Indoor Portable Shower

Chapter Thirteen Epilogue:

"When My Guitar Gently Weeps" Third Party





Nora Day 34, 7:30

without thinking much I tie my hair in a ponytail and grab my backpack down the stairs and catch some breakfast. Another day in Evansville, the same boring town all my life. It's amazing how he managed to turn an issue like the murderers in the forest or the disappearance of Samuel in a monotonous and boring. Nobody remembers what happened in February. Not even the police. Miro

my mobile again and throw the back of the pack. Is useless. Not a single message this week, only a few calls from Lydia. I do not know what to think. Moreover, I prefer not to think about anything. "Good morning

.- greets Ethan, sitting in one of the stools from the kitchen with the newspaper open .-'ll be happy, right? Today is the big day. Arrived yesterday all at midnight at the station, I spoke with Adriana and perfectly.

"Aha ... - seat without much emphasis, serving me an orange juice.

- Is something wrong? She asks, looking up from his reading to be analyzed .- I'm glad to see you at Lydia and above all to Dylan.

"I would be happy if I was sending any messages during those days. I do not know anything about him since he left even though I promised to contact. I do not think it has anything to cheer .- replied with all the coldness that I can.

I will not show hurt, I prefer to think I do not give importance to the subject to avoid talk about it much longer.

"So ... have you broken? - Questions still, not daring to lift a finger.

I do not know, I guess .- respond with sincerity, giving a drink in my glass .- We'll be late, are you ready?

"Yes, yes .- murmur, rising and taking his jacket running .- You all right, Nora?

"Do not worry, really. Just let us go and get it over with this.

accepting my request, opens the front door and left in silence. The snow has finally gone and the sky is blue, without any tag that can get dirty. Lazy spring approaches and, although it should be happy, just get more saddening. I do not know what kind of months are going to be next. Do not even know how I will go support the same high school he ...

"There must be a reason for you not called.

"Yes, he has repented. Seriously, Ethan, let it. I'm fine, never mind.

I believe it looks unfinished, but does not object to anything. Today is the day we have the summons in the punishment room. All of us who were in the forest, we need to introduce there to meet our punishment. I reached a point where I do not even care about my academic mess.

the way to school I find it especially short this time. There are people in the door, as usual, but I do not recognize anyone who has been absent these last two weeks. Crestfallen way between the tide of people seeking entry to the building to go as soon as possible my math class. "See

punishment. Will you be alright? - Ethan stopped me before our paths divide.

"Like I said yes. Go, Adriana will be waiting .- I remember him, giving him a kiss on the cheek .- bye.

Without giving him time to insist, I ran away, bypassing my locker. I just want to see Lydia, make sure you are well and power again enjoy having my best friend with her. I need to hear their complaints and tell mine.

And above all, I need to get it over with the theater that I have ridden with Dana. Remain your friends for a day when he thinks and says all these horrible things about me is unbearable.

- Nora, "someone calls me, pushing through students to get to me .- There you are!

- Lydia!

I almost forget my worries when I hold her after so long. It's her again, no doubt. Is back as the day we announced that we were going hiking. Is my friend, always. Y returns to be with me.

- How did it go? Are you okay? - Ask away.

- Sure! Oh God, I wanted to write more, but the drugs we were almost always sedated. It was a bore, I've hardly seen anyone.

- Really?

"Yesterday I could only speak a little with Denia and was with Taylor, but the hospital was impossible .- nods her head enthusiastically, keeping the arms seized .- How are you? Aside from paint thinner and had not slept.

's not true, I am perfectly .- if I have to repeat again what I'm going to kill .- The one who is gone away was you, so you'll have me to tell everything.

I divert your attention from me, so I pulled her into the classroom and take our places. Finally let's see your empty seat beside me.

"Many tranquilizers, two weeks lying in bed and read four books. Exciting, huh? I was dying to go back and see you. What happened during my absence? - Is so nervous sitting on the table and start playing with your hair.

lie. Not the usual. His eyes sparkle, the smile slipping all the time. Things to Taylor should do well.

"Nothing, everything continues as usual. Nobody talks about what happened in the forest and calm has returned to Evansville. Absolutely boring.

- What did you do with ...?

Before pronounce his name, Dana makes an appearance, offering two overacted Lydia kisses. It has a pretty good instinct, knowing nothing of what we actually spent two and kept the distance with us. Victoria on the other hand, innocent Lydia embraces with all his might as he says again and again how much I was glad to see her again.

To my dismay, I can not talk to her again until the time of punishment, which have been placed in front of the food. While it may be good because I get rid of a boring kind of literature in the company of Dana.

I feel pressure in my chest as we move to the class. Everyone will be there. Ethan. Scott. Adriana. Dylan. Especially him. I do not want him, I can not face their bitter comments and his dark eyes. Deep breath before entering, leaving Lydia is the first to do so.

As expected, took away the free site that is next to Taylor, which puts a hopeful glance. Obviously that could not spend too much time together. Ethan is sitting in the back row, drawing something in his notebook waiting for the professor begins to spread sheets inform us what exactly we are accused. The formality of this institute is overwhelming.

without thinking much, I'm in one of the two seats left in the first row. I do not know who needed to come, I would not noticing too much on those present to not meet him, so pray that the case of Denia. I have really wanted to see her again.

-wait two minutes to get your partner .- Mr. Mathews said, putting reading glasses to review the list have given themselves .- At the end ... who are many - his myopic eyes wander for us as We smiled.

For him none of us would be here, like us.

Someone knocks on the door, waiting invitation to spend.

"Go ahead, Mr. Winchester. We were waiting to start the party .- jokes teacher. He lowered his head

cursing under his breath. A chair in the back of the class drags and I know my brother has been lifted, ready to switch places.

"Mr. Avens, please do not have to be so formal with his friend. Sit .- invites the man, laughing at his own joke as Dylan walks to sit next to me.

Silence.

"I'll list, more than anything to meet the record .- inform us before taking the role .- Denia Holmes, Adriana Liam, Ethan Avens, Scott Adams, Lydia Green, Nora Avens, Taylor Booth, Dylan Winchester ...

According to pronounce the names you hear a mild statement. All are present, you can start distributing the papers. Or so I want to do, because I need to leave this room and get away from him. I can not face him, I can not face two weeks without knowing if he is alive or dead. Dylan supports

elbows on the table and sighs. Is so tight like me.

-Just say you all have a week of an extra hour in the school for noncompliance with the directive of the center ... - starts Mr. Mathews.

I can not keep listening. I can not let him see me curled up in my seat. I have to pretend indifference, happiness. I would never let you see the damage that has gotten me. Once I failed and left him into my heart, letting you see how managed to dominate my life but I will not make the same mistake. Armándome

value, raise my head and I sit in my chair, crossing his arms as he stared at the teacher, who continues to believe that we are talking about attending. Giro head slightly and I find Denia, which outlines a covert smile I return instantly. Next to Scott is typing on their mobile hiding under the table. I guess Gabriel is the recipient of the message.

-Perfect, this it. You know that tomorrow will fulfill the first time for all that you have been assigned. Miss Holmes, here's your report .- tertiary, ending his monologue and offering an envelope Denia, which rises to accept with a smile.

Initially many of them were involved in the punishment, but when the director wanted a list of all those involved, and all had solidarity. When they made that decision I thought it would be more than a few hours fun, now I'm not so sure.

"Miss Avens ... disobedience, running away from the excursion, escape the supervision of teachers and spend nights away from the group ... A good collection you have .- says Professor, handing me a smile of support .- Do not alter, we've all done something that young.

Turning back to his desk, picks up the envelope and it tends Dylan.

I do not know how many times I've seen here, Mr. Winchester. Always with the same punishment, but this time we have a new one. It is the first time that two students encourages those under the care of the school to escape during a night .- informs you, getting the whole group laugh.

So I smiled to hear him unconsciously look. Is somewhat pale and thin and, although it is smiling at the teacher, there is something in your eyes I'm not convinced. Although ours is over, the changes that got to do it are still present, no coldness in his eyes. Perfect, I prepared a lovely guy to the next girl you are.

the next second, catches me watching him and under the gaze embarrassed and quickly. These months are going to be awfully hard. Gradually

Mathews gets rid of all the envelopes and leans against his writing, looking with a hint of curiosity in the face.

"For now this is all, see you tomorrow .- is fired just as the bell rings and we all got up running to our seats.

quickly pick up and leave my wallet the hall, seeing interrupted when I prepare to run. To a meal with me Dana and Victoria is appealing.

"Wait, Nora. Can we talk? - After Dylan, who has remained by the door, still holding on and have discussions with their expressionless eyes, go by all. Denia away dedicating a knowing look that lets me see who knows nothing of what happened, Scott does the same with Taylor and Lydia meets with Dana and Victoria, we were waiting outside the hall.

not want to spend a long time, I will not be seen with him.

- A case is something to say? "I whisper, releasing my arm from his hand.

"Please give me ten minutes. Then you can hate me .- I beg. After it appears

Ethan, who is still waiting to tell you something.

- Is something wrong? - Is interested in becoming the innocent.

I'm thinking a few seconds. I want to go, I do not have to deal with this. But a glance at Dylan tells me I can not resist. I keep wanting to behave badly with me.

"No, do not worry.

"Okay, see you in the cafeteria .- goodbye, taking with them hand Adriana.

Just when I think I'll be able to speak and the ten minutes he asked me begin to count, Dana comes over with a smile insustancial en la cara, colocándose muy cerca de Dylan.

-¿Vamos a comer, Nora?-me pregunta con voz dulce.- ¡Oh, hola, Dylan!

-Id vosotras, os busco luego.

-Yo voy a comer… ya sabes.- me informa Lydia con las mejillas ruborizadas.

-Te buscaré.- le prometo.

-Yo…- interrumpe Dylan, algo cortado por la situación.- había pensado que podíamos comer juntos.

Arqueo una ceja sin terminar de creérmelo. ¿Para cuanto cree que dan diez minutos?

Dana se queda boquiabierta, a la espera de que rechace la invitación. Pero no puedo negarme el gusto de dejarla sin palabras.

-Está bien, then we will see in the afternoon class. Bye.

- Have fun! - Lydia yells at me before moving away.

Taking the initiative, I move away from Dana and Victoria to go to my locker. Dylan follows me without a word, playing with the handles of her bag. I stand next to the box and hope to begin talking. "Sorry

said after grabbing air .- .- I do not deserve your forgiveness, I know. But do not know ...

"Right. I do not know anything because I have not received a damn angry message .- I interrupt, putting the key lock to open it at once.

Something inside falls and lands on me. I hasten to catch it before it hits the ground, frowning at the sight. The bouquet of red roses leaves me speechless. Since then I have not put it there.

"I know that does not help much, but ... the way I apologize. And ask you this will not stop until I apologize.

Sigh, arreglándomelas to put my books in the locker and close it again with the flowers in my lap. The scent of flowers all around us. I can not deny it: I love but had to force my lock to put them inside.

- Why Dylan? How hard is to send a message?

"I wanted to. But I'm dumb, you know. I got scared and ... also spent many hours at a conscious as hesitate long to send a message or not .- I said, frustrated with himself .- I wrote dozens, but I dared not send.

I stared at him without understanding. You really can be so stupid?

"Let me see your phone .- ordered him, extending his hand.

without a second thought, take it out of his jeans pocket and handed it to me. Hardly get to hold the branch and go to the draft of their text messages. There are exactly fifty-eight messages with my number and address. I can not believe ...

"You idiot.

"I know. Click

Without hesitation until I get to send the first one. I feel the vibration My phone in my pants pocket.

"You've sent the first. Are you a hard time sending the other fifty-seven?

Dylan picks up his phone with slight disbelief, shaking his head.

should not forgive him, should make him pay for all these days without news ... but I can not. We come back to have here, asking for forgiveness, insecure, giving me flowers ... What I can do? Rejected? I will never forgive him. He's my boy, I had no other or I will.

-still have the wounds ... - whispers, raising his trembling hand to caress the small scar remains on my forehead.

I do not think that will ever go, I have them all over the body .- mumbled, putting the backpack also at the box office, and finally closed with the padlock.
burlesque
A smile on her face in utter that phrase. Is here the same as always.

"Oh, come, let your witty commentary .- will challenge, positioning in front of him.

"No, for once you get rid .- yields, approaching me without saying anything more. I'm about to speak when he decides to speak .- I can kiss you?

The question catches me off guard and I smile, trying to take advantage of the situation.

- Since when Dylan Winchester ask permission for something like that? "Since

has fallen for the girl with the pigtails .- responds without a second thought, leaning over me.

I blush so much for what it says it just me stop to think where we stand in one of the corridors of the institute with more than ten pairs of eyes on us.

"So I'm still the girl with the pigtails ... - loose without much thought.

"No, you're my girl and pigtails .- whispers against my lips before finally kissing, hugging regardless crush the flowers.

Saving a little common sense despite the situation, I link my arms around his neck, putting to save the industry. To my ears get some exclamation and the sound of a nervous laugh, but I do not know. I've been dreaming of this moment since he was let go in the season and now returns to be with me. And although I will pay for all these days of uncertainty, now needs to feel to me.

Several minutes later, Dylan is separated, supporting his forehead to mine while trying to catch his breath. The bell indicating the start of the meal sounds far away, in another distant place that we find ourselves.

"I've missed quietly acknowledged .- .- And I have to stop wanting to go through bumps and just be together ..." Hopefully

this time do not do stupid again .- river, turning away and taking his hand .- Let's eat with others, please.

-Your wish is my command ...

"It's good to be back in high school. The ringing, people running, couples should go to a motel, duties ... - I hear the voice of Taylor passing by without recognizing us. Instantly know what's going to do Dylan and I go to press with it, dying of shame.

"If I pay you the motel, I took happy .- replies, laughing while hugging me.

sideways I can see how Taylor and his passenger, Scott, are turned towards us speechless, analyzing the scene for a couple of seconds before believing it.

- Dylan, "asks Taylor.

- Nora? "Added the blond boy, who has an unreadable expression on her face .- What ...? Oh my God. What is this?

- Is the day of the innocent? "Is interested in the other, turning to all sides in the hope of finding a camera .- No, wait. Why it hit you Ethan?
-Chico
ready .- commented in response, advancing to Dylan that he planned to make a wry comment that could have spoiled the moment .- Have you come to eat with others in the cafeteria? Lydia was you looking.

"Yes, it went, but ...

Shaking her head to see it still standing, Dylan took a hand and I head downstairs. I do not want further explanation, I do not want discussions. I want to be happy right now and be forever. Although I am well aware that the gossip about us are going to be hanging around until the summer Evansville.

Obedient, Scott Taylor and we are a few feet back, in amazement and exchanging a few words from time to time. Until the second seems to have forgotten Gabriel, for he has saved the phone.

I enter the room ignoring the prying eyes and hold your hand. Contact hot skin against mine and I calm her courage to face all this.

- Nora? - Someone whispers behind my back.

"Oh, hello again, Dana .- greeted her with a triumphant smile .- Is something wrong?

- How could you? We were friends .- growls, pointing with his eyes while our hands clasped fun Dylan chuckles softly.

"Oh, you were what? - Lydia intervenes, grabbing the arm of Taylor with a childish smile on his face .- It is that, sorry, but when you said that Nora was a vulgar to which it seemed you could not bear ... that no.

aback, the girl turns to her. Makeup face has lost its color.

- What's this all about?

"Nothing, we go to eat. Adiós .- statement Dylan, turning around and pulling me to get away from them .- Your brother is already in the queue.

"Thanks .- I say, placed there in the queue.

- Have you forgiven him? - Ethan interrupts, looking with suspicion.

"Do not put that tone of voice and cheer for them .- Adriana rebukes him, giving him a blow on the shoulder.

I smile as a thank you and come back to lean against Dylan. Food matters little to me, all I wish is that once you finish school and have an afternoon ahead whole to be with them. With him.

The nightmare is over, now I know it's true. Normally the fantastic stories end with the first and moving the two lovers kiss. I am of those who believe the story is not over until you can not see every one of its players with its paradoxes clarified.

Now I can just look around and see a new and unknown world that I'm dying to explore. The police may harass Ethan, that the "disappearance" of my father is another problem added to that I hate Dana, but no matter.

Because one day, an eternity ago, I got the feeling that everything would change. That my life would not be in any way alike.

And now I know I was right. Nora