Trying to Train a Player (ON HOLD)

Chapter 9, Part 2: Figuring Everything Out

“And she’s back.” Alice said, rolling her eyes. Sarah just laughed.

“But seriously, what I said is true. I don’t understand your situation right now as I’m confused as a bee stuck inside a glass cube, but what I do know, is that you will pull through just fine.” Sarah admitted as she reached out and rubbed Alice’s back comfortingly.

“Well, I’m not sure about that. I know that you just said that I always figure everything out, but right now my mind is as muddled up as as…a…” Alice trailed off trying to think of something.

“As muddled up as a shaken up jigsaw puzzle?” Sarah finished for her. Alice looked at her weirdly before continuing.

“Err…yeah? Anyway, like I was saying my heads muddled up and-“

“Uh uh! You forgot the jigsaw puzzle part!” Sarah said cutting her off and pointing her finger at her.

“Whatever.” Alice mumbled but obliged anyway. “Like I said, my head is as muddled up…as a shaken up jigsaw puzzle…so it may be better for me to tell you my situation anyway. Even if you claim to do nothing to help me, I believe you help me loads, so let’s just stick to our normal routine. Okay?” Alice asked.

“Okay!” Sarah shouted a little too enthusiastically.

“One thing though. This is serious for me, so I need you to stop being so…so ann-“ Alice began

“Amazing? Yeah I know.” Sarah finished for Alice.

“No. I was going to say anno-“

“Absolutely fabulous? I know that too!” Sarah cut Alice off once again, while grinning goofily.

“NO! Just shut up will you?!” Alice yelled getting irritated by Sarah now.

“No need to be so loud!” Sarah said pouting grumpily.

“Whatever.” Alice sighed. “As I was saying, please be serious for once and not your irrit-“

“Irresistible self? Sorry, I can’t help that bab-“

“JUST STOP TALKING!” Alice yelled. Sarah just looked at her and pretended to fake cry. “Do you want to know my situation or not?” Alice asked sternly, her eyes narrowing with annoyance.

“Yes. Sorry mummy.” Sarah said in a fake baby voice.

“THAT’S IT!” Alice exclaimed, throwing her hands in the air. She stood up and began walking out of the room when Sarah stopped her.

“No don’t leave! I promise to be serious. So tell me what’s bothering you.”  Sarah said, gently taking Alice’s arm and steering her back over to the bed.

“Okay, make yourself comfy.” Alice ordered. Sarah lay down on her stomach looking at Alice intently waiting for her to begin.

“Right, so-“

“Actually, I think I might sit in that beanbag.” Sarah said beginning to get up

“Don’t. You. Dare. Move.” Alice warned with gritted teeth, giving Sarah an icy glare.

“On second thoughts, I’m so much more comfy here.” Sarah said quickly whilst resuming her original position.

“You better be.” Alice warned before sighing. “Right, so the thing is, that after I had that fight with Jack, I woke up and it was still night, so I did some thinking and I realised how horrible I am to be around. Then Jack came back and we talked and it began to feel like old times. It was great just talking to him and being close to him. But for some reason, I felt something extra when he cuddled me…but I didn’t know what it was.” Alice began looking at Sarah to check she was still listening. Sarah nodded her head showing she understood while shifting herself slightly towards the edge of the bed.