The Convict Series: ARSON

02

Malory sat on her couch and stayed in the whole day. Watching Disney movies on her laptop. Alessa yet again went to another party as per usual.

It was 9 in the evening and the sky looked wonderful in Malory's eyes.

The sky wasn't dark as its supposed to be. It was indeed gloomy but it was full of stars and the moon shined so brightly and it was full.

She didn't know why but she wanted to take a walk.

It didn't sound like a good idea but she wanted to. Sometimes, you have to do things even though you're not supposed to.

She didn't bother to change her clothes. She took a black coat from her coat closet and head straight out.

The cold damp breeze brushed her cheeks. She loved autumn, the dried leaves on the streets made her happy.

"Isn't it too late for a walk?" A familiar voice she knows she heard once sent chills down her spine.

The blond boy was standing in front of her. His tall frame covering the light ray from the post, his shadow covering Malory's face.

She rolled her eyes, she was obviously annoyed for his sudden appearance. She ignored him just like what she did just a few days ago.

She started walking, still gazing at the sky.

"You know, its rude when you don't answer when someone's talking to you" He exclaimed behind her.

Malory walked faster, but he could easily just catch up to her phase.

She groaned in frustration, "What do you want?!" She couldn't hide the annoyance in her voice.

"Whoa, feisty. I like that. I'm just being friendly" He shrugged, but we all know that there's something else he's really plotting in his mind.

"I'm not sure I'm allowed to talk to you. Can we just do ourselves a favor and just move on with our lives, minding our own businesses?"

He snorted, mocking what she just said. Like, her statement was a joke, it made her feel embarrassed.

Her cheeks flushed and she started walking away.

She could hear his footsteps behind her. She hated how quiet it was. She felt like her neighborhood was a ghost town. She wondered where everybody was. The houses have lights inside, yes but, why does it have to be so quiet that she is able to hear her own breathing and also his.

"Hey you!" The guy behind him called out.

She didn't answer. She rolled her eyes instead.

"You know what's funny?" He was annoying.

"What?" She gave up. It was the same question he asked a few days ago.

"I like you and I don't even know what's your name."