You made me believe again

Chapter 13

As the morning sun filtered through the curtains, Alexia slowly stirred from her slumber, feeling the warmth of a new day wash over her. With a contented sigh, she stretched her limbs and blinked away the remnants of sleep, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

As she reached for her phone on the bedside table, Nala stirred beside her, her tail wagging in lazy anticipation of the day ahead. With a fond smile, Alexia unlocked her phone and navigated to her messaging app, eager to send a good morning message to Amanda.

"Good morning, Amanda!" she typed out, her fingers dancing across the screen with practiced ease. "How are you today? I was thinking it would be fun to hang out. Do you mind sharing your address so I can come over?"

As she hit send, Alexia couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in her chest. She was looking forward to spending time with Amanda, to deepening their friendship and getting to know each other better.

As she waited for Amanda's response, Alexia rolled out of bed and made her way to the kitchen, Nala trotting along beside her. She poured herself a cup of coffee and prepared a quick breakfast, the anticipation of the day's adventures filling her with energy and enthusiasm.

Just as she was finishing her breakfast, Alexia's phone pinged with a new message from Amanda. With a smile, she eagerly opened it, her heart skipping a beat at the sight of Amanda's name on the screen.

"Good morning, Alexia!" Amanda's message read. "I'm doing great, thanks for asking! I would love to hang out today. Here's my address: [insert address here]. Can't wait to see you!"

Alexia's heart swelled with excitement as she read Amanda's message. She quickly typed out a response, thanking Amanda for sharing her address and letting her know that she would be over soon.

With a sense of purpose, Alexia finished her breakfast and got ready for the day ahead. She quickly changed into a casual outfit and grabbed her keys and phone, making sure to give Nala a quick pat on the head before heading out the door.

As she made her way to Amanda's house, Alexia couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation building within her. She was excited to spend time with Amanda, to explore their newfound friendship and see where it might lead.

And as she arrived at Amanda's doorstep and rang the doorbell, a smile on her face and excitement in her heart, Alexia knew that today was the beginning of a beautiful adventure—a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and endless possibilities.

As Amanda rushed to get dressed, the anticipation of Alexia's visit filled her with a sense of excitement and nervous energy. She quickly threw on a comfortable outfit and ran a hand through her hair, trying to tame the unruly strands that framed her face.

But just as she was about to leave her room, disaster struck. In her haste, Amanda's hearing aid slipped from her ear and clattered to the floor, the sound echoing through the empty hallway. With a sinking feeling in her chest, Amanda dropped to her knees and frantically searched for the tiny device, her heart racing with panic.

But before she could find it, there was a soft knock at the door, and Amanda's heart skipped a beat at the sound. With trembling hands, she hurried to open the door, her eyes widening in surprise as she saw Alexia standing on the other side.

"Hey, Amanda!" Alexia greeted her with a warm smile, her hazel eyes twinkling with amusement. But as her gaze fell on the floor, she noticed the fallen hearing aid, and her smile faltered with concern.

Without hesitation, Alexia knelt down beside Amanda and picked up the hearing aid, her movements gentle and careful. She held it out to Amanda with a reassuring smile, her eyes filled with understanding.

Amanda's heart swelled with gratitude as she accepted the device from Alexia, her fingers trembling slightly with relief. She quickly grabbed her notepad and pen, wanting to express her thanks to Alexia for her kindness.

"Thank you, Alexia," Amanda wrote, her handwriting hurried but heartfelt. "I'm so sorry about that. Please, come in."

With a smile, Alexia followed Amanda into the house, the warmth of her presence filling the space with a sense of comfort and ease. Amanda led her to the living room, where they settled onto the couch, their notepads at the ready for conversation.

As they chatted and laughed together, Amanda couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the unexpected friendship that had blossomed between them. Despite the challenges they faced in communicating, there was an undeniable connection between them—a bond that transcended words and brought them closer together with each passing moment.

And as they spent the day together, sharing stories and making memories, Amanda knew that she had found a true friend in Alexia—a friend who accepted her for who she was, hearing aid and all, and who brought light and joy into her life in ways she never thought possible.

As Alexia wandered around Amanda's cozy house, she couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and nostalgia wash over her. Everywhere she looked, she saw traces of Amanda's life—family photos adorning the walls, trinkets and mementos scattered around the room, each one telling a story of love and laughter.

Her eyes were drawn to a particularly adorable picture on the mantelpiece—a chubby-cheeked young Amanda with a bright smile, her eyes sparkling with joy. Alexia couldn't help but smile at the sight, marveling at the sheer happiness radiating from the photo.

As she admired the picture, Amanda motioned for Alexia to join her on the couch, a mischievous glint in her eyes. With a curious tilt of her head, Alexia made her way over and settled onto the plush cushions, eager to see what Amanda had in store.

With a flick of the remote, Amanda turned on the TV, the screen coming to life with a burst of color and sound. As she settled back against the cushions, she reached for her notepad and pen, her fingers dancing across the page as she wrote out a question for Alexia.

"What do you like to watch?" Amanda's message read, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she passed the notepad over to Alexia.

Alexia's mind raced as she considered the question, her gaze flicking between Amanda and the TV screen. She pondered for a moment, trying to think of something that they both might enjoy watching together.

Finally, she picked up the notepad and began to write out her response, her pen moving swiftly across the page.

"I like a little bit of everything," she wrote, her handwriting neat and precise. "But I'm a big fan of romantic comedies and feel-good movies. What about you?"

As she handed the notepad back to Amanda, Alexia couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in her chest. She was eager to see what Amanda enjoyed watching, to discover new shows and movies that they could enjoy together.

Amanda read the message with a smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She quickly jotted down her response on the notepad and passed it back to Alexia, her hand trembling slightly with anticipation.

"I love romantic comedies too!" Amanda wrote, her words filled with enthusiasm. "But I also enjoy action movies and documentaries. How about we pick something we both like?"

Alexia's heart soared at Amanda's suggestion, and she nodded eagerly in agreement. With a smile, she handed the notepad back to Amanda, eager to see what options they had to choose from.

As they scrolled through the TV guide together, Alexia couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness wash over her. Here she was, sitting on the couch with Amanda, surrounded by laughter and friendship—a moment she would cherish forever. And as they settled on a movie to watch, Alexia knew that this was just the beginning of many more wonderful memories to come.