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Selene sat straight up, she was gasping for air, grasping her chest. She couldn't breathe. Well- she could breathe, just not very well. Coughing and wheezing she reached for her inhaler on her nightstand. Her slender fingers wrapping around the inhaler, quickly bringing it to her lips and inhaling. She could feel her throat slowly loosening, she could breathe again.43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk2IDKN76yn
As she slowly inhaled and exhaled the faint scent of cigarette smoke wafting into her room. Her mother was up now, she knew because every morning at 10:30 her mother's cigarette smoke spread throughout the whole house. This just meant that it was time for Selene to turn on the ac and the fans. You see, it was mid June in Arizona, the heat was sweltering and the heat made their bodies sticky with sweat.
"Selene, are you turning the fans on?" Her mother called, it snapped Selene from her day dreaming as she quickly sprang from the bed turning the fans on in her room and the halls. She made it to her mother's room and covered her eyes upon seeing her mother's naked form.43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVee3w2lN4
"Mom, where are your clothes?"43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6X5RqMjs3o
"Selene, this heat his burning me up. Once the fans do their work then I'll get dressed. And stop acting like you've never seen me before, you came out of me afterall."43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3C6VNg2hYV
Selene playfully rolled her eyes at the woman, "just tell me what you want for breakfast today, I'll give you your breakfast in bed"43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbmm0BngQB
Her mother smiled, "make me whatever you think I'll like. It's completely up to you."
And with that Selene was off, down the corridor she walked straight to the kitchen. While she grabbed the ingredients from her kitchen she couldn't help but think about the night before, was it all a dream. She cooked absent minded and wound up burning a few pieces of bacon, but she knew her mom would just eat them anyway - "Bacon is bacon" is what she'd say.43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8F18lKnNr
She finished cooking quicker than expected and plated her mothers food - it was a bacon, egg, cheese, and sausage bagel with strawberry oatmeal and a side of butter toast, her drink of choice being apple juice. She carried it quite literally on a silver platter, each step was on the tips of her toes, taking precautions to be extra careful not to spill a single drop. When she reached her mothers room she placed the platter on the desk and let her mother get to work.
She still couldn't shake that weird dream she had the night before, her mind continued to find it's way back to the mysterious stranger. It was such a realistic dream, she'd never felt anything like that before. His presence was so strong - heavy even. She thought taking a walk might clear her head, change her mind about everything. It was a pretty day after all - ignoring the terrible heat waves. Her cat hadn't gone outside yet so she decided to take him with her, her cat was of the Chausie variety, a black grizzld tabby Chausie to be exact. She normally took him on walks with her or let him run around in the backyard.43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSOE8vqCKi
"Milo" she called, "Milo come here" the familiar sound of his disgruntled meow and long claws tapping against the old wooden floors brought a sense of serenity.
"Are you ready for your walk?" She looked down at her baby lovingly, running her fingers through his soft, short fur. His purring was loud, it was obvious he was happy and ready to go. He sat next to her foot, looking up at her and slowly blinking, his tailed swayed back and forth - slowly aswell. She scooped him up and put on his green harness, a sage green that had been slowly fading due to consistent washing over the years. It was an old faithful, the cat's favorite, aswell as hers.43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZV5X9HScPF
As they walked the sun shone brightly, the rays beating down on Selene's forehead.43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGEStz49xeY
'Good thing I didn't wear makeup today,' she thought to herself, she walked absentmindedly just enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. Ashwood, Illinois had so many different animals and the plants were beautiful this time of year. The smell of pollen singed her nose hairs as Milo consistently rubbed against bushes and ran through fields. It was all so serene.
"Selene? Why you've barely been outside since school ended, it's nice to see you out in the neighborhood again!" Selene looked to where the voice came from, Mr. White - her history teacher from high school. It was funny seeing him as he normally stayed inside, you could say that he was a bit of a hermit. She walked towards the man, smiling and waving as she did so.43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVWetPxFlzQ
"Mr. White, funny seeing you out here. I never thought I'd see you again. Well - I thought I wouldn't see you until school started back up. If43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1qMx6Qn70K
I may; what are you doing?"
"I was gifted a new variety of black dahlias. You favorite flower if I remember correctly."43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfbiqoGA0Bu
His head tilted ever so slightly, the last sentence sounding more like a question than statement.43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD3fGSMwqP3
"Yes! Surprised you remembered..."
"Actually, Selene, I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor."43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFJMWP3OEm
Mr. White stood, dusting the dirt off his knees. His expression grew serious and the comfort left his voice. His tone now chillingly cold.
"You know I try to be as helpful as I can, Mr. White! Ask away,"43Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyBdaWcIQu
Selene was a kind soul, always trying to help people in need. Often at the expense of her own happiness but she digresses.
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Got tired halfway through and I've been working on this one chapter for a lil too long now 💔
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