Vanilla ice

Chapter 18:

Owen

Waking up beside Sophia was refreshing. After last night's events Sophia wouldn't even let me touch her. Thankfully she can't sleep without cuddling so it didn't take long for that to change. We woke up to the smell of bacon, eggs, and tea. It took some convincing to get Sophia out of bed.

Once she was out of bed and dressed for the day we went downstairs, Izzy was sitting on the couch next to Andrew while my mom was cooking and setting the table. Sophia immediately joins my mom and starts helping her. I sit down next to Izzy and notice how she keeps glancing at Andrew. Izzy is 18 and Andrew is 23. A five year age gap is too big. I won't let my little sister date my best friend. It's out of the question.

I get up and fall right between the two. Nestling myself farther between them. Izzy looks annoyed and Andrew is definitely confused. My mom gives me a knowing smile and turns to Sophia.

"So Sophia, how is school going? Owen told me that you are a figure skater, is that true?"

"Yes Mrs. Clarke, I am a figure skater. School is pretty good. I'm top of my class as of right now."

"Oh please call me Alice, wow that is a great achievement!"

"Yes ma'am, it is."

"Breakfast is done!"

Everyone rushes to the table where there are two pans with a half a dozen eggs on each. There is a loaf of bread toasted. The scrambled eggs are on a plate and the orange juice and tea are in glass pitchers. Andrew goes straight for two eggs and a slice of toast. He reaches for the glass to his right and the pitcher of sun tea.

After Andrew pours his sun tea and starts eating, Izzy begins to get some scrambled eggs and orange juice. Andrew is at the head of the table with Sophia to his right and Izzy to his left. I'm next to Sophia and my mom is next to Izzy. I grab an egg for Sophia and some sun tea. I pour her a glass and start to reach for the ketchup. After grabbing my food everyone starts to dig in.