Luna
With Lena's help, I was finally able to get everyone out of here. They didn't have to go home, but they had to get the hell out of here. Plopping down on the couch, I gave sigh of relief. Lena came to sit down beside me after turning off the music.
"Finally," I stretch like tired kitten. "everyone is gone."
"Yup," Lena nodded. "so you can tell me about this guys that's got you all hot and bothered.
"I have no idea what you're talking about," I don't look at her.
"Liar," she smiles wide. "Tell me tell me!!"
"There's nothing to tell," I shrug.
"So there was a guy then!" she smirks. "Spill. You know you want to."
"Ok!" I give in. "just stop looking at me like that."
She stuck her hands in her lap, a huge smile on her lips that made me glare at her. Why the hell did she care anyway? "Why do you care anyway?"
"Because in the time that I've know you, I've never seen you react like this." Lena said. "He must be some guy to illicit such a reaction from you."
I wanted to bury myself in a hole right now. I had no idea what to tell her. I've never been on to open up to other females before. Then again, I was never one to have such a strong reaction to a guy before, so I guess there's a first for everything. I took a deep breath as Lena waited patiently.
"I went to the movies the other day," I started. "and it was a scary new movie that had just come. I'm not really scared of much, but i'm a little baby when it comes to scary movies, which is why I usually went with my uncle Sealy or my brother. My uncle canceled on me, so I went by myself. A scene from the movie scared the hell out of me, and I jumped into a guy who was sitting next to me's lap."
She stared at me for a second, as if she didn't believe it. "You....Jumped into another guy's lap?"
"Yes," I felt like burying myself in a grave somewhere. "I jumped into his lap. The first thing I thought about was how good he smelled and how soft his skin was. His body was so hard, and really warm. My reaction to him was... Intense to say the least, ad it scared me. I'd never reacted to anyone like I did him."
"And you never had this reaction to any of the others guys you dated?" she turned towards me, tucking her legs under her body.
"No. I've never dated." I hid my face in my long bangs, feeling completely embarrassed. "Never been kissed..."
"Never...Had sex?" Her eye popped wide in utter shock. "How is that even possible!?"
"Not exactly, but yes." I sigh.
I should have kept my mouth closed. From the look on her face, that 'not exactly' comment hadn't gone by her unnoticed.
"Not exactly'?" Lena frowned. "What does that mean?"
"Are you going to let me finish?" I avoid her question.
"Wait. What did you mean when you said-" she frowned.
"Look, I just remembered I have to go now." I stood up. "My mom is getting home tomorrow and I want to make her breakfast in the morning."
Without waiting for her reply, I went looking for Jane and told her I was heading out. I headed for my car, turning it on and putting it in gear. The Grey by Icon for Fire blared as I pulled out of the drive way. I listened to the lyric as I drove.
I'm standing on the edge of returning or just running away.
A line in the sand that i'm standing at, not knowing which way to go. I'd felt like this for the last while, and I still had no idea where I was going, though after what had just happened with Lena, the choice had become a tad more clear, the way I ran after Lena asked one simple question.
How cold have I become?
It seems like I had become so cold after years, that I couldn't even feel myself anymore.
Caught in the Grey
I'd been in the Grey for so long, i'd forgotten I was even there. Meeting Chayton that night seem to have sparked something in me that I didn't know had been there.
In your deepest pain,
In your weakest hour,
In your darkest night,
You are lovely
In your weakest hour,
In your darkest night,
You are lovely
Was I really? In all of my deepest pain, weakest hour, and darkest nights, had I been lovely? When all of those men my Father gave me to told me I was lovely, right before they violated me, including my father, had I been lovely? Had I really? That question rang through my head all the way home, in my bed, and my dreams that night as I slept. I would probably wonder that for the rest of my life, and never truly know the answer.
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The next morning when I woke up, That question still loomed in my head, but I pushed it away as I got out of bed. Checking for her car and finding it in the driveway, I smiled. Mom was finally home from her case. I promptly began getting preparing breakfast, making, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, and fruit. Just as I finished, Mom came walking into the kitchen with her robe on, yawning. I pulled my mom into a huge hug.
"I'm glad you're home," I smiled wide.
Mom wrapped her arms around me, squeezing me tight as she always did. Like she was afraid i'd disappear. "I'm glad to be home sweetie. What's all of this?"
"You were gone for while," I shrugged. "I thought you could use a home cooked meal."
"You're an Angel," mom kissed my cheek.
Mom sat down at the large marble island we had with a sigh. I made mom a plate and watched her dig in.
"Please tell me we have milk?" she looked at me.
I walked over to the fridge and pulled out the gallon jug of milk we kept, grabbing a glass from the cup board. I poured mom a tall glass and sat it down in front of her. She took a drink and sighed happily. I took a seat at the island with my own glass of milk and sat in silence as my mother enjoyed her breakfast. I'd been so deep in thought I didn't hear the clank of silverware on a plate stop.
"You're not eating?" she raised an eyebrow.
"I'm not hungry," I shook my head. "Luther will be home soon, so the food won't go to waste."
"Where is your brother?" Mom asked.
"He had something to take care of last night." was all I said. "He should be back soon."
She said nothing about it. Mom went back to eating her breakfast. When she finished, I told her to head back upstairs to rest more. She still looked tired. Mom thanked me for the breakfast, kissed me on the cheek, and went back up stairs while I began cleaning. I put on some music as did to pass the time. The Sun is Rising by Britt Nicole came on, and I sang along to it, loving how good it felt to do so. I had the music relatively loud, so I didn't hear the front door opening or Luther walk into the kitchen. I also didn't notice him while he leaned against the counter and listened to me sing. I did when he started clapping.
"How long have you been standing there?" I smiled.
"A few minutes." he answered. "I wanted to listen to you sing."
Of course he did. When we were little kids, he would always ask me to sing him a song.
"Are you hungry?" I pull out another plate. "The food is still warm. Mom just went back up to bed."
"Please and thank you," he kissed the top of my head as he took a seat at the island.
I grabbed the containers i'd put the food in and made a plate for Luther, then one for myself, suddenly having an appetite.
"I could have made my own plate, Luna." Luther said through the food he was chewing.
I poked his arm. "No talking with you mouth fill."
Luther laughed but said nothing. He made quick work of his food, then helped himself to more. He finished that and the cleaned up the rest of what i'd been doing, including my plate after I finished eating.
"That was good little sister. "Luther congratulated. "Thanks."
"No problem," I shrugged.
"I'm gonna head upstairs and do nothing." he said.
"Alright. I'm gonna go out and do something a little later." I tell him. "Wanna come?"
"Sure. Just let me know when." and with that, he was gone.
Heading back up to my room, I gave it a quick clean up, and then hopped into the shower after coming out all squeaky clean, I picked out clothes to wear for later and pulled out an old t-shirt to laze around in. When I was done lazing around an hour later, I got dressed and told Luther I was heading out.
"I'm starving," he told me. "let's get some lunch."
"You just ate two hours ago you bottomless pit." I rolled my eyes.
"Growing boy's gotta eat." he smiled wide.
I rolled my eyes again. To lunch we go.
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Pulling up to a restaurant Luther picked, I parked to car and we got out. Half way there I realize I forgot my phone and tell Luther to go ahead on as I run back to get it. Stepping over the thresh hold of the restaurant, I look for Luther, when I hear a familial voice call my name and frown as I look around, then spot Avery waving her hands like a madman and a wide smile on her face. I smile back widely as see her. When I turn my head and see the guy from last night, i'm completely shocked to see him sitting at the same table with her.
"Come on Luna! I want you to meet my new friend!" she calls over.
Her friend? The one Leo was talking about introducing me to! Holy hell. He was the friend!? Great. Just great. Taking my gaze off of him, I turned back to Avery who was still waving like she'd lost her mind and walked over to her. She got out of her chair and threw her arms around me in a big hug as I waved at Leo.
"Hi!" she smiled. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm having lunch with someone," I say, trying my damnest not to look at him.
"Well why don't both of you join us?" Avery motions to the table. "We have plenty of room."
As if on cue, Luther comes in out of nowhere, and every sure as hell notices him as he does. No one here has ever met Luther before. The look on Avery's face is priceless.
"There you are," Luther stops in front of me. "I thought you were just going to get your phone?"
Everyone looked at me, including him, and he doesn't look very happy.
"That's my fault," Avery smile at Luther. "If I had know she had such a handsome date waiting, I wouldn't have kept her."
I slapped the palm of my hand on my forehead and sighed.
"I'm not her date," Luther chuckled. "I'm her older brother Luther."
"Oh," Avery says slowly. "Well, it's nice to meet you Luther. I'm Avery."
He firmly shakes her hand and gives a charming smile, winking at her. "Pleased to make your acquaintance."
She cheeks pinken slightly as he lets her hand go. That's when Leo stands up and holds his hand out. "And i'm the boyfriend, Leo."
I almost smiled to myself. Most guys didn't want Luther near their girlfriends because of his charm, and it looked like Leo felt the same way.
"Nice to meet you," Luther smiled.
That's when he stood up, holding his hand out to Luther. The air seemed to grow thick with the tension as Luther stared back. Uh oh. They stared at each other for a long moment. Something was wrong. Had Luther caught him staring at me? Maybe he'd picked up on something I hadn't.
"I'm Chayton." he introduced himself without a smile.
Luther took his hand in a hand shake that didn't look anywhere near friendly. It looked like they were trying to break each other's hands they were squeezing so hard. Or a least Luther was. The flat and cold look on his face told me he hadn't taken to Chayton very well, which surprised me. Luther had never taken to such an intense reaction toward another person like this before.
"Ok then," I touch Luther's arm. "we should get going."
Chayton and Luther look at each other for a moment before letting go.
"I've lost my appetite." Luther said. "I think we should go."
"I'm sorry, you guys," I sigh. "Maybe next time."
Maybe never was more like it. With the reaction Luther had, it was clear something was up with Chayton I wasn't aware of.
"But you just got here," Avery frowned. "Please stay?"
"We came here in my car," I shook my head at Avery. "I wouldn't-"
"We can give you a ride home." Leo jumped in, looking at Chayton.
I turned to look at him, seeing something in his eyes I didn't recognize. I turned away from him.
"Do you want to stay?" Luther looked at me.
I bit my lips for a moment, looking at Avery. I knew if I left it might hurt her feelings, and I didn't wanna do that. "It would be nice to catch up with Avery."
I put the keys in his hand and kiss his cheek. "I'll see you back at the house?"
He nodded but said nothing. Kissing me on the top of my head, he turned and took his leave. Everyone looked after him as he exited the restaurant.
"So," Avery tried breaking the ice. "i'm gonna go use the rest room. Be right back."
"You want me to come with?" Leo asked.
"No sweetie," Avery smiled. "It's ok. Help Chayton and Luna get to know each other better."
She walked off, leaving us. I sat down in the seat beside Leo's and they both followed suit. I still Didn't look at Chayton, though I knew he was looking at me. Instead I just hid behind my bangs as I looked at the menu. Leo watched us for a moment, and then spoke. "So... Does anyone wanna tell me what's going on before Avery gets back, or am I going to have to guess?"
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