The next few days had seemed to go as planned; lots of school and unpacking. My soreness had calmed down to the point where I didn't even notice it. Though something I did notice was how awkward are friend group was being. Aonung would be all over me then act like I was the worst person alive, Kiri was avoiding Rotxo like the plague, and lo'ak could barely speak two words to Tsireya.
So here I am, laying in bed on Saturday replaying the past week in my mind. Every small detail I could recall- especially Aonung. I have the most classes with him, so naturally I'm the one spending the most time with him. He reminded me of Kiris personality with lo'aks interests. The way he would close people off, how he could banter with people, his sence of humor, his overall vibe- this was kiri. Though the video games, clothing style, personal opinions- was exactly like lo'ak.
"KIDS !!!" A large pungent voice through me off. I knew this voice anywhere- it was my dad. I immediately scrammed out of my bed. Throwing the covers to the side, I stumbled to get up while wobbling to the door. In the hall way I was met with Kiri. Her hair was in disarray, eyes struggling to stay open. She was wearing a black bralette with plain black underwear- she always wore the same thing to bed. An eye roll fell upon me with a chuckle soon following.
" ma shaqiq ( What brother ?)" Her words sounded sparse so early.
" 'abi yakrah eindama tartadi mithl hadha 'amamah ( Dad hates when you dress like that in front of him.)"
" 'ayana kan (Whatever...)"
We huddled down the hallway, making are way to the stairs. I quickly noticed that Lo'ak was no where to be seen.
"KIDS !"
Shit Lo'ak, it was obvious how impatient dad was becoming. I managed my way to Lo'aks door, bursting opened. Tripping over the piles over dirty cloths I get a whiff of what I could only describe as rotting shit. I shook the lump that was my brother, " hayaa ya 'abi sawf yujalidul ( Come on ! dad will skin you !)" Lo'ak proceeded to moan his way through getting up. While stumbling behind me I realized he was only wearing underwear- do any of my siblings wear cloths ?
Huddling down the stairs we were met with my fathers eyes piercing directly toward us. We stood in an uncomfortable silence before my sister took the led. Kiri was a complete daddy's girl. Their relationship looked strained from the outside, but knowing them they couldn't be closer.
" ma hadha ya 'abi (what the fuck dad ?)"
"ENGLISH." My dad knew Arabic though had a hard time understanding the language still.
"What the fuck is wrong with you- asswhole !" Kiri eyed my father up and down, scanning him. Waiting for his next move. My dad slowly stepped closer, rage slowly dissipating. A joyful smirk formed as his hand pointed towards the family room. My siblings and I cautiously followed my father hand, a confused and baffled expression landed on all are faces- it was the Kekao's. There in are family room, but with two more guesses. An incredibly tall man resembling Aonung and a gorgeous, very pregnant, women who could have been Tsireyas twin. It took me a moment to realize it was their parents- I only met their father once on the first day of school.
My cheeks flushed with embarrassment. My siblings and I slowly turned are heads back to are father. Trying to understand the smug look left on his face- full of satisfaction.
"Why are they here ???" My sister was always the one to speak to my dad so care free.
"We're going to brunch with them, get ready."
Hurrying up the stairs I noticed the way Aonung was eyeing me. His clear blue eyes aligned with mine, it was as if time had stood still. The way his hair was thrown half up half down in a bun. With the remaining hair curling down his back. How even from a far distance I could admire the rings he wore, the neckline on his hoodie, even how his shoes were tide. But there we stood, both just waiting for the other to look away- to break to connection. Unfortunately, I had lost this round due to lo'aks pushing. Before I completely lost his sight I spotted a satisfying grin on his face. I turned the corner heading into my room, rapidly thinking of outfit I could wear. Imagining back to what Aonung was wearing- a light toned fit: Gray bennie, light gray sweatshirt, off white sweats, perfectly white shoes and a tan over coat to tie it all together. I even shocked myself with how much I could remember from such a small glance towards him.
(Aonungs fit ⬇️)
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I knew it was cold out today so I decided on an monochrome sweat set.
(Teys fit ⬇️)
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While changing countless thoughts started to fly through my head- why where they here ? Why are we eating with them ? Why didn't ANYONE tell me ? What the fuck is happening ? I laid my body still along my mattress. Intertwining my fingers, crossing my feet ever so slightly. Nervously, I began to bite my lip. Slowly using my teeth to tear skin away, it only stung a little. Just enough to let me know I was still awake and not falling asleep.
"Knock", "knock". I heard a small thump hitting my door.
"Who is it ???"
"It Aonung- I wanted to ummmm... c-check on you." His voice was staggering in between his words. Cautiously I stood up and calmly opened my door. "Yes ???"
Without warning his arm lifting reaching towards my face. Instantly I stepped back examining his position. Aonung tilted his head asking for permission to continue. I slightly nodded wondering what his next move will be.
"What happened to your lip." The area was still sensitive, he noticed this and barely grazed over my lip.
"Nothin."
He slung his arm back towards his body, sinking into the door way- eyeing my presence.
"You need something Ao ?"
"Ao ? I like you Callin me that."
"You need somethin ?" His once hypnotic state had disappeared. Only to be left his usual annoying humor.
"It's time to go, I wanted to get you."
"Okay, wells let's go." My first attempt to push passed him failed, not even budging. I took a step closer to him- now are body's aligned with one another. This closeness started to make him uncomfortable, it was painfully noticeable. Aonung stepped back first with anger pouring out of him- I knew this time I won are little stand off.
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Slight spoiler ⬇️ !!! Also I wanted to introduce spider into the story. I wanna do it we're like he really wants to be with Kiri- though I don't know if I make it we're Kiri doesn't like him or if Kiri does like him. Kiri will obviously end up with Rotxo but like do I want spider to be with her first ? Or just not do that and have Kiri hate spider altogether. Idk yet
