The dark of the cell was amazing the cold added just the right touch that any normal Bengal would scream, but she was not anywhere close to normal. The beauty, the grace, the serenity, the ignorance all she had but all she never wanted. She of all the Bengals was the kindest and most beautiful. She always thought of her beauty as a curse not a gift, she hated the attention and she hated that her parents told everyone of her beauty. She despised everyone who pointed it out she did all she could to get rid of her beauty, she rolled in mud, she rolled in cherry juice and raspberry, but everything she had done just caused a new trend. Her friends Judy and Alex they understood her pain they would listen to her, when she needs someone to just sit with Alex was always there and Judy was there usually. Sometimes she's already at a party or is sick or some excuse but Sam never held that against her, she was willing to except the fact that Judy didn't want her ear chewed off by another Bengal's troubles. Judy was a little shallow and a little full of it but she was kind and protective. If anyone so much as thought of Sam as pretty they would end up confused and in a head lock.
Oh and Judy has a "gift" if you can call it that, she enjoys being able to know the truth but sometimes it hurts. Same never has anything bad about anyone but herself and her parents. Judy liked that and that's why they're such good friends. Alex he thinks dirty but usually doesn't think at all I mean in "benglanese" I don't know what it's called exactly all I know is it's a unique and special language. You see Alex is actually a methateus or a morpher he speaks English like you and me he grew up speaking English and doesn't usually speak benglanese. Now back to the story.
Sam enjoyed being alone, in the dark and quiet. Samantha even her name is elegant every aspect was elegant. Her voice was soft like a sweet satin rose floating whispering through every ear crying to break free. She was trapped in a mortal world with so much danger and so much adventures just waiting to be made. She enjoyed the adrenalin rush she got from daring. So many people just sat there in their ordinary lives sitting and being scared to try and to bend a few rules. Lucky for Sam she had outstanding debating skills. She almost always won her judge over but this time she went so far she didn't get to say anything. As I was saying, "pssssssst." Called a voice from the above window, "Sam it's me hey psssssssssst Sam women look at me!"
"Alex is that you what are you doing here?!" Sam whispered in shock and confusion "where are you?"
"I'm in the window just above you, they wouldn't let me in to see you so this is the best I could do. I'm sorry."
"It's fine. I wish I could see your face. I really wish I knew what you looked like, I bet you're beautiful. If you're anything like I imagine you, you look like an angel." Sam felt like crying but didn't know how Alex would react so she resisted. oh the emotions she gave up to keep her friends. Her dark life here had been peaceful and happy every time she herd Alex's voice
Her chestnut hair flew from its clipped position to the center of her perfect face. Oh her beauty thought Alex how could they put someone so beautiful, kind and gentle in jail? "OW! Sorry I, it's just. Come on you can't tell me you don't see it!"
"So Judy's there too," Sam giggled "it's fine as long as it doesn't go R and I don't have to hear it." But on the other hand maybe he's thinking of asking me out or something. Oops, please don't tell! Thought Sam
"Got it." Judy made a horribly loud laugh; it almost made Sam's brain shake.
"Hey!" called a thundering voice get away from there! You could get. There are real criminals in there!"
"The only criminal I see here is you!" Alex almost growled "I can't believe you could have the heart to lock her up! She didn't know were she was! She's BLIND HELLO! How could you be so heartless?!"
"Alex it's okay. I'm fine with being in here. It's dark and cold how I like it. You know it's not much different from the rest of my life. I mean I'm sorry that cam out wrong I um sorry."
"Gee thanks a ton Sam" harmonized Alex and Judy.
"All well its fine. I know how you feel and everything."
"Okay if I don't get you away from here I'm gonna get fired now scat" said they guard with a hint of sorrow.
"Okay then, bye guys until tomorrow." Sam Said trying to be optimistic about things. If only she had any happiness to help the feigned happy face. That night as she slept a rush fell over her as though she was being taken to the river she loved the most. She opened her eyes and to her surprise she could see a girl with beautiful chestnut hair she sat there crying but why she called to her in vain for an answer. She walked up beside the girl and sat next to her the girl stopped looked up and asked "who's there? Hello?" she looked scared and confused but just whispered as though she was talking to her self in a sea of darkness surrounded by strange voices and awkward movement, "help." And went right back to crying. Sam went to hug her and then she started falling and everything went dark. she woke and something or possibly someone was curled up next to her could this be the girl from her dream, she thought I hope so and then again how could it that would be crazy I mean come on Sam. Well I guess it wouldn't hurt to wake her up and ask who or what it is. Here we go, "hello? Is there someone there?"
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to wake you I just wanted to snuggle with you, it reminds me of mama. I'll go away if you wha-"
"NO! I mean its fine with me if you stay; you just startled me that's all." She was shocked at the innocence and youth of the tiny voice." I'm sorry but if you don't mind me asking are you a girl or a boy?"
The little voice giggled "I'm a girl I'm 7 years old, my name is Antoinette and I was caught taking my dinner. You're very pretty, why were you put in here?"
For some reason when Antoinette called her pretty it didn't bother at all really "I went outside my boundaries, ran over a cabbage cart, and back sassed the judge out of term. But my best friend Alex fought his heart out because he thought it wasn't fair because I was blind. He's very, very sweet and kind and understanding."
"You're blind?! But how could you have such pretty eyes when-"
"Please don't call me pretty anymore."
"Okay, sorry I didn't know it bo-"
"It's okay its weird I know but thanks"
"Spst" Alex called from the window Sam shot up from her spot and practically flew to where she assumed the window was and hit the wall with such great force it was astounding. "Oh my, that must've hurt. Are you okay?"
"Yeah I'm fine oh I'm sorry Antoinette comes here please, I want you to meet Alex my friend I was telling you about. Is Judy there to?"
"No she couldn't come, her parents. So you've already made a friend? Cool."
"Hi, Alex. So you're the sweetheart who fought for justice against the evils of the so called justice system." She finished with a giggle a smile and walked away stopped turned sat as thought she were about to watch a Hollywood romance play.
"So you were talking about me huh? I guess I'm just too irresistible for even the most um wait I um dang I can't think of a cover up. "She just had to laugh he always catches himself before he says the word "pretty" but she never seemed to really notice.
"I guess not. Well why are you here?" she was a little shocked but she enjoyed his company.
"Well I was bored and mom and dad are throwing themselves around trying to find the superior race or whatever, and I thought maybe you would be hungry. I brought you your fav. Here can you reach it, it's right above you"
"Um yeah thanks, do you mind if I share with Antoinette? She hasn't had dinner yet and she's just so sweet." Sam actually felt a little bad for she was just salvaging for her food.
"Yeah that's fine just make sure you have enough to fill you up. So do you know when you get out of this dump? I hope it's not to long." His heart ached to see her with this background.
"I think I have a month if I misbehave a week with good behavior. But Antoinette has a month at the lest so I'll probably stay for the month so she doesn't have to be alone," but I'm not sure how far I should go because they could always give me more and then she'll be alone in the cruel world that put her in here. She thought hard and quickly before she discussed it with Antoinette
"NO! You can't! I won't let you! I'll take all thee blame! I swear I will! Please?" they both were crying now, how could Antoinette let her stay here because of her? And how could Sam let Antoinette stay here without her? It was a horrible situation as is all situations when you're in jail.
A week had gone by a lot faster than all Alex, Judy, Antoinette, and Sam had expected. Sam still hadn’t figured out how to get in trouble to stay and she hated herself. “Samantha Utellio?!” called a harsh voice. Sam stood. “You Sam?” he said his voice still just as harsh
You the idiot guard who stuck me in here? Are you here to keep me away from my family for the rest of my life or what?” Sam didn’t realize what she had said until after she had said it. But she didn’t regret it
Why yes, yes I am, Listen someone actually paid your bale so I can’t keep you in here any more so no matter what you do you have at lest a day at home. He also mentioned something about you wantin’ ta’ stay in here n’ that you’d be a little brute. So sorry lil’ lady but you gettn’ outa’ here.”
Dammit Alex” she said under her breathe “well I’m not leaving without Antoinette!” she was fuming with racing thoughts about how to kill Alex, how to get Antoinette out, and how to stay in.
NO! I WONT LET YOU STAY! We both know that it sucks in here and I promise I’ll be fine. Please Sam go, for me.” Sam was feeling sad but angry still. She didn’t want to hear Antoinette cry but she wasn’t going to leave if she was leaving. Antoinette was about to cry but stayed strong and didn’t show any signs of weakness. “I’d feel a lot better if you went and was safe in your own house. You should go; you have friends waiting for you. You have a family. You have a home, waiting for you. Hey I’ve lived on the streets for six years now, okay?”
GO! NOW! I MEAN IT!”
Sam and the guard both were shocked that such a little girl could be so demanding. Antoinette had burst into silent tears after she had yelled. She hated the look she new she’d get from Sam after she ended the fight. Sam left without another word.
For two days she just couldn’t get over how she had gotten yelled at by Antoinette. Sam one day Sam was just walking along the stream and herd Antoinette’s soft innocent voice, but she just ignored it because she had herd her voice many time before while walking and thought it was just another illusion. But there was something different this time, like Antoinette was running and it was getting louder. She was amazed by how realistic every second of it was.
Sam! Sam stop!" now the voice was huffing and out of breathe.
Sam I’m so happy I found you. Sam? It’s me, Antoinette. Don’t you remember?" Antoinette was in shock the thought of Sam forgetting was painfully real. “I guess you've gone on to bigger and better things than little Antoinette." Antoinette reached for Sam's hand. At the feel of Antoinette’s hand Sam instantaneously dropped into a feudal position rocking back and forth crying trying to fight what she thought was a hallucination
ALEX!” she cried all she wanted to here was his sweet voice. Every other hallucination was chased away by his voice. "ALEX!" she called again
I'm sorry. I didn't know me finding you would cause you this much pain." instantly Antoinette got on her knees gave Sam a quick hug and ran.
"Sam! Where are you! Are you okay? Sam oh my god what's wrong?!" Alex was horrified by the sight of Sam in pain. “Did I just see Antoinette running away? Did she say something? Oh if she said something that hurt you why I -"
"It was actually her?" Sam didn't expect it to be her "she was really here? Oh no I hope it's not too late." Sam went into a frantic trying to think of what to do. "ANTOINETTE! She got up and ran after where the footsteps had gone, but was stopped before she got too far by Alex’s hand. "Let go! She demanded.
“I can't do that. I can't let you run off and go hurt yourself. If I let you go and something happened to you I wouldn't be able to forgive myself."
Alex felt like he was flying after a stranger who stole something of his. It was strange know that the person he was after didn’t steal anything or hurt anyone but she was scared and sad. Sam hadn’t meant to hurt her feelings but she must’ve thought she was hallucinating again. “Antoinette!” he called trying to catch her attention. It didn’t work. “Sam didn’t know it was you! She thought she was hallucinating again.” She stopped. Finally, he thought. “She’s been having these hallucinations about you since she left. She gets freaked out because she wants you to really be there and you never are, well except this time.” Alex studied her face hoping for a smile, but instead he saw tears and a look of confusion.
Alex reached out and hugged her tightly “Because she loves you but doesn’t like turning around to look for you and no one to be there. She misses you and if she knew it was really you she would have you in her arms right now. She never would do or say anything to hurt you on purpose. She must’ve thought she was insane when she could actually feel you, smell you, and hit your voice pitch perfectly.” Alex laughed slightly and noticed that Antoinette was looking up at him no more tears in her eyes and she was smiling.I like the way your heart beats and how Sam’s heart flutters when she hears your voice.” Alex was shocked that she could hear his heart. “I have like radar ears. That’s why I became a ..Bengal..; my mom thought of me as a freak and abandoned me. You know you mean a lot to her.” Antoinette didn’t seem like a confused little 7 year old instead she seemed like a wise 70 year old woman. “And you care a lot about her, I mean you ran until your legs started to tremble to find one of her friends. I see exactly why she likes you as much as she does.” Alex was flabbergasted at what he was hearing, and from a seven year old. What has the world become?! Both he and Antoinette started laughing, neither were quit sure why but it didn’t bother them one bit.So, will you come back with me and talk to Sam? She probably feels really bad about yelling at well you but not you at her making you think it was you“You’re funny, you know that?” Antoinette seemed to be in deep thought. “Let’s go"
“Alex what did you do to her she hasn’t cried like this since the day you got her out of “I’m Antoinette and you must be Judy. I’ve heard nothing but good things about you." I hate introductions thought Antoinette I always end up lying. Shit I forgot she’s the mind reader
“You’ve got quite a vocabulary there woman. Where’d you here talk like that?!" judy looked as thuogh she was just accused of murdering the banglest{like the president of the bengels}
"well lets see I've lived on the streets for how many years now?" Antoinette said with a smirk on her face. "seriously who doesn't talk like that these days?"
"well yeah, but your only 7 bangles that young are supposed to be pure and inoscent not cussin up as torm wait you where cussing right?" sam says bold but shy and confused. Sam sat down, and layed her head down on the cold metal table. Alex could tell she wasn't feeling good, so he picked her up and brought her to the bedroom. layed her on the bed, and turned off the light. she rolled over, and sliped into sleep. he sat and watched her for about 5 minutes and decided if they wernt in the hospital sitting and watchin her sleep is kinda stalker-ish, so he went back into the kitchen were judy was brading antoinette's hair like nothing had happened. he laughed quetly, and leaned against the door frame and thought, 'they truely are amazing, being able to forgive and forget.'
"psht" came from Judy, "you, of all people should know i'm not like that." Judy muttered something unaudiable.They all settle into a seat and decided to watch a movie.
after 3 hours Sam apppears in the doorway, swaying "hey she said falling to the ground "oh gravity works" she hit the groun with a loud thump
alex jumps up quik as a wink and picks her up "are you okay?!" he ask quickly
she giggles" hi. I love you, you know that? I always have." She was deffinatly in a dreamy haze.
A smile widens across Alex's face, showing his teeth. ' I probab ly shouldn't hold her so close to me when i could morph into anything at any givin moment.'
" got it." said Judy getting up, and grabing Sam. Sam has a huge smile on her face Judy laid her on the couch, laughing at how stupid she looks, especially since she can't see, and she hardly ever smiles.
Alex is just sittin there on the floor, staring at her, when a book comes flying at him. he doesn't notice until it hits him in the forehead.he picks it up and reads the title. "THE DEATH OF BOHEMIA," he reads aloud, "what type of book is this?" he tosses it off to the side.
antoinette squelled, and ran after the book."HOW CAN YOU DO THAT TO A BOOK!" she screams, " It never did anything to you, what's your problem?" antoinette brushed off the book, and placed on the shelf.
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