I was almost finished my work for English class and I was pretty proud of what I had wrote so far. I didn't have anything to do after Jake left so I go stuck right in. I hadn't heard from him but I hoped everything was okay. School was almost over so I knew Alanna would be here soon.

Saving my work I closed my laptop and got to my feet. Staying home sick from school seemed like a good idea this morning but I was climbing the walls.

I was bored.

Boiling the kettle I made myself a coffee. The dark nights were coming in. It wasn't even half four and it was already pitch black. I didn't like the cold but I loved winter. I loved the freshness of the air and how it smelled.

Hearing my phone ping I made my way back into the living room. I was hoping it was Alanna telling me she was on her way.

'Sorry honey running later than expected. There's money behind the fridge use it to buy dinner. I hope you're feeling better'

I wanted to know what it was she was getting up to and where she was going. She was never home anymore, I wasn't getting to see her as much as what I used to.

My phone started to ring.

Alanna was calling.

"Hello".

"Hey are you home? I'm just about to pull up".

"Yes I'm home just come in when you get here".

"I'll see you soon".

The tv was on but I wasn't really watching it. It was more just for some background noise. I was scrolling through Facebook when she arrived.

"Brought you a little something". She grinned handing me a paper bag. I could already smell the chocolaty goodness. She had brought me mini cookies and I couldn't wait to eat them all. "A little thank you for making training a little easier this morning".

Taking a bite I frowned at her. Why was she thanking me? I didn't do anything. And training? What was she training for?

"Whatever you said to Jake changed his mood completely. Wait has he been here today?". She asked.

"I asked him to go for coffee".

"You went on a date?". She grinned.

"No he came over for coffee. I took your advice about getting to know him". I shrugged.

"And?".

"It was nice Alanna, he's nice. It's weird because when I'm with him I feel safe. He makes me feel things I've never felt before". I felt a bit embarrassed because I didn't really know him. How can I feel this way about someone I knew nothing about. I couldn't understand exactly what it was that I felt.

"So you like him?".

I could feel my cheeks get warm.

"We'll see". I smiled.

out a folder. "This is from Mr

lip as I took it from her. "What

did. I wasn't looking forward

plans for dinner?". I asked changing the subject.

She sighed. "Family dinners so I have to go. Do you

"Oh it's okay you-..."

I'll text my mom and tell her

getting to my feet. "We only had coffee stop making

I went to get

That would do, I was only going across the street. Reaching the bottom of the stairs I slipped my feet

come I didn't know you wore glasses?". She

my jacket on I went

"Good to go?".

outside. Making sure I locked the door and it was secure. "Will Jake be here?". I asked as we

already?".

he didn't seem in a good mood when he left earlier". I shrugged "And I haven't heard from

not sure". Crossing the street I froze when I heard it. "What was that?". I panicked. It sounded like the mournful howl or

"Come on". That was definitely not nothing and then I remembered

right? Something was off I noticed that the day I moved here. Shaking

She pulled me in for a hug and I was not expecting

I'm good thank you. I hope you're

a seat, would you like a drink?". She was the mom of all moms and she was stunning. "Yes please water is fine". Taking

was massive you could fit mine inside it. Tall ceilings and lots of open space. I loved it. "So are you settling in okay?". Placing my water in front of me she went about the kitchen preparing dinner. I had

bad, yes I still missed Florida but I was getting used to it here. Day three and

knew I was struggling a little. "Alanna was saying some

needed to learn to keep her mouth

a big heart she

I was going to try. It

you're a strong one I can tell". She winked just as Alanna finally graced us with her

heart rate spiked a little. I was

"I'll help". I offered.

there I need to talk to you.

to talk to me? Talk to me about what? I was nervous,

you like

to say. This was his mom, she came across as the mother that would kill for her family.

was so lame, I felt put on the spot. "He took me for a burger". I added. Was it getting hot in

been

of my water I wiped my forehead. I was sweating. I had no idea what she was trying

you must like him

"Mom".

He was here.

She grinned. "Go get cleaned up for dinner

bathroom?". I asked

you can honey, Jake show Leah where the bathroom is". Following behind him I couldn't stop my

his eyes he

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