Empty Promises

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My mom called me later on that night, informing me that my dad had taken them on a surprise trip for a late anniversary trip.

But currently we're all still playing COD.

"You do know tonight's a school night?" Syl pointed out not taking her eyes off the screen.

"Sleep over?" She smiled when the guys cleared their throats. "Are we invited?"

As if, my parents would kill me i-

"Okay. Only if we call everyone else." I looked at Syl like she was crazy but she didn't look at me.

Am I really about to agree to this? "It's my house, but I agree."

There's your answer Emily, there's your answer.

"I'll call for pizza and Chinese." Sure go right ahead, ignore the fact that I didn't even really want this.

We all headed upstairs when a knock on the door freaked us out. We barely texted everyone else so it couldn't have been them.

"I'll get it." Syl went to the door and opened it. "What are you doing here?"

Her tone was icy and I knew that it was someone either she or I hated.

"Stay here." Tyler told us before joining Sylvia at the door.

As if, it's my house!

» Sylvia's POV «

I opened the door and my anger spiked at the sight of the boy standing there.

"What are you doing here?" I spat, anger and rage igniting within me.

How dare he show up here? He had no right, was this morning not enough?

"I need to talk to Emily." I let out a scoff and crossed my arms glaring at him.

"Like hell you will Carter. Get lost she wants nothing to do with you." He glared at me and looked as if he was about to say something but a new voice interrupted.

"Something wrong?" I looked to my right to see Tyler. "Nothing at all." I stated. looking back at Carter.

"He was just leaving, weren't you?" His jaw clenched, a sign he was angry. "No, I'm here to talk to my -"

I cut him off before he could even finish. "I fucking dare you. If you dare say that word I will not hesitate to kick your ass."

He looked scared for a second causing me to smirk, good because he knows first hand that I will.

"This isn't over." He spat at me, before storming off, Tyler didn't like that seeing as he growled causing me to shiver.

Growl? What is he a dog? Maybe he should get that checked.

Wait is it getting windy? Because if it's not then why am I shivering? I mean I know it's supposed to rain but that's not till later tonight.

"It is Carter, leave her alone or I swear, you'll regret it." When he continued to walk off, I sighed in relief.

"Are you okay?" Tyler placed his hand on my shoulder causing my body to feel like it was on fire.

Is this normal? Because I don't think that it should be.

"Yeah. He's just an ass." I muttered before closing the door and walking to the living room.

Em was sitting on the stairs and I sat next to her. "It was him, wasn't it?" She asked and I nodded, leaning my head on her.

"Who was that?" Alex asked with a look of .. well what's the word, jealously.

"Emily's ex boyfriend." I heard another growl, making me frown.

Okay I think they need to get their throats checked out. That can't be good.

"He cheated on her with our old best friend Kayla." I grumbled feeling myself get angry.

Okay breathe, Syl. Breathe.

"It's in the past. Is everyone on their way over?" Em asked quickly changing the subject.

She's my best friend, I know her. She's still just getting through the pain.

"Yeah they're coming and so is the food." She smiled when Deucalion came towards her.

"Are you hungry boy?" I smiled as I watched him jump on her before letting her get up to feed him.

She walked into the kitchen and I heard a clinging noise knowing that she was pouring the food.

I couldn't help but notice the way Alexander was looking at her when she walked into the kitchen.

I sighed knowing that, things were going to take a nasty turn for her because somebody had a crush.

» Emily's POV «

Tyler walked into the kitchen, grabbing a cup and filling it with water followed me and I thought it would be a good time to talk to him.

"So Tyler, let's have a chat." I stated jumping onto the counter top and letting my legs swing.

He gulped nervously but nodded which made me laugh, he had no reason to be nervous.

"You have my permission." I stated and a look of shock overcame his features, he blinked a couple times before speaking. "What?"

I laughed, picking up my hair. "You have my permission to date Sylvia but I warn you, if you hurt her in anyway .. I will kill you." His face slightly fell before he forced out a laugh.

"I feel like I'm getting permission from her father." The smile dropped from my face. "Never say that."

He looked taken back at my sudden snap. "Why not?" I bit my lip and jumped down from the counter.

"It's none of your business." I don't know why I was so snappy all of a sudden but I already knew that was a touchy subject for Sylvia.

I noticed that Sylvia and Alex were also talking, making me frown, I wonder what they're talking about?

There was another knock on the door, "Come in!" I yelled out already knowing who it was.

But if it was an ax murderer then welp my funeral be next week.

The door opened and in walked Sophia, Layla, Chloe, Aiden, and Jake with some bags.

"Hey losers!" They announced before taking a seat on my couch. "So where are we all sleeping?"

I facepalmed realizing that I didn't think it through completely. "We have two options, all girls upstairs in my room and guys downstairs here or we all sleep in one room."

"The basement is bigger. Let's all just crash down there." Sylvia suggested, and I shrugged agreeing. "True."

Deucalion let out a yawn reminding me of his presence. "Oh right, guys this is Deucalion or Deuce for short. He's my second baby."

I sat next to him allowing him to climb onto my lap. "Who's the first?" Aiden asked while going to pet him.

"Her car." Sylvia told them while sitting on the arm of the couch. "Of course." Tyler muttered and I glared at him playfully.

What's so wrong with loving a car? My car is my baby, the love of my life, besides Deuce now.

"Hey, don't judge the car." I pointed a finger at him causing him to raise his hands in surrender.

"Okay, okay." Laughing, I waited until everyone settled down before just sitting in silence.

"Let's get to know each other better." Jake suggested piercing the silence.

Sylvia and I shared a look of hesitance but agreed.

Oh lordy lord.