There's Nobody Like You (Parts 1 & 2)

Chapter III

**An old picture of Aaliyah**

Marley's POV

It was 12 a.m. before pulling into the driveway of my house. Thank goodness I made it home on time! Something seemed strange though.

I walked through the house and no lights were on. Seems like Ian, Riley and I are home alone. Suddenly, I heard crying upstairs. I ran upstairs as quickly as possible. Aaliyah was in her room throwing a fit.

"What's going on Liyah?" I asked in a worried tone.

"Mar, I miss mommy and daddy! Where are they?" She replied sadly.

-What does she mean where are they?-This wasn't normal of my mom or step-dad. They would never leave Aaliyah here unattended.

"Don't worry baby girl, I'm going to find out now. But in the meantime I have someone here to see you!" I said trying to reassure her that everything was okay.

Her frown turned upside down really quick as she questioned who.

"Ian bring Riley up here!" I shouted

"Okay," he replied.

"Aaaaliyyyahhhhh!" Riley squealed.

Those two have been friends since they were born. I thought they were so adorable together.

Both of them were two. They both were grown. They both were obsessed with the color pink. They could almost go for twins except Riley's hair was light brown while my sister's hair was black.

"Okay you two, have fun and be ready for bed in the next hour, okay?" I said.

Neither of them replied because they were so busy holding a "conversation" with one another.

I left out Aaliyah's room with Ian trailing closely behind me. The worry started settling back in.

"Hey, what happened back there? And why are you looking so concerned? Whats on your mind?" He bombarded me with questions.

" Nothing." I quickly brushed him off and kept walking into my room.

I heard heavy footsteps chasing behind me and before I knew it I was being tackled by Ian.

"Ouch!" I whined.

"Now you have no choice but to tell me." He demanded an answer.

"Ian it's fine, it's just strange that my mother and father aren't home. " I reassured him.

"Well if it makes you feel any better I'll stay up with you until they come home." He suggested.

"Okay,sounds like a plan. Thanks." I said.

** An Hour Later**

Me and Ian went back into the girls room.

"Okay girls time for bed!" We said in unison.

Bossy little Riley looked up at us confused," Me and Aaliyah not sleepy!" She said in baby talk.

Ian jumped in between me and Riley "Little girl you're going to bed rather you like it or not! "

"Fine," both girls said.

Me and Ian read them a bedtime story, tucked them in, and kissed them goodnight before leaving their room.

Ian's POV

Marley and I sat on the couch watching some crazy reality show. Why in the heck do girls like watching this stuff?

"Can we watch some basketball or football Mar?" I asked .

"Nope, now pass the chips." She replied. Completely by passing my question.

I shoved the chips with an attitude. She looked at me sideways like she was about to say something slick out of her mouth.

"Who you throwing things at Ian!?" she shouted.

"Nobody but you," I replied.

I felt a sharp pain in my side. Mar kicked the hell out of my left side. She done crossed the line now for real. I rolled over on top of her pinning her head in between two of the couch's cushions.

"Say your sorry!" I demanded.

"No!" She shouted back, trying to wriggle free.

I pushed her down even more, while tickling her with the other hand.

"Are you sorry now?" I asked again.

"Yes, Yes, STOP!" She pleaded.

I love our goofy moments; like this one. We don't have these too often. Maybe my dad is right; she is the girl for me.

"Hey, whats on your mind?" She said, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"You." I replied.

Looking out of the corner of my eye I seen her blush before quickly going back to "straight-face mode."

"I seen that Mar." I said smiling.

"Look Ian-"She started saying.

Before she could even start to explain, I planted a kiss on her lips. She resisted a little at first but quickly got over it. I could literally feel the sparks.

"Ewwww!" I heard Riley and Aaliyah squeal.

Me and Marley jumped back from one another.- so much for that moment-

"Man what y'all doing down here!" Marley questioned. She seemed aggravated.

I began laughing hysterically at her reaction.

"Well we found a monster under our bed! And one of y'all need to come get it now so we can sleep!" Aaliyah said while placing her hand on her hips.

"Little girl you are to grown" Marley said.

"If I go up here and don't see a monster under the bed, y'all gone regret this. Especially you Ms. SmartMouth." I said staring down at both of the girls.

I watched as Marley followed the girls upstairs. I think now is the time to surprise Mar.