one."

"You don't have to answer every illogical thing I said with the same enthusiasm as I do. You know that, right?"

"I know. But this is the fun, you know? I like talking to you. And I think it's our own way to joke around with each other so..."

"Oh my god stop, to be honest, I'm having too much fun with you. You are too nice and way too understanding to me. Sometimes I really wish we could've meet before. I feel safe with you." She wasn't greatful or she wasn't try to be nice. She was expressing her feelings. When I opened my mouth to talk, my phone started to ring. "It's my sister. Is it okay if I answer it?"

"Yes, go ahead."

I answered the call. "Yes Sue?"

"I was wondering what is my favourite brother doing. What are you doing?"

"I'm fine sweetie, what about you?"

"I'm fine too. I was gonna ask you something."

"Oh sure. How did you get yourself into trouble this time?" Olivia laughed. "Wait! Is there a girl with you in the car?" I rolled my eyes. "Sue, just for your information, I'm a human too. I have a personal life."

"I know that silly. It's been a long time since you fell in love." She asked, singing through the last part. "Sue why did you call? I don't exactly have time for this right now."

"It was just that I missed you. But nevermind. When will you come home?"

"Awe, I miss you too. I'll try to come as soon as I can. Classes are getting harder. I'll let you know, don't worry."

"Don't come alone. You know what I mean."

"I can't promise anything. We'll see."

"Okay. I'm gonna call your bigger version. Then dad, Joseph and I will go to cinema."

"Who's my bigger ver-- Oh, I get it. I'll call you later honey. Take care. Love you."

"Love you too. Bye." I ended the call.

"You guys are so cute. I have a sister but we're nothing like you two." We talked little more, then her eyes teared as if she got flashbacks. She looked up for a couple seconds to send her tears back. "Olivia, you can tell me everything. You know that. I mean, I can't help a lot about girly things but I have four sisters. I can try my best." She smiled but that hurted. "I know. Thank you." When we were at the dance studio, she looked at me. "Come with me."

"No, no. I can't dance. You go."

"You said that dancing is one of your hobbies. Come on."

"Olivia--"

"Please. You can't say no to me."I gave up and got out of the car with her. We got in the studio. I was nervous because I've never danced with someone who was a professional soI was nervous. We entered a small studio.

"Hopefully, you know some One Million Dance Studio's choreographies?"

"Wait, are we gonna dance together? I thought--""Why do you think I brought you here? We're doing something fun that we both love."She made her hair into a high ponytail. "Pick a song." While I was struggling with the music, she went and grabbed some water for us. Finally, I opened Jay Park's Me Like Yuh. "Let yourself free to the music. You'll get used to it. Don't worry, it's okay to make mistakes." At first, we both were just really shy, or at least I was. Then we got to know each other's body and moves clearer. We started same as the original choreography but we ended it with our own moves. We were both panting heavily at the end. She looked into my eyes. Her eyes were even more beautiful when I looked them that close.

I could hear my own heart beating. I wanted to kiss her but I didn't. Then she smiled. "Told you. You just have to let the music control your body." We danced together for another couple of songs. Then I got tired and decided to watch her while she was the only one dancing. The way she owns the choreography, her facial expressions and her smooth and hard moves were the best thing I have ever seen. After the last song, she sat onto the ground.

"Shall we go?" I asked. She shaked her head and got up. I wore my coat. I put her coat after a little discussion. "Olivia you sweated a lot and it's cold outside. Can you just wear that?" I put on her beret. She was staring at me with her red nose. "You look cute." I said."When you arrive home, you should took a shower and make yourself warm."

"Sure mum." I laughed. "You're telling me, hope you don't get sick."

"Won't you take care of me?"

"Nah, I'll let you suffer alone."

"You broke my heart. I would take care of you." I stopped in front of her house. "Thank you, I had a nice day as always." I smiled. "Anytime." She kissed my cheek and ran into house. I waited until she got in and drove to my place. I thought about her on the way back. Her laughter, smile, eyes... Everything. She was a carefully created masterpiece. The word "perfect" wasn't enough to describe her. A few weeks earlier, she didn't even know my name but now, we were spending our whole days together and that was irreplaceable for me.