Between The Lines

Chapter 7

Ana's POV

I woke up in my bed and no recollection of how I got there. I remember laying my head down on the window of Christians butlers car. Christian must have carried me in. My heart skipped a beat at the slight thought. I shook my head as if erasing the thoughts in my head. I figured I should take a shower since I was still in the clothes from the night before and I felt gross. I gathered my things and walked around to the front door of my house to reach the bathroom. I was annoyed to find that Eric had gotten to the shower before me and was singing loudly. From what I could tell it was You and I by One Direction. I made a mental note to tease him about it later even though I like One Direction as well. After another 10 minutes of waiting Eric came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"Hey sis, waiting for me?"

"Move your ass Eric." I shoved him out of the way as he laughed at me. Because of how long he took I only had a good 25 minutes to do everything I needed to do and get to school.

          20 minutes later I had finished my shower eaten and brushed my teeth. I quickly applied mascara and and some lipgloss before grabbing my bag and heading to my dad's truck. Eric was already in the passenger seat casually eating a banana and trying to finish his homework. Once he saw me he got out to pull the seat up so I could climb into my the back.

"Where the hell is dad?" I asked noticing he wasn't in the drivers seat.

"He's coming. He had to go get something for work." Eric replied with a mouth full of banana. Great, I thought looking at the time, we are going to be late. Just then I saw my dad running out with a tattered binder underneath his arm. He climbed in and started the truck.

"Hey can we pick up Christian?" Eric asked as we pulled out of the driveway.

"No, Eric we'll be late." I answered the irritation clear in my voice. He silently mocked me and looked back at our father.

"Come on, dad please." He begged dragging out the 'e'. My father let out a loud sigh and nodded.

"Annie can you move the stuff next to you onto the floor so Christian can sit." I groaned but did as I was told. There wasn't much stuff to move. Just my bag and a few of my dads work stuff. I didn't know how I felt about getting Christian but I knew it wasn't my decision. I would just have to act casual and not open my mouth.

Christians pov

        I texted Eric around 7:30 to see if I could hitch a ride with him to school. Yeah I had a driver but maybe I wanted to talk to my best friend. Or my best friends attractive sister. It was kind of weird thinking my best friends twin sister was hot but in my defense they were fraternal twins. They didn't look that much alike. I tried to look decent today but honestly, I think I look good everyday. I was wearing a long sleeve red shirt and dark brown skinny jeans with my all black converse. I know what you are thinking. Brown skinny jeans? Yes, I look great in them so shut up. I had just walked outside when I saw the red pick up truck pull up in my driveway.     Eric climbed out and we gave each other a bro hug. As I pulled away I saw Anais climbing out from the back. She had her blonde hair in a messy bun and was wearing an oversize blue sweater with light wash skinny jeans with her white converse.

"Sorry bro," I heard Eric say "You gotta sit next to my nerd sister."

"Really that is the best you got?" I looked at her and smiled. I noticed a small blush creep onto her pale cheeks and she looked away, tucking a stray piece of hair behind her ear. Even with her hair in a mess she was beautiful.

"You ready Argent?" I nodded to Eric and climbed into the back seat. As Ana started climbing in she tripped forward and fell on me.

"I am so sorry." She said. She was so close I could smell the minty toothpaste on her breath. I was gripping her arms and holding her up. I smiled at her and helped her move over.

"Don't worry about it." I said after the hold her beautiful brown eyes had on me let go.

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It always seemed like Tuesdays go by just as slow as Mondays. I was sitting in English staring at the clock just waiting for 2 o'clock to hit. I had basketball practice right after school. We had a big game coming up soon and I knew Coach Anderson would be working us hard. As my teacher, Mrs. Devani, continued on with her boring lesson I pulled out my phone to text Eric.

To: Shitbag

u coming to practice?

From: Shitbag

when do i not go?

To: Shitbag

when kevin tried shoving a stick up ur ass

From: Shitbag

go 2 hell

I chuckled silently and put my phone back in my pocket. Just then the bell rang loudly signalling school was finally done. I grabbed my bag and headed out the door. Before I could successfully leave, Mrs. Devani stopped me.

"Christian," She spoke softly as if I was some type of woodland creature that would run if she was too loud. Mrs. Devani was a short woman probably in her late 20s. She had dark hair in a pixie cut. She was very pretty but she was married to the Coach. I heard she had kept her last name the same instead of changing it so people wouldn't know but word travels fast in high school. "Do you have your research paper?" I had completely forgotten about the research paper I had been assigned to do about penguins and their habitat. It took all of 5 hours to complete. It was actually a really interesting topic and I learned a lot about penguins which was obviously the point. I pulled out my English folder and handed her my paper. It was in a protective cover and really neatly kept. She smiled and put it to the side of her desk. "Thank you Christian. Oh and could you tell Coach that I will meet him after practice?" I looked at her in confusion but just nodded. I walked out and walked down the empty hallways to the gym. However, I was stopped in my tracks when hearing small sobs coming from somewhere in the hall. I walked silently, trying to figure out where it was coming from. As I neared the janitors closet, I could tell the person was in there. When I opened the door I saw a familiar blonde haired girl with her knees drawn up to her chest sobbing into her knees.

"Ana?"

hey guys! i really hoped you liked this chapter. I am so sorry it took so long but between work and finals I had like NO time. But finally it is up. leave comments about how you think the story is so far and maybe some ideas of what you want to happen. I will definitely take them into consideration. Also thank you to @ashy_luv123 for your comment. It made me happy to know people actually like this book and want more chapters. This chapter is for you :)