CHAPTER 10

I wake with period pain and realise the lights are closed.

What time is it?

I look over at the wall clock and see that it's 10:30. I go to freshen up then go to check my phone, another missed call from Kane.

A growl comes from my stomach and I decide to call him after I've found something to eat. I tiptoe downstairs making sure not to make too much noise so no one else wakes up.

I stumble into the kitchen almost knocking a vase over since it's so dark. I switch on the lights and start looking through the kitchen. AHHH! Chinese takeaway! Why was this ordered without me?

I warm it up and settle down on the sofa with a blanket since my back is killing me.

Mmmmm… This is so good!

BUZZ! BUZZ!

Ugh! Why's my phone hiding in the blanket? Kane, again? Damn it, I forgot to call him.

Before I can say anything, I hear Kane, "Why didn't you pick up earlier?"

"I didn't check m-" before I can finish Kane cuts me off.

"As if, what teenager doesn't check their phone".

"Kane… firstly, start learning to not cut me off and secondly, I wasn't well".

"Oh, I'm sorry".

"No worries, why'd you call?"

"Well… my plan got cancelled so wanted to ask if you're busy".

"Yeah, I'm sorry for not calling. Maybe next time? Anyway, I'm eating".

"Sure, bye".

"Bye".

I continue to eat in silence and make my way upstairs; the moment I place my head on the pillow, I'm long gone.

***

I stare at the clothes around me and decide to wear navy blue jeggings with a white sweatshirt. I look at the girl staring back at me, she looks cute and yet comfortable. That literally took 10 mins. The Allen's should be here in an hour. Still got time to kill. What should I do?

Oh yeah, I didn't reply to Emily, might as well call her.

"Hey Dels" Emily's chirpy voice sounds through the phone.

"Hey Emily, you called yesterday?"

"Yeah, I just wanted to ask… Well are you okay… With what happened between��� me and Kane?"

Wait, what?

"Yeah… How come you're asking?"

"Well, you came with Kane and you didn't answer the call yesterday… so I thought you might be angry".

"No, I'm not angry Emily, I just wasn't well so I couldn't answer and yeah I came with him but that doesn't mean anything" I give a slight giggle.

Emily giggles too "Phew! That's a relief… If you want, I can give the details now".

"Well I would love to listen but I've got guests coming over so I've got to rush but I would love to hear the details tomorrow".

"Yeah sure, bye".

"See you tomorrow".

I put the phone on the side and rest my head in my hands whilst all the thoughts flood in. Emily is such a nice person; she's concerned whether I'm okay and I've done nothing but sulk about their kiss. I tilt my head to look at the reflection staring back at me, you know Kane outside of school because of our parents but that doesn't mean anything.

It just hormones which will go away eventually. Damn it! Then why couldn't I tell her that it's Kane coming? Besides Kane doesn't even want someone like me.

"DELILAH THEY'RE HERE!" the sound of mum's voice echoes through the walls.

I make my way downstairs and stand next to where everyone else is greeting each other.

"Hello uncle and aunty" I lean in to give a hug to Mr and Mrs Allen.

"What about my hug?" a little Emma says as she hugs my legs, I giggle and bend down to hug her properly.

"Hi Kane" I say whilst giving a nod to him.

"Hey" He gives a nod back.

After our greetings, we all walk to the dining table which is right next to the kitchen. I take my seat next to Asher and Emma. Dinner was the usual talks with the usual groups. I ate the smallest portion since I didn't have a big appetite. We had desert which was a chocolate trifle, yup my choice! It was so delicious that I got my appetite back for it.

Me and Asher are supposed to be on dishes duty, so they don't pile up at night but since he's applying to college this year, he went off to his room. Which leaves me to do it myself. I wish I was Emma who is currently passed away on the sofa or I wish I was the adults who get to sit around and talk. Actually no, who would I talk to then. Kane?

"Want help?"

I jump slightly and look behind me to see Kane leaning against the doorframe.

I turn back around to the dishes, "No, it's almost done".

"Okay, I'll give company, got nothing better to do".

Oh yeah sure, I'm just good time pass. He leans against the counter near where I'm standing.

"So how was your day?"

I look over at him, "how was my day?"

He looks back in a duh way, "yeah, how was your day?"

"Ummm… good?"

Kane starts laughing whilst shaking his head, "you were unwell right? that's why I'm asking".

My cheeks start heating up "oh yeah… I'm fine now".

"Cool"

"So, you and Emily huh?"

I instantly regret saying that!

��She's nice, good kisser" Kane says whilst smirking.

That's exactly what I want to hear, couldn't be more awkward, "cool".

The air in the room was definitely becoming warmer, "are you hot?"

"Clearly since so many girls are after me".

I snap my head in his direction just to see him smirking, "I'm talking about the room not you".

"Nah… I'm good"

How arrogant! I carry on with my work trying to imagine Kane not here.

"Hey, Delilah" I glance over at him again and see his eyebrows scrunched whilst looking at me "you've got something on your jeans".

I look down and realise I've leaked "damn it" I whisper before taking the washing gloves off and running upstairs.

I grab my other jeans and rush to the bathroom to change. I can't believe that just happened! I leaked in front of Kane Allen. That's so embarrassing! I lean my head against the bathroom door and let the coolness transfer to my cheeks.

Eventually, I open the door and guess who was standing right outside. Kane! I try to avoid eye contact and walk past him, but he blocks my path which forces me to look up at him.

"You don't have to feel embarrassed" ugh! Stop! Cheeks heating up here! "I've got cousins who are girls and I've had girlfriends, so I know about periods".

"Yeah of course, it's a natural thing" I say looking away again.

"So, this is what you meant when you said that you're not well?" I nod my head "well that also explains why you were acting moody".

My head shoots up and I smack his arm gently "hey, that's rude!"

"But true" he says laughing.

He turns to go down since Mr and Mrs Allen started calling Kane which meant they're leaving so I head down to as well say bye. Before leaving, Kane gives a side hug.

My cheeks turn red again.

Yeah, yeah, I know it's not much but it's something right.

AHHHHH!

I'm definitely not getting any sleep tonight!