2.

We drove to the store, mom said she needed to get a few things for tonight as we would be expecting company tonight and we should dress up a bit.

We are currently going from aisle to aisle, I dragged my feet as I dropped a bunch of things in the cart. I looked over at my mom, she looked like a zombie that just wanted to drop down. I smiled widely at her as a song that's very familiar began to play.

"My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard-'' I did a small squat and moved my hands and hips in a circle, mom began to laugh while I gained weird looks from by-passers. ``-and they're like it's better than yours, their like it's better than yours...'' I flipped my hair around as I pointed in random directions, "if I teach you I'm gonna have to charge" I rubbed my fingertips together as I moved my hips side to side. "La, la, la, la, la the boys are waiting, la, la, la,la, la" I skipped towards my mom and swung an arm around her as we laughed hysterically.

We paid for everything and left, we talked and joked around, I laughed so hard I ended up doubling over and clutching my tummy, laughing like a teenager on drugs, I stopped laughing and gave my mom a dead glare due to what she said. "What" I gave her a baffled look, "I said there is someone who's moving in with us" she looked at me nervously, "who" I demanded frowning as I tried watching my tone, "his parents passed on a year ago and his been struggling a lot, he dropped out of school, so I told him he could come live with us, he arrives tonight oh and his your arts and Italian class teacher at the school" my eyes widened as realisation hit me. "You ok honey" mom questioned, I nodded in response and hummed, but little did she know that I am not ok, my heart beat rapidly picked up speed and I began to have a mini panic as my mind swarmed with thoughts.

I helped carry in the bags and packed away the food and necessities in the cubets, mom occupied herself by preparing the food for dinner, I set the dining table yet it was extremely exhausting due to the fact I kept going back and forth as though I was a headless chicken.

"What's the time?" I shouted as I sat the plates down.

"It's six he will be here in an hour" she shouted back.

"Umm... ok I'm going to freshen up" I jogged up the stairs before she could respond.

I shut my room door and locked it, I ran the water and stripped out of my clothes and undergarments, I tied my hair into a messy bun and got under the cool water, I scrubbed my body and washed my hair. I dried off, I applied body lotion and oil to keep my skin moisturised, I put on a red off shoulder jumpsuit and my open peep toe black flats, I moved on and did my make up by applying a layer of nude lipgloss and eyeliner my face does not need much done to it anyways.

I put on my deodorant and perfume and brushed my hair leaving it to its beautiful curls and let it drop over my shoulders, taking one more glance in the mirror, I walked down the stairs just as the doorbell rang. "I got it" I jumped off the step and swung the door open, dad had a wide grin on his face, he pulled me into a bear hug lifting me off the ground making me giggle.

"Oh ok put me down" I laughed patting his back.

"Fine" dad whined as he put me down, I rolled my eyes at him as the corner of my lip tugged up. We turned in the direction of the door at the new voice, there stood two guys in all their glory, "hi" I waved at them, "hi it's nice to meet you" one of them said and held out his hand. I placed a hand in front of them and pulled them in, dad shut the door behind them, I glared daggers at my dad as he held his hands up defensively.

I passed on a forced smile as I passed them and headed into the kitchen, I stood in the kitchen doorway tapping my foot impatiently and crossed my arms over my chest glaring daggers at my mother, she gave me a guilty look, before I could say anything she began to ramble on. "So it totally slipped my mind to tell you that he has a twin brother, Maxwell is the blonde and Cole is the red head, they won't be here for long they we're supposed to move next door although that got delayed due to some technical problems with the house it's only for a few days then they are gone". She let out a breath, gave me a pleading look, I clamped my mouth shut and gave her a firm nod, I left with a tray of drinks and glasses, I set the tray in the middle of the dining table.

I examined the guys closely. Cole's eyes are sky blue, his muscles are a bit bigger than his brother's, he has on a white tank top that clings to muscles matched with a leather jacket, denim skinny jeans and combat boots. Maxwell's eyes are light green, his muscles are a bit smaller than Cole's, he has on a long sleeved v-line grey top exposing his muscles, he has on denim jeans and combat boots, the guys we're lounging in the living room watching sports with my dad.

"Dinners ready" I announced as I entered, they all nodded and followed me to the dining room.

Mom and dad sat next to each other and I sat across Cole and Maxwell, I twisted my fork in my pasta bored, I looked at my parents they seemed to be in their own world in their own conversation, I looked at Cole and Maxwell and smiled fakely, I placed a fork full of my pasta nodding slowly as I looked around lost in thought.

My train of thoughts got interpretively cut short. "My name's Cole and this is my brother Max"Cole smiled and Max glared at me, "Lara" I fake smiled not meaning to be rude, "so why did you move here?" I asked, "to start fresh" he laughed nervously, rubbing the back of his neck. The tension in the air was really thick and worsened at every passing moment, mentally rolling my eyes I got up and placed my dirty dishes into the kitchen. I could feel all eyes on me when I left and came back, "so... dad".

"Yeah" he said slowly, "we're still gonna do our thing" I raised an eyebrow at him, "sure, can they join?" he pointed in Cole and Max direction, I nodded and locked my lips into a thin line.

Mom and I we're in the kitchen cleaning up and packing away, I got the popcorn, chips and drinks, I placed them in the living room on the table, "Lara please show them to their rooms" mom kissed me on the forehead and left before I could say anything, "sure why not" I grumbled frustratedly, I turned to them and smiled or at least I tried, "follow me please" I walked up the stairs to the guest rooms which are next door to mine on both sides, "this is my room" I pointed at the middle room, "this is your room Cole" I pointed to my left, "and that room is your room Max" I turned facing them. "You both have a walk-in closet and a bathroom in there. If you need anything please don't feel shy and let me know" I smiled at them and walked in my room.

I tied my hair into a ponytail, did my skincare routine, brushed my teeth, changed into shorts and an oversized t-shirt, slipped on a pair of slippers and left my room. Dad and the guys were already laid out on the sofas laughing and cracking jokes, the only place free to sit was next to Max. I dreaded the feeling of having to sit next to him, mentally groaning. I wiped my face and sluggishly dragged my feet forward till I sat down.

"Movie choices" I turned towards them,

"Two horrors and your favourite romance movie" dad replied with a smile on his face.

I bit my bottom lip as I contemplated the scenario, after thinking for a moment I agreed on the arrangement although my decision was one I would surely regret, "let's watch the romance movie last" they all happily agreed. I placed a handful of popcorn in my mouth as I pressed my legs against my chest with a blanket over me.

I did not really watch the horror movies due to the fact that I would either be clinging to Max for dear life with my eyes shut or my face buried in his chest, or my hands afraid that if I looked I would be attacked. I won't lie I enjoyed how Max would freeze under my touch, that just gave my ego a big boost of confidence, as the credits began to roll, sighing I let go of Max arm and placed much distance between us. Dad stood up and placed in The Fault In Our Stars then headed into the kitchen.

"Here you go" he placed three tissue boxes beside me, two bins close to my reach and a tub of my favourite ice cream with a spoon on my lap.

"Thank you" I smiled at my dad as he kissed my cheek,

"What's all that for?" Cole asked ,

"I don't know" I shrugged my shoulders digging into my ice cream.

"You will see why" dad said smugly looking at me as I rolled my eyes.

Halfway through the movie I was a train wreck, my Ice cream no longer existed as the movie neered to an end and I had only half a tissue box and half a bin empty. I cried more when Augustus died that broke my heart so much , I cleaned my mini mess as the credits rolled I bid everyone goodnight... I felt someone pulling me back into a new direction where the kitchen is. Dad played some music and tried to persuade me to dance with him.

Knowing me well I refused my father's request but he kept trying not taking no for an answer, eventually he accepted defeat and I smiled triumphantly at his frown till it turned into a smug look and I did not like that.

"Ok it's understandable after all you couldn't dance if your life depended on it" he shrugged his shoulders without a care in the world.

"Keep thinking that deer father but your attempts are futile" I cross my arms over my chest glaring at him.

"Ok it's settled you can't dance what a shame "

"Fine one song and then I am leaving " I grumbled.

He twirled me around him till my starting point, he grasped our my hand in his and we danced like those famous people on tv, with our own little goofy twist just like we used to do when I was little, dad eventually got tired and quit.

I sat on the counter with one leg raised up as I nibbled on some leftover chips, another song began to play and a hand appeared in my vision blocking my eyesight from the chips. I looked up at Max as he looked at me.

"You're still here, why are you still here?" a frown creased upon my face.

"One dance and I'm gone" he said through gritted teeth. Dad came over and kissed my head before he left.

"Fine by me" I placed my hand in his ensuring that there was some distance between us.

"Let's play a game." I looked at him briefly.

"No" I sighed

"Yes"

"No"

"Yes"

"Goodnight" I stormed upstairs and locked my door before laying down and falling asleep.