Project: Socialize (Chapters 198-Continued) [Hiatus]

239. Lazy Day Pt.1

What was being aired right now was a replay of the most recent episode from a popular television series that stared both Irina and Henvle. If I've recalled correctly, back in that timeline before everything had changed, Irina's father had told me that Irina had agreed to increase the cooperation between her and Henvle. It looks like that agreement made its way to this timeline as well.

As I munched on the sandwich, tasting the flavors of the lettuce, tomato, cheese, and ham contained between the toasted bread that has yet to become soggy, I stared at the television screen blankly, taking in what is happening. I'm not really a big fan of these romantic comedy type of shows, so I wasn't very interested in it. However, I have to admit that Irina's and Henvle's acting abilities are definitely top notch.

After I finished eating, I turned off the television and returned to the kitchen, washing the dish and my cup. When that was done, I yawned as I walked back to my room, listening as the soft humming of the central air conditioning system kicked in once again to regulate and keep the room temperature at a comfortable level. I really do miss this level of comfort that I had taken for granted prior to what had happened during my time stranded in that stupid asylum. Looks like humanity really only cares once something is taken away.

As I walked down the hallway to return to my bedroom, I heard sounds coming from Alvelyn's room. Immediately, I halted in my footsteps and listened in to the sound of footsteps approaching the door. As the door opened, I turned my head towards it to acknowledge Alvelyn, the person that I initially assumed to be the one opening the door. However, my eyes widened and my jaws dropped somewhat in shock as the familiar and yet somewhat alien figure stood at the door, staring back at me.

"E-Elise?" I muttered out her name almost subconsciously.

That's right! I suddenly recalled what Alvelyn had told me yesterday. Elise would be coming over to visit today.

It would appear that she did not hear me muttering her name as there was an awkward look of surprise on her face. The two of us simply paused and stared at each other for a few seconds before Alvelyn's voice broke the spell.

"What's wrong?" Alvelyn said from her room.

"Is this your brother?" Elise turned her body slightly towards the interior of the room and looked over her shoulder.

"Yeah," Alvelyn responded.

"I knew it," Elise smiled as she looked back over at me. "The two of you look so similar. Hello," she said to me. "I'm Elise."

I knew who she was. In fact, I was the one who she befriended in the first place, albeit when I was Alvelyn. But, whatever the case the past was, she is friends with Alvelyn. Not Alevian. This is the first time that she met Alevian, so I'm a total stranger in her eyes.

"Hello," I nodded my head and said in my usual cold voice before I continued walking to my bedroom door and entered, closing the door to the hallway behind me. A few seconds after I had closed the door and sat down in my computer chair, I heard the sound of Elise walking to the bathroom.

I guess this is my life now... 

I sighed as I grabbed my headset and put it on. I then turned on my PC and waited a few seconds for the machine to boot up. The lock screen quickly appeared after about three seconds, and after entering in my pass code, I leaned back in my computer chair and simply stared at my computer background, unsure as to what I will be doing. I can't play any video games with just my left hand, so my options are pretty limited.

Just as I pondered what I will be doing, my phone buzzed as a notification popped up on the screen. I picked up my phone that I had set on my computer desk just earlier with my good hand to check who it was from.

Noah: Come down.

Come down? Where?

I frowned as I unlocked my phone with my finger print and began typing in a response message to ask about what Noah was referring to.

Noah: My place. I could tell from yesterday that you got questions that you wanna ask.

I stared at his message, frowning as I considered my options. After a second, I shrugged and removed my headset before standing up. I walked over to my closet and picked out a simple outfit to get dressed in as I readied myself to head down to his place of residence in the same building as the one I reside in. I really don't have anything else to do, so why not?

Author's Notes:

I am still going for that easy-going, daily life feel. I don't know if you guys get that feeling when you read this chapter, but if you did, please let me know.

School sucks, but I only got one more semester until I graduate!!!