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/Astra pt 3./
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"Astra.."
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The way my name rolled off her tongue did something to me. It was like answering a calling and just like that I just drifted awake to her face. Offering a half awake smile was about all I could do.
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" Hey what time is it.?"
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" You only slept for about an hour so no worries. I just finished with the last of my group."
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"Sorry I didn't think I would pass out.."
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" You needed the rest and you look better for it. So ready to go .?"
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" Go ?.."
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" Come on it's not far and trust me you could use it."
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Just like that I was swept up in her tempo, I didn't even know the steps. But I was sure an adventure was ahead of me, I wish I knew where she had gotten so much energy from... The walk was nice and the company was pleasant. Normally I try to avoid interacting with people, it always felt safer to keep people at a distance if possible.
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"So quiet Astra what stories do you have.?"
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"Stories?...Like a comic full of superheros or something.?"
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That laugh of hers was cute and dangerously contagious.
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" Sure tell me about....the hero Astra."
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" Oh...can we not put it that way that's so embarrassing..."
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" Stalling must mean our super hero Astra lived like the other super heros...Which makes me curious what secret do you hold."
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I couldn't help but laugh at her antics God why was she so adorable. I can't handle this kind of brightness...it has been so long since I have seen something so bright.
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" Alright I will tell you anything just stop with the super hero Astra bit please ."
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" I will hold you to that..... unfortunately we have arrived you are a master at stalling. But I will surely get to the center soon enough."
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God did she just make a Tootsie lollipop joke.....she is gonna be the death of me. When we first entered this building I was really amazed that I never visited before, the decor was really nice. The air was filled with a strawberry fragrance, a bathhouse for sure. And I somehow never even knew it existed.
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" Earth to space hero Astra...."
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"Huh oh sorry Gina..."
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" It's alright so how about we settle for some food then relax to a nice soothing bath.?"
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" Where are we gonna get food at in a bath house?."
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"Upstairs...where I live of course."
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" Wait you live above a bath house is that why......"
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Don't you dare finish that sentence Astra...keep the eyes on her face please.
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" Well come on let's go have some dinner and talk."
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She had to know where that was heading why didn't she finish it......and When's the last time I had a date ...
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"wait is this a date"
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Shit I spoke that out loud.
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" Yeah if you don't mind we can count this as a date."
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Once we entered her apartment it was definitely smaller then mine, Maybe even a studio converted into a living space. It was cozy and bright it reflected her personality so we'll. I decided to sit on the sofa while she was cooking up a surprise since I was banned from the kitchen ...and that's when I got a surprise of my own... A ball of fur popped up on my lap and made itself comfortable. It was a cute kitten with white and black spots for fur. As I ran my fingers across it's back it purred happily at the attention I gave it.
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The smell of food definitely made me alert and famished. I couldn't help but listen to the sound of a Melody every so often while she was cooking..... it was soothing for sure .. She was definitely a happy person with tons of energy to spend without pausing. Moving the sleeping kitten off to the side I decide to peak into the small kitchen area. I swear I was in a dream this all felt so unreal to me I just couldn't even imagine this being real.
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" Hey how's the cooking need any help."
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" Nope this is a date remember. I have to show the kitchen skills and be impressive."
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"Ha I think impressive is covered easily enough by you. You could let me help ."
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"Could but I am almost done so grab some plates and take a seat and look you are helping..."
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She couldn't resist laughing and as contagious as it was I could not help laughing so sincerely it's so hard to laugh like this lately.. Following her guidance I managed to find the table ware and set the table for the date dinner...am I really ok with this...is this ok I feel so out of place but in place all at once.
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" Hey no need to space out Astra I have arrived with food."
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"Uh..Sorry Gina, thanks it looks great."
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" Well dig in tell me what you think."
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At first I didn't know what to think or expect but after taking a bite I couldn't compare it to anything.... I never cooked for myself and no one ever cooked for me so I had no reference. I just know it was really good.
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" It's amazing Gina what is this.?"
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"Stir FRY with a twist...family secret and all that jazz.. So you been spacing a lot today everything alright .?"
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And here it comes the talking part something I don't know how to really do...
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"Just a rough night sorry I keep spacing out.."
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" No no it's fine we all space out..
So does last night have anything to do with a table, a mean right hook and a swollen hand.?"
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"Yeah you could say that."
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" Wanna talk about it I am a pretty good listener you know."
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" Just some old drama and wounds that shouldn't be coming back around. I wouldn't wanna spoil the date with this talk after all."
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I gave the fakest smile I could but why did I feel like every defense I built was shattering around me with her....Am I really a map after all..
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" You are really bad at lying you know, I mean it is cute but surely you know it would help to talk about it. Bottling is really bad and leads to bad decisions."
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I think I am tired.
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" Cait who joined the gym with me .. I am in love with her... ever since I met her in highschool and so much has happened through our lives it's like the world is directing everything it can at us..."
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" It's okay to talk about it you know..
My step dad's a lot like you. Shouldering the world trying to save everyone he can. But inside he just felt so hollow. That's you right Astra?.....Just remember even super heros needed help."
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" Yeah that's probably the best summary of how it is for me but I just wanted to save her....... I just"
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Interrupted by my phone vibrating in my pocket I just answered it...I thought it was Cait calling finally..
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"Astra... It's Jean.... Cait is gone. She left her apartment and everything. Dan's driving up to her parents house to see if she's gone home..Astra can you hear me ?."
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He was speaking but I couldn't speak and soon I just lost all my strength at once. My eyes filled with so much water I started to feel submerged in water. I couldn't speak I felt like I was choking on air while drowning. The phone crashed into the floor but I was paralyzed stiff......Cait left me without a word so what do I do now....Maybe she's here somewhere.... Yea I can still find her if I start running now...
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