Sweet Choas

Chapter 1

Ella

I woke up feeling empty, mostly cause it was cloudy and the room was a bit dark. I checked my phone and stared at the date, October 25th. I sighed and rubbed my eyes as I sat up straight, hearing noise downstairs. I got out of bed slowly in my black shorts and sweater, shouldn't Noah be at soccer practice? I checked the time again, making sure I wasn't wrong. 2 pm. He Isn't supposed to be downstairs, Alex lives with his Fiancé and hardly comes here, while Andrew dosent come home from work until 8pm.

I walked downstairs slowly holding a broom stick tightly against my chest, until I saw a broad figure I recognized, squinted my eyes to make sure "Damien?" I whispered. He turns around and tilts his head, his dark grey eyes narrowing at the broom stick, "you don't need that" he answered. I sighed in relief realizing it's just my brother's best friend, and I finally let go of the broom, resting it against the wall, ignoring the flush of embarrassment on my face. "Why are you here?" I questioned as I walked to the kitchen, towards him. "Do you want me to leave?" He says "cause I won't". Who the hell does he think he is? This is my house. Well my family's..but mine too. I couldn't kick him out even if I wanted to because Noah would lecture me, and so would my dad for being un-lady like. "Stay" I sighed as I ran my fingers through my long wavy hair, "okay" he says, narrowing his eyes, "what?" I tilt my head to the side "you look like a mess." He admits as he shakes his head and looks away, I frown "excuse me?", this time he dosent answer. He turns around and continues cooking. In my house. I clenched my jaw and turned away because I do not have the energy to deal with him, not even bothering to glance at what he is making.

I went upstairs and looked at myself in the mirror, I did in fact look like a mess. I took a shower, put on some makeup and rushed downstairs in my dark flared jeans and brown sweater while I put on lipstick to keep my lips fresh and complete . "Where to?" dad asked. I smiled as I turned around to face him.

My dad comes home late from work that I don't even get to see him and most of the time he isn't here due to business trips, I missed him. I ran to hug him as he picked me up, making me squeal "hey dad," he smiled and put me down "hey sweetheart, where are you going?" I brushed a strand of hair behind my ear "to Bianca's house" his smile grew, he loved when we hung out, he trusts me with Bianca and Aurora more than any of my brothers. "okay have fun", I smiled and looked at Damien who was watching us with an annoyed expression as I rushed out of the house.

I got there on time as I knocked on her apartment door twice, breathless from all of the stairs I had to climb on, thanks to the broken elevator. Bianca opens the door, her dirty blonde hair in a messy bun, her hazel eyes shining brightly when she saw me "you're here!", I smiled "on time" she jumped and hugged me, her hugs are the warmest. "I missed you" she whispered "it's been 2 days B" she huffs and pulls away "felt like forever" I walked in and we sat on the couch while we talked about the most random stuff that came to mind for an hour straight while eating ice cream and chocolate. I didn't need to think twice about what I said because anything would feel normal with her. I can say whatever I want without feeling judged, and she would always have a response that makes me feel understood.

My head was tilted back, my eyes wandering on the ceiling, "Life is crazy" she says while staring out the window, "speaking of crazy," I sat up straight and told her what happened with Damien this afternoon, when I was done talking, she kept staring at me, her eyes squinted in concern "what is it?" I asked curiously, "he is so annoying." I couldn't help but smile a little, she's so innocent, yet she isn't..in most ways.  "Yeah" I agreed. She sighs, lying back and
putting her head in my lap "yeah."