"Kelly?" I heard someone said.

I replied with a low grunt.

"Kelly wake up, we're here!" That same person said, violently shaking me.

My eyes fluttered open and I gave a death stare at Kevin. He replied with a cheeky laugh. I look at my surroundings and realised I was in Kevin's car. I recalled about the dinner just now and how Hunter and I rarely even talk. I blush at the thought of me having a crush on my own best friend. Crazy right? Me and Hunter could never be a thing and the possibility of being together is 1%. I sighed. Life is unfair sometimes.

"Earth to Kelly," I heard Kevin said.

"Can you shut up?" I snapped, obviously irritated by him.

The tone of my voice caught him off guard as he raised an eyebrow at me.

"Are you not going to get of my car?" He asked, gesturing that we were already Infront of my house.

"Right..." I mumbled as I get off my car and bid goodbye to him.

I went in my house and checked the time. It was 11pm and my parents are probably already asleep. I saw Kelty the cat sleeping on sofa but when she heard me close the door, she purred. I smiled as I scoop her up, and brought her inside of my room. I put her on top of my bed while I changed out of my pajamas and washed off my makeup that was itching my face the whole time. I flop on my bed and smiled to myself. Today was a long night. That was what I thought of before drifting to sleep.

I walked down the aisle of flowers that was placed neatly on the concrete floor. I took five steps and realised that it leads me to Hunters backyard. I saw him in a suit with a flower in his hand. Was this all for me? I thought. I smiled at him and he smiled back. I opened my mouth to call him but was interrupted by someone.

"Baby!" I turned around and saw Ashely.

She walked through me and straight into Hunters inviting arms. Hunter didn't even spare a glance at me and look at her instead. It was as if I was a ghost and they couldn't see me. They were both smiling at each other lovingly. I clench my fist and walked towards them. I wanted to grab  Hunter's arm but when I did just that, my hand went through it instead. I look closely at both of them and their face was just inches from each other.

"You did all this for me?" Ashely asks, giggling.

"Yes. Because I love you," Hunter replied holding her tight.

My heart skipped a beat. I was gasping for air. They were about to kiss!

"Puppy! No!"

"No!" I shouted through my sleep.

I opened my eyes and realised it was all just dream. I sit up, breathing rapidly. My whole body was shaking and sweat rolled down at the back of my body. My heart was pounding like there's no tomorrow. My mind wandered off to that dream but I shook my head, not wanting to remember it. My eyes was watery from unshed tears. My head was spinning and the my bedroom seem blurry.

I closed my eyes and focus on my breathing. Breath in, breath out, breath in, breath out. Soon after, my breathing became slightly to a normal pace. I opened my eyes back and check my phone for the time. 6.30am. I have to get ready to school. I thought. I stretch my arms and stood up, yawning as I made my way towards the bathroom.

Why am I dreaming of Hunter? I asked myself as I brush my teeth and wash my face. I think of him 24/7. When I go to bed, before I go to school and in classes. All I see is his face. All I think about is him. Is this how crushes felt like? It's not that I hadn't had any, it's just I've never had a crush on someone to the point where I always thought of them. Why must Hunter be the one? Why is it that my very own best friend is my crush?

Thoughts swirl through my head but I shook them off. My head was still spinning and I don't feel like going to school today.

I head downstairs to where my mom was. She's always a morning person and I wish I could be like her. But I'm a night person and that probably will stay for the rest of my life. 

"Good morning!" My mom sung out and glance at me while cooking some french toast.

"Hey mom," I greeted back, my voice seem raspy and my eyes were getting heavy.

"Oh no dear, what happened?" My mom said, looking worried.

"Nothing. I just had a wild dream," It wasn't the truth, but it also wasn't entirely a lie either.

"Do you not want to go school today? I can call in and tell them your sick," My mom said, concern lacing through her voice.

"Thanks mom," I replied, giving her a hug.

She embrace me and kiss the top of my head. We let go of each other and dive into our breakfast. I saw my dad at the corner of my eye and greeted him. He smiled at me while yawning.

"I'll go up to my room," I muttered.

My mom nodded and went to the kitchen to make my dad coffee. As I climb up the stairs, My mind wanders of to Hunter, again. I closed my eyes and layed on my bed. No I can't. You can. No we can't. You two are possible. My conscience just doesn't seem to shut up. Since when is she so positive? Since now. I groaned. Great. I'm talking to myself again.

I spent half of the day binge watching YouTube, playing some video games, and reading some books. I got bored eventually and went downstairs. I saw my parents watching the television. So, I decided to join them.

"Feeling better?" My dad asked.

I nodded my head, giving them a weak smile.

"It's Hunter isn't it?" My mom asked.

My eyes widen as I tried to cover up. "What? No... He's not... I'm not-" I started but failed miserably as I stumbled over my words.

My mom raised her eyebrow at me and rolled her eyes. I sighed, as I give in.

"Yes," 

"You can tell me what happen, honey," My mom assured.

I nodded and told her about the dream I had just now and how I caught feelings for Hunter. My parents just nodded to everything I've said, signalling that they are listening. When I was finished, my mom just sighed while my dad was deep in thought. I glanced at my mom and asked her something that I've been longing to ask for.

"Mom, how so you know if you are in love with someone?"

My mom glance at my dad and smiled, "You'll just know,"

"How?" I questioned.

"Curiousity kills the cat," My mom sung out.

"But savageness brings the cat back alive," I smugly replied.

My mom rolled her eyes at my silliness while my dad just chuckled.

"You'll know his the one is that particular someone can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you and they'll listen.

When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again.

In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon.

You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life," My mom breath out, looking at my dad lovingly.

Hunter. My conscience said. No. Hunter! No... Hunter is the one!!! Fuck it. Of course it has to be Hunter. My world literally revolves around Hunter. I grin cheekily at my parents and went up to my bedroom.

Tomorrow is going to be a normal day. I thought to myself.

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