3~pancake apology

"Hows your feet" sarah put a plate of soft brown pancake infront of me,syrup dripping at the edge unto the plate

"Mn fine Thank you." I pulled away the small crust sticking off the edge

Now the rounded brown shape is even

"Sorry about last night,someone decided to be an asshole acting like a cranky grandpa " her voice was daringly loud enough as she shot a look toward the dark haired boy

No reply

Sarah hissed  heading back to the stove swaying slowly to  the beat of the slow music from the speakers in the living room. I bite my pancake it was very fluffy and sweet making me wonder how sarah had managed to prepare something this good

Beth, do not judge

I chewed slowly looking everywhere except opposite me where benjamin sat, face stiff as a statue .

The paintings on the wall caught my attention,since I love painting myself I knew the portrait of the wall was a high crafted work, it was quite splendid

I was tempted to stand up so I could walk closer to the wall to examine the painting but decided against it fearing even the slighted screetch of my chair might have benjamin loosing his cool and finally strangling me

at this thought,unfortunately my eyes subconsciously moved across the table until they fell back on the book held by  long pale fingers, 

A political book?

As if knowing my wandering eyes were on his hands  the book shifted down a bit and my eyes clashed with dark furrowed unfriendly ones

Faster than the speed of light my gaze  shot away

As if Not having any control of my hands i automatically reached out to the basket of fruit at the centre taking an apple I took a bite chewing without tasting .

coming back to the table sarah gave a toothy smile

"Oh,you havent finished your meal,you don't like it? A rather cunning smile came up on Sarah's face as i was about to reply

"No...I love it" wearing a small smile I swallowed what felt like brick in my throat

what is she up to

I chewed slowly as sarah talked about this and that, asking me if I've sorted out my schedule and course materials

"Oh, i forgot to tell you mr grumpy pants here is also a business major and he could help if you need any assistance.right? benjamin?" chin in hands she head to her brother

Not once did benjamin put down his book or even answered. he had simply picked up his mug to his lips in this process the hem of his sleeves shifted up a little and I was able to see a peek  of tattoo

He also has a tattoo? why am i even suprised! I glanced towards Sarah's arm whose fingers were massaging then top of the bridge of her nose

his sister also had tattoos!

Taking the last sip of his tea he stood the chair screeching back

my Lord

he is tall, taller than the intimidating height of my father. I tightened my hand on my left wrist when he walked passed

he walked passed me to the other side of the island

The smell of soap wafted to my nose

Dean picked up the keys I hadn't even noticed on the table beside me not a word said,he strode away

"Are you driving your Audi? I want to take it out today...beth and I are going shopping...lend it to me for today please" sarah whined

We are going shopping?suprised, I threw her a look and she winked at me

he stopped, dropping the key with a clang back on the island and another was picked up on the shelf

The door closed

"You didnt tell me we were going shopping" I exhaled softly, visibly relieved at his exit.

Sarah sat beside me  food still in her mouth

"Well now I'm telling you"

I made sure to finish my pancake only talking when I finish chewing

"Ok"

As long as we dont stay out late I guess it's fine. Because I'll have to call my parents  and also I cant miss the punctual time I read  my verse

Not able to hold it anymore I voiced out

"Your pancake taste nice"

A thin brow arched before she slowly erupted in laughter

Sarah?...

"Beth, benjamin poured his heart and love into making it"  she purred in a sing song voice winking at me

For the second time in two days  I choked

Her hearty laughter reaches my ear as she patted my back bringing a glass of water to my mouth

"Jeez does he frighten you that much"

You have no idea

"Well,take the pancake as an apology..an apology pancake made with love" she snickered

I stared blankly at her

She shrugged patting my shoulder

Sarah and her jokes...