A Sweet Relationship

Chapter 3

<Torin POV>

No no no... He's joking, right? He's not serious. Why would someone bet on me? I'm not an animal...

My phone buzzed as I reached for it, "It better not be him.." I spoke to myself quietly. I groaned.

1 new text message from Lucas

'Hey there, Torin..'

'What?' I text him back furiously.

'... I wanted to say thanks...'

'Say thanks to my face, then' it was sarcasm, but he took it seriously I guess because he FaceTimed me. I answered, regretting it as soon as I saw his face.

He smiled, "Thanks," and held up his $5.

I grit my teeth, "What the f*ck is your problem? You bet on me!"

He shrugged, "Ok..."

"Do you know how idiotic and selfish that is?!" I started raising my voice.

"..." I think I was starting to make him feel guilty.. But that's my goal..

I glared at him, gritting my teeth.

"I'm sorry..." He looked like he meant it, and knowing me, with my soft spot for cute people, I forgave him.

He smiled, "Can I come over tomorrow? I swear I won't do any funky business.."

I nodded, "I guess.."

"Awesome. Well, hey, I gotta go."

I waved goodbye and he hung up. How abrupt.. I shrugged it off and turned on the TV, switching the channel to Fox. I set my phone down and watched TV.

<Lucas' POV>

She talked to me so sternly on the phone... I f*cked up... really bad this time.

She's right, it's selfish and idiotic to bet on a person.

I shook my head trying to think about something else. The only reason I had hung up was because I don't like seeing her upset. It drives me insane, it makes me feel terrible.

I picked up my phone and went downstairs. I breathed in the scent of my moms sloppy joe. Mmmm... Smells delish..

I was snapped out of my trance when my 7 year old sister ran up to me and gave me a hug.

"Lucas! Will you play house with me?" She asked.

"Of course I will, Apple," her real names Mimi, but she loves apples, so that's what the whole family calls her.

She grabbed my hand and pulled me into her play room, "Sit down," she ordered and pointed at her Fishers Price kitchen table.

"Yes ma'am," I obeyed her order and sat down. my legs always cramp though, when I sit in those tiny chairs.

She smiled and pretended to cook up some food. She put it on the table before me, "Eat."

She's being bossy, but as long as it doesn't go to far, it's ok. I pretended to eat the plastic chicken and pizza, "Num num num," I mimicked.

She took the plate and put it in the pretend sink. I stood and waved at her, "I'm going to go watch Law & Order with ma now, kay?"

She stopped what she was doing and pulled my hand, "No, please stay, you're the best big brother in the world."

I laughed, she was trying to bribe me. She had a tight grip on my arm, so I pulled her up and spun around. She laughed and giggled. I enjoy seeing her like this... I wish Torin was like this, too. I want to know her happy side..

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