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.

brother". Making a face she went into her bag and pulled out a folder. "This is from Mr Robinson. I went about your other classes but

my lip as I took it from her. "What about Mr

Of course he did. I wasn't looking

changing the subject. I

cooking". She sighed. "Family dinners so I have to

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

I'll text my mom and tell her you're coming. She'll be thrilled when she hears about

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

as I went

a jumper. Brushing out my hair I pulled it back into a messy bun. That would do, I was only going across the street. Reaching the bottom of the stairs I slipped

wore glasses?". She asked handing me my

all the time". Putting my jacket on I went about making sure I had switched everything off. "But I

"Good to go?".

locked the door and it was secure. "Will

him already?".

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

when I heard it. "What

off and pulled on my arm. "Come on". That was definitely not nothing

noticed

pulled me in for a hug and I

good thank you.

She was the mom of all moms and she

and lots of open space. I loved it. "So are you settling in okay?". Placing my water in front of me she

yes I still missed Florida but I

She asked. I had a feeling she also knew I was struggling a little. "Alanna was saying some of the girls around

needed to learn to

to pry honey. Alanna has a big heart

can be mean". I shrugged. I wasn't going to let it bother me anymore or at least I was going to try. It wasn't worth it and if

bitches". Charlotte stated. "But you're a strong one I can tell". She winked just as Alanna finally graced us with her presence. "Alanna set the table your dad and brother will

rate spiked a little. I

"I'll help". I offered.

you. Alanna". She gave her

to me? Talk to

like

across as the mother that would kill for

out. My nerves were getting the better of me. I was so lame, I felt put on the spot. "He took me for

you've been hanging out

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

must like him

"Mom".

He was here.

just making conversation". She grinned. "Go get cleaned up for dinner

use your bathroom?". I asked needing a

bathroom is".

like anyone using the down stairs one". Rolling his eyes he stopped at the top of the stairs. "Straight ahead I'm just going to

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