FLORENCE JOHNSON

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"Just rest.", I told myself. I have a fever and I couldn't go to school.

"Big brother, will you be okay?", he asked. I sat up and smiled at him. I wouldn't want him to worry about me.

"Yeah. You're big brother is strong.", I replied as I did a muscular pose. Michael laughed hysterically and I was happy to see him laugh.

"Okay!", he said.

"Are you hungry? What to do want to eat?", I asked.

"I want ham and bacon.", he replied.

"Alright.", I said we both made our way to the kitchen. I observed the entire house and it was getting dusty. No wonder Michael and I kept sneezing these past few days.

"I should probably clean the house today. Michael isn't old enough to clean.", I murmured to myself. I prepared the pan and poured cooking oil in to it. Later I placed the bacons and followed by the hams. I cooked eggs just in case if he wanted some. Well I do. I placed the food on the table and I toasted a few slices of bread. I took out the fresh milk from the fridge and placed in on the table together with our cups. After the bread was toasted, I took it and placed it on the table.

"Michael, breakfast is ready.", I called him. He came rushing in the dining room and both of us sat. We began to eat and eat.

"Big brother, why isn't Sophia coming?", he asked.

"That's because she's busy Michael.", I replied. Busy hanging out with Ken, alright.

"I miss her.", he said. It's been two weeks since she came in this house and it's been awhile since only the two of us hung out together like the old times. So basically, yeah. I miss her too.

"Don't worry. I'll tell her to come here this Saturday.", I said. Michael became happy and excited about it. After eating breakfast, Michael went to the living room and I began washing the dishes. Suddenly, I felt so tired and dizzy. After that, I didn't know what happened next.

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"Huh? I'm in my room?", I nurmured. I looked around and I saw Michael crying. He looked at me with teary eyes and he suddenly hugged me.

"Big brother! I thought you were dead!", he said while he let out  a lot of sobs.

"Dead? I think I only lost conciousness.", I replied.

"But she said you were dying.", he said.

"Who told you so?!", I asked. Then I heard a hysterical laugh from behind. I looked at who the person was and to my dismay, it was her.

"Glad to see you're still alive.", Mrs. Wright said while trying her best to hold her laugh. Looking pissed off, I replied to her.

"Please don't poison an innocent person's mind."

"Oh come on. He actually believed me.", she replied.

"He did believe you.", I said.

"It was so funny.", she said. I stared at her from head to toe.

"So? Why are you here in my house wearing pajamas?", I asked.

"Today is my day off. Michael came to our house running like something was chasing him. I also heard something bang. You know, like a glass fall to the floor. I woke up and heard Michael's knocking then he told me you were dead.", she said. Michael thought I was dead?! Seriously? Then Mrs. Wright continued.

"I told him that you were still alive but were about to die any minute.", she said and laughed.

"Yeah, whatever.", I replied.

"Florence, you actually have a high fever. Where did you actually get that from?", she asked.

"I don't know.", I replied.

"Anyway, I left some medicine for you. I taught Michael how to use it so no need to worry.", she said as she stood up and opened the door of my bedroom.

"You taught him what?", I asked. She evilly smiled at me and closed the door. I looked to where Michael was and he was busy with something. He came running to me after and stood on top of a stool positioned beside my bed since he saw short.

"Michael, can you tell big brother what she taught you?", I gently asked him. Then to my horror, I saw him holding a syringe.

"Michael, put that down.", I told him. My body was too heavy for me to control. For short, I was hopeless.

"Don't worry big brother! She taught me how to use this. Big brother will not die anymore.", he happily said. I tried my best to struggle but it was no use. Oh god. Michael stabbed my right arm twice and I screamed in pain while Michael laughed in amusement. Michael, I will never allow you to become a doctor. I swear that with my life.

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SOPHIA WRIGHT

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Today, I was usually hanging out with Ken. During lunch break, we both hung out at the music room on the 6th floor.

"That was so beautiful.", I said.

"You think so?", he asked.

"Yeah.", I replied.

"I've been meaning to ask. Do you know how to play the piano?", he asked.

"Only a bit. What I do is just watch.", I replied.

"Do you want to learn more? I can teach you.", Ken offered. I smiled and he gestured me to sit beside him. So I sat beside him. He slowly taught me one of his compositions and I learned it little by little. It was not a solo piece since it required two pianists to play it. While playing, our hands touched each other. I was holding a note to prolong it so my hand couldn't move. I looked at our hands and I looked at him. I blushed and my heart began to pace. I immediately took my hand and continued to play. I think he didn't mind since he didn't react. Sophia, get yourself together! Yiu are so stupid to get all flustered for just a touch of hands. I sighed and mentally calmed myself down. Lunch break was almost over since the warning bell was already ringing.

"We have to go. Lunch break is about to end.", he said and I nodded. I stood up and Ken closed the piano. He took his bag while I took mine.

"Let's go?", he asked.

"Sure.", I replied. We both went down the stairs together and he walked me to my classroom. The other students looked at us. What are they looking at? I wondered.

"We're here.", Ken said.

"Thanks for walking with me to my classroom.", I thanked him. He smiled at me.

"No problem. See you after school!", he said as he waved goodbye and walked away.

"Hey Sophia. Have you seen Florence today?", one of my classmates asked.

"No. Why?", I replied. Come to think of it, I haven't seen Florence today.

"You've been hanging out with Ken Sanders often. Are you two going out?", another girl asked.

"No. Why?", I asked.

"Whatever.", one girl said and all of them walked away. What's her problem? I sat down on my seat and rested my head on my arms that were flat on the wooden table infront of me. No one was sitting beside me. It was my best friend who is sitting here and yet he isn't here. He isn't here... he isn't here... My eyes opened wide in realization. I've been hanging out a lot with Ken these past few weeks that I totally forgot about my best friend! How could I? I'm a horrible person. I sunk my head in my arms and I totally blamed myself. No wonder people were asking where Florence was and was Ken and I going out. My hanging out with Ken a lot could create a misunderstanding. Well, I'll now minimize my time with Ken. I will let Ken and Florence be closer so that people will see that the three of us are hanging out together. Yeah! That's a perfect solution! I raised my head up and our teacher was looking at me and so sid my classmates. I checked the time and school will be over in ten minutes. I fell asleep?! And that long too?! School was now over and I was walking at the parking lot when Ken called out to me.

"Sophia!", he said. Geez! I forgot that we were gonna meet after school today!

"Hey.", I replied.

"Remember what I told you about that music store just up ahead? Let's go.", he said. We started to walk together to the music store. We went inside and we looked around. I was feeling so uneasy and because of that, I called my mom out of the blue. She's on her day off anyway. After a few rings, she finally picked up my call.

"So you finally decided to call.", she said.

"Look mom. I was busy.", I replied.

"Busy hanging out with some otgdr friend?", she asked like she knew everything. I didn't bother to answer then she said.

"Florence is sick ever since this morning and he collapsed.", my mom said. I started to feel nervous and worried about him.

"Where is he?!", I asked in worry.

"He's in his house. Michael and I are on duty. Don't worry, we'll take care of him. Just enjoy your time there.", she said and she hung up. I just stared blankly at the cd's infront of me.  Is he alright? Did he eat well? How is he doing now? Does he have a fever? Gosh. I'm really uneasy. I decided to tell Ken that I something urgent came up and I had to leave right away. He didn't mind though and I exited the shop in a dash. I ran and ran and I finally arrived outside of Florence's house. I opened the door and let myself in. I bet they're at the living room. I walked as silent as I could until I finally reached the door to Florence's bedroom. Wait, why am I hiding from them? I didn't mind anymore as I opened the door and went in. I closed the door and approached him. He was sleeping soundly. I touched his forehead and he was really hot. I took the bowl and placed some cold water. Good thing his room has a fridge just like mine. I took a small towel from one of his drawers. I didn't see anything, alright? I sat on the small space on the bed and I took the small towel and placed it on the bowl. I lifted it up after and twisted it until a tiny bit of water was left on the towel. I folded it rectangularly and placed it on his forehead. I feltal a twitch and he slowly opened his eyes until they were fully opened.

"Sophia?", he whispered.

"Shh. Don't worry, I'm here now.", I whispered back.

"Why are you here?", he asked.

"I was worried sick about my best friend.", I replied.

"But what about Ken?", he asked.

"My best friend comes first before anything else.", I replied.

"And here you ignored me these past few weeks.", he said. His words were like daggers and I felt even more guilty.

"Look, I'm really sorry. I was stupid, okay? I didn't realize that I was hurting you. I'm sorry I sometimes forgot about you. I'm so sorry.", I apologized and tears went streaming down my face. Florence sat up and cupped both of my cheeks. He wiped my tears with his thumbs and I looked at him. He was smiling at me.

"Yeah, you're stupid alright.", he said. I chuckled when I got the idea that he already forgave me. I hugged him and he hugged me back.

"But you'll catch my fever if we stay like this.", he said.

"Then you will take care of me when I catch it.", I replied. We were silent for awhile while hughing each other. I rested my head on his muscly shoulder and closed my eyes.

"I love you so much my very dear best friend. You are the best friend anyone could have.", I said.

"I love you too.", he replied. He smelled good. It was his usual smell but this made my heart beat fast. We were now facing each other and we just looked at each other.

"Can I?", he asked.

"Can you what?", I asked back.

"This.", he said. He closed his eyes and he was getting closer and closer. At first I became nervous but then I calmes down and closed my eyes. I could already feel his breath and we were so close when my mom suddenly opened the door so loud that Florence and I startled. He quickly lied down and covered his face with a blanket while I hurriedly opened the window.

"Since when did you get here dear? and what were you two doing?", she asked. That scene came back to my mind. That sensation of wanting to kiss him came rushing back to me. I blushed so hard that I never turned around. Geez mom! Just when it was getting good, you came in.

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It didn't happen because Mrs. Wright came in! XD I bet Florence's fever went up when they were about to kiss! XD

-SophiaMission