neighbors ☼ h.s

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Charlie
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"One or two eggs?" I shout from the kitchen to Lisa who sat in the living room watching Greys Anatomy

I waited a few seconds for her reply but never got it. I grabbed three eggs from the refrigerator and cracked them open onto a heated pan. The sizzling sounded like music to my ears.

I really loved cooking.

When I was little I would spend time with my mom in the kitchen and admire every little move she'd make. Cooking shows fascinated me a lot too.

While all the girls in my class probably watched Barbie, or Disney channel I spent my time watching cake boss and any other cooking show that I came across.

My dreams of becoming a chef were ruined when my father disappeared. He took everything with him including all the money my mom had saved up for my uni.

I grabbed my spatula and placed the eggs on two plates. After grabbing two pieces of bread and spreading jelly on them I walked to the living room and placed Lisa's food on her lap.

"Thank you honey bunches of oats!" She cheerfully said as she shoved the bread in her mouth

"Mm, I forgot to tell you! Two days ago when I went to get the lemons I bumped into Cats cousin" I bite the bread

Lisa's mouth drops open and she places the plate next to her. She Crosses her legs and claps her hands together "No fucking way!"

I nod and shrug, returning my attention to the Television

"Um hello! Details!" She shakes me and I close my eyes for a split second

"It was nothing, he gave me lemons...and like that's it" I shrug again

I curiously look over at the window and purse my lips. I haven't seen Harry since the grocery store. All his other friends I've seen plenty of times.

Just last night they had a huge party and one of them came over to invite us. His name was Zayn I think...his arms were covered in tattoos and his beard covered most of his face. I really liked his hair though, not many guys can pull of dyed hair.

I didn't go to the party, and Lisa wasn't home. He looked a bit disappointed when I denied but, me alone at a party with people I barely know--not a good thing.

"Have you seen Harry? Like walk out of his house or something?" I squinted my eyes and looked back at Lisa

She had this weird smug look plastered on her face and she rubbed her hands evilly together "curious I see.."

"I just haven't seen him as much as I've seen the other guys..it's completely normal to wonder" I roll my eyes and stand up from the couch

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Lisa had left to her boy friends house, leaving me all alone. I sat all snuggled up on my couch with a bowl of popcorn on one side and four juice pouches on the other.

I hugged my knees and tried to keep the soft blanket on my body without having to hold on to it. The whole house was completely quiet. The only sound coming from the t.v as my favorite movie played

" Tell me you love me, and tell me you want to spend the rest of your life with me. Look me in the eye, and tell me." I frowned as I spoke along with the television