"Silent" - Harry Styles (Chapter 1)
All of the stars ignited like a wild fire as the skies turned from dusk to dark. Dead grass crunched under my feet as my legs took me through the firefly filled meadow. Every little creature lit up the woods which surrounded my current place where I stood. Everything was at peace.
Only the sound of crickets chirping filled the midnight air and the occasional croak of a bullfrog in the creek nearby. A slight breeze blew my curly hair across my shoulder, sending chills down my arms.
I loved the tender feeling that late July brought back every year. It brought comfort and happiness that none other could bare to challenge with. Nothing could possibly ruin the beauty that dwelt in the small little meadow I spent half my life in.
The sweet aroma of honeysuckle blossoms whisked around as wherever the breeze decided to go. I couldn't help but smile.
I glanced over to the right of me, seeing a little firefly had gotten caught in a spiderweb that dangled around some tall grass. With instinct to help, I plucked the little bug from it's horrible doom.
Holding the small creature in my hand, it crawled along my palm. It fluttered it's little wings and blinked it's light a few times as if to say 'thank you' and flew off into the air, back into its own kind.
I took a long breath of the fresh air and turned on the ball of my feet, heading back home before my parents realize I'm gone. My curfew was 10pm, it was around 1am. Even though I just graduated high-school, I'm treated much like a 7th grader.
The porch light shined in the darkness as the house neared by sight. I could see thousands of little bugs flying around the light. Which is why I was happy to choose my window this time. I snuck around the back garden that wrapped the back side of the house and through a white gate before making it to the tree I had to climb.
Each branch made out to be a step, which worked out on my part. The bark at the bottom of the tree had worn away and fallen off, making it bare. My bare feet stepped on each branch as I made my way up to the second story of my home, into my open bedroom window.
Once my toes touched into the soft carpet, I sighed in relief.
My parents hadn't noticed I was gone tonight since I'd seen the door still closed. Normally, my mother would've come in and tucked me in. Just as I said, I'm treated like a child when I've already graduated.
I changed into some comfortable basket ball shorts and a soft tank top. Slipping into my bed, I pulled the cold sheets up to my chin. I yawned as I closed my eyes, waiting for the slumber that was trying to take me over. Although, it was funny how I always felt like I fell asleep quite fast whenever I slept in this bed.
I'd woken up around 11am that morning, remembering that I was supposed to meet my best friend Ellie in Starbucks. I was going to spend the summer with Ellie at a beach house that my parents actually paid for. I shoved the covers down, sliding my legs over the bed until I felt the comfortable carpet under my feet again.
I hobbled over to my closet and grabbed some floral shorts and a off the shoulder crop top with a little smiley face on it. I knew that today, my parents would be working so I could wear what I wanted.
I applied my light makeup and fixed my hair into curls before I bounded down the stairs and out the front door a few feet away.
I grabbed my keys before I left and locked the door, walking over to my Ford Freestyle and opened the door. This car was my graduation present from my rich aunt who lived up in Georgia.
I started the car and drove off onto the street, heading to the nearest Starbucks. I spent most of my time with Ellie. I'd known as long as I could remember, practically my whole life.
About 15 minutes later, I arrived at Starbucks and Ellie was propped against the brick wall, waiting for me. She waved quickly and bolted to me after I'd gotten out of the car. Her small arms wrapped around me and I did the same to her. "Hey! I've been waiting so long!" She squealed as she let me go, leading the way into Starbucks.
After we ordered and were given our drinks, we walked outside and sat at a table with an umbrella on it. I burned easily and it was very warm today and I didn't need burned arms and legs just yet, so I needed the shade.
I sipped happily on my lemon tea as I enjoyed the outside world. Ellie instantly looked at her phone when it rang with a text message. Her eyes were focused on the screen, a small smile curved her lips up.
I had a good idea at who it was.
"Is it Niall again?" I asked with a smirk. She slapped my arms as her cheeks exploded into a deep crimson. "Don't judge me!" She squealed, making hesds turn and I could only laugh at her embarrassment.
Niall is another guy who graduated along with us that Ellie has been drooling over since he transferred from Ireland 2 years ago. He's actually quite attractive. He's got nice dyed blonde hair and pretty baby blue eyes. "Well, damn. What did he say? " I said as I rubbed my now sore arm. I've never really had a casual conversation with the guy, neither has Ellie actually.
"He said that he just finished helping move one of this friends from back home down here" She replied, tapping away on her expensive iPhone 5S. "Oh god" I muttered once a wicked smirk appeared upon her lips.
"We can go on a double date!" She said happily, taking a few sips of her chocolate chip frappé. I shook my head. I'd never been on a date before, or actually dated anyone. My parents were strict and made me focus on my studies so that I can go to college after summer break.
"But I r-" Ellie placed her painted finger on my lips. "We're doing this together!". I sighed, I'd been defeated. Ellie dragged me into a lot of trouble sometimes, but she's the only one who I can trust.
"By the way, his name's Harry"
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