Talking With Destiny

Part Three : My House is not my Home

We were on our way to my house after the whole hospital deal and I couldn't believe they forgave my mom.
They forgave her but prescribed me heavier medicine.
James sat with his arms folded looking out the window. His leg was moving and making me uncomfortable.
"James stop doing th-"
"When we get home your taking your new medicine! Enough with the James thing !" my mother said.
"What do you think the effects are of the new drug?" James quietly asked.
I shrugged and put my head down. He gently put his arm around me and brought me in for a hug.
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When I got home it was getting late so I knew our time at my house was getting short. But I'd see him soon when I fell asleep so it didn't bother me.
"Take your medicine!" My mother screamed and threw the bottle at me.
I went straight to my room and opened the cap.
Take 2 by mouth every day before bed.
I popped 2 into my mouth and swallowed with water. My older step brother walked in. He was born from a different mother and father, but when my mom got with his father, he opted to stay here.
"Hey there Dakota."
His name was Dustin and he had the biggest crush on me when we first met. He swears he doesn't like me now but he always is with me. And I think that's why I ended up living here. That and his dad was an asshole.
"Hey Dustin."
He has blonde hair that sways to the side and a little bit crooked teeth. He wears causal clothes and has a taste for "hippie" music.
"So I heard what happened. Kota, you can always talk to me. I believe that you aren't crazy. 'Kay? Don't hesitate. I'm here for you." He sat next to me on my bed. He called me Kota. He only does that when he feels bad for me.
James kinda sneered at him. "He's flirting with you."
"So what?" I said. "He's my brother practically. What do you care." James looked at me and turned red.
Then he said, "I don't. But i dont know." He couldn't finish.
Dustin looked at me and said, "who are you talking to?"
I turned. "James. He's the person I see."
He stood up and said "Where is he?"
"He's right here." I put my hand around James's stomach and Dustin came up to him.
"Dude why are you coming to my sister. If you're real then you can get out of here. All you do is ruin her life."
I was shocked. "Dustin!!! He can't control it! That's not fair. And he doesn't ruin my life!!!"
"If I ever meet you im knocking you into the stars." James seethed.
I rubbed James's stomach and turned to hug him. "Shhhhh, it's okay James." I said.
James hugged back but I could tell he was livid.
I felt suddenly weak and I backed up to my bed.
"You okay?" Dustin asked.
"Yeah, i dont know. I think the drugs are hitting me. Does it say anything about drowsiness?" I asked Dustin.
He grabbed the bottle and said, "yeah. It's a side effect."
I rubbed my eyes. They were getting heavy and I realized the world was getting blurry.
"I'll see you later Dustin I'm gonna get some sleep."
He nodded and kisses my forehead, tucking me in.
Then James sat on the edge of the bed stroking my hair and singing until I fell asleep. Then he turned out my light for me.
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