Why Can't I See What He Does?
Chapter 3
Kevin’s POV
I just stood there watching Alana walk out the door. She was so beautiful, and the best part is she didn’t even freak out when she saw us. She treated us like she would anyone else. That was an awesome feeling…I can’t remember the last time that has happened.
I felt a hand slowly slide on my chest. “Woo, I will come back anytime you need me,” Joe said in a girly voice. I pushed him away, blushing. Wait…Am I blushing? Why? I just met this girl; no way should I be crushing on her. I don’t know anything about her, and plus I don’t know how long we’ll even be here. No, I will not do this. She will just be a friend, if that much.
“Knock it off, Joe!”
“Guys, did you notice that she didn’t even recognize us?” Nick asked butting into the conversation. I nodded. “What’s weird is I was looking through her iPod, and we’re in here. So she must know who we are, right?” Nick looked confused.
“You’re right. Maybe she was told not to say anything about that to us? You are sick, and if she freaked over us, that might just stress you more, which would take you longer to get better?” I told him.
“Or maybe she lives under a rock and just doesn’t know what we look like? You know, like our music but have no idea what we actually look like?” Joe intervened. “That’s a possibility too.” Nick said.
“Or!...” Joe yelled “…it’s not her iPod and she stole it from one of these little kids around here!” Nick and I sighed and rolled our eyes. “Joe! That is a horrible thing to say about someone, especially when she’s been so nice to all of us.” For some reason Joe being mean to her was making me angry. I knew he was joking, but still. I needed to get out of here. Joe was just too much for me right now.
“I think I’m going to go for a walk, guys. Nick, are you going to be ok here alone with Joe?” I asked. He nodded. “Just don’t be too long, ok?”
“Don’t worry. Remember, you can call my cell or page Alana.” I told him while putting a hat on and walking out of the room.
Alana’s POV
“Alana!!” I heard two kids yell as I walked into the play center. They came over to me and tackled me in a hug. I laughed and hugged them back close to me. “How are you two feeling today?”
“We were bored, but now that you are here, we can play a fun game!” Holly said. “Well, why couldn’t you play a fun game without me?” I asked her. “You always think of the fun games,” Colt said crawling into my lap as I sat down on the floor. He yawned and laid his head against my chest. “Hmm, it looks like it’s time for yall’s nap.
“Noooo,” Holly whined. “Yesss,” I told her, tapping on her nose. I stood up, struggling a little with Colt in my arms. I managed to get on my feet, but when I tried to walk my knee gave out and I started to fall backwards. Luckily before I hit the ground, I landed in someone’s arms. Before I turned around to see who it was, I laid Colt down on a beanbag chair. I turned to see none other than Kevin smiling back at me. I blushed again. Why?! I gotta stop doing that.
“Why, thank you, kind sir.” I told Kevin, trying not to blush. “Of course, m’lady. I’m just glad I could keep you from getting hurt.” Kevin told me with a sly grin upon his lips.
“You are so kind. I like you a whole lot more than Joe. He would have probably let me fall,” I told Kevin trying to make him laugh. It worked and he laughed the cutest laugh ever. I don’t remember the last time a guy has made me smile so much. I know this can’t go anywhere, but he just makes me so happy. Maybe we can become best friends for his time being here.
“Do you need any help with these two?” he asked motioning towards Holly and Colt.
I knelt down to their level. “Holly, this is Kevin. He’s a new friend I made not too long ago.” Kevin knelt down in front of her, and smiled. “Hi, Holly,” Kevin said in a sweet voice. Holly blushed at him, which was good. This means that he has that effect on every girl, not just me. I reached down and picked up Colt.
“Kevinnn, Alana is carrying Colt. Will you carry me?” She asked holding up her arms for him. I laughed at her. Even though she’s shy at first, it obviously doesn’t last very long. Kevin just smiled at her and pulled her up into his arms. She wrapped her tiny arms around his neck and held on to him.
“Holly’s room is right next to Colt’s. I’ll tuck him in and then I’ll come in her room, alright? Just follow me.” Kevin followed me to the rooms, and took Holly into hers. I laid Colt down and pulled up the covers. I gave him a soft kiss on the forehead. “Good night, kid,” I whispered as I walked out the room.
I quietly walked into Holly’s room to see Kevin pulling up her covers to tuck Holly in. I walked up next to him, and stood at the edge of the bed. Holly yawned and snuggled into her bed. “Will y’all tell me a bedtime story?” Holly asked Kevin and me. Kevin looked at me with a clueless look on his face. I smiled to comfort him and whispered, “She loves Disney movies. I’ll start and you jump in at any time.” He nodded in agreement.
“Once upon a time, there was a little girl, just like you,” I started the story. Holly loved it when she could imagine herself as a character. “She grew up, and was living a plain life, which she was happy with, or so she thought. One day though, while this girl was out grocery shopping for her family she ran into a boy. The girl noticed that the boy was dressed in baggy, torn up clothes. She asked if he was alright or if he needed any help…” before I could go on Kevin jumped in. “The boy was moved by how caring the girl was, and told her he was fine. He wasn’t ready to see her leave yet, so he asked if he could help her with the groceries.” Kevin finished.
I smiled, “She was happy that she could spend more time with the boy. The girl and the boy talked the whole way to the girl’s house. She enjoyed having the boy’s company, and being able to talk to someone. She was starting to trust the boy and wished he didn’t have to leave.”
“The boy shared the feelings and was starting to care for the girl.” I tried not to look over at Kevin, but I noticed he was glancing in my direction with a smile on his face.
“But the girl did not know that the boy was really a prince who was dressed in shaggy clothes so he could go out in public. Before the girl was to go inside the boy invited her to a ball. She accepted, and the boy told her to meet him out in the garden at 11 P.M.”
“The boy was very excited to see the girl again, and couldn’t wait until the ball. All week the only thing the boy could think about was the girl, until finally it was time for the ball.”
I started again, “The girl was so nervous about seeing the boy again. It took her forever to get ready; she couldn’t remember the last time she got so dolled up. She arrived at the party around 10:45, so she went directly to the gardens. It was a beautiful night and Christmas lights were all around the garden. The girl was getting even more nervous, because the boy was late.”
“The boy walked up behind her and placed his hands over the girl’s eyes. She turned in surprise to see the boy all dressed up. The girl was shocked that the boy was a prince. The boy hoped that the girl would not freak out and leave.” Kevin looked like he was deep in thought as he continued his part of the story.
“The girl got over her shock as soon as she remembered that this was the same boy who walked her home and helped her with the groceries. She smiled at him and gave him a hug.”
I looked at Kevin, and he smiled at me. “They soon started dancing. They danced and talked and laughed. The boy was just so happy with this girl; he never wanted to let her go. Soon the boy heard the clock ring for midnight.”
As soon as Kevin finished his sentence my beeper went off. Nick needs me for something. I looked at Kevin, “can you finish off here? Your brother needs me.” Kevin nodded and then gave me a smile, but for some reason he looked sad in his eyes. I just let it go, and looked over at Holly. She was almost asleep, so I think he can handle the rest of the story. I gave Kevin a hug goodbye, and whispered “thank you for this” into his ear and headed out the door.
Kevin’s POV
I watched Alana walk out the door and silently whispered to myself “Good-bye, Cinderella.” I then turned back around to Holly.
“Where were we?” I asked Holly. “The clock hit midnight,” she told me half asleep. I smiled at how cute she was. “Oh yeah, so the clock started to ring. The boy noticed that the girl had a worried look on her face. She told him that her curfew was midnight and she had to be home soon. She hugged the boy, but before he let her go he kissed her cheek. She blushed as she ran away. Luckily for the boy, he knew where she lived. The next morning he went to her home, and proposed to her. The girl happily accepted and they were married. They lived happily ever after.”
By the time I finished my story Holly was asleep. I smiled, whispered good night to the sleeping girl, and headed back to check up on my brother and Alana.
