My life changed

Chapter 10

I couldn't stop thinking about this dream. Though this was not real life, it made me kind of upset with Joe. It sounds stupid, I know, but it all felt so real that I can't help myself. When Caspar saved me, I felt a massive weight being lifted off of my shoulders, I was in his arms and I was safe. Safe from the hatred and hard times in life.

'You've been quiet today' Joe said sadly whilst walking into the kitchen and joining me at the breakfast bar, I continued to stay quiet and gave him a half smile. I was still at his house but was planning on going home today. I loved Joe and everyone knew it, but I wasn't in love with Joe just like I knew I wasn't in love with Caspar, but I couldn't help but feel something between me and Caspar. He was literally a dream.

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Though it had been so long since my mum and brother died, the case was still not closed as they were still unsure of the cause. Me and my father both had to attend court today as we were both family.
We both took a seat on the right side of the court, opposite the suspects family and friends.
As we sat down, I couldn't help but feel eyes on me. My eyes began their search around the room but were unable to find who was looking at me, this was until someone running out and through the doors took my attention, though I only saw his shoes.
The court session lasted another hour until we were finally let out. The case was still not resolved and it wouldn't be for a very long time.
We arrived home and Dad made us both hot chocolates with whipped cream and marshmallows just how Justin used to make for me. I missed having an older brother. Though, he wasn't too keen on Joe. As much as he like Zoë, he hated Joe. He always thought that Joe would end up hurting me. Not physically, well, unless you count heart break as physical.
I went upstairs to my bedroom just as a message notification came through to my phone.

Hey, just wanted to see if you were okay. Caspar xx

I'm alright now, thank you. Also, thank you for helping me the other day at school, I appreciate it xx

That's good and no problem xx

Me and Caspar spoke a lot after that. We texted each other all night.
When I woke up in the morning, it turns out that I had fallen asleep on my phone whilst texting him.

I take it you're asleep now. If so, sweet dreams, text me when you wake up xx

Joe had never done this. He had never bothered to text me like that if I had fallen asleep. I was starting to wonder if Joe was the right choice and I didn't even have a mum to give advice. my closest friends were Zoë and Joe and I don't think either of them would appreciate me telling them how much I don't think Joe is the right one. I did have Alfie but he is extremely good friends with Zoë and Joe, and I wouldn't be surprised if 'Zalfie' was real. Just as these thoughts swirled my head, I received a text from Joe.

We need to talk immediately x

I heard muttering coming from downstairs, followed by footsteps running up the stairs. I opened my bedroom door to find Joe walking along the hallway towards my bedroom, with a worried look on his face, catching his breath back.

'We need to talk, Alice-' he said before taking a deep breath.
'-it's Caspar' he continued...