The Boy With a Black Hoodie

Chapter Thirteen: Kiara

When I looked at the dinner table I understood why I did not get along with my mother. My dad seemed to be enjoying his "healthy juice" and I wanted to gag. My mom had bumped into Alan and me hugging and she seemed cool with it. So far she hadn't asked any questions but I knew she would be onto me soon enough.

To be honest, I also had no idea what was happening between me and Alan. Ever since he came to Greenwood I hadn't been involved in any scandals which were saying a lot. I didn't even know who had a grudge on who and I hadn't instigated any fights. Mr. Kevin promised to keep a watch on me and he made it clear that he hated my guts. As if I crushed on him. Pathetic old git.

I looked at my plate and felt my stomach sinking. I had had a heavy lunch but I was so hungry and I needed calories. After my mom finished serving we said grace, I had even forgotten about that. I lived alone so I'm so sorry if I hardly ever thought about praying. Every meal I had alone was a constant reminder of how pathetic my life was.

"Why are you guys here?" I asked. It had been bothering me the whole day. My parents couldn't just be here for a Consultation day. They had missed most of those and made up for it by donating thousands of dollars to the school which was part of the reason why I couldn't be expelled.

"This is our house too," dad answers, " we can come whenever we want."

"Yeah, sure tell me about it," I mumble and they both glare at me.

"Kiara, Watch it!" Mom scolds and I laugh. How dare she tell me what to do when she is never even home.

"So, why are you here and don't tell me about Consultation day. You guys have missed it for years so what happened this year? You guys broke to make up for it by money?"

"To check up on you," my dad answers matter of factly, and this time I laugh like a crazy person.

"What's funny?" Mom asks.

"We have our check-up calls for that,"

"Kiara I'm about to go crazy right now so don't push me," mom glares and I laugh. My phone beeps and I realize I had sent Alan a message.

Alan: I'm in your room

Kiara: ok coming.

I stand up and leave the room without a word. My mind is reeling with questions

"How did you get in?" That is my first question.

"Carrie let me in."

I join him on the floor and stretch my legs. He opens the bag and takes out containers of food. I'm trying by all means not to think about what my parents said but I can't stop thinking about the fact that there could be more. My mouth waters when I look at all the delicacies he brought me. Mac n cheese, steak, and a whole tub of ice cream.

" You are a lifesaver," I say digging into the mac n cheese.

"You are most welcome Kiki. So how was meeting your mom?"

"The usual, she is mean and bossy and everything I'm not."

"You sure about that," Alan says as he helps me eat some of the food.

"Yes, and why are you eating my food?"

"Can't help it, I used all my energy coming here," Alan says. I decide to let it go and enjoy normal food.

"I have good news kiki." I notice Alan smirk and I wonder what the news could be.

"You have decided to wear bright colors!" I exclaim opening my ice cream.

"Hahaha funny, but no I won't be leaving here, at least not for a while." I almost hug him again but I restrain myself. I had figured that he wouldn't stay for long since he was staying in a hotel. At least he wasn't one of the people who was gonna leave me but I felt bad. Alan was gonna stay here but I might not even be able to live till twenty. Life was so unfair. If I got something good it either left or I left.

"Earth to Kiara." Alan waves his hand in front of me and I blink back tears.

"Hey did I do something wrong again? If it's about Artemis I will tell her on Monday that I was drunk at that party. I was only mad because you weren't answering my......"

"Nothing, I'm just so happy that Vamp won't be leaving me like everyone else," I smirk at him and he rolls his eyes. To be honest, I was elated that I finally had someone who wouldn't leave me despite my selfish reasons. We ate all the food that Alan brought and for a while, I even forgot about my dramatic exit from the dining room.

The funny thing is I didn't even bring up the issue about our weird relationship. Alan didn't either and I was just glad that he was up in my room not with that stupid snob. After our meal, we watched Netflix on my laptop and I didn't even mind that we were both sitting cross-legged on my bed. A knock on the door brought us to reality and we both panicked. I pointed to Alan to my walk-in closet and Alan ran inside.

"Come in," I said hiding food containers under my bed. My parents both walked in carrying a pizza box.

"Hi, mom, dad!" My voice was a high pitch and my parents walked in and sat on the bedroom couch.

"Kiara, I'm so sorry about what happened downstairs honey," and I almost choked. Mom apologizing and carrying a box of pizza.

"It's ok I'm sorry too for leaving like that, "My dad looked around the room suspiciously. I just wanted them to leave my room before I got caught.

" What's that smell?" He sniffed.

"What smell?"

"Never mind anyways we ordered Pizza for you. We figured you might be hungry." Dad continued.
Yeah, I was but now I'm so full I can barely stand.

I took the pizza box and I was surprised to see that they had remembered my favorite mushroom flavor.

"Thank you, mom and dad," I hugged them and they stood up awkwardly. I guess they were used to me always lashing out at them. As they left my room I could see my dad still sniffing the air. He would make a great detective if he ever decided to leave directing.

I heaved a sigh of relief as Alan stepped out of the closet.

"Who earth has a room full of clothes as a closet?" He asked.

"Me, I guess. Seems like we have a pizza to finish."

He rolled his eyes and we went back to my bed. We continued watching movies until we checked the time. It was eleven pm.

" I need to go see you tomorrow," Alan yawned.

"This late? You are crazy. Just sleep here and you can leave early in the morning."

"Did you just invite me to sleep with you?" He smirks.

I should have known he would mock me. I don't even know why I suggested that but it was late. Besides what's the worst that could happen?

"Sure but I'm not taking the couch, " he agreed and I felt the urge to slap him.

" You know I'm starting to regret my decision. Where are you gonna sleep then?"

" On the bed. We can divide with pillows." He answered as if this was the most logical thing in the world. On the brighter side, we had a pizza and a whole night to binge-watch Netflix.

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I'm currently suffering from writer's block and assignments are not making it easier for me to update. Hope you enjoy this one.

How do you think Alan will react when he finds out that Kiara is sick?

Do you think her parents know?