the last few days.” She utters, her words having me stiffen.
I didn’t want to talk about Kade right now, especially with her. It only made me feel guilty that we had done
more than we should’ve behind their backs.
“We uh have been busy with school work mom, we don’t really have time for much bonding,” I said, putting on
the television and refraining from staring back at her, afraid she’d see the lies on my face.
“I-
She started but dad cuts her off. “Baby we need to head out now if we want to be there early.”
Mom agrees and we all say our goodbyes before they leave. I didn’t know I had been holding my breath until the
air whooshed out of my lungs.
“So baby shark?” I asked Austin, more like teasing him as I swipe through the movies on N*****x.
“I’m not a baby Mia.” He snaps.
I laugh. “SpongeBob it is then.”
For a couple of hours, Austin and I had not once shifted from the couch except to pee. It was already five minutes past the hour three and mom and dad haven’t come back yet. Neither has Kade.
“We need popcorn,” Austin grumbles, his head hanging from the couch and his feet up on the back of the chair.
“You go do it,” I murmured, my gaze not wanting to move off Megamind. That was probably the third animated
movie we watched for today.
“Mia?” Austin said softly.
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I reluctantly remove my eyes off the movie and set them on Austin. “Yeah?”
His eyes glare at me from his position. “I can’t make popcorn you dipshit.” 1
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Sighing heavily, I reluctantly move off the couch and made my way to the kitchen. After a few minutes of
waiting for the popcorn to finish, I opened the microwave and reached out for the packet. It’s hot so I pinch the
ends with my fingers and tossed it on the counter beside the bowl.
The clicking sound of a door being shut reaches my ears and I stop. I wait to hear if it were my parents but I hear
nothing but the sound of heavy boots hitting the floor.
Seconds later Austin yells.” Hey Kade you’re back! Mia and I were just about to watch a horror movie, want to
join?”
My heart leaps when I hear his name, my skin burning as I heard his voice “Is that right little man? Aren’t you a bit too young to watch horror movies?”
“I’m a big boy Kade.” Austin boasted. I pictured him puffing out his little chest to somehow look a little more
intimidating.
“I don’t want to impose on you and Mia-
“Mia won’t care. In fact, she would probably need you there as a bodyguard because she hates scary movies and
can be a big crybaby-
I gritted my teeth. Great. Austin was about to embarrass me.
I march my way over to the living room, stopping dead in my tracks when Kade lifts his head and his blue eyes penetrate me. I nearly choke on my own saliva.
“Where’s the popcorn Mia?” Austin grumbles in displeasure, his eyes glaring at my empty hands.
Austin manages to pull me away from Kade and I remember why I marched over there in the first place. “I don’t hate horror movies Austin, stop lying!” I lied. “And besides we can’t watch one because you’d not be able to
sleep tonight.”
“I too can watch a scary movie Mia. You’re the one who screamed the last time-
“No I did not!” I snapped.
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“You did too!” Austin retorted.
How far was the closest ocean? I’m really tempted to dump his body there and drive away.
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“You’re scared of horror movies?” There’s amusement swirling in Kade’s tone and I couldn’t resist when my eyes draw to his. I held my breath when the corner of his mouth lifts into an amusing grin.
I blushed, tearing my eyes away from him as butterflies create havoc in my belly. “No I’m not.” I lied, glaring at Austin who rolls his eyes.
“Prove it then. Let’s watch The Conjuring. I’ve been dying to see that movie!” Austin yelled in excitement.
He was right about me hating horror movies, but I didn’t lie when I said he wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight. Austin also hated scary movies. The toad just wanted me to look like an idiot in front of Kade and him to look
tough.
So without thinking much about it, I answered. “Fine let’s watch the conjuring. Let’s see who will get scared.”
Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she’s not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.