Astraea.

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Waking up alone in a room I don't recognise has to be the most traumatising moment of my life. My mind was running wild with thoughts like 'did I sleep with someone?' 'Did I get too drunk and fuck some random guy?' 'Did I get kidnapped?'

The answer is none of the above and all of the above at the same time.

I did, in fact, get kidnapped. Not exactly kidnapped, but I did get taken away to somewhere that I don't recognise without my permission.

Drunk women can't give permission, you idiot.

Now, I'm here next to Felix, who is supposedly driving me home. Even though he doesn't know where I live and I don't know where I am.

"I want an Icee"
"Shut the fuck up"

A few moments pass before I want an Icee again.

"I want a blue Icee"
"Astraea, shut the fuck up before I throw you over the bridge"

We try every single path and street until we reach somewhere that I recognise.

"Times Square!" I shout and Felix immediately stops the car, turning to me with a large grin on his face.
"You know how to go home from here? Oh, thank goodness. I thought this day would never come!"

He holds his hands up and starts praying to the gods about something. I shrug and get out of the car.

"Astraea!" I hear him shout once I reach near my favourite shop in the entirety of NYC.
I turn around to find him jogging towards me, something in his hand.

"What?"
"I'm here to say thank you"

I smile
"Really?"
"No. Take your fucking phone and never leave any of your stuff in my car again or I will set fire to it"

He shoves my phone in my hand and rushes back to his car, driving off. I stare at the car until it gets out of sight. Then, I shrug and go get myself an Icee. A blue one.

"Oh my god, Trea! Where were you? We got so worried! You normally tell us before staying over at a friends house. What happened? Why do you look like you were in a street fight?" My mom stuffs my face in her shoulder the moment I walk in through the door.

Yes, I have an apartment and yes, I'm still staying here until college starts.

"Everything is okay, mom. Rina and I were a little busy so I forgot to call. I also forgot to shower and change my clothes if that makes you feel better" I lie. I don't know what else to tell her.
Oh hey, mom. Zane motherfreaking Aleksander kidnapped me and took me to his friend's house who also happens to be a maniac and that's why I look like a Harley Quinn from wish.

"I'm so glad you're okay!" She smiles. "Ria was searching for you!" I suddenly remember that I have to go to 'fuck you Ezekiel's' house with her.

I scream internally until I calm down and give mom a composed smile. "I'll see her"

When I enter her room, I notice the piles of clothes scattered around and her pulling at her hair in front of the mirror. She turns her head towards me and raises her brows "Where were you? You haven't even gotten dressed yet! We're gonna be late!"

She doesn't even question anything about how I look, or where I've been since yesterday. Nope, she goes back to doing her hair.

I walk back to my room. Tired. Weary. Drained and still somehow manage to take a shower and get ready. I don't care how I look right now. It's not like I'm going out on a date. Besides, I'm just happy that I'm still alive after encountering the son of Satan.

He's not that bad.

I mean, he's very bad. But not nearly as bad as I was expecting. He didn't kill me. He was almost friendly. I wonder what kind of friend he is. The mom friend? The one who has everything in life? The drunk one?

I kinda wanna find out. Maybe I should befriend him. That sounds like a good option. That way, I won't have to worry about death the next time that I see him.

Can you tell that I'm lonely?

The next time I see him, I'm gonna ask him to be my friend. Yes, that sounds good. I'm a genius.

The lack of sleep makes my arms heavy and my eyes threaten to close any moment now.

Still, I do my hair and keep my eyes wide open. Wouldn't wanna have a bad first impression on my sister's boyfriend.

"Trea, come on! We're gonna get late!"

I sigh and walk out of the door, practically dragging my bag out.

"You two, be safe. Call me once you reach, okay? Please drive safe" Mom hugs us one last time before handing me the keys.

I know how anxious it makes mom when I drive. I know she's terrified to lose her children the same way she lost her husband.

I don't remember anything about him except for the warm glow of his eyes. I was what, nine when he passed? The most I remember is how he would tell Ria and me stories of when he was a kid. His hometown, his friends, his school.

According to mom, one day, he left for work and never came back. He got into an accident on the highway. We were very young so I don't remember much, except for mom's scream when she heard the news, and Ria and I crying uncontrollably.

We get into the car and I drive. Throughout the ride, Ria keeps on telling me about Ezekiel. Apparently, they met at a park and have been friends since. Ria seems to like him a lot, considering she never shut up about him. It takes us approximately an hour and a half to reach his place.

Once I park, she refuses to get out of the car. Why?
"I'm so nervous. Do you think we should go back?"

That makes me want to bang her head against the car window.

"Get out right now or I will call mom and tell her your friend happens to be a serial killer" She quickly scurries out of the car and I follow. The house seems pretty big. It has a red roof and the outer walls have a brick pattern. The front porch is completely white and has two straw chairs, looking out to the large lake just beside the house.

The door opens just as we step into the front garden. A guy, who I assume is Ezekiel, runs out and hugs Ria. The tips of his hair are dyed a pretty purple and his eyes look kinda like Cal's, except they're more brownish. His mom steps out from behind him and gives me a warm smile.

"Hello. You must be Euphoria's sister. Come in, I just baked a cake" Her sky blue eyes crinkle at the corners when she smiles. It reminds me of mom.

I gently shake my head "It's a pleasure meeting you, Mrs...."
I look at Ria for a hint.

"Smith" Ezekiel's mom says and I have the urge to punch myself. I smile awkwardly "Mrs Smith"

"Thank you for the offer, but I have a little work" I look at Ria "I'll pick you up in a few hours"

"Alright. Have fun" She smiles and goes inside with Ezekiel, who waves at me one last time before closing the door.

Once out of sight, I sigh and rub my face. All I want to do is go to sleep somewhere. Should I just sleep in the car?

I shake my head, trying to magically remove the sleep. Maybe I should just go for a walk. That'll help.

I make sure the car is locked and walk towards the nearest Icee shop I can find. After ordering a blue Icee, I saunter along the sidewalk, waving and smiling at strangers.

When I reach a large park, I decide to take a nap on the grass. I lay down, staring at the blue sky while also sipping on my Icee.

I almost fall asleep, had it not been for a familiar voice in the background.

"Surround the building from all four side. If he gets away, I'm setting fire to the entire city. Am I understood?"

My body automatically shoots up and my eyes search for the source of the sound. Then, my eyes finally land on him.

I'm making you my friend however long it takes, Zane Aleksander.

A/N

Yes, I know I hurt your soul with the "However long it takes"
If you know, you know ;)

Anyway, even though I've never tried an Icee, I just know it would slap.

Anyway x2
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