The First Last Day by Dorian Cirrone

Author:Dorian Cirrone
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aladdin

CHAPTER 28

After leaving Mr. Sidhu’s shop, I texted Kevin and told him I’d wait for him at Annie’s. I had to get time moving again. And that meant I had to find the directions to the paints. But where were they? And how could I find them if I didn’t know where the paints came from?

I flashed back to when I’d first seen the yellow box on the night of the first last day. It hadn’t been in my backpack when I left the house that morning. That meant someone had to have given me the box at some point during that day.

But who?

And why?

I decided to make a list of people and places I’d seen that first day. I grabbed my pencil and sketchpad from my backpack and began writing frantically:

1. Met Kevin on boardwalk and went to Annie’s for breakfast.

2. Looked at Serena’s sketches.

3. Went to Mr. Sidhu’s store with Kevin.

4. Ate Italian ice with Kevin on boardwalk.

5. Swam and sculpted stegosaurus with Kevin and Mateo on beach.

6. Waited while Kevin went to get cow suit.

7. Made cannolis with Kevin and G-Mags.

8. Went home to change.

9. Went to Atlantic City.

A. Observed gamblers.

B. Ate tacos.

C. Shopped for souvenirs.

D. Watched magic show.

E. Played mini golf.

10. Had dinner with Kevin’s family.

I studied the list. Did I have enough information to solve this mystery by myself?

There was one person who could help me: Kevin. He paid attention to everything—especially when he was filming.

But did I dare tell him about the painting? What would I say? Hey, guess what? I found a set of paints in my backpack, and when I used them it caused a monumental rift in the space-time continuum—just like those movies you love so much.

No. He’d never believe me.

Still, I knew if anyone could help me solve the mystery, it was Kevin.

I looked up from the list as he strolled in, wearing that same shirt with Captain America on it. As he slipped into the booth, I made a split-second decision. I took a deep breath and whispered at rapid speed, “Listen, I have something really important to tell you. You may not believe me. But you’ve got to help me. No matter what. Promise?”

Kevin’s eyes widened. “What is it? Are you okay? Did something happen to you?”

“No. Well, yes. Sort of. Just tell me you’ll believe what I say—even though it’ll sound impossible.”

Kevin’s expression changed, and it reminded me of the look on his face every night when he came through the door. “Of course I’ll believe you. You know you can count on me for anything.”

The way he said “anything” made me believe him with my whole heart. “Okay, I’m going to talk fast because we don’t have a lot of time.”

“You’re scaring me,” Kevin said.

“Don’t be scared. Just listen.” The words flew from my mouth, almost at the speed of light.

Kevin’s eyes were glued to mine as I spoke. His expression remained serious.

But the second I finished, he broke into a huge grin. “You had me going there for a while.

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