See the Impossible

It was an old habit of him. The way he would snuck inside her room as he lie down beside the love of his life, memorizing every features that compliment her face. He would even whisper things that only they could know. However, that was before– before things changed.

Once a happy memory filled with love just turned into something dark the moment she walked away from him. How could a person be so cruel to make him believe that she loved him genuinely when all of it was a lie? The person he truly loved was the same person who shattered his heart into million pieces.

Asher nodded slowly as his ocean blue hues were still locked on the screen, avoiding any eye contact to his former significant other. Because if he does, all the feelings he buried at the back of his heart would resurface again, completely destroying his hard work. As her fingers brushed his forehead, another electrifying feeling run through his body.

His hand slowly searched for hers, pulling her to lie down next to him. “Just a bit before lacrosse training.” Eyes were still locked on Evie with his arms embracing her, pressing his lips on the forehead like the way he did before. “Can we just stay like this for a moment? Like how you always do whenever I’m sick?”

Evie pondered for a moment, it wouldn’t have been a good idea. He had a girlfriend didn’t he? But maybe it wasn’t the time to ask. If she could steal a moment or two from him, she would. Evie nods and wraps her arm across his chest, resting her head on his shoulder. It felt like old times. 

“Do you miss moments like this?” She asked, eyes glued to the television. Evie tore her gaze away and allowed her to look back at who she once called mine. “Miss old times with me?”

“And before you ask...” Her heart pounding in her chest as tears formed in her brown orbs. “I do. I know it’s not my place to. I know that I should’ve done things so differently but... I didn’t. And I guess I just wanted to know if you missed me the same way I do.”

“Okay so clearly this study session isn’t going to work if there aren’t enough snacks to satisfy us.” Evie peeks into a bag of chips, “Do ya have anything else or is there a grocery run we have to do? I’m down with whichever. I’m just starving at this point.”

lijah looked at Evangeline and raised an eyebrow when she said she was in a rush. “Well, I suppose if you’re in such a rush to eat, I suppose that you could go ahead…” Elijah said with a small shrug. “I’m sure the people behind me don’t mind either, but I can’t be sure.” Elijah said with a sigh. “Is everything okay?” 

“Thank you.” Evie says, grabbing the rest of her food and waiting for the other man to do the same. “I’m just stressed I suppose. Failed my driver’s test a few times and I––” Her phone buzzes and she looks down at the screen, “And it’s canceled. Wow. What else is new?” She groans but turnd to her new found friend. “Do you want to eat lunch together? Since I’m totally free now.”

At the mention of pineapples, a sudden burst of memories flooded his mind of the amount of discussion they had back in Carnifex. It was fun. Both of them wouldn’t let the argument go, they would always make a valid point until one of them would end up upset– usually Evie. Not wanting to lose his girl, Asher would do anything to make up to her. It maybe dancing, singing out-of-tune or any stupid things that may make her laugh, he would do it. Because he loves her. 

“I’m still disagreeing with you on that one. Pineapples belong on pizza, why can you just accept it, love?” He chuckled softly, not realizing what he had called her. Old habits die hard, isn’t it? Just as she pressed her palm on his chest, he prayed that Evie wouldn’t feel his heart neat raising. “U-uh… Yeah, thanks.” and he was left there hanging again.

And when the night came, the young Prescott stood outside her door as he contemplated whether to come in or message her that he was sick– which wasn’t a lie. For some reason, he caught sick probably at over exerting himself with academics and training. However he still chose the first option. 

As soon as the female acknowledged his existence, he came in only to see her watching some Disney Halloween film. “I told you pineapple tastes great on pizza.”  Instead of grabbing a slice, Asher climbed in the bed as he snuggled on one of the pillow with a flushed cheeks. “Should we start now with our report or do you want to finish the movie first? I’m both okay with any.”  

“There’s only fifteen minutes left to Halloweentown High, if you don’t mind.” She munches on but feels the other side of the bed dip as he joins her. They’ve seen each other in the most intimate of ways but still his presence caused her heart to pound.

The way Asher so easily made himself at home on her bed almost had her forgetting they didn’t split. That this was any other Sunday. That he could still call her love. 

“You okay?” She asked, taking her eyes away from the screen and looking down at Asher. He snuggled with one of her many pillows with tinted cheeks pressed firmly into them. It was unlike him to not want some sort of food offering, then again maybe he was different. She swallowed her piece and set it aside on her night table. Wiping her hands on a towel, delicate fingers then brushed his forehead. 

“You’re running a bit hot, Ash...” Evie sighs, sitting up to look down at him. There would always be this soft spot in her heart for him that she couldn’t deny. “How long have you been feeling this way?”

He was surprised that Evie could even looked and talked to him like nothing happened between them in the past, after the way they ended things. She must have not really loved him which stung his heart more. How could she even do that to him? After giving his best version to her– only to her. 

“It’s not like we’re not using emails anymore. We still does especially when we’re sending files but I have to agree with you, we can do a lot more if we are together.” He shrugged his shoulder. If she can play this game, certainly he can do too. Even better than her. “Maybe at your dorm?”

“It’s nice to be in agreement with you. And I’ll always agree to disagree that pineapples, only on special occasion, belong on pizza.” She grins, trying to ignore the thumping in her chest. Scribbling on a piece of paper, she looks over at Asher and suddenly it’s as though the world dissipates. She forgets they broke up and for moment didn’t think about his girlfriend. “Room 635 but in case you forget...” 

With reckless abandon, she presses her palm with the piece of paper between his chest and her hand; simple fabric separating skin from skin contact. It was electric. “I wrote it down for you.” 

A moment passed as she allowed her fingers to linger a second longer. Asher was no longer hers but if for a second she could pretend he was, she’d take it. 

“Alright. So see you tonight.” With that Evie grabs her bag and heads out of the classroom. Her head dizzy from their close encounter.

As nightfall, the woman found herself eating pizza while watching a Disney Halloween film, she missed the holidays. Upon hearing a knock at her door she lowered the volume of the television, “It’s open.”

She felt Asher’s presence without even having to look up at him. Fingers gestures to the coffee table, “Did you–– Eat? There’s extra pizza if you want. Pineapple too because you got me craving...”

Elijah was in line in the cafeteria, waiting for his turn. When the person in front of him finally left, Elijah was about to move when he saw someone walk in front of him, taking his place. “Hey, I was here first.” He said softly, not wanting to start any arguments or fight with the person that had just cut him in line.

Evangeline had to retake her driver's ed test but knew if she did it on an empty stomach, she would pass out. Time was of the essence since she only had fifteen minutes to eat and get to the parking lot. “Oh, shoot!” She chides, stepping aside to let the other go. “I’m so sorry. I’m in a rush to get out of here that I didn’t even realize there was a line... Forgive me?”

“If you promise not to tell on me for coming in late, I’ll owe you one,” she whispered to the other as she was hiding behind the couch since a supervisor was making their rounds and she had been out past call in and didn’t want to get in trouble

“I won’t tell so long as you tell me where you been?” Evie teased, “Oh, and you so owe me for coffee too then.”

“You’ve got to be kidding me.” He muttered under his breath. Of all the people he’d be partnered with, why does it had to be his ex-girlfriend? The former couple didn’t end their relationship pretty well, she broke his heart into million pieces for the reason that she didn’t love him truly for the four years almost relationship. Why would anyone go to that extent to fool someone? Sighing heavily, Asher moved to the vacant seat besides Evie as he tried to act chill when in reality his heart won’t stop pounding. It’s been what, six months since they broke up. “So, how do you want us to do the report? Should we just email each other?” He asked, stealing some glances at her way. @evangelinevanderbilt

Eyes glued to her notebook as she scribbled random notes down, the woman couldn’t believe her luck. Evie stiffened as she felt her ex take the seat beside her. Even after all this time, he still had this affect on her. “We do the report like we would for any other project.” She placed the pen down and looked over at him; damn when was the last time she really looked at Asher? She couldn’t remember.

 “While I would love to email you like we’re in the 90s, there’s a lot more we can get done if we’re... Together.” Which was exactly the place she yearned to be some days, by his side. But 3 am thoughts would never escape her lips. 

“So. Your place or mine?”

“   go ahead !   “   byron laughs, though his tone keeps stern.   “   make fun of me all you want , but don’t come to me after i retire from being a world renown neurosurgeon and become top patissier in six continents with bakery chains in forty - seven countries .   “   he snatches the near perfect red velvet cupcake from the other’s hand and places it back in his container.   taking up baking class was certainly strange, especially from the point of view of someone who didn’t know byron and judged him solely on his looks.   “   ingrate .   “

hi hello. It’s bella. BRINGING YOU FEELS AND MY BALL OF SUNSHINE.

Liam was eating when suddenly Chloe’s words caught his attention. Looking up at her, he raised an eyebrow “Well… I guess, i could be your wing person tonight, yeah. What do i get from it, though?” He winked at her, playfully.

“What is it that you seek, Harwell?” Chloe asks with a grin. “I don’t need a wing person so much as I just want some good company to help me finish a bottle of cabernet and eat a ton of pizza with. Can you handle?”

Unsure as to how the conversation had got to where it was, Teddy placed the girl’s coffee down on the table next to her food. “Do you ask all your bartenders this?” He chuckled and pulled a chair up to her table to sit down for a minute. “But I guess so. I mean, I wouldn’t say I’m the best judge of character though. What are you looking for?”

“I ask only the bartenders I trust.” She raises her coffee mug to salute him. “Honestly, I don’t know Teddy. I think I’m just saying I want these things because the last time I had a decent date Modern Family was still pretty good. Life gets lonely, ya know?”

Allison raised an eyebrow at the girl. “I can do that. But what do I get out of this? Other than your friendship?” she laughed. “Why do you want a wing person?” she asked, curious.

“Whatcha want, Allison? My undying love and affection for life? Because I can give that to you too.” Chloe chuckles, “I need a wing person because I absolutely suck at dating.”