SIX

I picked at my food, my mind was in scrambles.. I've been avoiding Alex in a way. We've sleepovers on Fridays but I've been skipping because I'm also avoiding Adrain. I know what I feel and I don't want to get my heart broken or break the besties'code. And what's worst, I don't know what Adrain feels so if I encourage my feelings and Adrain doesn't feel the same way,I'd be heartbroken and vice versa. I should just talk to alex. She's my best friend and practically my twin, she'll get me and might agree ...oh Isabella Avery Josephine Night, why do you dream so much?

"Izzy, Alex is here and guess who's with her?" Please don't be Adrain!!

"Who?"

"Adrain her brother.." oh crap!

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"Hey Lexy..." I said walking into the room and I heard a groan.

"My baby, are you okay now?" Mom asked and I frowned. What's mom doing??

"Are you feeling better? Mom said you were having cramps so Adrain and I came to say hi. My mom says hi and Greg is back." I eyed Mom and she winked at me. What's she up to now?

"I'm fine now, still got cramps though ..." I said and flushed when I made eye contact with Adrain.

"Oh don't feel shy.. Adrain buys mine.." Alex said and Adrain shivered.

"I was always blackmailed." He argued pouting and I chuckled while Alex and Mom smirked.

"Alright I'll leave you three...see you"

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Adrain and Alex left few hours later and I decided to find out what Mom was up to. I wasn't on my period and I didn't have cramps.

"Mom, can I come in?" I asked and I heard sniffing. Mom yelled a reply and I walked in. I gaped at the view. Empty bottles of beer were lying on the floor and Mom was sprawled out on the floor.

"Mom!!"" I yelled in panic and sat beside her on the floor. Her eyes were bloodshot,she was drunk and looked stressed.

"Yes dear I'm fine. Was just thinking about my life and what I'd love to change about it. Your father's cheating on me..." She said and I gaped.

"What?!!!!"

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"Hey..." Adry said sitting beside me on the porch. I ignored him, my thoughts,my main concern.

"Are you ignoring me?" He asked and he sounded hurt.

"No I'm not. There's just so much going on right now and it's a lot to take in and accept..." I said holding back the tears. I don't cry in front of people, it's one of my rules.

"Care to share?" You might feel better.."

"Where's Lexy?" I asked ignoring him.

"In your room taking a nap. After the picnic, she looked tired and stressed and she's cramping..." Adry said frowning. I wiped my face preparing to go and check on her.

"Relax Josie, we need to talk.."

"About?"

"Things...."