SOPHIA WRIGHT

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I woke up with a fever three days later. My body felt so heavy and tired.

"See? Now you've caught it.", Florence said. I just smiled at him and he pinched my cheeks.

"You're so stupid.", he said. He stopped pinching me and I rubbed my cheeks to ease the pain. Florence got up and took his bag.

"I'll tell them that you're sick. Just stay there and don't do anything stupid while I'm gone. Michael will be with you. I'm sure he'll cure you in a jiffy.", Florence said as he evilly smirked and I started to worry.

"Florence Johnson, what are you trying to say?!", I asked.

"Someday, Michael will become a doctor.",he replied as he smiled at me and closed the door.

"Doctor?", I wondered.

"I will cure you big sister just like what I did to big brother!", Michael said. To my horror, he was holding a syringe.

"Michael, don't play with that thing. You could hurt yourself.", I told him. He was now stading beside me and then he stabbed me two times in the arm with the syringe. Is this what he meant by doctor?! After that, I didn't know what happened.

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FLORENCE JOHNSON

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School was over and I went to my locker to place my things inside. Suddenly, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw the Vice president of the Supreme Council.

"Where is Sophia? There will be a meeting today!", the vice president of the Supreme Council asked.

"She has high fever and didn't attend school today.", I replied.

"Oh. Tell her that I wilm just take over her place and tell her to get well quickly.", the vice president said and he walked away in a hurry. I arrived at my house twenty minutes later and I immediately went to my room to change. I wore my white v-neck shirt and shorts with matching vans shoes. I went out of my room and exited the house. I walked to Sophia's house and I entered. Michael was crying in front of the telephone. He looked at me with teary eyes. He ran towards me and hugged me.

"What's wrong?", I asked.

"Big sister won't wake up.", he replied. I ran towards Sophia's bedroom and Michael was behind me. I opened the door and I saw Sophia sitting up and rubbing her arm.

"What happened?", she asked. Sophia looked at me in shock.

"Florence! Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at school?", she asked. She looked at the time and it was already five thirty in the afternoon.

"I slept the whole day?!", she asked.

"Looks like it.", I replied.

"How was school?", she asked.

"It was fine. VP asked me about you and I said you were sick.", I replied.

"I see. Alright. No need to worry about that.", she said. 

"I'm hungry.", Michael complained.

"And I bet you're hungry too?", I asked Sophia and she nodded.

"Alright. I'll cook something up. Just wait here for me.", I said.

"Okay.", Sophia said as she smiled at me and I smiled back. I exited the room and headed to the kitchen. 

"Let's see. I'll cook some curry for tonigt.", I said to myself. I grabbed the ingredients and started to cook. After for about thirty minutes, I finished cooking. I placed three plates on the tray. Then I placed rice on each plate and poured the curry on top.

"Done. Oh yeah the drinks.", I grabbed three glasses and I pitcher. I exited the kitchen and I went to Sophia's room.

"I'm back.", I said as I slowly opened the door and I found Michael sleeping on Sophia's lap while a story book was lying beside her.

"What were you doing while I was gone?", I asked as I placed the tray on top of the table beside Sophia's bed.

"He begged me to read this book for him and I did. Eventually, he fell asleep.", she replied. I took the story book and placed it on the shelf.

"He must be tired from guarding you all day.", I said. Sophia chuckled and smiled.

"He must be.", she replied. I took Michael and carried him in my arms.

"I'll place him at the guest room. Will that be okay?", I asked.

"Go ahead.", she replied.

"I'll be right back.", I said as I exited the room with Michael in my arms. We entered the guest room and I placed Michael on the bed. I wrote a note saying for him to knock on Sophia's bedroom door when he wakes up. I placed the note beside Michael and I kissed him on his cheek. I exited and closed the door. I went back to Sophia's room.

"How's Michael?", she asked.

"He's sleeping soundly.", I replied. As I approached her, I accidentally stepped on Michael's tiny toy car and I landed beside Sophia on her bed.

"Are you alright?!", she asked in worry.

"I'm alright. Don't worry.", I replied as I scratched my head and when I raised my head, we came face to face with each other. My eyes widen in shock as I saw her blushing face. U bet my cheeks showed a light shade of red and I could feel Sophia's warm breath. I felt urges to kiss her but I resisted. The urges got stronger and stronger and I began to feel warm. She closed her eyes and I could feel her leaning towards me. I didn't know what to do. Should I? Maybe I shouldn't. But I don't want to waste an opportunity to kiss the girl that I like! This is a rare chance. My heart began to beat faster and faster. I felt hot now. I raised my hand and cupped her right cheek and I leaned towards her. This is it! I'm gonna kiss her! Our lips almost touched each other!

"Hey I came to see how my daughter is doing.", Mrs. Wright came in. We pulled apart from each other really fast and I tripped and fell on the floor.

"What happened?!", Mrs. Wright asked. Sophia let out an awkward laugh and said,

"Florence just accidentally stepped on Michael's tiny toy car and tripped, right Florence??", she asked.

"Yeah.", I replied and I immediately got up on my feet.

"Is tha so? Oh well. I'll be gping out again for work. I just came by to check up on you.", Mrs. Wright said.

"Thanks.", Sophia replied.

"Alright! I'll be back later! Bye.", she said as she slammed the door shut.

"Your mom really does pop up out of nowhere.", I said.

"She does and it's  annoying sometimes.", she replied. Then there was this sudden awkwardness in the air. What do I do now?! It feels so awkward.

"Let's eat dinner?", she said. I snapped back to reality and looked at her.

"Okay.", I replied. We silently ate dinner together. After how many minutes, we were done.

"I'll bring these to the kitchen.", I said as I hurriedly carried the tray and exited the room before she could speak. I entered the kitchen and placed the tray on the sink. I stared at the plates and the only thing that kept replaying in my mind was the scene where we almost kissed. I felt flustered all of a sudden as my cheeks blushed really hard. I covered my mouth with my left hand and found myself sitting on the floor. What am I thinking? Wait, why am I acting like this? Could it be that I like her so much to the point where I het really embarrassed like this?! Ugh. I have to control what I'm feeling or I might say unecessary things to her. I stood up and heived a sigh. I need to confirm with myself first. I need to confirm these feelings. I went back to her room. As I was approaching the door, I heard Sophia's voice as if she was talking to someone. Is her fever really that terrible?! Sophia, I feel sorry for you.I was in front of the door already and I overheard what she said.

"I'm fine. Thanks for worrying.", she said.

"Who's she talking to?", I asked myself.

"Don't worry. I'll see you tomorrow. I recieved your message. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. Bye!", she said. After that, I didn't hear her talk anymore. Who was she talking to? What message did she recieve? Was she talking to a boy? Ugh. This feels so frustrating!

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Hey! Find the answers to Florence's questions on the next chapter! :)

Sorry I updated a bit late :'( I felt lazy today and I also had a writer's block :'(

-SophiaMission