New Rules

Avyanna Chase 12

I was in my room texting Sophia that we'd reached home safely, when a message flashed on the top of my screen.

And it was from Brennon.

'Nothing.' I replied

'Bowling tomorrow then?'

'Why didn't you just ask that in the group?' I text back confusedly.

'I didn't see the group sorry.'

He said sorry?

'Okay, lemme ask then.' I replied feeling like I was a little rude to him.

I asked in the group and everyone agreed including Logan, Sophia had made the group and added Logan too.

We decided to go to the nearest mall, and Logan also made us all agree on watching a movie that was releasing just tomorrow.

I put my phone on the side table and decide to take a shower before dinner.

After the shower I put on some shorts and a tank top then walk down to the kitchen.

Alex was already there sitting on the couch watching something on the TV.

"What do you want to eat for dinner?" I ask.

"Umm, something spicy." He answers turning himself to face me.

"Mm, what about that Indian restaurant around the corner?" I ask my stomach already doing a flip from the hunger.

"Hell yes!" He jumps and I run to get my phone.

Are we psychos? I shrug, maybe.

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"I am sure I gained weight." I mumble with my hand on my stomach.

"Me too. But we'd still look sexy." Alex shrugs.

I nod.

"Why did you ask Brennon to stay today?" I ask suddenly.

"He apologized." He shrugs.

"And? That makes everything alright?" I ask incredulously.

"No, but it's a start right?" He answers.

"I don't know how we're even related, you with your forgive and forget attitude." I sigh making him chuckle.

"That's because we're not. I told you, you were adopted." He says with a serious face.

I stare at him blankly. "Funny, Alex." He bursts out laughing and I chuckle with him.

"Alrighty, I am off to bed. Good night." I yawn. He switches off the TV and we both walk towards our rooms.

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The next day I wake up late, feeling relaxed which was rare.

I walk to my washroom and brush my teeth then walk down the stairs and notice Alex in the kitchen.

"What are you cooking?" I ask.

He looks up at me, a little startled, "Jeez Av, you're a little too light on your feet. But to answer your question, I am making bagel with cream cheese."

"Did I ever tell you how much I love you?" I sing and plop down on the couch.

"What time is it?"

"1 p.m." He answers making me nod. "Also check the group messages- or don't I'll tell you in short, we'll leave at 4 in the evening."