CHAPTER 4

Suddenly, a knock on the door which echoed through the silence in the room startled everyone. It had been 20 mins into the lesson so even Mr. Brown wasn't expecting anyone. He went to open the door and standing on the other side was none other than Kane.

''Hey, Mr. B'' Kane said with a smirk.

''Yes Mr. Allen, what's your excuse this time?'' Mr. Brown stood blocking the door with his arms crossed.

"See Mr. B-"

"Mr. Brown".

"Mr. Brown, I won't give you an excuse, but I just got caught up… a student needed my help with-"

Mr. Brown just sighed "Just get in and stop wasting my time".

Kane walked in and winked at a couple of the girls sitting at the side before sitting in his place. The lesson continued as usual, but Mr. Brown kept having to stop due to the boys specifically Kane making noise.

"Right, everyone up… We're having a change in seating plan" Mr. Brown announced mid-lesson.

"So where are you sitting then Mr. B" Kane decided to joke which made the whole class erupt into laughter.

"Glad you were paying attention, you can come right at the front near me next to…" Mr. Brown started scanning the class and I could hear a lot of girls saying "I wish its me" or "pick me". I just decided to get back to my work since I would probably get moved to the back.

"How about Delilah and Mia?" He said seeming proud.

"WHAT?" The whole class seemed to reject this offer.

I mean it made sense why us 3 would reject but the reasons for everyone else was ridiculous. The girl's reasons were that he was too handsome to sit next to anyone but one of them (OUCH!). The guys reasons were just purely for the fact that they found it hysterical. My friends was that I'm too innocent to endure this tragedy. Mia's reason was that Kane and she had hooked up a week ago and it would just be awkward. Kane's reason wasn't anything to do with us but the fact that he didn't want to be near Mr. Brown. My reason was that… Too distracting. I wouldn't really be sitting next to Mia but KANE… Well I know for a fact that he would get on my nerve.

"IT'S NOT UP FOR DEBATE. MOVE… NOW" Mr. Brown finally roared to get everyone to listen.

We moved and he moved everyone else one by one. Ava, Nikita and Emily got told to sit at the back with a guy in between each girl. Thankfully, Grace was behind me so if maths ever turned into a smooching session between Kane and Mia then I could just talk to her.

The lesson went on for another 10 mins until the end.

"Everyone have your homework's out and put them on the table… Kane take out you diary" Mr. Brown said with his back facing us.

"You'll be surprised, I did my work" Kane said with a smile taking his homework out of his bag.

"You're joking" Mr. Brown looked like he got told there's a ghost in the room and he almost ran over to look "How?" he still looked like in a state of shock whilst examining the work.

Kane put his arm around my chair, glanced over and winked at me to which I just scoffed and rolled my eyes "Let's just say a fairy helped me".

"Ugh!" Mia said and leaned back in her chair

It was a good thing that I was looking away because that comment just made me blush. Stupid puberty hormones.

"Well then Mr. Allen, Well done… I'm proud of you"

****

The rest of the school day went the same as every other day. The highlight of the day was lunch. Ava, Nikita, Grace, Emily and I sat together, and it was just so funny. All of us seemed to get along well.

Nikita is usually the funniest, Ava is the one that has the most tea on everyone, Grace is just nice with everyone which all of us pick up from her and Emily is really intelligent especially in history which is my second favourite subject. She'll pass on all of her knowledge to us which can get boring for everyone else, but I find it quite interesting.

****

"Hi home!" I screamed as me and Asher entered into the house.

"Hi my babies!" My mum said walking out from the living room.

"Mum how are you home?" Asher asked and his expression of confusion mirrored mine perfectly "are you okay".

Mum started laughing and goes "I'm fine my love but we got invited for dinner to our company's boss' house…. Your father is upstairs getting his clothes ready… Have a quick snack and then go get ready too".

"Ugh! Mum bu-" Asher started.

"Nope, not today" Mum gave an end of discussion look and glanced over at me "Delilah wear the dress that I bought last month for you".

"Won't that be overdressed?" I asked walking into the kitchen where Asher had already started to make a sandwich for both of us.

"No, it won't, it'll be perfect, and I want both of you to behave really well with Mr and Mrs Allen… I've heard they have a son and daughter so try to get along with them. Okay?"

Me and Asher give each other a glance, look back at mum and say in synch "Yes Mum".

Mum shakes her head before joining in with us both laughing.

***

I had a quick shower and twist my hair into buns so by the time I finish getting ready, my hair will be curled. I put on my red off the shoulder dress which cinched in the waist. It was simple but elegant and mum was right it didn't look that overdressed. I did simple makeup to give my face a bit of colour and structure.

'Put your head on my shoulder, Hold me in your arms, baby…'

"AHH! PAUL ANKA!" I started singing along, call me a dork but I love the 90s songs.

I start dancing whilst blow-drying my hair and letting them open whilst hair spraying them, so they stay the night. I replayed the song again and danced some more.

"This is why we'll be late" I turn around to find my whole family laughing so I join along and just roll my eyes at my dads' statement.

***

Whilst turning up on their street, I realise the houses are massive but when we turn into their driveway there was only one thing left to say,

"WOAH!" I say looking at the gigantic mansion.

"Tell me about it" I hear Asher say from beside me.

We step out and I stand there admiring the mansion. It had pillars at the doorway with a porch that had a table and chairs out at the front. It was probably triple the size of my house.

"Come on Delilah" I hear dad say.

Mum rings the doorbell whilst we wait outside.

"They're here" we hear which I'm guessing Mrs Allen is saying to her family.

"Everyone best behaviours" I hear mum whisper.

The door opens to reveal a husband and a wife which I'm guessing is Mr Allen and Mrs Allen. They seem like nice people.

"We're so glad you could make it" Mr Allen says to us giving a warm smile.

"We're so honoured to have gotten an invitation Mr and Mrs Allen" My dad says.

"Please… call me Olivia and call him James" she gave a warm smile as well and extended her hand to shake which my parents shook "do come in".

Right before entering a little girl can be seen walking down the hallway with…

KANE.