The Golden Key

Chapter 4

"The entrance is here." River spoke pointing to the map that we pulled out. It was already 12:00 in the morning and we were still up in the tree house. "yes we know that." Zander said yawning. "lets just take a nap." Liana spoke leaning back on the sofa of the tree house. "No listen just we need to make a map to this entrance to the other world so we can go alone with out anybody noticing." I said encouraging them grabbing a ten marker and making a path way on the map. Highlighting the path we need to take to get to the entrance. "There we are done now its time for bed." Zander mumbled leaning his head on my lap raising his leg up the the couch. I rolled my eyes. "Zander stay on you side." I said brushing his hair away from his face since his quiff had died down onto his forehead. "That couch is made for two people, not a person and Zander's body laying down." River joked since we always joked about Zander's height since he is freakishly tall. By freakishly I mean like 6'3. "Okay fine we can go to bed but I got to get this stuff back to my dads office then I will be back." I said gathering the things making sure to organize everything as it was found. "Okay we will set up here." liana said getting up and walking to the corner where we had put a big bin full of blankets and pillows for when we have out sleepovers up here.

I snuck in the office quickly and put everything back carefully. I tippy toes up the stairs heading to my room. I snatched two pairs of my pjs for Liana and River. I changed into my own. "What about Zander?" I said thinking on what to get him for his sleepwear. I walked into my older brothers old room. It has remained the same since the day he passed. I always walk in here though it been my spot to think of him. He was killed trying to protect me. Some people broke into the house when my dad was working. They said they wanted to kill all the people like us and the presidents kids was the story of it. Jackson fought them off, since he had the gift of bravery and strength. He protected his little sister and I felt like I was the one to blame. I frowned at my memories and grabbed one of Jackson's old shirts and sweats. I quickly walked out closing the door softly.

"Here." I said throwing them their pajamas. "thanks." they said trying to keep their eyes open. They disappeared behind the curtains that was placed on one side of the wall. We made that as a changing area since we change I to our pajamas and clothes here when we have sleepovers. I later down on the soft floor bed they made wig the blankets. "thanks.' Zander said slipping in next to me. "no problem." I said turning to my side to face Zander. "where did you get guy clothes?" He asked "oh Jackson." I let out looking away from his eyes. "I'm sorry, Allison I didn't know... I mean I know about Jackson...I just...forgot" He stuttered "its fine no big deal." I cooled him as River and Liana walked out Latin down on the bed. "Goodnight." I said turning on my other side facing my back towards Zander and looking at nothing since I was on the end of the blanket. "Im sorry." Zander mumbled Ito my hair. wrapping his arm around my waist bringing me closer to his chest. I didn't mind much if was comfortable and warm. Snuggled up next to Zander I quickly fell asleep.