Unexpected

Chapter 17

I was frustrated and it wasn't going away. I didn't know how to approach them anymore, they messed up. Fighting was something I have never approved of and they both knew that, on top of that they didn't even care that I was in the way. I groaned as I paced my room, I knew Hunter didn't like Marco but punching him? And the things they said to each other... What did that even mean? I heard a soft knock on my door, I didn't answer, I just stared at the source of the noise.
"Kate...you have to come eat something. You haven't all day..." Jared sounded sad, which added to my irritation. I grabbed the first thing I could find in my room, that happened to be a glass of water, and threw it at the door. I knew I was being unnecessary but I couldn't control my anger. Jared kicked the door, "This doesn't help anyone, Brat!" But I heard him leave. Hot tears began to stream down my face as I looked at the shattered glass. I started pacing again, why did they have to be like that...

My thoughts were interrupted by my phone ringing, I stalked over to the bed and picked it up. It was Hunter, I rolled my eyes and dropped my phone. It started ringing as soon as it stopped but this time it was Marco. I held the phone for a bit, debating whether or not I should let them apologize. The phone stopped and I got messages, saying sorry. Tears were falling in a steady stream down my face, I wiped at them angrily. My phone rang again, without looking who it was I threw it with full force against the wall.
"I don't want anything to do with you assholes!" I yelled at my smashed phone. I heard another knock on my door.
"Kate? Are you okay? Please... Open the door..." Mark fiddled with the handle but to no use since I had locked the door.
"Go away..." My voice came out broken, it fueled my anger and I groaned in frustration.
"I'm not going away unless I know you're okay..." Mark sounded sad, I groaned again. My pacing had gotten more frantic and I lost it, punching the wall. I cried out as pain shot up my wrist, my knuckles had spilt on the impact and were bleeding.
"Kate!" Mark starting knocking loudly on the door. I walked over to it and unlocked it, opening it and looking at him. He looked over my body and his eyes were full of concern, he opened his arms for me and I buried my face into his chest. He held me close as I began to violently sob, my entire body shaking. After a while I had passed out from exhaustion and Mark lay me down on my bed.
"Brat... Stop making us worry..." He kissed my head before leaving the room.

When I woke up it was dark outside, the glass had been cleaned up and my hand bandaged. I slowly sat up in bed, I had a huge pain in my head; probably from crying. I quietly made my way downstairs, my brothers were sitting in the kitchen talking softly. I stood in the doorway for a bit, shuffling uncomfortably. Jared was the first to see me, he took in my appearance; dirty and ripped skinny jeans, a loose tank top of one of my favorite bands, my hair in a messy ponytail, my makeup smudged and me just looking dead in general. He sighed.
"How you feeling?" He was leaning on the counter, making sure I wasn't going to explode again.
"Fine..." I mumbled and picked at my fingers. Both my brothers looked at me sadly but nodded.
"You just missed mom and dad..." Mark sighed, walking over to me, "they'll be gone for a while." All I could do was nod, of course they would be gone.
"You want some food?" Jared asked with a sad smile, I shrugged. I didn't feel hungry but I knew my body needed some food. Jared rolled his eyes and got things out then began making me something to eat. I went and sat next to Mark, putting my head down on the table.

Jared placed a plate of pasta with pesto in front of me, I gave him a weak smile cause that was my favorite. He smiled back and ruffled my hair, he used to do that when we were younger. It was his way of showing affection and I was fine with it. I started eating and realized how hungry I actually was, about halfway through my meal the doorbell rang. I shifted uncomfortably and looked at my brothers with pleading eyes. They looked at each other then both went to the door, I heard them open it and sigh.
"What do you want?" Jared snarled.
"Don't you think you guys have done enough?" Mark scoffed.
"I love her. I want her to know that." The words hit my heart hard and I stumbled out of the chair. I walked up to the door, my eyes wide at the boy standing in the doorway.
"Y-you what?" I stuttered.
"Kate... I...I love you." He looked at me in the eyes, they were full of regret, "Please say something..."
"Marco..." I shook my head, "You can't just show up and say something like that..." He took a step towards me and I let him take my hand.
"Please understand, I'm so sorry. I just... I felt like Hunter would be able to take you away." He pulled me into a hug and I held onto him tightly.
"I love you too." I whispered.