Evacuee boy

CHAPTER 9

I show him the lanes , the shops, the fields and even the school and the only word I get it " nice ".
We go to my favourite coffee place for well..... Coffee.
" what do you think of Perrington? " I ask. I'm REALLY trying to start conversation.
" it's ok " he says staring into space.
OK?? I have lived in Perrington my whole life. I think it's more than just ok.
I need to be his friend. What do friends know about each other?
" so do you have any siblings ?" I ask.
" no " he mutters.
" well.. Where do you live? " I ask
" do you know what ? I don't like telling my back story . How about you ? How's YOUR life? " he asks forcefully .
" woah.. I only asked where you live not to jump of a cliff "I laugh.
By his face he didn't find it very funny.
" I'm 14 , have a sister called Nik , I live in Perrington and i still sleep with a teddy bear at night " I say .
I can see him smiling .
Maybe I should've left the Teddy bear bit out.
" well .. I love in London and I go to a normal school and have normal parents " he says with a smile.
" not that much detail ... But it's a start " I smile.
We stand up a go on the walk way home . When I get there I realised we out for 3 HOURS ?
Dinner was already at the table. And of cause Nik was staring at me smirking.
" had a nice time? " she asks while holding in a laugh.
" it was nice " jake says as he sits down.
Nik stares a me and smiles.
Why does Nik ALWAYS make things awkward ? Why?
" I hope you will like Perrington secondary school jake. " my dad says.
" I sure I will " jake says ... Wait .... Did he just wink at me?
You should've seen Niks face when he did that. She looked liked I was an alien who changed into a monkey.
My sister does some weird faces.
We all finished dinner . Finally.
" all go to bed now . You've got a big day tomorrow. " my dad glances at jake.
" goodnight"
I get ready for bed and put on my yellow duck pjs. I'm about to get into bed when my sister walks in.
" what happened today? " she asks in excitement.
" nothing . Really nothing. We just spoke about... Life." My sisters eyes widen.
" I don't know why he winked at me "
" well ... Do you like him? " Nik asks.
" no " I say with a pause .
" well... Why not? " Nik asks .
" I don't know " I mutter. " it's just something about him "